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Trust Me (I'm a Doctor): An Insider's Guide to Getting the Most Out of the Health Service (Paperback)

by Dr. Phil Hammond (Author), Michael Mosley (Author), Michael Moseley (Author)
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  • Paperback: 215 pages
  • Publisher: Metro Books,London; Television tie-in edition edition (28 Jan 1999)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1900512602
  • ISBN-13: 978-1900512602
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 319,409 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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How do you spot if your surgeon's a dud? Did you know that coffee-drinking lessens the risk of suicide? That amniocentesis is sometimes performed without ultrasound, putting unborn babies at risk? That one third of the 62 different sorts of artificial hip on the market have not been properly tested? That there are 15,000 practising doctors with alcohol or drug problems? That most cases of AIDS in babies are preventable? This tie-in book to the popular TV series examines health issues from a consumer's perspective, exposing the myths and the strange reluctance of the medical profession to pass on new findings to patients. Illustrated throughout with anecdotes and quotes from leading practitioners, and written in Phil Hammond's irreverent style, this is the health book that will ensure you'll never be bamboozled by the medical profession again.
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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Remaining Constructively Sceptical, 21 April 1999
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Dr Phil Hammond is unashamedly open about his profession. He provides a rare insight into the dark side of medical culture and training. As patients we can sometimes experience an overwhelming pressure to keep quiet and hand over our health care lock,stock and barrel to the doctor sitting in front of us. Doctors may want to do their best for every patient they meet, but in this book Hammond reveals to us a real human tapestry against which failure and mistakes occur routinely and unsurprisingly given the historical background, culture and initiation rites of medical students. It is a sad tale and it needs changing not only for the well being of patients but for the well being of doctors too. His message is like a clarion call to the public. Inform yourselves, remain constructively sceptical, and take responsibility for your health care. Above all do not be afraid to ask questions. If you don't know which questions to ask Dr Hammond has thoughtfully provided a list for you. There is also a message to the Royal Colleges. Open your eyes and end your culture of cover up and secrecy. Regulate your profession prospectively, be accountable for your mistakes. Patients do not expect you to be GOD, they expect you to give them clear, real anwers to the difficult questions they ask, so they can make informed choices which maintain their self- respect and dignity. Next time you are in a hospital as a patient make sure you have access to this book. it will act as a powerful advocate of your well-being and give you a measure of autonomy. Maria Shortis - parent of child who died following heart surgery at Bristol in 1987. Founder member BHCAG (Bristol Heart Children Action Group) Director CDCA -Constructive Dialogue for Clinical Accountability
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Trust?, 20 April 1999
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The old adage is that most people know more about how their car works than they do about their body. And most people ask more questions of the bloke fitting new brake-pads than the surgeon about to take out their appendix. This odd relationship between patient and doctor (patient: startled rabbit, doctor: headlamp) is summed up in the ironic title of 'Trust Me..' It's a book patients should probably read, unless they are of an especially rabbit-like disposition. Like every other doctor I know, I am aware of at least one 'colleague' who I wouldn't let within six feet of me holding anything sharp, but I'm still not sure what to do about it.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A must for anyone - well or ill, 29 Nov 2008
By Damaskcat (UK) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Trust Me, I'm (Still) a Doctor (Paperback)
There are brief essays about the highlights of the career of each Secretary of State for Health in the last twenty or thirty years interspersed with excerpts from the author's 'Private Eye' column. There are also items about various illnesses and high profile cases and scandals - including the Bristol heart scandal (exposed by Dr Hammond). The style is down to earth and straightforward and there is an excellent section at the end of questions patients should be asking their doctors about any treatment they're given. One thing that especially sticks in my mind is the comment that only a third of patients on long term medication take it properly. If that is the case then how can we be sure whether such drugs really work? There is definitely food for thought in this particularly for anyone who is on long term medication for any reason or for anyone about to have any sort of treatment in hospital. If you know anyone in this situation - do them a favour and buy them this book - if nothing else it could get them better treatment in hospital if they leave it lying around prominently!
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5.0 out of 5 stars The N.H.S.
Excellent service from this company and would be happy to use them again.Phil Hammond pulls no punches regarding our N.H.S. Read more
Published 6 days ago by R. Campbell

3.0 out of 5 stars Some shocking stories
Be aware, this is not Medicine Balls, but instead Dr. Phils columns from the Eye and other various sources on the state of the NHS. Read more
Published 14 days ago by Sir Bob

5.0 out of 5 stars I gave it as a present to my son -The Doctor:-))
I have followed Dr Hammond's column in the Times. Browsing through the book before giving it as a present I found it again amusing and perceptive.
Published 2 months ago by Veronika Bernstein

5.0 out of 5 stars A human, approachable doctor
Dr Phil Hammond, who has written this book, is the same sandy-haired chap who appears on our TVs including such programmes as 'Countdown'. Read more
Published 4 months ago by P. A. Rushforth

4.0 out of 5 stars Not the funniest book...
I am a fan of Dr. Phil Hammond, so my review may sound bias. However, I liked this book for a different reason than the one I purchased it for. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Mr. J. Davison

5.0 out of 5 stars Trust me, I've got liver failure

As an avid Private Eye reader, I enjoy Hammond's exposure of the dark side of healthcare but this collection of columns spanning over 16 years is a truly engrossing history... Read more
Published 12 months ago by Mark Twain

1.0 out of 5 stars Trust him...
From an author who has been up with the GMC... I would not trust this books at all, he sells his 'time' to the highest bidder.
Published 19 months ago by Ms. L. E. Mckee

5.0 out of 5 stars Every British patient should read this
We desperatly need more doctors like Hammond to expose the medical schools terrible teaching methods and the attitude of many doctors towards patients as well as the appalling... Read more
Published on 21 Mar 2002

5.0 out of 5 stars Iatrogenic diseases - the curse of modern times
Dr Hammond's excellent book is written in layman's language and, indeed, highlights the desperate need for every patient to arm him or herself with knowledge in order to counter... Read more
Published on 21 May 2000

4.0 out of 5 stars I have to criticise Dr. Hammond's advice on obesity
Although Dr. Hammond's book certainly takes the lid off the medical profession from the inside, it has not told us very much that most of us had not already, to our varying cost,... Read more
Published on 15 Sep 1999

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