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We may think we know what a doctor does, but do we really understand what the job entails? Join Dr Phil Hammond as he discovers what drives those who spend their lives saving ours.

BBC Radio 4


    • Dec 12, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 25m AVG DURATION
    • 9 EPISODES


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    Dr Rosie Benneyworth

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2023 28:26


    Doctor Doctor reveals the stress, excitement and challenges facing a 21st century medic. These are life-affirming stories of highs and lows, of commitment, bravery, skill, heartache and love.Dr Phil Hammond dissects the medical lives of professionals at all levels of the health service: surgeons, intensive care nurses, NHS executives, junior doctors, psychiatrists - fascinating jobs, the titles of which we know very well, but our understanding of which may be lacking.Dr Phil's guests range from the recently qualified to the recently retired, from well-known medical grandees to unknown regional heroes, covering all specialties in hospital and community.Producer: David MorleyOriginal Music by Chris O'ShaughnessyA Perfectly Normal production for BBC Radio 4

    Peter Greenhouse

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2023 28:43


    Doctor Doctor reveals the stress, excitement and challenges facing a 21st century medic. These are life-affirming stories of highs and lows, of commitment, bravery, skill, heartache and love.Dr Phil Hammond dissects the medical lives of professionals at all levels of the health service: surgeons, intensive care nurses, NHS executives, junior doctors, psychiatrists - fascinating jobs, the titles of which we know very well, but our understanding of which may be lacking.Dr Phil's guests range from the recently qualified to the recently retired, from well-known medical grandees to unknown regional heroes, covering all specialties in hospital and community.Producer: David MorleyOriginal Music by Chris O'ShaughnessyA Perfectly Normal production for BBC Radio 4

    Professor Stephen Westaby

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2023 28:36


    Doctor Doctor reveals the stress, excitement and challenges facing a 21st century medic. These are life-affirming stories of highs and lows, of commitment, bravery, skill, heartache and love.Dr Phil Hammond dissects the medical lives of professionals at all levels of the health service: surgeons, intensive care nurses, NHS executives, junior doctors, psychiatrists - fascinating jobs, the titles of which we know very well, but our understanding of which may be lacking.Dr Phil's guests range from the recently qualified to the recently retired, from well-known medical grandees to unknown regional heroes, covering all specialties in hospital and community.Producer: David MorleyOriginal Music by Chris O'ShaughnessyA Perfectly Normal production for BBC Radio 4

    Dr Caroline Rance

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2023 28:37


    Doctor Doctor reveals the stress, excitement and challenges facing a 21st century medic. These are life-affirming stories of highs and lows, of commitment, bravery, skill, heartache and love.Dr Phil Hammond dissects the medical lives of professionals at all levels of the health service: surgeons, intensive care nurses, NHS executives, junior doctors, psychiatrists - fascinating jobs, the titles of which we know very well, but our understanding of which may be lacking.Dr Phil's guests range from the recently qualified to the recently retired, from well-known medical grandees to unknown regional heroes, covering all specialties in hospital and community.Producer: David MorleyOriginal Music by Chris O'ShaughnessyA Perfectly Normal production for BBC Radio 4

    Psychiatrist, comedian and author Dr Benji Waterhouse

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2023 28:28


    Doctor Doctor reveals the stress, excitement and challenges facing a 21st Century medic. These are life-affirming stories of highs and lows, of commitment, bravery, skill, heartache and love.Dr Phil Hammond dissects the medical lives of professionals at all levels of the health service - surgeons, intensive care nurses, NHS executives, junior doctors, psychiatrists - fascinating jobs, the titles of which we know very well, but our understanding of which may be lacking.In this episode, Dr Phil discusses mental health issues and their treatment with psychiatrist, author and comedian Dr Benji Waterhouse.Details of support with mental health and self-harm are available at bbc.co.uk/actionline.Producer: David MorleyOriginal Music by Chris O'ShaughnessyA Perfectly Normal production for BBC Radio 4

    Public health visionary Dr John Ashton

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2023 28:34


    Doctor Doctor reveals the stress, excitement and challenges facing a 21st century medic. These are life-affirming stories of highs and lows, of commitment, bravery, skill, heartache and love.Dr Phil Hammond dissects the medical lives of professionals at all levels of the health service: surgeons, intensive care nurses, NHS executives, junior doctors, psychiatrists - fascinating jobs, the titles of which we know very well, but our understanding of which may be lacking. Dr Phil's guests range from the recently qualified to the recently retired, from well-known medical grandees to unknown regional heroes, covering all specialties in hospital and community.Producer: David MorleyA Perfectly Normal production for BBC Radio 4

    End of life specialist Dr Rachel Clarke

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2023 28:36


    Doctor Doctor reveals the stress, excitement and challenges facing a 21st century medic. These are life-affirming stories of highs and lows, of commitment, bravery, skill, heartache and love.Dr Phil Hammond dissects the medical lives of professionals at all levels of the health service: surgeons, intensive care nurses, NHS executives, junior doctors, psychiatrists - fascinating jobs, the titles of which we know very well, but our understanding of which may be lacking. Dr Phil's guests range from the recently qualified to the recently retired, from well-known medical grandees to unknown regional heroes, covering all specialties in hospital and community.Producer: David MorleyOriginal Music by Chris O'ShaughnessyA Perfectly Normal production for BBC Radio 4

    President of the Royal College of GPs, Dame Clare Gerada

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2023 28:29


    Dame Clare Gerada is President of the Royal College of General Practitioners, an inner London GP and specialist in addiction.Doctor Doctor reveals the stress, excitement and challenges facing a 21st century medic. These are life-affirming stories of highs and lows, of commitment, bravery, skill, heartache and love.Dr Phil Hammond dissects the medical lives of professionals at all levels of the health service - surgeons, intensive care nurses, NHS executives, junior doctors, psychiatrists - fascinating jobs, the titles of which we know very well, but our understanding of which may be lacking. Dr Phil's guests range from the recently qualified to the recently retired, from well-known medical grandees to unknown regional heroes, covering all specialties in hospital and community.Producer: David MorleyA Perfectly Normal production for BBC Radio 4

    Come In

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2023 2:03


    We may think we know what a doctor does, but do we really understand what the job entails? Join Dr Phil Hammond as he discovers what drives those who spend their lives saving ours. Dr Phil's guests will range from the recently qualified to the recently retired, across all areas of the health service - surgeons, GPs, sexual health specialists, psychiatrists, and doctors who have become NHS managers – all have an untold story to share.

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