Reynolds - Blood, Sweat and Tea - 29/04/07 - 30/04/07

This book is a collection of blog postings by Tom Reynolds a London Emergency Medical Technician (Ambulance driver). It's a fascinating account of his work and anyone reading it will be left in no doubt about the highs and lows of the work that he does. There are several recurring themes (which tend to be things which get on his nerves and/or make his job difficult) and for the non-healthcare professional many of these are surprising and worrying in almost equal quantities. Just as John Hoskinson's book Inside should be required reading for those involved in crime and punishment, this book should be required reading for those in charge of the Health Service.