Opening Up Extra: A Medical Miscellany

In the gripping conclusion of his memoirs, esteemed surgeon David Clarke takes readers on a journey through the mysteries of life and death from a medic’s perspective.
He looks back at his dealings with the work of the coroner’s court and recalls notorious murders that touched him during his career.
There are candid anecdotes of doctors who found themselves on the other side of the scalpel before David examines the startling advances in the intricate world of transplant surgery during his lifetime.
With his trademark honesty and wit, David ponders what became of his classmates who once shared his dreams and offers a unique perspective on the evolving landscape of the NHS, capturing both its triumphs and the challenges.
This final volume is a powerful meditation on medicine and mortality in a world where every heartbeat counts.
Don’t miss this compelling conclusion—your seat at the operating table awaits.