Dr Max Skittle

Dr Max Skittle is a British doctor and author whose book The Secret Doctor provides a candid, behind-the-scenes account of life as a general practitioner in the National Health Service. Writing under a pseudonym to protect patient confidentiality, Skittle reveals the daily realities of working as a GP, from the rewarding moments of genuine connection with patients to the frustrations of an overstretched healthcare system. His memoir captures the human side of medicine, sharing the stories, dilemmas and emotional challenges that characterise life as a family doctor. Skittle writes with honesty, humour and compassion about the patients he sees and the system he works within, offering readers insight into a profession that touches everyone's life but is rarely seen from the inside. His account resonates with both healthcare professionals who recognise their own experiences and patients curious about what happens behind the consulting room door. The audiobook edition brings his honest, entertaining account of NHS life to listeners who appreciate medical memoir and the human stories behind the healthcare system.