Phil Hammond
Dr Phil Hammond is a GP, journalist and broadcaster. His Private Eye columns are archived at www.drphilhammond.com and his whistleblowing website is www.medicalharm.org
CommentContract ceasefire would allow us to evaluate safety and funding
Phil Hammond suggests a way forward in the junior doctors’ dispute
CommentThe challenge in writing an NHS comedy is keeping up with reality
The reforms have led to a rich seam of material
CommentThe latest in a long line of scandals
“Whatever Francis recommends, my fear is it’s three years too late”
CommentPhil Hammond: the reforms remain more question than answer
Fresh from his appearance on BBC1 two weeks ago, Dr Phil Hammond argues that the benefit of NHS reform is still no clearer to being understood, and that a change in direction is needed. It might just win over Andrew Lansley’s critics, too.
Comment'We need to hear the whistles loud and clear'
Some simple steps would ensure that whistleblowers’ claims do not get ‘lost’ in the system and allow transparency to strengthen the mistrusted whistleblowing process, suggests Dr Phil Hammond.
Comment'We all know what’s wrong with the NHS'
There are too many hospitals swallowing up too much money for too little return. Which is fine until you try to close or downsize one, and all hell breaks loose.