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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.

©2020 Dr Max Skittle (P)2020 Bonnier Books UK Medical Professionals & Academics Funny Inspiring Thought-Provoking Witty

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It starts off pretty well, but it's a bit heavy in the love for his wife and newborn baby, which is all well and good if you knew who wrote the book. When it's a secret who wrote it, its hard to really care so much about the overwhelming amount he talks about his wife and child. It just becomes a bit of a slog.

A bit too long.

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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!).

An Honest but Hugely Enjoyable Account of GP Life

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It's funny, honest and well written. really enjoyed it and couldn't stop listening to it.

loved it

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Fascinating insight,not just into the work, but into his personal life. It’s a tough job.

Highly recommend

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Whilst I enjoyed the content and story of this book, I really felt that the narrator didn't bring the personality of "Dr Skittle" to life. What should be cynical, dark "NHS" humour, really missed the mark on execution.
Nonetheless, I did enjoy listening to this book on my commute to and from my NHS hospital based job...!

Not the best narration

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