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4.3 AVERAGE
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emotional
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informative
inspiring
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emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
A very interesting book about a Country Doctor whose compassion and passion for her job is at the heart of this narrative even when Covid hits and everything changes. I did not think that I'd enjoy this book as much as I thought I would but the narrative and the medical cases were utterly compelling. The nature writing was superb and really created a sense of place that I very much enjoyed. 4 stars
An interesting listen to the story of a rural GP during the pandemic with reflections of both her life and that of her patients. This is overlaid with the needs of primary care and benefits of continuity of care.
Amazing story, captures the meaning of relational primary care so well
One of the best non-fiction books I think I have ever read. Written in such an accessible way and it highlights the importance of continuity of care within the NHS, which I didn't realise is so essential to good healthcare and is sadly in decline . I couldn't put this book down and will be recommending it to anyone I can.
A series of serendipitous discoveries leads Polly Morland to realise that the valley she lives in is the same one featured in a book she loves, A Fortunate Man by John Berger. Berger traced the life of the area's GP and Morland, in homage to the original book does the same.
It's quietly elegiac and surprisingly moving.
It's quietly elegiac and surprisingly moving.
Positive relationships are key to a happy life. What is apparent in this country doctor’s story is that they are also key to health and primary care. It is heart warming to think that in rural communities the local gp is still able to form long standing relationships as in bigger twins and cities we see a different health professional each time we are I’ll and the lack of relationships means a lack of trust and understanding and ultimately poorer health care. It felt like I was reading about a bygone age, which was wiser and kinder.
So good, would highly reccommend for anyone interested in community healthcare