The Real Doctor Will See You Shortly by Matt McCarthy is a comical memoir about the author's first year as an intern at a New York hospital. I think anyone can enjoy this book because it gives you a look into the life of a doctor and makes you realize that they are not infallible, they make mistakes, and they are people too.
However, I especially recommend this book for anyone working in the medical field or in medical school, because it's so painfully relatable. The stress, the sleep deprivation, the self doubt, the tears, the anxiety, feeling like you're under a micrscope... Yes, I have definitely been there!
It's also a really funny and entertaining read. The author does such a good job at story telling. I seriously never wanted to put the book down. There was never a dull moment, every chapter left me wanting to know what was going to happen next.
It's not all jokes either, it can be touching and heart felt at times. From cardiac arrests, a patient waiting for a heart transplant that seems like it will never come, a homeless young woman with AIDS that refuses to take her medications, and a scene where McCarthy has to tell a woman that her husband has died, there are many moments that will make you feel invested in the patients lives.
The story has a happy ending and it's rewarding to go along with the journey of a clueless intern becoming a real doctor. It might just be a light read with no deeper meaning, but I walk away from this book knowing that everyone has to start somewhere (even doctors), but if you put your mind to it and work hard enough you can achieve extraordinary things. Mistakes are just a part of the road to get there, so don't give up.
Disclaimer: "I received this book from Blogging for Books for this review."
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