What's Up Doc?

The medical misadventures of television's favourite doctor, watched by 5million viewers

Hilarious... A fabulous read by a national treasure

Dr Hilary Jones qualified from The Royal Free Hospital School of Medicine, London, in 1976. He is GMTV's health and medical advisor and has been with the breakfast TV station since 1993. He has also co-presented 'The Health Show' with Terry Wogan, and presented three series of 'Loud &amp; Clear', a weekly social action programme for Meridian. He has a regular guest slot on Steve Wright's Radio 2 show discussing medical matters. 
 
He still practises part-time as a NHS GP.

For Dr Hilary Jones, the question 'What's up doc?' has been asked of him ever since he qualified as a doctor at the Royal Free hospital in London over thirty years ago. 
 
As a junior medic patients used to ask him 'What's up?' when he prodded their bellies for signs of appendicitis. On the GMTV sofa presenters ask him 'What's up?' with the latest actress who has developed the typical tell-tale signs of anorexia nervosa. In the tabloid newspapers he's asked to comment on what's up with the premier league footballer who purports to suffer from sex addiction.On the radio he's asked 'What's up?' with the health of society in general, suffering as it does from epidemics of obesity and binge drinking. 
 
On a more everyday basis, in the GP surgery people ask him about unexplained lumps in their neck, or whether a pigmented mole is suspicious. Colleagues at work stop him in the corridor and say 'Can I just ask you about my child's leukaemia' or 'My mum's dementia?' At dinner parties people ask him about their haemorrhoids, or in pubs on the various merits of vasectomy. He's even been approached by complete strangers in dimly lit streets eager to hear his take on methadone and whether or not the NHS should freely supply it. 
 
And they ask him what Lorraine Kelly is really like, of course...

Before You Call The Doctor

Updated edition of this indispensable guide from Britain's favourite m edia doctor.

Recognising symptoms of illness at an early stage is often vital to achieving a cure. But how do you know when something is trivial or really serious? Here at last is a book that can help you decide if and when you should consult a doctor. In this invaluable family health guide, popular doctor Hilary Jones, with the help of charts and illustrations, enables you to diagnose your symptoms and gives practical advice on the sorts of treatment you may need to seek. He answers questions such as: * How long should a headache last before it becomes abnormal? * What is the difference between a twinge of chest pain and a heart attack? * How can you tell if a child's rash indicates measles? If you have ever worried about your own or you family's health, this comprehensive and reassuring book, with its clear and commonsense approach, will make you feel a great deal better.

Hilary Jones

Everything you ever wanted to know about being human... a jaw dropping new book by telly doctor Hilary Jones.

I adore this book. Medical facts come alive… full of medical fun. Brilliant.

I am truly amazed by what my body does day in day out without me ever giving it permission.

A Day in Your Life is absolutely fascinating. Dr Hilary shows exactly why you need to look after your brain EVERY day of your life. There is no computer that can match it.

A fascinating insight into the mind and some of the more extreme forms of psychopathology

What physically causes our bodies and minds to age? And what happens in those critical moments before we die? Now I get it...

Wow. After reading A Day In Your Life I'm going to look after myself a little better.

Incredible. Apparently there are more friendly bacteria inside my intestine than cells in my own body.

An informative and entertaining introduction to the human body for all the family.

24 Hours Inside the Human Body

Have you ever wondered why it takes so long to get out of bed in the morning? And why you always wake up bursting for a pee? Why that small blackhead has erupted into a hideous red spot overnight? And why stepping into a hot shower gives you goose bumps? 
 
Following an average family and their daily routine, Dr Hilary Jones takes you on a bold and captivating journey through the human body, answering these questions and hundreds more. 
 
From how our bodies function to why they react in certain ways, Dr Hilary tackles the questions that matter and examines what makes us tick. Fascinating and highly entertaining, A Day in Your Life reveals the incredible nature of the human body.

Hilary Jones

Praise for A Day in Your Life

Everything you ever wanted to know about being human... a jaw dropping new book by telly doctor Hilary Jones.

I adore this book. Medical facts come alive… full of medical fun. Brilliant.

I am truly amazed by what my body does day in day out without me ever giving it permission.

Everything you ever wanted to know about being human... a jaw dropping new book by telly doctor Hilary Jones.

I adore this book. Medical facts come alive… full of medical fun. Brilliant.

I am truly amazed by what my body does day in day out without me ever giving it permission.

Everything you ever wanted to know about being human... a jaw dropping new book by telly doctor Hilary Jones.

I adore this book. Medical facts come alive… full of medical fun. Brilliant.

I am truly amazed by what my body does day in day out without me ever giving it permission.

Books by Hilary Jones

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