The Medical Carnivalesque

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Exploring the intersection of humor and the medical profession, this work delves into how laughter emerges as a coping mechanism for physicians facing life, death, and suffering. Lisa Gabbert examines various aspects of medical humor, including death-related jokes and humorous takes on patient bodies and specialties. By analyzing the cultural evolution of medical humor, the book reveals how it addresses the painful realities of medical practice and highlights suffering as an intrinsic part of the human experience.