Gavin Francis

Surgeon and GP Dr Gavin Francis looks at how and why we get better and at the many different forms recovery from illness can take.

Francis says that recovery from illness can be longer and more complex than some patients expect. He explains how to best go about recovering from illness and shares some stories of hope and transformation.

‘A rich seam of insights and empathy runs through all his books: Francis’s interest in and affection for his fellow human beings seems inexhaustible’ Rachel Clarke, author of Your Life in My Hands

Francis has worked as a surgeon, emergency physician, medical officer with the British Antarctic Survey, and latterly as a GP. His books include Adventures in Human Being, Shapeshifters, and Intensive Care.