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The deeply penetrating words of the Oath of Hippocrates generate overwhelming emotions. First, Do No Harm'”a doctor's pledge to help those in need and his uncompromising commitment to use the skills and knowledge of a physician to serve the suffering. The Hippocratic Oath provides the backdrop for this very provocative novel that details the 'œcoming of age' of a young surgeon. First, Do No Harm highlights the events surrounding the care of a high-ranking Kuwaiti official in an American hospital. Dr. Black (Blade) becomes locked in a high-action battle between good and evil, right and wrong, truth and deception. National and international forces are against him. He clings desperately to his scalpel and his principles. The book unfolds as an exciting drama about Blade's desperate attempt to keep one of his patients'”who happens to be the first in command of the Kuwaiti Army'”alive. An unexpected twist is revealed as the book accelerates as fast as the beat of an excited heart. The final chapter becomes unpredictable as Blade risks his own life to save his patient's against unknown assassins. Will any of them survive?Beech, Derrick is the author of 'First, Do No Harm' with ISBN 9781413700770 and ISBN 1413700772.
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