Dissection

Doctor Anna McBride's life is starting to unravel. The mother of two boys and a dedicated GP, she is being sued for medical negligence — a case of delayed diagnosis. Anna's day-to-day work becomes increasingly difficult as she starts to scrutinise her every action and question her worth. Deeply ashamed of her mistake, she retreats into family life, only to find that her husband seems preoccupied with a younger colleague. As the date for mediation draws closer and the lawyers' demands become ever more pressing, Anna also vaguely senses someone else's cries for attention — someone who wishes her harm. Dissection is an original and confronting portrayal of a woman facing personal and professional crises. It examines an extended moment of inner turmoil, after which nothing will ever be the same again. An original and confronting portrayal of a woman facing a personal and professional crisis,this stirring novel is an elegant meditation on the power a single mistake can have on life. Doctor Anna McBrides life is starting to unravelthe mother of two boys and a dedicated general practitioner, she is being sued for medical negligence, a case of delayed diagnosis. Deeply ashamed of her mistake, she retreats into family life, only to find that her husband seems preoccupied with a younger colleague. As the date for mediation draws closer and thelawyers' demands become ever more pressing, Annabegins tosense someone elses cries for attentionsomeone who wishes her harm. "Dissection is a perfectly judged and beautifully written account of a 43-year-old woman, a doctor managing her own general practice. With a malpractice suit in process against her, she is no longer sure she can get it right, at least not every time. The novel gradually unfolds the complexities involved in making a diagnosis, and becoming involved in the consequences of an error. Or was it an error? Alongside her work and visits to her solicitor, Anna is mother to her boys and wife to Paul. Her husband seems to be infatuated with a new young designer at his office, and Anna finds herself having to entertain this woman at home."--Provided by publisher. An original and confronting portrayal of a woman facing a personal and professional crisis, this stirring novel is an elegant meditation on the power a single mistake can have on life. Doctor Anna McBride's life is starting to unravel-the mother of two boys and a dedicated general practitioner, she is being sued for medical negligence, a case of delayed diagnosis. Deeply ashamed of her mistake, she retreats into family life, only to find that her husband seems preoccupied with a younger colleague. As the date for mediation draws closer and the lawyers' demands become ever more pressing, A