When Healing Harms

In "When Healing Harms," Eric Caplan delves into the pivotal 1979 malpractice case of Dr. Raphael Osheroff, who, after a harrowing experience at Chestnut Lodge, sought legal justice against a psychiatric system that failed him during his severe depression. This account uncovers the extensive evidence surrounding Osheroff's treatment, highlighting the deep-seated issues within psychiatric care that have persisted for decades. Through meticulous research, Caplan reveals how this landmark case not only exposed the limitations of psychiatry but also inadvertently led to further failures in the treatment of seriously ill patients.