Tales of a Country Obstetrician

<p>Daniel M. Avery has been fascinated with the human body ever since he was young so it was natural that he should grow up to become a successful doctor.</p><p>As a funeral director he had his first opportunity to learn about anatomy disease processes and trauma. He even witnessed the medical examiner performing autopsies in the morgue.</p><p>Once he became a doctor his adventures were more interesting-although there are decisions he regrets. For instance he would have never called the university to tow away an illegally parked recreation vehicle if he had known it belonged to the dean of the medical school.</p><p>In spite of the seriousness of the medical profession he enjoyed his share of light moments as well. When a female resident delivered a baby and got blood all over her she asked if she could borrow a pair of underwear. We wear different sizes and I only have one pair Dr. Avery replied.</p><p>All physicians have at one time or another wished they had written down the highlights of their careers. Dr. Avery does so with no regrets examining the challenges adventures and funny moments that have defined his life as an Alabama doctor in <i>Tales of a Country Obstetrician</i>.</p>