Summary - This Is Going To Hurt: Based On The Book By Adam Kay

SUMMARY

THIS IS GOING TO HURT

BASED ON THE BOOK BY ADAM KAY

SUMMARY WRITTEN BY: FLASH LIBRARY

CONTENT

Becoming a Junior Doctor

Navigating the Early Years as a Senior House Officer (SHO)

Further SHO Experiences and Hospital Life

Stepping Up as a Registrar

Challenges and Absurdities as a Registrar

Progressing Through Registrar Roles and Personal Toll

The Senior Registrar Years and Mounting Pressure

The Breaking Point and Personal Life

Resignation and Reflection

General Analysis

ABOUT THE ORIGINAL BOOK

"This Is Going To Hurt - Secret Diaries of a Junior Doctor" by Adam Kay offers an intimate and often hilarious glimpse into the demanding life of a junior doctor working within the N.H.S. Through a series of diary entries, the author recounts the day-to-day struggles, the overwhelming workload, and the emotional roller coaster of dealing with patients and the pressures of hospital life. The narrative vividly portrays the challenges faced on the front line, the sacrifices made in personal life, and the moments of both dark humor and profound sadness that characterize this intense profession. The book follows the author's journey through the medical hierarchy, ultimately leading to a point where the immense strain becomes unsustainable.

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Release date

Audiobook: 8 March 2025