Read the book Partners of the Heart, by Vivien Thomas. (Note: There is a lot of technical information and medical diagrams in the text, you are not responsible for knowing that information.) Partners of the Heart: Vivien Thomas and His Work with Alfred Blalock.

Read the book Partners of the Heart, by Vivien Thomas. (Note: There is a lot of technical information and medical diagrams in the text, you are not responsible for knowing that information.) Partners of the Heart: Vivien Thomas and His Work with Alfred Blalock.

(1998) Thomas, Vivien. University of Pennsylvania Press (ISBN: 0812216342)

Assignment 1

“Partners of the Heart” – Original Observations

After reading “Partners of the Heart,” please share your personal insights. Please respond to at least one of your peers.

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Assignment 2

“Partners of the Heart” – Questions

Answer the following questions (250 word minimum).

Provide and discuss examples of where you see “right vs. right” issues that either Vivien or Dr. Blalock encounter in the book.

What kind of leaders would you consider Vivien (Dr. Thomas) and Dr. Blalock? Why?