This is Going to Hurt. Book Summary

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Adam Kay

What’s inside

Adam Kay’s ‘This is Going to Hurt’ reveals the pressures and joys of working as a junior doctor in the NHS. It’s a compilation of diary entries blending humor and tragedy.

You’ll Learn

  • Insight into the daily life of a junior doctor
  • Appreciation for the challenges faced by medical staff
  • Understanding of the NHS’s workings
  • A mix of humor and somber realities in medicine

Key Points

  • The grueling reality of medical training
  • The impact of long hours on personal life
  • Humorous patient encounters
  • Emotional toll of life-and-death decisions
  • Systemic challenges within the NHS
  • The personal cost of a medical career
  • Reflections on leaving the profession

Who’s it For

  • Medical professionals
  • Aspiring doctors
  • Fans of medical memoirs
  • Readers interested in healthcare systems

About the author

Adam Kay is a former doctor turned comedian and author, known for his honest and humorous take on his medical career.