Are You Really the Doctor? - My Life as a Black Doctor in the NHS

"Are you really the doctor?"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 a member of an ethnic minority. Tracing his journey from medical school through to working at some of the country's most chaotic hospitals, Matt shows how the community of immigrant healthcare workers are the true backbone of the NHS and offers an honest insight into the unique challenges that non-white patients face when navigating the healthcare system. From workplace drama to fighting life-threatening diseases, join Matt Hutchinson in the trenches of our healthcare system as he offers a candid and often hilarious insight into the messy life of a Black British doctor.

About the author

Matt Hutchinson is a comedian, writer and NHS doctor specialising in rheumatology and general medicine. In 2023, he launched his debut Edinburgh festival show, 'Hostile'.

Product details

• Authors: Matthew Hutchinson
• Publisher: Bonnier Zaffre
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Release: 04.09.2025
• EAN: 9781785121340
• ISBN: 978-1-78512-134-0
• No. of pages: 368
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Medicine > General; Non-fiction book > Politics, society, business > Miscellaneous; Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Sociological theories; Humour, History of Medicine, Ethnic minorities & multicultural studies, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Discrimination, Medicine and Nursing, Racism and racial discrimination / Anti-racism, BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Medical (inc Patients)