2009 Media Releases

The Patient: One Man’s Journey Through the Australian Health-care System

10 February 2009

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Dr. Mohamed Khadra will be the guest author at Willoughby City Library’s author talk, 12.30pm to 1.30pm, Thursday 26 February, Willoughby City Council, Level 6, 31 Victor Street, Chatswood.

Dr. Khadra will discuss his latest book, The Patient: One Man’s Journey Through the Australian Health-care System.

In a candid way, the book explores the life of Jonathon Brewster, 47, a successful man who has the world at his feet until he comes to face a shocking ordeal as he discovers he has bladder cancer.

As Jonathon embarks on the necessary milieu of specialist appointments, he comes into contact with urologist, Dr. Mohamed Khadra, who himself also suffers from the disease.

The parallels between them both become apparent, as the two men are confronted with their mortality, they develop a heightened awareness of, and gratitude for, the lives they have lived.

“Willoughby City Library’s author talks feature wonderful authors from a wide range of genres,” said Willoughby Mayor, Pat Reilly. “Dr. Mohamed Khadra presents readers with a wonderful book that is sure to be a fascinating read,” he said.

Dr. Mohamed Khadra is professor of Surgery at the University of Sydney, Australia. He has a degree in Medicine, a PhD and a fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons. His roles have included Inaugural Chair of Surgery at the Australian National University, Pro-vice Chancellor for Health, Design and Science at the University of Canberra, Professor of Surgery and Head of the School of Rural Health for the University of New South Wales.

He has won several research prizes, including the Noel Newton Prize for surgical research and the Alban Gee Prize in urology.

Author Talks are free but bookings are essential. To book, phone 9777 7900 or email library@willoughby.nsw.gov.au or book in person at Chatswood Library, Level 1, Mandarin Shopping Centre, 65 Albert Ave, Chatswood.

Contact Willoughby City Library on 9777 7900 if you require further information about Willoughby Library’s Author Talk Program.

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