Medicynical

Do cartoons that should speak to the observer flexible endoscope becomes a snake, 'Nessie' swims in themselves without using words require a foreword? The disinfection basin, and Laokoon and sons fight against Volker Lange's characteristic drawings, seen at least an endoscope. From Lange's perspective, concepts familiar to those in medicine, such as the drawer phenomenon and onychomycosis, appear in a unique light. This work offers more than just humor; Lange's cartoons depict the grotesque and mysterious, providing moments of self-recognition. They illustrate absurdities, like a patient drowning in liquor during a lumbar puncture or a neurosurgeon confronting emptiness while changing dressings. These moments of enlightenment liberate us from the confines of strictly scientific medicine, revealing overlooked aspects of the medical profession. Lange's book is a treasure chest of surrealistic surprises, offering insights that challenge both physicians' vanity and the weight of the medical industry. With few exceptions, Lange communicates his ideas through graphic expression, making a powerful statement about the complexities of medicine.