In this episode, Martin talks to Phil Hammond. A GP, broadcaster and lecturer in medical communication, Phil appeared on numerous TV and radio comedy programmes and is a regular at the Edinburgh Fringe. He has authored several books, and writes the Medicine Balls column in Private Eye. They discuss comedy, a family secret, the Bristol heart surgery scandal and its consequences, the importance of protecting whistleblowers, and the balance of doing satire without forgetting kindness. Trigger warning: strong language, mention of suicide and infant death. Episode transcript available at bma.org.uk/inspiringdoctors For anyone interested to hear more from Phil, 'How I ruined medicine' will be on BBC Radio 4 on 8 July at 8 pm: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m001np2h The interviewees on this podcast are just a selection of those who communicate medicine in fantastic ways. To join the conversation on social media and tell us about doctors whose communication skills inspired you, tag @TheBMA on Twitter and Instagram, and use #InspiringDoctors. For more information visit: bma.org.uk/inspiringdoctors Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.