Then read the most comprehensive book written by a doctor who gives you a no B.S. inside look into how physicians get trained in the US. Dr. Messenger provides step by step details of his journey to becoming a doctor, including his four years of medical school, internship, residency and what he experienced firsthand as a patient battling his own life-threatening illness. You will be given an unadulterated look inside the “medical industrial complex” and what really happens behind closed doors at hospitals, doctors’ offices, outpatient conglomerates, pharmacies, and the medical industry in general with stories too strange and shocking to be real.
Dr. Messenger writes about how he achieved top ranks after going through the “pipeline” of endless hours of medical school studies and the gulag of internship and residency. He was wrong in thinking the worst was over after paying his dues, and quickly realized that the medical field is no place for a non-conformist. Questioning outdated and often outlandish administrative policies Dr. Messenger became a “medical martyr” by refusing to be bought off by hospital administrators, medical conglomerate “healthcare systems”, pharmaceutical companies, health insurance companies and, finally, the government. His refusal to comply and conform to the corruption and inhumane administrative policies was the root cause of his own medical illness, that landed him in the devastating role reversal of the doctor becoming the patient, inspiring him to write this “behind the scenes” book providing a look from both sides of the lens.
Dr. Messenger also provides lessons on resilience, thought processes and tactics he used to keep his sanity during extremely high stress times, which will resonate with over achievers seeking to fulfill their personal and professional dreams. Using his quick wit, common sense, and silly humor this book was meant to stir up emotions like a fascinating thrill ride at an amusement park. You will laugh, cry, be outraged, fearful and most importantly become educated on issues that affect all with a goal to inspire and empower.
Using his own compassionate approach, Dr. Messenger also gives advice for patients and their family and friends on how to stay safe in hospitals, how to spot potential problems before they happen and the resources to use if something goes wrong. He also provides awareness, instructions and resources to use regarding end of life care, a taboo topic for physicians, detailing when and how to decide if you or your loved one have reached that point and how to guide you or your loved one home.
Dr. Messenger wants all to know that he was strongly advised not to publish this book, which caused the opposite effect by making him even more confident that the “system” was nervous that this book would cause public outrage and a demand for reform. Despite personal intimidation, Dr. Messenger fought to publish this book to not only shine a spotlight on the surreptitious policies and practices within the medical field but to also outline the simple solutions he has advocated for, for years, with the sole hope of improving the healthcare system. The book is going through the final editing process and we will announce its release when ready.
I met Adam backstage at a gig, and when I learned that he was a doctor, I asked him for some advice. On tour we don’t get many chances to get medical advice. I was aware of how awkward it can be to some lawyers and doctors to ask for professional advice in a social setting. I took the chance to ask Adam based on his positive demeanor, and since I am always willing to answer questions for anybody who asks me about my profession. Luckily, he was agreeable, and instantly said, “That looks like squamous cell cancer, get that cut off right away!” It was. I had been putting all manner of ointments on it after my local dermatologist’s office told me it was not cancer. He also correctly identified my mystery ailments (such as a toothache!) and reddish spots as possibly related to sinus infection. It was. After that, I think I asked him for the numbers on lotto, but I forgot them, since I don’t really do lotto. But they were likely correct!” – Steve Morse from legendary rock band Deep Purple
