"First published 2022 by Nosy Crow Ltd, London."--Title page verso

What is a doctor? -- Why do we need doctors? -- The history of medicine -- How do you become a doctor? -- What do doctors need to learn? -- What happens when someone is sick? -- What happens when there is a medical emergency? -- What happens when someone needs an operation? -- What happens when someone has a baby? -- Who takes care of older people? -- Are you interested in the way people think? Then one of these jobs might be for you -- Do you like doing science experiments? Then one of these jobs might be for you -- What about the more unusual life-saving jobs? -- What happens when there is a world health crisis? -- Get involved!

Do you have what it takes to become a doctor, a medical scientist, or to work in public health? Find out all about the incredible life-saving jobs you could do, from training to become a heart surgeon or a paramedic to working as a psychologist or even treating professional athletes. This fully illustrated book will inspire any child with an interest in helping people and saving lives

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