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Examining the stress, excitement and challenges facing a 21st-century medic.

We may think we know what a doctor does, but do we really understand what the job entails? Join Dr Phil Hammond as he discovers what drives those who spend their lives saving ours.

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Doctor, Doctor: Public health visionary Dr John Ashton

Public health visionary Dr John Ashton

BBC Radio 4 - Doctor, Doctor, Public health visionary Dr John Ashton

Dr Phil Hammond explores what drives the inspirational public health guru Dr John Ashton.

Phil Hammond's guest this week is the leading public health expert John Ashton. John explains what drives him to work for healthier lives and communities.

Doctor Doctor reveals the stress, excitement and challenges facing a 21st century medic.  These are life-affirming stories of highs and lows, of commitment, bravery, skill, heartache and love.

Dr Phil Hammond dissects the medical lives of professionals at all levels of the health service: surgeons, intensive care nurses, NHS executives, junior doctors, psychiatrists - fascinating jobs, the titles of which we know very well, but our understanding of which may be lacking. 

Dr Phil’s guests range from the recently qualified to the recently retired, from well-known medical grandees to unknown regional heroes, covering all specialties in hospital and community.

Producer: David Morley

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