Description
Why do GPs consult in a particular way and ask the questions they do? How do they use this information to help patients get the best possible outcomes? This original graphic novel shows the reasoning behind this and the development of related skills by following the training of one GP and the patients and families she meets through this process. It is based on real life experiences to which people can relate. In addition the book contains a series of short life stories; glimpses into family life and of fascinatingly different patients as doctors manage a wide range of health problems. Going There, perhaps uniquely, creates glimpses into GP daily life in comparison with hospital experience as GP trainee Aisha spends time adding alternative clinical experience.
One real joy with this kind of graphic novel is that readers can rapidly identify with the people portrayed; sympathise with the doctor whose wife has died; recognise the tension when two doctors understand, but are reluctant to express, an emotional attachment. There are funny incidents too; how could an interpreter suddenly appear to help someone who speaks perfect English? What kind of grandmother is it who can attack a bunch of yobs having a go at her grandson? At the heart of it all, Going There is about real patients and doctors engaged in a multicultural 'lifeworld'.
About the Author
On retirement from a career in education, Peter Worrall worked as an OU tutor and became involved in medical training in Leicester, developing a team of simulated patients (SPs) to work on communication skills with medical students and GP registrars. Originally from Yorkshire, Dr Bevis Heap qualified from Leicester and has worked locally since. A GP for over 29 years, 26 as a trainer, he retired from practice in 2015. Dr Fieza Chaudry was born and raised in Leicester. Her medical career began in her hometown, where she graduated in 2009 and completed her GP training in 2014. Working as a salaried GP, she developed an interest in medical teaching and became a GP trainer in 2015.
Book Information
ISBN 9781800461253
Author Peter Worrall
Format Paperback
Page Count 216
Imprint Matador
Publisher Troubador Publishing
One real joy with this kind of graphic novel is that readers can rapidly identify with the people portrayed; sympathise with the doctor whose wife has died; recognise the tension when two doctors understand, but are reluctant to express, an emotional attachment. There are funny incidents too; how could an interpreter suddenly appear to help someone who speaks perfect English? What kind of grandmother is it who can attack a bunch of yobs having a go at her grandson? At the heart of it all, Going There is about real patients and doctors engaged in a multicultural 'lifeworld'.
About the Author
On retirement from a career in education, Peter Worrall worked as an OU tutor and became involved in medical training in Leicester, developing a team of simulated patients (SPs) to work on communication skills with medical students and GP registrars. Originally from Yorkshire, Dr Bevis Heap qualified from Leicester and has worked locally since. A GP for over 29 years, 26 as a trainer, he retired from practice in 2015. Dr Fieza Chaudry was born and raised in Leicester. Her medical career began in her hometown, where she graduated in 2009 and completed her GP training in 2014. Working as a salaried GP, she developed an interest in medical teaching and became a GP trainer in 2015.
Book Information
ISBN 9781800461253
Author Peter Worrall
Format Paperback
Page Count 216
Imprint Matador
Publisher Troubador Publishing
