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In Stitches: The Highs and Lows of Life as an AandE Doctor (Paperback)

by Nick Edwards (Author)
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Despite the headlines, actually the NHS has just had its best year ever.
Patricia Hewitt, Secretary of State for Health, eulogising to the BBC, 22nd April 2006
Despite what the politicians say, things have gone a bit tits up recently.
Dr Nick Edwards, A&E Doctor, ranting to his mates down the pub, 22nd April 2006
Dr Nick Edwards is an Accident and Emergency (A&E) Doctor working in the UK and a passionate believer in the NHS. However the reforms, political correctness and the Anglo-Saxon culture of binge drinking and fighting and the resulting A&E visits are a strain on his sanity. So, to keep up his morale, he began writing down his feelings a form of literary cathartic therapy the results of which make up this book.
From dealing with cardiac arrests and car accidents, to people with Arrest Avoidance Syndrome and others who haven t quite read the big red sign above their heads as they walk into A&E, In Stitches paints a vivid picture of what it s really like working at the sharp end of the NHS today. It s funny, it s heartbreaking and it s infuriating. It s also more informative than any government press release.
So join Dr Nick Edwards as he describes the frustrations and joys of working in the NHS. The traumas and tragedies, the patients and colleagues and most of all the successes and humour that make up life at the frontline of medical care: Accident and Emergency.
Note to reader: ever conscious of meaningless targets, the author would like it to be known that 98% of the stories contained within this book were written in under 4 hours.

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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars in stitches, 6 Aug 2007
just finnished the book. It was truly excellent. For someone who has never worked in a hospital, it paints a compelling picture of what happens in AandE wards.

There are some very amusing stories as well as emotional aspects. However, the 'tounge in cheek' humor and sracstic humour provides an excellent way of telling his story. If you like me, work in the NHS, then there will be a lot you can associate with.

Does harp on a bit about the worryies of the NHS's future - but that is understandable, as it is something that should concern us all.

Overall i would say buy it as it is an excellent read. As it is a collectioon of seperate stories you can pick it up and read it without having to worry about remebering a time line narrative. If you like tom reynolds book, blood sweat and tea, you will love this book too.

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars fantastic read, 28 Aug 2007
I have just finisehed in stitches. It is a fantastic book and easy to read. It is a honest and accurate account of working in A&E ( I should now I work in A&E too ) and as well as being brillantly humerous in places, it also looks at more serious issues.

For those of you who watch casualty/er and think what is really like, then buythis book. If you know what it is like to work in the NHS then buy it as you will realise that you are not the only one suffering!

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A great read, 18 Aug 2007
Despite being a self confessed moaner Dr.Nick Edwards obviously wouldnt want to do any other job. He gives a touching and funny account of a doctor's life in A & E.
as well as touching on some not so good Government ideas and how much time is taken up dealing with people with alcohol and drug related problems.
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5.0 out of 5 stars It had me In Stiches!
Absolutely excellent book about the highs and lows of life in A & E, as a student nurse I found this book really interesting, but had i not been nursing I would also of enjoyed... Read more
Published 18 days ago by Mrs. C. O. Connor

5.0 out of 5 stars More, more....!
A brilliant read. The kind of book that has you reading out sections every 5mins to whoever is in the room - had me laughing out loud! Read more
Published 1 month ago by K. Walker

5.0 out of 5 stars So true!
I love this book, it is such a true account of the state of the NHS. If, like myself, you work in the NHS, you will find much to relate to in this book. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Donny Fan

5.0 out of 5 stars In Stitches
For anyone interested the modern NHS this book is a must.
Author Dr.Nick Edwards is a young practicing A&E doctor, who's narrative is both humorous and erudite his energetic... Read more
Published 7 months ago by Terence Burnett

5.0 out of 5 stars Ex District Midwife
This book is excellent, not only is it very funny but very illuminating as to how the NHS works now. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Mrs. P. A. Seward

5.0 out of 5 stars Little has changed... J.S. South Africa
I thoroughly enjoyed this book which evoked many memories both sad and humorous, having trained and worked in the NHS for over 20 years. Read more
Published 11 months ago by M. S. Stapleton

5.0 out of 5 stars Every politician should have to read this book
This is such an important book, despite its light-hearted and readable tone. It made me laugh, it made me cry. It was real and it was worrying. Read more
Published 14 months ago by E. Pilley

5.0 out of 5 stars Hilariously frank
I have just read this book in 3 days - mostly on trains and buses - and had to try very hard not to make a spectacle of myself by laughing too much. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Lucy Rose

5.0 out of 5 stars V realistic view on today's NHS
I loved this book. It was the sort of book that is so accurate it is scary. I am not a doctor, but it reminded me of working in A+E as a radiographer many moons ago. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Holden

5.0 out of 5 stars Ooh Matron
Just finished reading Nick's book. It was a heart warming story of working in a busy hospital, giving insight to the people who work on the 'front line'. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Mr. P. Street

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