Adam Kay is a British writer who transitioned from medicine to authoring both non-fiction works and children's literature, while also working as a screenwriter. His breakthrough came with the phenomenally successful memoir This Is Going to Hurt, which catapulted him to literary prominence. Kay masterfully weaves his NHS medical background into his writing, creating works that blend mordant wit with raw, emotionally resonant insights about healthcare, professional exhaustion, and human empathy. Critics and readers alike have celebrated his talent for transforming intricate and challenging topics into compelling narratives that resonate with diverse audiences. The impact of This Is Going to Hurt extended beyond publishing when it was successfully transformed into a critically acclaimed television adaptation.
Kay first entered the publishing world in 2011 with How to Be a Bogus Doctor, a collaboration with Stanley Tedson. The following list presents Adam Kay's published works in chronological order of their original publication:
It's Not OK to Feel Blue
Dexter Procter the 10-Year-Old Doctor
How to Be a Bogus Doctor
This Is Going to Hurt
What Seems to Be the Problem
Twas the Nightshift Before Christmas
Kay's Marvellous Medicine
Kay's Anatomy
Undoctored: The Story of a Medic Who Ran Out of Patients
Kay's Brilliant Brains
Kay’s Incredible Inventions
Amy Gets Eaten
A Particularly Nasty Case