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Laughter is the Best Medicine: Confessions of a Young Surgeon
It is said that a surgeon must have ‘the eyes of a hawk, the heart of a lion, and the hands of a lady,’ but have you ever wondered how a surgeon learns to operate, how he ‘cuts his teeth’ progressing from naive newly-qualified doctor to competent surgeon?In this collection of medical tales, the training of one slightly naive young trainee is viewed through the experiences of the patients he treats as he embarks on this most challenging of careers. We share his joy when things go well, his anguish when they don’t and learn that, at the end of the day, compassion and a sense of humour make wonderful medicine.
350 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 22, 2021
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About the author
Peter Sykes
35 books5 followersPeter Sykes is a retired consultant surgeon and former NHS Trust medical director, awarded for leadership in medical management. In retirement, he enjoys gardening, golfing, and time with his grandchildren—often humorously grumbling that “things ain’t what they used to be.”
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January 4, 2023
easy read
Easy flow of words.
Being a doctor from 1990’s I can relate to quite a few things in this book.
The prejudices against female doctors, while not very common was certainly something I could relate to.
Easy flow of words.
Being a doctor from 1990’s I can relate to quite a few things in this book.
The prejudices against female doctors, while not very common was certainly something I could relate to.
October 26, 2021
A riveting read
A very engaging book. something easy to relax with, put down and then pick up again.
Interesting to see the evolution / devolution of the NHS.
A very engaging book. something easy to relax with, put down and then pick up again.
Interesting to see the evolution / devolution of the NHS.
December 13, 2021
Excellent and funny
Very good stories of hospital life in the 1960s to 1980s reminded me of my time in the nhs . Well written and entertaining
Very good stories of hospital life in the 1960s to 1980s reminded me of my time in the nhs . Well written and entertaining
January 25, 2022
Great book
I very much enjoyed reading this book. The author brought the characters to life. The stories were interesting and humorous
I very much enjoyed reading this book. The author brought the characters to life. The stories were interesting and humorous
May 23, 2022
Enjoyable book
Medical terms that everyone can understand. Gets more enjoyable page by page, also explains various illnesses and takes away some of the fear we all have.
Medical terms that everyone can understand. Gets more enjoyable page by page, also explains various illnesses and takes away some of the fear we all have.
December 16, 2023
Heartwarming
A genuine and interesting tale of the medical world.
Tragically heartbreaking at times but laugh out loud funny at others.
Well worth a read.
A genuine and interesting tale of the medical world.
Tragically heartbreaking at times but laugh out loud funny at others.
Well worth a read.
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