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Encyclopedia > Phil Hammond (comedian)

Dr Phil Hammond is a doctor who has become noted as a comedian and commentator on health issues in the UK. Although he still works part time as a GP he is most famous for his humorous commentary on the NHS.


He first came into the public spotlight writing a column for The Independent newspaper, where he wrote with a strong pro-patient-rights line. He has since starred in his own show 59 Minutes to save the NHS at the Edinburgh Fringe. He has also starred in the BBC2 TV series Trust Me, I'm a Doctor, and appeared on the TV news quiz Have I Got News For You


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Hammond says that getting serious about an issue and bringing it into the public domain brings "a lot of guilt and reservations." Earlier this year he went public about the "unbearable" conditions at the Bristol sexual health clinic where he works.
Hammond does admit to nearly killing one when as a junior doctor he confused potassium with a saline drip because it came in an identical bottle.
Hammond wanted to be a general practitioner while he was training but his sideline in stand up comedy, writing, and a few years lecturing in communication skills mean he has never done full time doctoring.
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