The Medical Protection Podcast

In the second episode supporting the Medical protection campaign to encourage more clinicians to take up the valuable role of expert witness, Sara Grewar talks with Dr Rebecca Whiticar about what it is like to work as an expert witness and why you might choose to do so. FURTHER INFORMATION Medical Protection launching a new campaign on expert witnesses SPEAKERS Your host today was Sara Grewar . Ou...

A current MPS campaign is focussed on raising awareness of expert witness work and encouraging more clinicians to take up this valuable role. Introduced by Dr Katie Grant and hosted by Sara Grewar this episode looks at what an expert witness is, why the campaign is important and what it hopes to achieve. FURTHER INFORMATION Medical Protection launching a new campaign on expert witnesses SPEAKERS Y...

We know that errors occur in medicine, but what about dentistry? Join us for a unique case that explores human error and unprofessional conduct. FURTHER LEARNING If you’re a member of Medical Protection join us for Navigating Adverse Outcomes: Virtual Workshop https://protection.pub/3DOUIld Alternatively, use our Open Disclosure eLearning anytime Module 1 https://protection.pub/3WnhVC3 Module 2 ht...

A surgeon and anesthetist fail to communicate, a patient suffers an adverse outcome, and both doctors end up in court. What ensues is further accusations amongst a history of unprofessional conduct, allegations and investigations. FURTHER LEARNING If you’re a member of Medical Protection join us for Consent & Shared Decision Making – Virtual Workshop https://protection.pub/3h0EVXt Rewatch the reco...

You have a history with this patient, a general consent form is signed, and you see a need for further treatment during surgery. Surely you can deliver the care required in the best interests of this patient? FURTHER LEARNING If you’re a member of Medical Protection and want to learn more join us for our next virtual workshop, Consent & Shared Decision Making. Register using the link below https:/...

An elderly patient has died, family members are distraught and are seeking answers. Join us for a case that illustrates why cold hard facts alone aren’t enough when in mediation with grieving family members. FURTHER LEARNING If you’re a member of Medical Protection join us for Navigating Adverse Outcomes – Virtual Workshop https://protection.pub/3DOUIld Open disclosure – eLearning Module 1 https:/...

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The origin of the term cultural safety (kawa whakaruruhau) was at a nursing education leadership conference held in New Zealand in 1989. At that time there were difficulties in recruiting and retaining Maori nurses. Recognition of the critical link between culture and health outcomes, especially the health disadvantage experienced by Maori people, and the need to build the Maori workforce, led to...

The Singapore Kindness Movement was formed in 1997, to encourage Singaporeans to create a kind and gracious Singapore through simple acts of kindness in their daily activities. Listen to the lead for patient safety in Singapore’s KK Children’s Hospital, Dr Alvin Chang, discuss what impact, if any, this focus on kindness has had in the hospital setting. FURTHER LEARNING If you’re a member of Medica...

‘Doctors' well-being is an integral part of quality patient care. Physician burnout has become increasingly recognized as a threat not only to the well-being of medical professionals, but also to healthcare systems and their sustainability globally. The magnitude of the problem has been studied worldwide, citing burnout rates amongst surveyed physicians up to 50%. Listen in to hear from Dr Albert...

The qualities that make a great doctor can also become a vice if you take your own healthcare into your own hands. In this truly ear-opening podcast, you’ll hear from a passionate expert who’s care extends beyond her own patients, but to the wider medical community. FURTHER LEARNING If you’re a member of Medical Protection and want to learn more: Join us for the next virtual workshop: Beating Burn...

We know the ‘system’ has challenges and in many ways is responsible for the way we work with or against each other, knowingly or unknowingly. Can quality improvement approaches help sustain our reasons for being in healthcare? FURTHER LEARNING If you’re a member of Medical Protection and want to learn more: Understanding human factors to improve clinical performance and patient safety [Recorded We...

How often have you asked yourself if leadership really get it? Join Dr Najeeb Rahman and special guest, Simon James, former CEO of KIMS Hospital in Kent, UK, as they unpack what it takes to deliver on safety in the secondary care setting. FURTHER LEARNING If you’re a member of Medical Protection and want to learn more: Beating Burnout Virtual Workshop https://protection.pub/3fipeuj For more inform...

We recognise that psychological safety, namely our ability to trust, communicate and create, is vital for enhanced team working and decision-making in the complex world of modern healthcare delivery. However, how we develop such a high-performing culture remains a challenge. In today’s episode, we’re going develop a deeper understanding of the role of simulation training, and the challenges and op...

How do we address workplace challenges to continue to be true to ourselves, our identity and our careers? Listen to our guest, Dr Rohana Mir, share an honest and open account of her experiences in healthcare in the UK. FURTHER LEARNING If you’re a member and interested in today’s topic please explore the links below. Article on speaking up https://protection.pub/speakingup Webinar recording - Humb...

Healthcare is delivered in ever more culturally diverse settings, whether in reference to the patients we serve or the colleagues we work with. While cultural diversity is not limited to race and ethnicity, there is a growing understanding of the importance this plays in achieving better outcomes for patients and staff. What can we learn by reflecting on our experiences of working and training in...

Did you know listening to the Medical Protection Podcast could go towards your CPD? Look for the CERTIFICATE link within each podcast description, log on to PRISM, and follow instructions. CERTIFICATE A certificate of learning is available on PRISM for members https://protection.pub/3sN5UZ6

Sometimes you just need someone to do something (or stop doing something) now. In this podcast we’ll explore the closest thing I know of to a Jedi Mind Trick, and it all comes down to a single word… (and it’s not please) FURTHER LEARNING Got you thinking? What to know more? If you’re a member of Medical Protection join us for the next Beating Burnout Virtual Workshop using the link below https://p...

A lot of people think it takes too much time to be kind - so they stop short of really connecting with people in their time of need. It’s time to bust that myth. FURTHER LEARNING Got you thinking? What to know more? If you’re a member of Medical Protection join us for the next Beating Burnout Virtual Workshop using the link below https://protection.pub/3fipeuj CERTIFICATE A certificate of learning...

You ask a simple question, with the best of intentions - so why is the other person struggling to answer? And what’s happened to that rapport you worked so hard to build? It’s gone! What happened? How do you fix it? And how do you prevent this from happening again? FURTHER LEARNING Got you thinking? What to know more? If you’re a member of Medical Protection join us for the next Beating Burnout Vi...

Expressing respect, praise and appreciation should be simple, but we’ve all had experiences where it goes wrong. It’s all too easy for our good intentions to be misinterpreted. In this podcast let’s explore the 5 most important things I’ve learned about how to express respect, praise and appreciation. FURTHER LEARNING Got you thinking? What to know more? If you’re a member of Medical Protection jo...

The brain has been called a ‘prediction machine’. What happens when this predictive machine works against you? Let’s talk about reframing and what it can do for you. FURTHER LEARNING Got you thinking? What to know more? If you’re a member of Medical Protection join us for the next Beating Burnout Virtual Workshop using the link below https://protection.pub/3fipeuj CERTIFICATE A certificate of lear...

An experienced ophthalmologist performed refractive laser surgery on a 33-year-old woman. Post-operatively she developed severe bilateral infectious keratitis, a very rare complication of this procedure. The surgeon treated the infection appropriately, but a complaint was made regardless... - FURTHER LEARNING If you’re a member of Medical Protection and want to learn more: Use the link below to ac...

A GP is notified by an after-hours service that her patient is seeking an abortion. The patient, who is taking isotretinoin, is not on the pregnancy prevention programme because she told her dermatologist that she was not sexually active. She asks her GP not to inform the dermatologist about her pregnancy. - NEED HELP? If you’re a member of Medical Protection and do need advice please call the app...

After examining a patient with respiratory symptoms a doctor diagnosed a viral infection. A few days later another doctor prescribed antibiotics for a bacterial infection. The patient complained that he should have been diagnosed and treated at the first consultation. What followed was an examination of the doctor’s records... - FURTHER LEARNING If you’re a member of Medical Protection and want to...