This is going to hurt: What the hard-hitting medical drama means to me as a Christian doctor
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Rosalind Revans2022-02-28T14:56:00
Adam Kay’s hit BBC drama deals with serious themes that are all too common for NHS staff, says Rosalind Revans. But a supportive church community and the help of God can make all the difference
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