The Human Kind

Moving, compassionate and beautifully written – this book illuminates general practice the way Henry Marsh has illuminated neurosurgery. Dorward’s stories from his practice are subtle, eloquent and told with great integrity. He doesn’t shy away from confronting some of the most difficult challenges in medicine. But he carries the reader through with verve, imagination and great humanity. I loved it. – Gavin Francis * author of Adventures in Human Being *Peter Dorward has created a moving and thought-provoking insight into complexities of contemporary general practice – Dr. Jed Mercurio * writer/producer of Line of Duty, Cardiac Arrest and Bodies *…funny, edgy, moving, it ambushes you with sudden kindnesses and flashes of human resilience and goodness. – Allan Little * former BBC researcher and reporter *wise and illuminating… a compelling and beautifully written account of learning to be a doctor * Sunday Express *This wise and illuminating collection of case histories examines the many ethical dilemmas that doctors face every single day * Sunday Express *Dr Dorward describes, with sensitivity and acute insight, the ethical and emotional dilemmas doctors face every day. * The Daily Mail *

Dr. Peter Dorward grew up in St Andrews, Scotland. Having worked for a number of years as a doctor in Bolivia, Nicaragua, Belize and London, he is now a GP and medical teacher based in Edinburgh. He is an award-winning author of short stories and screenplays. His novel Nightingale was published in 2007.