Panic Attack, Nicole Saphier
Panic Attack, Nicole Saphier
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Panic Attack
Playing Politics with Science in the Fight Against COVID-19

Author: Nicole Saphier

Narrator: Nicole Saphier

Unabridged: 10 hr 1 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: HarperAudio

Published: 05/25/2021


Synopsis

“Follow the science” is what they said. “Follow our politics” is what they meant. In Panic Attack, nationally bestselling author and physician Nicole Saphier uncovers the hypocrisy and hysteria which has characterized so much of the American pandemic response. While journalists trumpeted the importance of following science to “flatten the curve,” they praised Governors Andrew Cuomo and Phil Murphy, who sanctioned ill-equipped nursing homes to take COVID-positive patients, leading to an enormous death spike for New York and New Jersey. Plus, the old guard medical establishment captured by Dr. Fauci proved to be far too rigid during a health care emergency. While some state legislators are still concealing accurate records of nursing home deaths, many others have made anti-science decisions regarding re-opening plans; all of which fuel distrust and civil unrest. Democrat mayors like Bill de Blasio openly admitted that their decisions to keep schools closed were fueled by a “social contract” with teachers (that is: teachers’ unions), despite hard science saying this would be harmful.
When anti-science measures are continuously implemented, the long-term consequences of such actions will likely stay with us for years to come. The pandemic has resulted in a failure of government, much of which is unavoidable in a unique disaster scenario. However, the rampant politicization of science, from the origin of the virus to the simple concept of wearing facemasks, has hopelessly muddied the water, divided the country, and knee-jerk anti-Trumpism made it all worse.

About Nicole Saphier

A nationally known medical contributor and regular guest anchor for the Fox News Channel, Nicole Saphier is a full-time practicing, board-certified radiologist at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York City.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Jim

DISCLAIMER: Dr. Saphier published her book PRIOR to all of the disclosures about Dr. Anthony Fauci and his ties with China and his previous knowledge of all things relating to the virus. Dr. Saphier’s comments regarding Dr. Fauci are not glowing but they are also not reflective of the man that I bel......more

Goodreads review by Emily

3.5 stars. This book explains the science of COVID-19 that largely got lost and misinterpreted because of politics. I appreciated Dr. Saphier's moderate perspective that was missing in the headline news. No matter which political side you are on, your views will probably be both validated and challe......more

Goodreads review by Linda

Science & Journalism come together and shed light on what REALLY happened... Politicizing the single largest health crisis in modern times is unconscionable; on everyone’s part. Author, Nicole Saphier, MD., provides clear, substantiated evidence for many instances; none more egregious than Kamala Har......more

Goodreads review by Kelsey

I thought this book was very interesting and extremely relevant with COVID-19 still surging across our nation. This book was VERY science-y, which is good since she is a doctor! At points, I was very confused, but she explained it very well. Highly recommend it to people who want to dig into the pan......more