Adam Richard Kay is a British writer, comedian, and television producer who worked as a doctor before transitioning to media. He is best known for his memoir This Is Going to Hurt, published in 2017, which chronicles his experiences working in the medical field. The book was adapted into a television series of the same name. Kay has worked extensively in television writing, with credits including the adaptation of This Is Going to Hurt, as well as work on shows including Crims, Mrs. Brown's Boys, and Mitchell and Webb. His background in medicine informs much of his writing, particularly his memoir which offers an insider's perspective on life as a doctor.