New Amsterdam

2018 • Drama • TV-14

The new medical director breaks the rules to heal the system at America's oldest public hospital. Max Goodwin sets out to tear up the bureaucracy and provide exceptional care, but the doctors and staff are not so sure he can succeed. They've heard this before. Not taking "no" for an answer, Dr. Goodwin's instinctive response to problems large and small is four simple words: "How can I help?" He has to disrupt the status quo and prove he'll stop at nothing to breathe new life into this underfunded and underappreciated hospital, returning it to the glory that put it on the map.

Discover the raw and compelling stories behind one of the nation's most renowned public hospitals with Eric Manheimer's "Twelve Patients: Life and Death at Bellevue Hospital." As the former medical director of Bellevue, Manheimer presents a collection of inspiring and thought-provoking narratives that delve deeper into the medical and human dramas faced in real-life circumstances. Each chapter offers a glimpse into the intimate and complex world of healthcare, where human vulnerabilities meet the ardency of medical professionals. Reading "Twelve Patients" allows you to experience firsthand accounts that cannot be fully captured on screen. The book provides a richer understanding of the multifaceted lives of patients and the staff who care for them, going beyond scripted television and into the heart of actual events and personal encounters. It's an invitation to explore the courage, hope, and resilience that animate every hospital corridor and patient room—a profound journey that reveals the pulse of humanity within the walls of Bellevue.