
Dr Gavin Francis
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On social media sabbatical, finishing a book on mental health: MAPS OF THE MIND
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This week I wrote about ageing well, in a review of Lucy Pollock’s book The Golden Rule. For those under 70: it points out how unwise it is to develop a prejudice against our future selves…

‘Between 2021 and 2023 there was a 67 per cent increase in the number of reports from pharmaceutical manufacturers that a medication was in short supply.’ Dr Gavin Francis on Britain’s prescriptions crisis: lrb.co.uk/the-paper/v46/…

2/ Dr Gavin Francis thank you for writing this. You managed to locate reasons for optimism about the # NHS in the depths of our despair.


The Bridge Between Worlds by Gavin Francis review - 'an irresistibly engaging read' - catch him Edinburgh International Book Festival on 16 & 17 August scotsman.com/arts-and-cultu… Canongate (has left) Dr Gavin Francis


Really excited to announce we are joined by best-selling author Dr Gavin Francis for the Royal College of Physicians Med+ Conference 21-22 Nov 2024, discussing his new book: “Free for All - Why the NHS is Worth Saving.” Dr Gavin Francis Fellows and Members register here: rcpconferences.co.uk/med-plus-2024

We’re looking forward to our event with Dr Gavin Francis next month to celebrate The Bridge Between Worlds! Tickets are still available here: theportobellobookshop.com/events/gavin-f…


Thank you so much Edinburgh International Book Festival for inviting me to discuss THE STORY OF A HEART with Dr Gavin Francis today. We covered the astounding altruism, remarkable science & nail-biting feats of medicine that underpin a heart transplant - a joy from start to finish 🫀💙 #OrganDonation


🙏🙏🙏 CHRIS CLOSE & Edinburgh International Book Festival for this year's portrait - Peeking beneath a copy of my latest book (on Bridges) making a span across 2 new Canongate (has left) copies of my 1st (on the Arctic). EdBookFest is such a highlight of our cultural scene _&_ the best bit of my year


Woke up to this stellar review of Becoming Earth in the The Guardian, by doctor/author Dr Gavin Francis "The best books manage to entertain, educate, astonish..galvanise..w/ anecdote and well-turned, elegant metaphor..Jabr achieves all of these aims and more"😮🙏theguardian.com/books/article/…


Take a journey into the fascinating anatomy and stories that shape us with Adventures in Human Being by Gavin Francis (Dr Gavin Francis). Perfect for curious minds! Order Now: tinyurl.com/c543fhae #Booktwitter #science #libertybooks #anatomy


Fifers! I'm hoping to see a few of you Topping & Company Booksellers of St Andrews on 16 Sept, 7.30pm, for the launch of The Bridge Between Worlds - an evening of celebrating connection, cooperation, collaboration (& the Forth Bridge) toppingbooks.co.uk/events/st-andr…


Don’t miss Royal College of Physicians Med+ 2024, which Dr Gavin Francis will get started with a powerful keynote on his new book, "Free for All - Why the NHS is Worth Saving." This is your chance to hear from a leading voice on the future of healthcare. Book your spot now - rcpconferences.co.uk/med-plus-2024


Tonight at 7pm, Dr Gavin Francis will be here to launch The Bridge Between Worlds in conversation with his editor Francis Bickmore! Sign up to join us in person: theportobellobookshop.com/events/gavin-f… Can’t make it? Order a Signed & Dedicated Edition: theportobellobookshop.com/9781805300137-s


A huge thanks to Dr Gavin Francis and Francis Bickmore for an all-encompassing conversation about The Bridge Between Worlds to celebrate its launch last night. Thanks also to everyone who joined us and snapped up a book or a cupcake (or both)! 🌉



My review of the Letters of Oliver Sacks Fdn., in this week's The Observer New Review 'Sacks showed generations of doctors (and patients) how medicine is just the starting point for an exploration of the possibilities of being human.' theguardian.com/books/2024/oct…

ICYMI: Catch up with Dr Gavin Francis, author of #FreeForAll, on Sunday Morning Live, discussing exactly why the NHS is worth saving. bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episod…

Author and doctor Dr Gavin Francis wrote a stunning piece for our Words from the Words project about his relationship with the old Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, now our new home, @uoe_efi. Read it (and other stories from local people) here: vist.ly/3mmdnzf

