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Name: This is going to hurt
Rating: 4.5 (2 reviews)
Author: Adam Kay

‘This Is Going to Hurt’ is a collection of Adam Kay’s diaries from his time on NHS wards. Written after long nights, endless days and missed weekends, the entries paint a vivid picture of a junior doctor’s experience. Kay blends humor with horror and heartbreak, offering readers an honest look at the realities of medical training, physician‑patient relationships, and the demands of residency life in Great Britain. The book shows what junior doctors learn on the front line—tough lessons only seasoned practitioners can fully appreciate.

First publish date: 2017

Genre: Memoir/Professional Memoir

Authors: Adam Kay

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