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Synopsis
Was it murder? Was it horribly botched surgery - accidental malpractice? Was someone in the great Boston medical centre -violating the Hippocratic oath? No one knows exactly. . . Only one doctor is willing to push his way through the mysterious maze of hidden medical data and shocking secrets to learn the truth. This explosive medical thriller is vintage Michael Crichton - with the breathtaking blend of riveting suspense and authentic medical detail that has made him one of today's most fascinating writers. --front flap
Is A Case of Need appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 16 and up.
This medical thriller from 1968 deals with a controversial medical death and potential malpractice in a hospital setting. It explores adult themes of medical ethics, abortion, and institutional corruption with moderate intensity but no graphic content.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, mild sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include death, medical malpractice, and abortion.
Who'll love this
Teens and adults interested in medical mysteries and procedural investigation will be drawn to the protagonist's quest to uncover hidden truths in a Boston hospital.