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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 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

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 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://protec ..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

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 opportunities that exist in utilising this educational tool in improving psychological safety. FURTHER LEARNING If you’re a member of Medical Protection join us for an upcoming Virtual Workshop: Beatin ..read more

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 is available on PRISM for members https://protection.pub/3sN5UZ6 SPEAKER You were listening to Dr Hayden Richards https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-marwick-2614ab17 Check out more of Hayden’s work ..read more

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 - Humble sleep https://protection.pub/humblesleep CERTIFICATE A certificate of learning for listening is available on PRISM https://protection.pub/3WtX54j SPEAKERS Our host today was Dr Najeeb Rahman ht ..read more

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 varied health systems? How can we use this to enhance dialogue and openness, address biases and strengthen patient-centredness of our approaches... FURTHER LEARNING The IMG hub: click below to see wh ..read more

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 access eLearning about navigating adverse outcomes https://protection.pub/3yGVXj9 CERTIFICATE A certificate for listening is available on PRISM https://protection.pub/3gfweIf SPEAKERS Our host today ..read more

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 ..read more