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A review by tasleemreads
This Is Going to Hurt: Secret Diaries of a Medical Resident by Adam Kay
informative
medium-paced
3.5
"Every doctor makes their career choice aged sixteen, two years before they’re legally allowed to text a photo of their own genitals." This book exposes the emotional, physical and psychological impacts of a life in medicine. Kay shares fond memories and funny stories of his time spent as a doctor and makes readers aware there is a person living under the white coat. Someone who doesn't have all the answers, feels the pressure of life or death situations and most likely hasn't sat down in the last 12 hours.He shares his highs and his lows and everything in between.
A great read to humanise doctors and shine light on the flawed system they work within.
My rating would've been higher, however, there were a few entries I found disrespectful. I used to work for the NHS and I would hate it if a doctor was undermining/ridiculing me when we're all doing the best we can, with the exhaust and stress we are ALL suffering from.
A great read to humanise doctors and shine light on the flawed system they work within.
My rating would've been higher, however, there were a few entries I found disrespectful. I used to work for the NHS and I would hate it if a doctor was undermining/ridiculing me when we're all doing the best we can, with the exhaust and stress we are ALL suffering from.