Isbn: 9781838413774 - a hard act to follow: a new medical profession meets opposition (6 resultados)

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Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - Based on actual events, this biographical novel follows podiatrist Chris Harwood's journey after leaving school, having failed to gain entry to veterinary school in the UK.Determined to overcome obstacles and remain focused on his one true goal, surgery, he finds a little-known route to train as a foot surgeon under the newly formed Podiatry Association.Chris is supported by his first boss to travel to the USA to study, opening up a kaleidoscope of skills not taught in British podiatry schools (then called Chiropody). Returning to the UK makes him determined to succeed.Destined to fulfil his dream through love, tragedy, and sheer tenacity, he faces opposition from his own professional body, medical doctors, and from within his family over his choice of future wife. The story reflects the mood of the seventies and eighties as the profession of podiatry changes shape to meet new political and social challenges, while capturing the struggles of a young man, his passion for his new profession, and the promises of new opportunities, alongside a health care system desperate for change.His deep passion for his patients and their stories comes to light, culminating in his appointment as a consultant at a Midlands hospital, where he must navigate the local accents, much to the amusement of his staff. The story is driven by highs and lows, laughter and tears, with the protagonist's humility openly revealing his strengths and weaknesses.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. A Hard Act to Follow | Rob C Blyth | Taschenbuch | Englisch | 2026 | David Tollafield | EAN 9781838413774 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, 36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr[at]libri[dot]de | Anbieter: preigu Print on Demand.