The Prison Doctor

Name: The Prison Doctor
Brand: HarperCollins New Zealand
SKU: 9780008311445
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By Dr Amanda Brown

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The Prison Doctor by Dr Amanda Brown offers an intriguing glimpse into the life and work of a doctor serving in some of the UK’s most notorious prisons. The memoir details her journey from general practice to the challenging prison environment, highlighting her dedication to caring for some of society's most vulnerable individuals. Through her compassionate and candid storytelling, Dr Brown reveals the trials and triumphs of treating inmates under trying circumstances, offering insights into their lives behind bars.
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You might enjoy this biography if you're fascinated by real-life stories set in the challenging environment of a prison, especially through the eyes of a compassionate and dedicated doctor. This memoir provides an insightful and moving look at the healthcare struggles and triumphs faced by inmates, offering a unique perspective on humanity and resilience.

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Horrifying, heartbreaking and eye-opening, these are the stories, the patients and the cases that have characterised a career spent being a doctor behind bars.

My time inside Britain’s most notorious jails. THE HONEST, UNBELIEVABLE TRUE STORY AND A SUNDAY TIMES BEST SELLING AUTOBIOGRAPHY

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SUNDAY TIMES TOP TEN BESTSELLER

As seen on BBC Breakfast

Horrifying, heartbreaking and eye-opening, these are the stories, the patients and the cases that have characterised a career spent being a doctor behind bars.

Violence. Drugs. Suicide. Welcome to the world of a Prison Doctor.

Dr Amanda Brown has treated inmates in the UK's most infamous prisons – first in young offenders' institutions, then at the notorious Wormwood Scrubs, and finally at Europe's largest women-only prison, Bronzefield.

From miraculous pregnancies to dirty protests, and from violent attacks on prisoners to heartbreaking acts of self-harm, she has witnessed it all.

In this eye-opening, inspirational memoir, Amanda reveals the stories, the patients, and the cases that have shaped a career helping those most of us would rather forget.

Despite their crimes, she is still their doctor.

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The Prison Doctor by Dr Amanda Brown has been described as a poignant and compassionate memoir that provides an insightful glimpse into the lives of incarcerated individuals. While the book offers humorous and startling anecdotes, it also conveys the gruelling reality of prison life, balanced by moments of hope and humanity. Reviewers highlight its engaging narrative, filled with both heart-warming honesty and moving tales that showcase the rewarding aspects of Dr Brown's work.

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ISBN: 9780008311445

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 13 June 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: HQ

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 240g

Pages: 288

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About the Author

Dr Amanda Brown is a GP at the largest women-only prison in Europe, Bronzefield. Before transferring to work in prisons, Amanda was a regular NHS GP but gave up her practice because she disliked the way the job's focus has shifted. She went on to work at a teenage detention centre, before moving on to Wormwood Scrubs and then finally to Bronzefield where she continues to work. The Prison Doctor is her first book.

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