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In this episode, we delve into the complex intersection of medical law and eating disorders, joined by Dr Anna Conway-Morris, Consultant Psychiatrist at the Adult Eating Disorder Service at Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust. Listen as we explore:
Capacity and patient autonomy: Understanding how eating disorders impact a patient's ability to make informed decisions about treatment.Legal frameworks: The use of the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act in managing treatment and care.Early intervention: The importance of timely diagnosis and the FREED programme’s success in improving outcomes.The role of the ‘nearest relative’: Examining the legal and emotional challenges faced by families.Innovative treatment approaches: Insights into community-based care and reducing hospital admissions.Anna shares real-life experiences and challenges in treating eating disorders while ensuring patients retain as much autonomy as possible.
Sensitivity warning:
This episode discusses eating disorders and related treatments, which may be distressing to some listeners. Listener discretion is advised.
Resources:
FREED Early Intervention ProgrammeFamily-Based ApproachRoyal College of Psychiatrists eating disorder infoBEAT eating disorder -
In episode 2 of the Medical Law Matters podcast, Rob Tobin continues his conversation with Dr Zoë Fritz on advance care planning. Together, they delve deeper into the topic, building on part one’s foundational discussion, and explore:
The ReSPECT (Recommended Summary Plan for Emergency Care and Treatment) process: Its implementation across the UK and its role in aligning patient preferences with clinical judgement.The timing of conversations: Identifying triggers for these discussions, including hospital admissions and significant medical procedures.Ethical complexities: Balancing patient autonomy, family dynamics, and clinical recommendations in emotionally charged situations.Real-life examples: Insights into how advance care planning impacts patients, families, and clinicians in practice.Dr Zoë Fritz also highlights the challenges of miscommunication, the importance of shared understanding, and potential innovations in documenting patient wishes. If you haven’t listened to part one yet, we recommend starting there before listening to part two. -
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Welcome to episode 1 and the launch of our Medical Law Matters podcast.
As the first in a two-part series on advance care planning, Partner and Head of UK Medical Law Rob Tobin speaks to Dr Zoe Fritz, Consultant Physician at Addenbrooke’s Hospital and Wellcome Fellow in Society and Ethics, University of Cambridge.
Rob and Zoe discuss:
What is advance care planning?Patient autonomy and choiceClinician/patient conversationsShared decision making and the importance of involving relativesTreating a patient in their ‘best interests’Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA)Advance Decision to Refuse Treatment (ADRT)
