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 ..read more

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 th ..read more

We are back in this weeks’ episode with Dr Clare Stapleton and, Ceylan Simsek, to discuss tackling discrimination in the new 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 ..read more

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 Your hosts today were Dr Katie Grant and Sara Grewar Our guest speaker today was Patricia Canedo. If you are interested in more information, registering for the expert witness webinars on 10 and 24 ..read more

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://protection.pub/3h0EVXt CERTIFICATE A certificate is available on PRISM for members https://protection.pub/3DLjZMT SPEAKERS Our host today was Dr John Marwick https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-m ..read more

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 this powerful concept. Now, it is a term that is growing in its application and its reach across the world. FURTHER LEARNING If you’re a member of Medical Protection and want to learn more join us fo ..read more

‘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 Chan on his research regarding structured positive psychology interventions to improve well-being and resilience amongst Anaesthesiologists in Hong Kong. FURTHER LEARNING If you’re a member of Medica ..read more

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 Burnout https://protection.pub/3DN86Gm CERTIFICATE A certificate for listening is available on PRISM https://protection.pub/3fipeuj SPEAKERS Our host today was Dr Lynne McKinlay https://www.linkedin.co ..read more

Medical Protection's Dr Clare Stapleton and Ceylan Simsek talk to guests from the GMC - Tista Chakravarty-Gannon (Regional Liaison Adviser) and Yael Bradbury-Birrell (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 ..read more

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 information about the Speaking Up for Safety™ programme https://www.cognitiveinstitute.org/speakingup/ CERTIFICATE A certificate of learning for listening is available on PRISM https://protection.pub/3Wt ..read more