'The Real Doctor Will See You Shortly' by Matt McCarthy

I read Matt McCarthy's new book The Real Doctor Will See You Shortly from cover to cover, all in one day.  Full of things the lowly patient might not realize, much of it a surprise, mainly how the students are often in the dark about what to do even after years of schooling.  I appreciated his honesty and humor in sharing what a first year intern really experiences.  Sleep deprivation, a bad diet and lots and lots of trying situations.

He kept saying that when you got the chance to eat, eat.  And when you could sleep, sleep.  He went further with it, but that was the gist.

I'm not feeling much envy for the life of a new doctor, but he laid it out in such an engaging way.  And he's a gifted writer.  Not bad for a physician.

My only complaint was the profanity.  I realize I might sound like I'm coming from the Dark Ages to fuss, but is it necessary?  Even with the stresses of the medical life, does that allow for lacing the book with common swearing?  I'd say no.  But still, I enjoyed the book.  Can't let it sit on the coffee table, though---kids, you know.

(i received this book free to review from bloggingforbooks)