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After Annabelle Gurwitch received an out-of-the blue diagnosis of Stage 4 lung cancer, an existential dread set in. Precision medicine offered a temporary reprieve—but instead of turning into a cancer warrior, Annabelle declared herself a cancer slacker. Her motto: no runs, no ribbons, no religion. Told with her signature wit, warmth, and gimlet eye, Gurwitch draws inspiration from Greek mythology and TV comedies, Kermit the Frog and Samuel Beckett.

As a black doctor working on the frontline of the NHS, Matt Hutchinson hears these words all too often. In this book, he offers a compelling glimpse into the unvarnished reality of working in healthcare as an ethnic minority. Tracing his journey from medical school through to working at some of the country's most chaotic hospitals, Matt uncovers how the true backbone of the NHS is the diverse community of immigrant healthcare workers who work tirelessly to keep the show on the road.

The bestselling real life story of a hapless junior doctor, based on his columns written anonymously for the Telegraph. 'Funny and awful in equal measure' - Observer IF YOU'RE GOING to be ill, it's best to avoid the first Wednesday in August. This is the day when junior doctors graduate to their...

Laughter & Psychology Dr Brian Kaplan, MD is a medically qualified doctor with a long-standing interest in holistic medicine. A pioneer in integrating warm hearted comedy and reverse psychology into therapy and coaching, he uses humour as a powerful tool for emotional insight, healing, and personal transformation. This podcast discusses laughter and psychology. Examining the benefits associated with changes to the human body during laughter and how this affects our overall mental and physical health. https://drkaplan.co.uk/