Informed Consent

By Roger Radford

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1591132223
• ISBN13: 9781591132226
• Release Date: January 2002
• Publisher: Booklocker.Com Inc
• Length: 292 Pages
• Weight: 0.83 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.3" x 0.8" x 5.5"

Customer Reviews

Informed Consent by Roger Radford

We all know that 'mistakes' can happen in hospitals. Roger Radford's Informed Consent is a fictitious story which begins with of one of those possible 'mistakes.' The story is of a woman who suffers devastating consequences following an epidural for 'painless' childbirth. Her husband, a former IRA hit man, plots revenge against those he holds responsible for his wife's suffering. Until the very end the reader is held in suspense wondering if he really means to carry out his threat. Despite Kieran Kelly's violent past, this reader found herself sympathising with his mental torture and almost willing him to succeed in his mission.The author dramatically writes this story revealing facts about what has been described by many as one of the British Government's best kept secrets. Informed Consent intelligently combines both fact and fiction.It tells of medical and pharmaceutical cover-ups (which, I believe, threaten to stir many guilty consciences), and brings awareness of the little known disease of Arachnoiditis. Roger Radford has deliberately taken the opportunity of exposing the sad reality behind so much unnecessary suffering, and this is very well portrayed through the characters in this story. There is nothing exaggerated in his description. There are sadly many who can relate to this suffering and who will share the pain and anger through every written word.This is Radford's valuable contribution to society. A book that everyone should read, because this story, based on reality, informs its readers of the truth behind certain dangerous medical procedures. Hundreds of thousands of patients have become victims of toxic injections (with no informed consent) or so-called failed back surgery. In the guise of a thriller, the author has provided the public with important information that is otherwise denied it. It is a book which could prevent a lot more suffering. There is no-one more qualified to write a novel on this subject than one who has suffered the agony of this little- known disease, and Roger Radford is one of its many victims. He has dedicated his book to the many silent victims of invasive spinal procedures, with acknowledgement to members of COFWA (Circle of Friends with Arachnoiditis) whose courage and fortitude gave him inspiration to write this novel. Informed Consent comes from the heart and deserves to be a bestseller and cries out for a film to be made.Janet KraalAuthor of Released from the Web.

Informed Consent

Roger, I have a bone to pick with you. My morning was shot and it is all your fault. Last night I was reading "Informed Consent" until I could no longer keep my eyes open. When I awoke this morning I grabbed the book off the nightstand and, without even getting coffee to fortify myself, I started reading. I could not stop until I had finished the book. As a consequence, I didn't get a shower or have breakfast until after 12:30pm. Shame on you, Roger, you have no pity for your readers who are going to become so engrossed in this novel that the world could pass them by. Seriously though, I want to commend you on writing an insightful and thought provoking book. I kept thinking while reading this, "If only we could get the powers that be to read this". Your characters are so vivid and real. I felt like I really knew Kieran and felt deep empathy for him. For those of you who have not read it, you have a treat in store. CONGRATULATIONS, Roger, on a beautiful job.

Informed Consent

A riveting story from start to finish. A book that was truly impossible to put down. The characters were realistic and vividly drawn. I had complete empathy for the main character, Kieran. The reader is drawn into his story and his reasons for the actions he undertakes. A treat for those who are unfamiliar with Roger Radford's work.

Informed Consent

Roger Radford, I have a bone to pick with you... Shame on you, Roger, you have no pity for your readers who are going to become so engrossed in this novel that the world could pass them by. Seriously though, I want to commend you on writing an insightful and thought provoking book. I kept thinking while reading this, "If only we could get the powers that be to read this". Your characters are so vivid and real. I felt like I really knew Kieran and felt deep empathy for him. For those of you who have not read it, you have a treat in store. CONGRATULATIONS, Roger, on a beautiful job.