Adam k this is going to hurt6/27/2023 ![]() ![]() ![]() As a teacher in NZ facing similar industrial disputes I found I identified with much of what he was saying in this section. ![]() ![]() However, it ends with quite a serious explanation of his departure and a very clear expression of his feelings about the NHS vs Junior Doctors disputes of 2015/2016. In fact the book was born out of a comedy act which sought to redress what Adam felt was an unfair portrayal of junior doctors by politicians. Most of the book takes a light hearted look, and somewhat sarcastic jab, at the NHS. Particularly unpleasant patients or superiors shared names with death eaters, annoying ministry officials took the names of annoying ministry of magic employees, an early tutor was "Professor Flitwick" and Adam's best friend was Ron Weasley. I enjoyed the fact that he used Harry Potter pseudonyms for anonymity and linked them somewhat to the characters. I put "junior" doctor in quotation marks because he rises up the ranks with around 6 years clinical experience but "junior" apparently refers to anyone below consultant. Having said that, he brings a window into the world of a "junior" doctor and the impact that has on their lives, relationships and mental health, in a fresh and amusing way. The author is a former Obstetrics and Gynaecology doctor so his anecdotes generally relate to the private regions of both genders, birthing, fertility and related activities. Not for the prudish but well written/readÄISCLAIMER: If you are at all squeemish about language or such. ![]()
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