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It is very much in people's interest to stop blindly trusting the surgeon to do his or he best, and move to a position of informed scepticism . . . If you have any doubts about whether this is strictly necessary, Hammond's book will put you right. --Dr James Le Fanu, Sunday Telegraph
Sceptical, irreverent, very funny and like a mighty gust of fresh air in a field that's bedevilled with cover-ups and cloaked in a vow of silence. --Time Out
One of the most entertainingly subversive people on the planet. --Nancy Banks Smith, The Guardian
Sceptical, irreverent, very funny and like a mighty gust of fresh air in a field that's bedevilled with cover-ups and cloaked in a vow of silence. --Time Out
One of the most entertainingly subversive people on the planet. --Nancy Banks Smith, The Guardian
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Phil Hammond has spent 16 1/2 years exposing the dark side of medicine in the pages of Private Eye, and suggesting ways to make the NHS safer. His columns nearly stopped the Bristol heart scandal and have helped make surgery safer for some children. But much of healthcare remains dangerous and unacceptable, thanks to the failure of successive governments, the medical establishment, managers and frontline staff to take safety seriously. Building on previous editions of Trust Me, Hammond provides compelling evidence that there is still much to be done, and issues a rallying cry for the NHS to ditch commercialisation and unite around safety. And he suggests questions that patients could ask to get better, safer care.
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27 of 27 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
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
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
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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.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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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!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Fascinating but scary
Don't expect this book to be a belly laugh all the way through, even though Doctor Phil is a highly entertaining comedian. Read more
Published 21 months ago by Maltings Mike
Trust Me
Book was used and showed the use, but this was exactly as discribed. Good read tho.
Published on 24 Mar 2010 by Mr. I. D. Leedham
Is There A Doctor In the House?
Many relatives of a previous generation expressed a fear of going into hospital, opining, "Once you're in, you don't come out. Read more
Published on 19 Dec 2009 by Neutral
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 on 3 Nov 2009 by R. Campbell
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. Sometimes funny but more often worrying. Read more
Published on 27 Oct 2009 by Sir Bob
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 on 9 Sep 2009 by Veronika Bernstein
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 on 1 July 2009 by P. A. Rushforth
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 on 2 Feb 2009 by Mr. J. Davison
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 of the... Read more
Published on 20 Oct 2008 by Mark Twain
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 on 8 April 2008 by Ms. L. E. Mckee
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