A retired doctor, Jean de Blonay has always worked in several jobs simultaneously to nourish his life experience: surgeon, general practitioner, emergency physician at a major medical center, Red Cross delegate in countries in conflict, diving instructor, multimedia engineer, travel agent and travel organizer. Currently a Patient Rights Medical Advisor and a writer, he has published several books, including Retroviral and Repercussions, both of which have also been translated into English, Spanish and Italian.