A Life in Trauma

Memoirs of an Emergency Physician

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A Life in Trauma

By: Dr Chris Luke

Narrated by: Dr Chris Luke

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A Life in Trauma is a frank, remarkable account of a career spent helping others, offering a positive outlook on the potential of Ireland’s healthcare system in the future.

Concern. Compassion. Doubt. Despair. Anger. Hope.

Imagine juggling these feelings every day in a situation where your work could mean the difference between someone's life or death.

For Dr Chris Luke, a consultant in emergency medicine, these experiences are an intrinsic part of the job – ranging from rage at a system that often leaves vulnerable people waiting anxiously, to the incomparable satisfaction of relieving patients’ suffering and distress.

This revealing memoir takes us on a rollercoaster journey from Chris's days as an orphanage boy through to becoming one of the leading emergency physicians in the country.

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It took me until the third chapter to really enjoy this book. I am delighted I stuck with it because from then on it became a very enjoyable listen.
I loved the honesty, the humanity, the self reflection, the humility and the growth in Chris Lukes life. I enjoyed listening to his perspectives on both the Irish, English and Scottish health service.