HEALTH AND WEALTH, PALM BEACH STYLE
DISEASES, BEHAVIOR AND SEXUALITY
OF THE RICH
This delightful account of the medical scene in
Palm Beach by a distinguished physician is recommended reading for
persons interested in "high society." Its authentic
revelations about the illnesses of residents in this unique
community are a distillation of four decades of first-hand
experience.
HEALTH AND WEALTH, PALM BEACH STYLE provides
insights concerning the myriad of challenges confronting health
professionals who treat wealthy patients in their offices, hospitals
and at home... along with the joys and frustrations generated by
such a clientele. They also encompass dentists, pharmacists and
veterinarians. Many of the contemporary issues discussed extend far
beyond la dolce vita. Pertinent examples are aging,
alcoholism, drug use, cigar smoking, fear of fat and attempted
rejuvenation through plastic surgery.