Beneath the White Coat

"Clare's passion for medicine is profound and it is a thread that weaves its way through every page. This book will be invaluable to medical students, doctors and is equally relevant to nurses and other health professions. It will also be of interest to the general public. The research and references are truly impressive and will signpost the reader to a myriad of further reading. I anticipate it will be read for decades to come." -Dr Peter Carter, independent healthcare consultant, former chief executive, Royal College of Nursing

"Whether you have worn the white coat, worked with the white coats, or done your best to avoid them, there is something valuable here for you. Beneath the White Coat offers hope, but it is a difficult and serious journey. Looking at the dangers on the way to becoming and practicing as a doctor is painful and makes one want to look away. It takes courage to look honestly at the challenges along the way to becoming a healer. Dr Gerada takes us deeply into the journey and shines a light on what can go wrong. Reading the book is a comforting guide to our own journey in becoming a healer and finding help when we get off the path. The book offers excellent advice on helping doctors and mental health professionals." Dale C. Godby & Tina Ali Mohammad for the International Journal of Group Psychotherapy