- Paperback: 336 pages
- Publisher: The Friday Project; (Reissue) edition (5 Aug 2010)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1906321884
- ISBN-13: 978-1906321888
- Product Dimensions: 19.6 x 12.8 x 1.2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (277 customer reviews)
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A year of life, death and earwax.
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THE UK’S BESTSELLING EBOOK OF 2011.
Benjamin Daniels is angry. He is frustrated, confused, baffled and, quite frequently, very funny. He is also a GP. These are his confessions.
A woman troubled by pornographic dreams about Tom Jones. An 80-year-old man who can't remember why he's come to see the doctor. A woman with a common cold demanding (but not receiving) antibiotics. A man with a sore knee. A young woman who has been trying to conceive for a while but now finds herself pregnant and isn't sure she wants to go through with it. A 7-year-old boy with 'tummy aches' that don't really exist.
These are his patients.
Confessions of a GP is a witty insight into the life of a family doctor. Funny and moving in equal measure it will change the way you look at your GP next time you pop in with the sniffles.
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126 of 136 people found the following review helpful
Format:Kindle Edition
Having just finished this book I knew I had to come on here and review it. I thoroughly enjoyed Dr Daniels stories about his patients. There were parts of this book that made me laugh out loud, particuarly the chapters 'Maintaining Interest' and 'Dead People' The chapters are all rather short which makes this a great book for dipping in to or reading for longer periods. Mostly Dr Daniels tells you about his wide range of patients and but there are also some really insightful chapters which are quite thought provoking and open your eyes to some of the things GPs have to endure. It is also sad in places too. All in all a great book and an amazingly cheap price. I'd definitely recommend this book.
86 of 94 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
An original book written by a real GP, which will make you laugh out loud and ponder over serious matters, all at the same time. Hilarious and touching. It is divided into easy-to-read chapters and the author's sense of humour, combined with his love for his job make this book a page-turner.
It is a pity that "Dr. Daniels" cannot reveal his true identity for obvious reasons (and thus he will probably not be able to enjoy `ad personam' the success I hope his book will generate), still, well done for having produced such a delightful read. It was refreshing to read about a GP's personal opinion toward certain issues, I am sure it must have been awkward to put some of them in writing -but liberating too I guess!-.
The overall gist was, in my opinion, that GPs, like all human beings, have their feelings and limits, too. And a lot of bureaucracy to deal with. "Dr. Daniels" is no different. Still, his compassion, humanity and dedication to his job are clearly showing through the pages. He will always deal with his patients to the best of his abilities. And his sense of humour is just brilliant. As the saying goes "A laugh a day keeps the doctor away"... You need no prescription, so read this book and give your GP a rest (for a 10 mins slot, at least). Enjoy!
It is a pity that "Dr. Daniels" cannot reveal his true identity for obvious reasons (and thus he will probably not be able to enjoy `ad personam' the success I hope his book will generate), still, well done for having produced such a delightful read. It was refreshing to read about a GP's personal opinion toward certain issues, I am sure it must have been awkward to put some of them in writing -but liberating too I guess!-.
The overall gist was, in my opinion, that GPs, like all human beings, have their feelings and limits, too. And a lot of bureaucracy to deal with. "Dr. Daniels" is no different. Still, his compassion, humanity and dedication to his job are clearly showing through the pages. He will always deal with his patients to the best of his abilities. And his sense of humour is just brilliant. As the saying goes "A laugh a day keeps the doctor away"... You need no prescription, so read this book and give your GP a rest (for a 10 mins slot, at least). Enjoy!
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Kindle Edition
i felt all too often that i was being told how to be a better patient so to make dr daniels life easier.
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Coildn't put it down
Great book, lighthearted reading. But gave a great insight into the workings of a doctor today and the type of nature needed to be a doctor
Published 2 days ago by Mags
So-so
Benjamin Daniels' book is witty, entertaining and at times informative, but also viciously unsympathetic. Read more
Published 6 days ago by Nadia
Insight Into our society as a whole
I thought this book was very fascinating as it provided a fantastic snapshot of a GP's life,the workings of the NHS and most importantly, British society in the 21st century.
Published 6 days ago by Layla
Enjoyable
I bought this book for my kindle. I really enjoyed it and it did make me laugh out loud. When i was reading it i thought my own lovely GP could have written it so i bought for him... Read more
Published 6 days ago by Dawn
A very good book!
This book was incredibly easy to read, the perfect thing for just picking up before I went to bed or just had a free moment. Read more
Published 9 days ago by Spellivia
LOL
Brilliant, a laugh out load book!! makes you look at your doctor in a totally different light, i would definitely recommend this book if you want an easy enjoyable read!!
Published 10 days ago by Catsmother
Funny to read, but makes me paranoid about going to GP!
I guess when I go to the GP I think of them as a GP, not as a person - this book hit home how they think of regular patients. Read more
Published 10 days ago by Mommy of H
On the whole an insightful and entertaining read!
I did not know a lot about the general practice before I read this book, and this book has definitely made an eye opening read for me! Read more
Published 14 days ago by amynw
Very entertaining - funny and sad
I've read a few of these public sector memoirs now and this is one of the best. Funny in places to the point I was laughing out loud and reading bits to friends and family. Read more
Published 15 days ago by SFaith
Funny and light
I can't give this four stars but I did enjoy it. I found it great for dipping in and out of, as each chapter was different, but it was a really light read and there were some... Read more
Published 16 days ago by L. Cairns
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