Gavin Francis is a Scottish physician and writer. He was raised in Fife, Scotland, and now lives in Edinburgh where he works as a GP. His new book, Adventures in Human Being is a real keeper.
From the Guardian review: "It is grand, eloquent stuff, occasionally humorous, frequently moving, and invariably informative. In other hands, Adventures in Human Being might well have become cluttered with cliche, detail or sentimentality but Francis has a lightness of touch that helps him avoid these pitfalls. His use of quotes is sparing but erudite and his lack of self-importance – not a characteristic in his profession – is welcome. The end result is a thoroughly entertaining, provocative work."
Gavid Francis' TedTalk (15 minutes) is a great introduction.