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.