
This is Going to Hurt: Secret Diaries of a Junior Doctor by Adam Kay – NHS Memoir, Humor & Medical Life
ISBN
9781509858637
SKU
SNG13941
Publisher
Picador
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Titles in Collection & Description
Step into the chaotic, challenging, and often hilarious world of a junior doctor in the NHS. Based on his real-life diary entries, Adam Kay shares the untold stories from the hospital frontlines — from heartwarming patient moments to shocking realities hidden behind the scenes.
This book is:
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Brutally honest about life in healthcare
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Hilariously relatable and sharply witty
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Emotionally powerful, shining a light on burnout and sacrifice
Winner of multiple awards and a Sunday Times #1 bestseller, This is Going to Hurt is a must-read for anyone interested in medicine, real-life memoirs, or simply a good laugh with a meaningful message.
Perfect for fans of: True medical stories, dark humor, and honest storytelling.
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