When the young registrar leaves his post in the hospital for a career in General Practice, he has a lot to learn. There is no white coat to buffer him from the immediate demands of his patients and no support from colleagues to aid diagnosis. He also has to cope with rejection from the beautiful Sylvia who has no desire to be a GP's wife. As he gets to grips with the demands of his new position, he grows in confidence and acquires a deeper knowledge and understanding of his profession, his patients and himself. This is the first of a series of five novels about the eventful life of a young GP.