The Secret Doctor

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The Secret Doctor

By: Dr Max Skittle

Narrated by: Kris Dyer

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Welcome to the life of Dr Max Skittle. Therapist, relationship counsellor, social worker, friend, parent-figure - and, yes: doctor.

Join Max - and his patients - as he takes us on a rollercoaster journey through a year in the life of a doctor: from infected toenails, to wonky elbows, to erectile disfunction, to bed bugs; the happy couple expecting a surprise new baby; the teenage girl struggling with body image issues; the loving family grappling with grief, Max shows us all the highs and crushing lows that come with being a GP - and how the COVID-19 pandemic has changed all our lives forever.

This is what really goes on in your local doctor's surgery - spilt urine bottles, existential crises, emails back and forth with social services, utterly unexplainable health problems and appointments always running late - told by a man who, despite it all, really loves his job.

Previously published as The Secret GP.

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I think I expected the'secretive' nature of the book (in the title) to have had a more negative slant on the life of a GP and so I hesitated about purchasing this book. However, after listening to a sample, I was intrigued and now I am so glad I did purchase it! It is clearly evident that Dr Max (pseudonym?) loves his job and his honest account of his duties in the NHS (and some private work) demonstrated a humility that is both endearing and uplifting. Even though he was also honest about some of the shortcomings of the British NHS (in which I also work), he was also passionate about the institution and all that it stands for (as am I). I would have given 5 stars overall if only the language could have been tempered a little (too many f**ks for my comfort). The last 2 chapters had less foul language and so were easier on the ears making me wish it had been like that throughout. Otherwise, well recommended and very well done to the author. I wish there were more GPs like you out there (the final part of this review is my version of your **** sandwich!).