The General Hospital

*The General Hospital* by Anne Buist and Graeme Simsion is a smart, deeply humane medical drama that brings together hospital intensity with the quieter emergencies of the mind. Set in a busy Australian general hospital, it follows trainee psychiatrist Dr Hannah Wright as she moves ward to ward, supporting patients whose physical crises are tangled up with anxiety, trauma, grief and risk.

Hannah meets Christina, preparing to sue her obstetrician for psychological harm; Junjie, an injured athlete facing the collapse of his future; Max, balancing bipolar stability against serious side effects; and Ishani, whose account of a “accident” raises unsettling questions. Off shift, Hannah is also navigating new friendships, a tentative relationship, and a family revelation that upends her sense of self.

Perfect for readers who love contemporary Australian fiction, character-driven stories, and thoughtful mental health themes with pace and warmth.

Add it to your basket and step into a novel that feels bracingly real.