Adam Kay

Adam Kay is a British writer, comedian, and former doctor, best known for his witty and poignant works about medicine and the NHS. He trained and worked as a junior doctor in the UK before leaving medicine to focus on writing and performing comedy. His books often blend humour with real-life medical experiences, highlighting the pressures and absurdities of working in healthcare.
Kay’s This is Going to Hurt (memoir, 2017) brought him widespread recognition, recounting his time as a junior doctor with sharp humour and emotional honesty.
Kay’s Marvellous Medicine is a humorous children’s book inspired by Roald Dahl-style mischief, showing his flair for storytelling aimed at younger readers.
Kay’s Anatomy presents medical knowledge in a funny, approachable way, helping readers understand the human body with humour.
Twas the Nightshift Before Christmas is a festive, comedic take on hospital life during the holidays, blending charm, comedy, and the realities of NHS work.
Adam Kay’s style is distinctive for balancing laugh-out-loud comedy with heartfelt insight into life as a doctor, making both children and adult readers laugh while reflecting on the human side of medicine.