ABSTRACT
John Fry entered general practice in March 1947, a year prior to the creation of the National Health Service, working briefly alongside his father, whilst searching for a practice. Fry joined the forum of general practitioners created by the Royal Society of Medicine in 1951. An avid writer, Fry co-introduced the popular general practice magazine Update which aimed to provide recent information on the latest management of common ailments. One of Fry’s notable influences on general practice was initiative of extensive work on data collection and analysis. Internationally, Fry was keen on participating and working with the World Health Organization (WHO). A travelling fellowship was awarded to him by the WHO in 1960, which led to him travelling to Denmark, Holland and Sweden comparing methods of general practice. Descriptions of Fry portray him as a warm and gracious character. Despite achievements, he was renowned for his humility, and enjoyed morning jogs, gardening and supporting his local football club Crystal Palace.
