John Turner
John Turner
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John Turner
Dr John Turner MBBS MA FRCP
Physician | Health Analyst | Medical Historian | Writer
Meet John
Dr John Turner, born in Sheffield, qualified at St Mary’s Hospital, Imperial College of Medicine London, and has worked in London, Dublin, and the Nuffield Department of Medicine University of Oxford. Consultant Physician and former Clinical Director of Medicine at Aintree University Hospital (Liverpool University Hospitals). When transitioning towards retirement, he acquired a History Masters, and Postgraduate Cert in Psychology. He is a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians London, where he contributes to the RCP oral history Voices of Medicine team and has published in the medical press and elsewhere. Married to Galway born Nursing Sister, Annette, whose Irish wit, people skills and abundance of emotional intelligence, has kept him more or less on the straight and narrow. They have two daughters and five grandsons.
John is Chair of Healthwatch Sefton
Memoir - Humour - Medical History
This is a rich collection of highly entertaining first-hand anecdotes and stories written from the heart. The book draws on over 40 years of NHS experience and contains some hilarious descriptions of doctor patient encounters all beautifully written with affection and charm.
A terrific read for anyone with a sense of humour and an interest in the human form and doctor patient relationships. It also provides a unique insight into Britain’s social history. Definitely a must read . Highly recommend!
GT Good Reads
Thoroughly enjoyed your book and congratulations on its publication. Sarah Lowrey Oral Historian London.
Praise & Reviews
Heartwarming, inspirational and often hilarious.
The book explores what it is to be human. It lifts the spirits and gives a different perspective on life. Heartwarming and inspirational, this collection oozes love warmth and hope. Do not hesitate to buy.
Finola Jackson Cheshire UK
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"Will you tell John that I never laughed so much in so long in reading his book. Honestly, I could not stop laughing - I read the whole book in one go laughing so much on each page - I want to read it again. I’m now going to phone Pritchards in Crosby to order more copies because our Mike and young Michael Harlowe plus a few of my friends would be splitting their sides laughing - our world need to read John Turner’s book to treat themselves."
Mrs Helena Alder
Shrewsbury
A very interesting collection - the historical details are very informative
Dr M A Siddiqi, Liverpool
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Witty warm and genuinely funny.
A rich but highly digestible collection of first-hand anecdotes and stories of doctor patient encounters - all beautifully written
Geraldine Fuller
BIPC Liverpool
Enthralling interesting and entertaining. Very well written and lots of mini stories I enjoyed reading about. A very gripping book and definitely recommend it.
Harry J
Tilston, Malpas
.My hints did not fall on deaf ears. At Christmas I received a copy of your book which I much enjoyed. Dr David Ellis Glasgow
Appearances
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Saighton Primary School Chester
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University of Sheffield
British Society of the
History of Medicine
Congress Sep 2021
Corkscrew Charlie & other Notables
John Turner
Coming Soon ...
A new series of Podcasts
Hitlers been Shot PodcastDr John Turner |fandangle.net
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The Tempestuous Reign of King Sugar:
Superfood to Health Hazard
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