Episodes

  • In the final episode of the series Dr Sabira Hughes and Ceylan Simsek are joined once again by the GMC's Tista Chakravarty-Gannon (Regional Liaison Adviser) and Yael Bradbury (Policy Manager, Standards and Ethics) to discuss how patient centered care is reflected in the 2024 update to Good Medical Practice.

    LINKS

    Domain 2 Patients partnership and communication - GMC (gmc-uk.org)
    Domain 3 Colleagues culture and safety - GMC (gmc-uk.org).
    Key changes to Good Medical Practice 2024 - GMC website.

    You can also find the latest updates about Good Medical Practice on the GMC's social media channels:

    GMC on X (formerly Twitter).
    GMC on Facebook.
    GMC on LinkedIn.

    For more information about Medical Protection please visit:
    https://www.medicalprotection.org/.


    SPEAKERS

    Dr Sabira Hughes - Medicolegal consultant at Medical Protection.
    Ceylan Simsek - Research Committee Member of the MPS Foundation.
    Tista Chakravarty-Gannon - Regional Liaison Adviser, GMC.
    Yael Bradbury - Policy Manager, Standards & Ethics, GMC.

  • In the third episode of the series Dr Sabira Hughes and Ceylan Simsek talk with the GMC's Tista Chakravarty-Gannon and Yael Bradbury about the updated guidance in Good Medical Practice 2024, focussing on tackling discrimination and how placing a spotlight on discrimination can support delivering safe care and improve the working environment.


    LINKS

    Good medical practice - professional standards - GMC (gmc-uk.org).

    GMC guidance on ending a relationship with a patient.

    GMC Ethical hub guidance on racism in the workplace.

    You can also find the latest updates about Good Medical Practice on the GMC's social media channels:

    GMC on X (formerly Twitter).
    GMC on Facebook.
    GMC on LinkedIn.

    For more information about Medical Protection please visit:
    https://www.medicalprotection.org/.


    SPEAKERS

    Dr Sabira Hughes - Medicolegal consultant at Medical Protection.
    Ceylan Simsek - Research Committee Member of the MPS Foundation.
    Tista Chakravarty-Gannon - Regional Liaison Adviser, GMC.
    Yael Bradbury - Policy Manager, Standards & Ethics, GMC.

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  • We are back in this weeks’ episode with Dr Clare Stapleton and, Ceylan Simsek, to discuss the 2024 updates to Good Medical Practice. Our guests from the GMC - Tista Chakravarty-Gannon (Regional Liaison Adviser) and Yael Bradbury (Policy Manager, Standards and Ethics) – will discuss how we can create a respectful, fair and compassionate workplace in the healthcare space and updates to Good Medical Practice.


    LINKS

    Good medical practice - professional standards - GMC (gmc-uk.org).
    Ethical hub - GMC (gmc-uk.org).
    Workforce report - GMC (gmc-uk.org).

    You can also find the latest updates about Good Medical Practice on the GMC's social media channels:

    GMC on X (formerly Twitter).
    GMC on Facebook.
    GMC on LinkedIn.

    For more information about Medical Protection please visit:
    https://www.medicalprotection.org/.


    SPEAKERS

    Dr Clare Stapleton - Medicolegal consultant at Medical Protection.
    Ceylan Simsek - Research Committee Member of the MPS Foundation.
    Tista Chakravarty-Gannon - Regional Liaison Adviser, GMC.
    Yael Bradbury - Policy Manager, Standards & Ethics, GMC.

  • Medical Protection's Dr Clare Stapleton and Ceylan Simsek talk to guests from the GMC - Tista Chakravarty-Gannon (Regional Liaison Adviser) and Yael Bradbury (Policy Manager, Standards and Ethics) - about the updates to Good Medical Practice which come in to effect on 30th January 2024.


    LINKS

    Key changes to Good Medical Practice 2024 - GMC website.

    You can also find the latest updates about Good Medical Practice on the GMC's social media channels:

    GMC on X (formerly Twitter).
    GMC on Facebook.
    GMC on LinkedIn.

    For more information about Medical Protection please visit:
    https://www.medicalprotection.org/.


    SPEAKERS

    Dr Clare Stapleton - Medicolegal consultant at Medical Protection.
    Ceylan Simsek - Research Committee Member of the MPS Foundation.
    Tista Chakravarty-Gannon - Regional Liaison Adviser, GMC.
    Yael Bradbury - Policy Manager, Standards & Ethics, GMC.

  • Medical Protection will be hosting the 'Ethics For All' conference on October 19th. This podcast features a conversation between Medical Protection's Dr Graham Howarth, Conference Chair and Head of Medical Services – South Africa and Dr Gary Kantor, Anaesthesiologist and health industry consultant, previewing Dr Kantor's talk on the pros and cons of an an AI-enabled healthcare future.

    REGISTER NOW
    Ethics For All Conference October 2023

    ABOUT THE CONFERENCE
    October 19th, 18.00-20.15 (SA)
    Online conference
    Free for both members and non-members.

    Todays guest speaker was: Dr Gary Kantor

  • In the final episode of our series on diagnostic safety we follow the story of Dr Jill Nowak and her patient Gordon Gardener. This dramatized real case illustrates just how complex diagnosis is, and what can be stake.


    FURTHER LEARNING

    If you’re a member of Medical Protection and want to learn more:
    Record keeping eLearning & webinar recordings
    https://protection.pub/3z8S07t.

    Medical Protection counselling services
    https://www.medicalprotection.org/uk/medicolegal-advice/counselling-service.


    CERTIFICATE
    A certificate for listening is available on PRISM
    https://protection.pub/POD_CF3.


    SPEAKERS

    Dr Ellen Walshe.
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/ellen-walshe-1b5843150/.


    For more information about Medical Protection please visit
    www.medicalprotection.org

  • One case, multiple doctors, but consequences for the patient and junior doctor involved were severe. Listen in to Dr Ellen Walshe as she speaks with Dr Sam King about the dangers and fallout of letting warning signs go unnoticed.


    FURTHER LEARNING

    If you’re a member of Medical Protection and want to learn more:
    Record keeping eLearning & webinar recordings
    https://protection.pub/3z8S07t.

    Medical Protection counselling services
    https://www.medicalprotection.org/uk/medicolegal-advice/counselling-service.


    CERTIFICATE
    A certificate for listening is available on PRISM
    https://protection.pub/POD_CF3.


    SPEAKERS

    Dr Ellen Walshe.
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/ellen-walshe-1b5843150/.

    Dr Sam King.
    https://nz.linkedin.com/in/samantha-king-27261868.


    For more information about Medical Protection please visit
    www.medicalprotection.org

  • A junior doctor, consultant and 8 year old boy. What was observed to be headaches and normal discs was eventually diagnosed as an intracranial tumour. Join us for a cautionary case that highlights the importance of record keeping and taking care of yourself too if something were to ever go wrong.

    FURTHER LEARNING

    If you’re a member of Medical Protection and want to learn more:
    Record keeping eLearning & webinar recordings
    https://protection.pub/3z8S07t.

    Medical Protection counselling services
    https://www.medicalprotection.org/uk/medicolegal-advice/counselling-service.


    CERTIFICATE
    A certificate for listening is available on PRISM
    https://protection.pub/POD_CF3.



    SPEAKERS

    Dr Ellen Walshe.
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/ellen-walshe-1b5843150/.

    Ceylan Simsek.
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/ceylan-s-aba64ab9/.


    For more information about Medical Protection please visit
    www.medicalprotection.org

  • In the first of our Case files series, we hear from Dr Ellen Walshe and Dr Dawn McGuire as they discuss a diagnostic error case where too many assumptions led to a patient compliant.

    FURTHER LEARNING

    If you’re a member of Medical Protection and want to learn more:
    Record keeping eLearning & webinar recordings
    https://protection.pub/3z8S07t.

    Medical Protection counselling services
    https://www.medicalprotection.org/uk/medicolegal-advice/counselling-service.


    CERTIFICATE
    A certificate for listening is available on PRISM
    https://protection.pub/POD_CF3.


    SPEAKERS

    Dr Ellen Walshe.
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/ellen-walshe-1b5843150/.

    Dawn McGuire.
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/dawn-mcguire-21058830/.


    For more information about Medical Protection please visit
    www.medicalprotection.org

  • Join Dr Stephen Priestly as he talks with Professor Rakesh Patel, Associate Professor Dr Sandra Monteiro and Dr Soham Bandyopadhyay as they discuss the multi-site investigation into the effectiveness of an artificial intelligence powered clinical decision support technology on students’ clinical reasoning when using virtual patients.

    FURHTER LEARNING

    If you’re a member of Medical Protection and want to learn more,
    please join us for one of our The future of diagnosis webinars:

    Tuesday 22 August 2023 (HK, SG, MY).

    Wednesday 23 August 2023 [C&B, UK, IE, ZA].

    Wednesday 4 October 2023 (AU).


    Wednesday 4 October 2023 (NZ).


    CERTIFICATE

    A certificate for listening is available on PRISM.
    https://protection.pub/headliners3



    SPEAKERS

    Your host today was Dr Stephen Priestley.
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-priestley-854389246/.

    Our guest speakers today were:

    Dr Rakesh Patel.
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/rakesh-patel-0a107222/.

    Dr Sandra Monteiro.
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandra-monteiro-553a4a118/.

    Dr Soham Bandyopadhyay.
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/soham-bandyopadhyay-0488a6a1/.


    The MPS Foundation is a global not-for-profit research initiative that aims to shape the future of patient safety and the wellbeing of healthcare professionals and teams. We favour projects whose findings and outcomes can be applied to private hospital and outpatient practice or dental care environments.

    To find out more, visit The MPS Foundation.
    https://www.thempsfoundation.org/


    For more information about Medical Protection please visit
    www.medicalprotection.org

  • Who comes to mind when you picture a ‘diagnostic team’? In this episode we hear from Professor Mark Graber, Founder and President of the Society to Improve Diagnosis in Medicine, as he discusses how improvements in diagnostic accuracy can be achieved by involving other healthcare team members and patients.

    FURTHER LEARNING

    If you’re a member of Medical Protection and want to learn more,
    please join us for one of our The future of diagnosis webinars:

    Tuesday 22 August 2023 (HK, SG, MY).

    Wednesday 23 August 2023 [C&B, UK, IE, ZA].

    Wednesday 4 October 2023 (AU).


    Wednesday 4 October 2023 (NZ).


    Society to Improve Diagnosis in Medicine:
    https://improvediagnosis.org/.

    NAM Report:
    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK338596/.

    John Ely’s Checklists:
    http://tinyurl.com/ElyChecklists.

    Discussing cases research:
    https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29710111/.

    Teamwork in diagnosis:
    https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29536943/.

    Telehealth\Decision support:
    https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34642227/.

    CERTIFICATE

    A certificate for listening is available on PRISM.
    https://protection.pub/headliners3

    SPEAKERS

    Your host today was Dr Stephen Priestley.
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-priestley-854389246/.

    Our guest speaker today was Dr Mark Graber.
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-graber-7650a710/


    For more information about Medical Protection please visit
    www.medicalprotection.org

  • When clinicians encounter diagnostic uncertainty, they often find themselves in an unfamiliar situation, without a clear method to proceed confidently, comfortably, and safely. Join Dr Stephen Priestly and Dr Carmel Crock as they discuss dealing with diagnostic uncertainty.

    FURTHER LEARNING

    If you’re a member of Medical Protection and want to learn more,
    please join us for one of our The future of diagnosis webinars:

    Tuesday 22 August 2023 (HK, SG, MY).

    Wednesday 23 August 2023 [C&B, UK, IE, ZA].

    Wednesday 4 October 2023 (AU).


    Wednesday 4 October 2023 (NZ).


    Understanding and Communicating Uncertainty in Achieving Diagnostic Excellence.
    https://protection.pub/UnderstandingUncertainty.

    Danielle Ofri.
    https://protection.pub/DanielOfri

    CERTIFICATE

    A certificate for listening is available on PRISM.
    https://protection.pub/headliners3

    SPEAKERS

    Your host today was Dr Stephen Priestley.
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-priestley-854389246/.

    Our guest speaker today was Dr Carmel Crock.
    linkedin.com/in/carmel-crock-0661885a


    For more information about Medical Protection please visit
    www.medicalprotection.org

  • Diagnostic error is a leading cause of malpractice claims and payments. It is common and can have a devastating effect on patients and families – but despite this not all doctors feel safe to talk about it. In the first of the Headliner series on diagnostic safety we hear from Associate Professor Carmel Crock on what it takes to accept and improve diagnostic safety.

    FURTHER LEARNING

    If you’re a member of Medical Protection and want to learn more,
    please join us for one of our The future of diagnosis webinars:

    Tuesday 22 August 2023 (HK, SG, MY).

    Wednesday 23 August 2023 [C&B, UK, IE, ZA].

    Wednesday 4 October 2023 (AU).


    Wednesday 4 October 2023 (NZ).


    Safer Dx Checklist.
    https://protection.pub/saferdxchecklist.

    Improving Diagnosis in Medicine Change Package: Society to Improve Diagnosis (SIDM).
    https://protection.pub/SIDMchangepack

    CERTIFICATE

    A certificate for listening is available on PRISM.
    https://protection.pub/headliners3

    SPEAKERS

    Your host today was Dr Stephen Priestley.
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-priestley-854389246/.

    Our guest speaker today was Dr Carmel Crock.
    linkedin.com/in/carmel-crock-0661885a


    For more information about Medical Protection please visit
    www.medicalprotection.org

  • How can we learn from diagnostic errors and improve patient safety? In this episode Ceylan Simsek and Dr Stephen Priestly speaks with Dr Silvia Mamede about the nature of clinical reasoning, sources of cognitive diagnostic errors and ways to minimise them.

    FURTHER LEARNING

    The Causes of Errors in Clinical Reasoning: Cognitive Biases, Knowledge Deficits, and Dual Process Thinking
    https://protection.pub/causesoferror

    Effect on diagnostic accuracy of cognitive reasoning tools for the workplace setting: systematic review and meta-analysis.
    https://protection.pub/diagnosticaccuracy.

    Identifying and prioritizing educational content from a malpractice claims database for clinical reasoning education in the vocational training of general practitioners.
    https://protection.pub/identifyingandprioritising.

    The MPS Foundation is a global not-for-profit research initiative that aims to shape the future of patient safety and the wellbeing of healthcare professionals and teams. We favour projects whose findings and outcomes can be applied to private hospital and outpatient practice or dental care environments. To find out more, visit The MPS Foundation.

    CERTIFICATE
    A certificate for listening is available on PRISM
    https://protection.pub/realworld3

    SPEAKERS

    Hosts were Ceylan Simsek.
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/ceylan-s-aba64ab9/.

    and Dr Stephen Priestley.
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-priestley-854389246/.

    Guest speaker was Dr Silvia Mamede.
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/s%C3%ADlvia-mamede-88666b45/


    For more information about Medical Protection please visit
    www.medicalprotection.org

  • In this fourth episode in the series Ceylan Simsek, Dr Yvonne Shaw and Professor Peter Brennan consider how understanding human factors can reduce the chance of error and improve patient safety, teamworking and lead to better morale too.

    SPEAKERS
    Ceylan Simsek.
    Dr Yvonne Shaw.
    Professor Peter Brennan.

    CERTIFICATE
    A certificate for listening is available for members on PRISM.
    protection.pub/realworld3.

    FURTHER LINKS
    Focus on diagnosis resources for Medical Protection members.
    Peter Brennan research.

    Medical Protection
    www.medicalprotection.org.

  • How unique are the challenges to diagnostic safety in primary care settings? In this episode Ceylan Simsek and Dr Katie Grant speak with Professor Hardeep Singh who leads a portfolio of patient safety research in improving the use of health information technology and reducing diagnostic errors in health care.

    FURTHER LEARNING.

    The global burden of diagnostic errors in primary care. (BMJ)
    https://qualitysafety.bmj.com/content/26/6/484.

    Types and Origins of Diagnostic Errors in Primary Care Settings. (ResearchGate)
    https://protection.pub/Typesandorigins.

    CERTIFICATE
    A certificate for listening is available on PRISM
    https://protection.pub/realworld3

    SPEAKERS

    Hosts were Dr Ceylan Simsek.
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/ceylan-s-aba64ab9/.

    and Dr Katie Grant.
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/kitty-grant-bb300367/

    Guest speaker was Professor Hardeep Singh.
    https://www.houston.hsrd.research.va.gov/bios/singh.asp


    For more information about Medical Protection please visit
    www.medicalprotection.org

  • With all the pressures placed on healthcare since COVID is there – realistically - anything that can be done to remedy the inevitable wave diagnostic delays and errors? Ceylan Simsek speaks with current emergency medicine consultant, and your former RealWorld host, Dr Najeeb Rahman.

    FURTHER LEARNING

    Association between admission delays and mortality
    https://emj.bmj.com/content/39/3/168

    Safety Attitudes and Safety Climate Questionnaire
    https://www.uth.edu/chqs/safety-survey

    Safety Huddles
    https://improvementacademy.org/expertise/safety-huddles/.

    CERTIFICATE
    A certificate for listening is available on PRISM
    https://protection.pub/realworld3

    SPEAKERS

    Host was Ceylan Simsek
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/ceylan-s-aba64ab9/

    Guest speaker was Dr Najeeb Rahman
    https://twitter.com/najeebr777.

    For more information about Medical Protection please visit
    www.medicalprotection.org

  • Kicking-off the Real World series and a new focus on diagnostic errors and safety is your new host, Ceylan Simsek. Tune in as Ceylan speaks with our resident expert, Dr Stephen Priestley, about what exactly constitutes a diagnostic error and why diagnosis is the most complex part of practicing medicine today.

    FURTHER LEARNING
    Research on primary care
    https://qualitysafety.bmj.com/content/26/6/484.

    Publications to improve diagnosis: SIDM
    https://www.improvediagnosis.org/publications/.

    CERTIFICATE
    A certificate for listening is available on PRISM
    https://protection.pub/realworld3.

    SPEAKERS Host was Dr Mark Graber
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/ceylan-s-aba64ab9/.

    Guest speaker was Dr Stephen Priestly
    linkedin.com/in/stephen-priestley-854389246.

    For more information about Medical Protection please visit
    www.medicalprotection.org.

  • Earlier in 2023 we focused on speaking up for respect and wellbeing. We want to revisit that topic to give you a chance to reflect – but at the same time introduce you to someone new. Dr Katie Grant speaks with Professor John Sandars about his latest research that looks to utilize sport psychology approaches and thinking to improve the performance of healthcare workers.

    The MPS Foundation
    The MPS Foundation is a global not-for-profit research initiative that aims to shape the future of patient safety and the wellbeing of healthcare professionals and teams. We favour projects whose findings and outcomes can be applied to private hospital and outpatient practice or dental care environments.
    https://www.thempsfoundation.org/

    LINKS FROM JOHN
    When I say… aggregation of marginal gains
    https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/medu.12970

    Applying sport psychology to improve clinical performance
    https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28784016/

    Using Insights From Sports Psychology to Improve Recently Qualified Doctors’ Self-Efficacy While Managing Acutely Unwell Patients
    https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33086231/

    Applying sport psychology in health professions education
    https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/0142159X.2021.1966403

    SPEAKERS
    Host was Dr Katie Grant
    https://twitter.com/drkittygrant
    Guest was Professor John Sandars
    https://www.researchgate.net/profile/John-Sandars

    For more information about Medical Protection please visit
    www.medicalprotection.org

  • Do all claims go to court? When do you need a lawyer? What would you do if the press called you to comment on an allegation? Dr Katie Grant speaks with Lisa Jones about how Medical Protection legal services support our members when they need it most. Tune in for insights and practical tips on how best to protection yourself.

    For members find further training on how best to protection yourself on PRISM
    If you'd like to join Medical Protection please use the link below
    https://www.medicalprotection.org/world/join