Physician heal thyself... Notes of a Private Doctor is the true story of how one such man did just that. It's a detailed insight, through the eyes of a doctor, into the life of his most challenging patient ever - himself. In this extraordinary account, he explains how his successful 47-year career ends suddenly with betrayal and, ultimately, bankruptcy. Then, within a few months, he is faced with devastating bereavement. Dr Robert Lefever looks back on his life to find out how the hell it all went so wrong, and why he didn't see it coming. Along the way he uncovers the false beliefs that led...

Physician heal thyself... Notes of a Private Doctor is the true story of how one such man did just that. It's a detailed insight, through the eyes of a doctor, into the life of his most challenging patient ever - himself. In this extraordinary account, he explains how his successful 47-year career ends suddenly with betrayal and, ultimately, bankruptcy. Then, within a few months, he is faced with devastating bereavement. Dr Robert Lefever looks back on his life to find out how the hell it all went so wrong, and why he didn't see it coming. Along the way he uncovers the false beliefs that led...

'You can hear the ice cracking' is a love story, a family tragedy and - in a medical and social setting - a dissection of the ideas of a welfare state... Does it work? If not, why not? Phoebe Finch, an idealistic medical student, falls in love with Precious Ellington, a researcher into healthcare and welfare systems, from Harlem, New York. The clinical disasters affecting Phoebe's family illustrate points made by Precious. And they challenge us to ask what a welfare state is for. Who should benefit? And who should not? Robert Lefever intended to be a professional musician but the music...