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A medical humanities podcast where we explore themes from fiction, memoir and other non traditional non-textbooks which help to make us better at what we do.

Hosted by Dr Tara George, a GP and medical educator, in each episode a different guest explores a book that has changed their practice. Follow us on Bluesky bsky.app/profile/bedsidereading.bsky.social Facebook or Instagram @bedsider... more

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I love it when a guest approaches me and says, "please, can I talk about this book?" especially when it's a book that I've never, ever come across before. And today is one of those days. We are talking about The Birds by Tarjei Vesaas, w... more

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I'm really pleased today to welcome Dr Richard Duggins to Bedside Reading to talk about his book, Burnout Free Working.

We know that burnout is incredibly common in all professionals, particularly in health professionals. We also kno... more

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I always enjoy talking to my guests about books. Sometimes I don't enjoy the book they've chosen. Often I am surprised by how much I have enjoyed something that I wasn't expecting to enjoy.  Today, though, is different to all of that.... more

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i've had the best fun setting up and recording today's podcast with Caryn Price and Georgina Benger. We are talking about a book that they have written together called Olive's Day. We also mentioned Willow's Day, which is the second i... more

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Recent Guests

Suzanne Crozier
Retired midwife and educator
Episode: Twixtmas Special
Sabina Dasani
Consultant psychiatrist and academic in Medical Humanities
BMJ group journal Medical Humanities
Episode: Twixtmas Special
Naveen Chahadev
Pediatric Emergency Medicine Consultant
Episode: Twixtmas Special
Ellie Holdersall-Davis
Head of Undergraduate Medicine and Honorary Consultant in Public Health
Episode: Twixtmas Special
Dani Hall
Pediatric Emergency Medicine Consultant
Episode: Twixtmas Special
Charlie Baker
Associate Professor of Mental Health
University of Nottingham
Episode: Twixtmas Special
Ben Tyler
Salary GP
Episode: Twixtmas Special
Fran Francesca
Salary GP in Chesterfield and avid reader
Episode: The Names
Betsy Lerner
Author of Shred Sisters, literary agent, and former book editor.
Episode: Shred Sisters

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Tara George
GP, educator and host of the medical humanities podcast, which explores themes from fiction and memoir as they relate to healthcare practice.

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 91 ratings
  • Great podcast and not just for CPD!

    Really enjoying this podcast. So many different books and guests that there is generally one that fits the moment / mood you want to listen. Looking forward to the next ones!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Abigail Macleod
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • An absolute treat

    Just slogging away on a Wattbike rehabbing a knee injury and it felt a lot easier listening to such an interesting podcast about vulvas!

    Thanks so much Tara and Catie

    Fab job

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AllyD 72
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Love this podcast

    This wonderful podcast is so many things. A gentle, inspiring listen, to a conversation between two people about a book they love enough to share. Inspiration for my reading list and some thoughts about the book that provoke insights and perspectives on the book. Highly recommended.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JackieALawlor
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Excellent Podcast

    Excellent podcast, very thoughtful discussions of wide range of books

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Shugfish
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • General review

    I love this podcast and listening to discussions and a medical perspective on interesting, varied books.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Black trainers
    United Kingdom2 years ago

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The host is noted for her warm and encouraging approach, making it a reflective and enjoyable listen.
The podcast features engaging discussions about literature and its relation to healthcare, praised for inspiring and insightful conversations.

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It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas
Q: How did the writing process work for this book?
Hayley explains that she started writing in winter 2020, finished a quick first draft by June, but it went through significant edits and changes before publication.
It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas
Q: What sort of books do you read?
Hayley discusses her journey from speculative fiction and thrillers to discovering a love for romance novels during the lockdown.
Shred Sisters
Q: Thinking about Shred Sisters, did you have a particular character that you enjoyed writing more than any of the others?
The mom was a lot of fun. She definitely resembles parts of my mom.
Shred Sisters
Q: And what was it that made you decide that you were going to write it as a novel?
It was the most surprising thing of all. I had no plan at all. I was watching a movie, Inception, that I couldn't follow.
Shred Sisters
Q: So we are here to talk about your fabulous novel, which is called Shred Sisters, which I enjoyed very much. But before we get on to the book, would you like to introduce yourself so that listeners know who I'm talking to today?
Oh, sure. Thank you. I am a literary agent by day, a former book editor, and I've written nonfiction my whole life, and I wrote this novel during COVID, during the pandemic, when I was 63 years old.

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Emphasizing the intersection of literature and healthcare, this podcast explores impactful fiction and memoirs that illuminate themes essential for medical professionals. Each episode features a different guest, often from the healthcare sector, who discusses a particular book that has shaped their understanding of empathy, compassion, and patient care. The discussions highlight how narratives can enhance insight into human experiences, bridging the gap between literary themes and medical practice, making it a unique resource for those interested in the arts and humanities context of healthcare.

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2. Sabina Dasani
3. Naveen Chahadev
4. Ellie Holdersall-Davis
5. Dani Hall
6. Charlie Baker
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8. Fran Francesca

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