Saving Lives In Slow Motion
212 episodes - English - Latest episode: 10 days ago - ★★★★★ - 14 ratingsDr Ayan Panja puts health into context. A lifestyle medicine expert, author and family physician with 25 years of experience, his unique blend of candour, perspective and knowledge make for a mind-expanding essential weekly bite-sized listen.
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Feedback - how to give it, how to take it and what to do with it
September 23, 2022 02:00 - 16 minutes - 22.8 MBFeedback is a part of everyday life. It is used in most industries as a learning tool but is it help or hindrance? Here I look at types of feedback and how we can give and receive it better. Links: Building a feedback culture: https://hbr.org/2013/12/building-a-feedback-rich-culture Pendleton feedback rules: https://www.thecoach.zone/a-method-of-delivering-a-great-feedback-session-pendletons-rules/ Giving feedback effectively: https://online.hbs.edu/blog/post/how-to-give-feedback-eff...
Failure
September 16, 2022 02:00 - 15 minutes - 21.6 MBFailure and feelings of failure are common. Where do they come form? Why do some people feel like failures when others don’t? I explore this and ways to combat feelings of failure in our lives. Schema: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F624Baz-Vzk Human failure and its types: https://www.hse.gov.uk/humanfactors/topics/types.pdf Failure is essential for success: https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/failure-found-to-be-an-essential-prerequisite-for-success/ My musings on failure - BMJ...
Failure - an essential part of success?
September 16, 2022 02:00 - 15 minutes - 21.6 MBFailure and feelings of failure are common. Where do they come form? Why do some people feel like failures when others don’t? I explore this and ways to combat feelings of failure in our lives. Schema: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F624Baz-Vzk Human failure and its types: https://www.hse.gov.uk/humanfactors/topics/types.pdf Failure is essential for success: https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/failure-found-to-be-an-essential-prerequisite-for-success/ My musings on failure - BMJ...
Burnout
September 09, 2022 02:00 - 15 minutes - 21.4 MBTW: This is a topic close to my heart having had colleagues and friends succumb to it. In the UK it has never been a harder time to be a doctor, but it’s not about us - burnout can affect anyone. I hope you find the episode and these links useful. Burnout - a paper by Prof Maslach: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4911781/ Burnout and the brain: https://www.psychologicalscience.org/observer/burnout-and-the-brain Burnout recovery tips: https://www.healthline.com/health/ment...
Burnout - spot the signs and stop it in it's tracks
September 09, 2022 02:00 - 15 minutes - 21.4 MBTW: This is a topic close to my heart having had colleagues and friends succumb to it. In the UK it has never been a harder time to be a doctor, but it’s not about us - burnout can affect anyone. I hope you find the episode and these links useful. Burnout - a paper by Prof Maslach: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4911781/ Burnout and the brain: https://www.psychologicalscience.org/observer/burnout-and-the-brain Burnout recovery tips: https://www.healthline.com/health/ment...
Mentoring - the power of giving back through a magical relationship
July 29, 2022 02:00 - 17 minutes - 23.6 MBThis episode is about mentoring which I think is much needed in the world today. Many of us will have had incredible mentors who selflessly give up their time and knowledge in order to help others. I feel it is a way of paying it forward and that both mentors and mentees to help each other grow and learn. Beyond Ed Peile who I mention in the episode I would like to acknowledge and thank Jon Fowler, Mark Allen, Julian Godlee and my late father for their inimitable ability to mentor, inspire...
Mentoring
July 29, 2022 02:00 - 17 minutes - 23.6 MBThis episode is about mentoring which I think is much needed in the world today. Many of us will have had incredible mentors who selflessly give up their time and knowledge in order to help others. I feel it is a way of paying it forward and that both mentors and mentees to help each other grow and learn. Beyond Ed Peile who I mention in the episode I would like to acknowledge and thank Jon Fowler, Mark Allen, Julian Godlee and my late father for their inimitable ability to mentor, inspire...
Singing - the healthy hobby?
July 22, 2022 02:00 - 15 minutes - 21.9 MBSinging is something close to my heart and I feel it does not get enough attention for it’s multiple health benefits. It is accessible to so many and is an easy thing to take up and enjoy. In this episode I explore the benefits to almost every body system which singing can confer. Links: Social prescribing: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/12/26/nhs-should-prescribe-tango-dancing-book-clubs-not-pill-every/ The vagus nerve: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/318128 Alexande...
Triage - how we work out who needs healthcare and attention first and foremost
July 15, 2022 02:00 - 16 minutes - 22.8 MBTriage is increasingly being used in healthcare outside the emergency setting to help filter urgent from non-urgent. With the growing use of artificial intelligence, triage algorithms are becoming more reliable. I look at the pros and cons of triage from the view point of both patient and practitioner. Links: Triage and it’s background: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5649292/ Continuity of care: https://www.bmj.com/content/375/bmj.n2468 And article on the ethics of tria...
Triage
July 15, 2022 02:00 - 16 minutes - 22.8 MBTriage is increasingly being used in healthcare outside the emergency setting to help filter urgent from non-urgent. With the growing use of artificial intelligence, triage algorithms are becoming more reliable. I look at the pros and cons of triage from the view point of both patient and practitioner. Links: Triage and it’s background: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5649292/ Continuity of care: https://www.bmj.com/content/375/bmj.n2468 And article on the ethics of tria...
Gut symptoms - how to make sense of them
July 08, 2022 02:00 - 24 minutes - 34.3 MBIn this episode I look at symptoms affecting the gut. They are one of the most common presentations in general practice. Most of us experience some kind of gastrointestinal symptom at some point in our lives. I delve into my understanding on how the gut works and how and why things can go wrong and what we can do to help ourselves. Links: Mintel gastrointestinal problems data: https://www.mintel.com/press-centre/beauty-and-personal-care/86-of-brits-have-suffered-from-a-gastrointestinal-p...
Gut symptoms
July 08, 2022 02:00 - 24 minutes - 34.3 MBIn this episode I look at symptoms affecting the gut. They are one of the most common presentations in general practice. Most of us experience some kind of gastrointestinal symptom at some point in our lives. I delve into my understanding on how the gut works and how and why things can go wrong and what we can do to help ourselves. Links: Mintel gastrointestinal problems data: https://www.mintel.com/press-centre/beauty-and-personal-care/86-of-brits-have-suffered-from-a-gastrointestinal-p...
Prejudice and inclusion
July 01, 2022 02:00 - 21 minutes - 29.8 MB*TW* Today’s episode is on a topic which affects us all. Prejudice, bias and inclusion are all ongoing hot topics which can affect our wellbeing, how we feel about ourselves and our experience of the world. Here I look at the reasons why it is such a complex area to navigate and not as simple as it should be. There are some anecdotes on this episode that might be difficult to listen to. Links: Protected characteristics: https://www.equalityhumanrights.com/en/equality-act/protected-c...
Behaviour Change 2 - the IDEAL framework from my book THE HEALTH FIX
June 24, 2022 02:00 - 14 minutes - 20.5 MBThis framework that I have created helps turn what is in your mind into action. IDEAL: Identify, Define, Engage, Activate and Look Back One of the hardest things can be to turn intentions into reality. This simple framework along with the work of known behavioural theory experts can help implement your behaviour change intentions. Links: BJ Fogg behaviour model: https://behaviormodel.org/ Susan Michie and COM-B: https://implementationscience.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/1748-59...
Behaviour Change 2 - the IDEAL framework
June 24, 2022 02:00 - 14 minutes - 20.5 MBThis framework that I have created helps turn what is in your mind into action. IDEAL: Identify, Define, Engage, Activate and Look Back One of the hardest things can be to turn intentions into reality. This simple framework along with the work of known behavioural theory experts can help implement your behaviour change intentions. Links: BJ Fogg behaviour model: https://behaviormodel.org/ Susan Michie and COM-B: https://implementationscience.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/1748-59...
Brain health and Alzheimer’s Disease
June 17, 2022 02:00 - 14 minutes - 20.1 MB*TW* This is such a trenchant topic and I wanted to cover it for so many reasons. Most of us get some kind of brain symptom at times but it is short lived, but that is not the case for many people. Alzheimer’s Disease is the commonest form of dementia affecting over 60% of all dementia sufferers worldwide. This episode looks at the determinants of brain health and the aetiology of Alzheimer’s Disease. Links: Facts, figures and information on dementia: https://www.who.int/news-room/fact...
Drill down, Diary up
June 10, 2022 02:00 - 13 minutes - 18.6 MBSometimes in order to get to the underlying reason behind symptoms that may arise from your lifestyle and environment. It is a way of dissecting an area that may need more focus, for instance: diet, environment, movement, sunlight exposure, sleep, historic infections and your family history. They are good tools to use if you are not making huge progress with conventional habit changes. Links: Some benefits of a health diary: https://blog.vantagefit.io/health-diary/ Caffeine overload? h...
Self talk - why it's so important in our daily lives
June 03, 2022 02:00 - 16 minutes - 22.8 MBSelf talk is something we all do. It’s how communicate with ourselves and it can have a significant impact on our health. In this episode I give examples of cognitive distortions which can lead to poor self esteem, false beliefs and negative thinking. Links: Cognitive distortions and CBT: https://positivepsychology.com/cognitive-distortions/ Monkey brain: https://www.forbes.com/sites/alicegwalton/2017/02/28/8-science-based-tricks-for-quieting-the-monkey-mind/?sh=699868ec1af6 Self hel...
Self talk
June 03, 2022 02:00 - 16 minutes - 22.8 MBSelf talk is something we all do. It’s how communicate with ourselves and it can have a significant impact on our health. In this episode I give examples of cognitive distortions which can lead to poor self esteem, false beliefs and negative thinking. Links: Cognitive distortions and CBT: https://positivepsychology.com/cognitive-distortions/ Monkey brain: https://www.forbes.com/sites/alicegwalton/2017/02/28/8-science-based-tricks-for-quieting-the-monkey-mind/?sh=699868ec1af6 Self hel...
Overwhelm
May 27, 2022 02:00 - 14 minutes - 19.5 MBThis week I cover the topic of overwhelm, suggested by a listener. It’s a feeling we all know and dislike. I try to get under its belly and look at the causes behind it as well as solutions to minimise the chance of it arising. Links: Overhelm and burnout: https://careerpivot.com/2020/overwhelm-and-burnout-whats-the-difference-guest-post/ Saying no: https://tinybuddha.com/blog/stop-saying-yes-want-say-no/ Perfectionism and its pitfalls: https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20180219-toxic...
Overwhelm!
May 27, 2022 02:00 - 14 minutes - 19.5 MBThis week I cover the topic of overwhelm, suggested by a listener. It’s a feeling we all know and dislike. I try to get under its belly and look at the causes behind it as well as solutions to minimise the chance of it arising. Links: Overhelm and burnout: https://careerpivot.com/2020/overwhelm-and-burnout-whats-the-difference-guest-post/ Saying no: https://tinybuddha.com/blog/stop-saying-yes-want-say-no/ Perfectionism and its pitfalls: https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20180219-toxic...
Overwhelm - how to deal with it
May 27, 2022 02:00 - 14 minutes - 19.5 MBThis week I cover the topic of overwhelm, suggested by a listener. It’s a feeling we all know and dislike. I try to get under its belly and look at the causes behind it as well as solutions to minimise the chance of it arising. Links: Overhelm and burnout: https://careerpivot.com/2020/overwhelm-and-burnout-whats-the-difference-guest-post/ Saying no: https://tinybuddha.com/blog/stop-saying-yes-want-say-no/ Perfectionism and its pitfalls: https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20180219-toxic...
Supplements - how they work and do we actually need them?
May 20, 2022 02:00 - 19 minutes - 27.2 MBThis week I discuss supplements. It’s a veritable minefield. How do you know the quality of what you are taking? Are there some supplements that are essential and others that should be avoided? I give you my take on all this and more in this episode. Links: Vitamin D NICE guidance: https://www.guidelines.co.uk/nutrition/nice-vitamin-d-guideline/252552.article Types of vitamin D: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/vitamin-d2-vs-d3 B12 deficiency symptoms: https://www.healthline.com...
Supplements
May 20, 2022 02:00 - 19 minutes - 27.2 MBThis week I discuss supplements. It’s a veritable minefield. How do you know the quality of what you are taking? Are there some supplements that are essential and others that should be avoided? I give you my take on all this and more in this episode. Links: Vitamin D NICE guidance: https://www.guidelines.co.uk/nutrition/nice-vitamin-d-guideline/252552.article Types of vitamin D: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/vitamin-d2-vs-d3 B12 deficiency symptoms: https://www.healthline.com...
How? What? When?
May 13, 2022 02:00 - 11 minutes - 15.7 MBThe How, What and When of our habits can have significant effects on our health. Here are some papers on related topics. The abstracts make interesting reading. Time restricted eating - changing when you eat: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7262456/ Sleep - the how and when: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3174832/ Morning exercise: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7492403/ Weblink for exercise: https://www.healthline.com/health/fitness-exercise/be...
Small changes - the power of adding in and removing
May 06, 2022 02:00 - 10 minutes - 14.3 MBIn this episode I cover the concept of adding in and removing. It seems devilishly simple but can have profound effects on health. This is one of many concepts I cover in my book which is out in January 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Introducing The Health Fix - my book that will change your life for the better
May 06, 2022 02:00 - 12 minutes - 17.7 MBMy book The Health Fix launches next January in 2023 and I submitted my draft last month. I wanted to let listeners know about what inspired the book and how it might be of help. It is a toolkit for self care like no other (in my opinion)! I will be sharing some vignettes from it over the next few weeks which I hope you enjoy. Links: Pre-order The Health Fix: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Health-Fix-Ayan-Panja-ebook/dp/B0B2VTFFVS/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_nodl?qid=1655897648&refinements=p_27%3AAyan+Panj...
Introducing The Health Fix
May 06, 2022 02:00 - 12 minutes - 17.7 MBMy book The Health Fix launches next January in 2023 and I submitted my draft last month. I wanted to let listeners know about what inspired the book and how it might be of help. It is a toolkit for self care like no other (in my opinion)! I will be sharing some vignettes from it over the next few weeks which I hope you enjoy. Links: Pre-order The Health Fix: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Health-Fix-Ayan-Panja-ebook/dp/B0B2VTFFVS/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_nodl?qid=1655897648&refinements=p_27%3AAyan+Panj...
Relationships - keeping them healthy
March 11, 2022 00:21 - 17 minutes - 24.5 MBRelationships (good ones) are essential to our lives. What do they go wrong and what factors are at play? How do we sustain them and what are the basic underlying pillars that make or break them? They need work and attention and there are many ways of looking at them. Links: Psychotherapist Esther Perel: https://www.estherperel.com/ Transactional analysis and the work of Eric Berne: https://ericberne.com/ Dysfunctional relationships: https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/blog/rediscover...
Relationships
March 11, 2022 00:21 - 17 minutes - 24.5 MBRelationships (good ones) are essential to our lives. What do they go wrong and what factors are at play? How do we sustain them and what are the basic underlying pillars that make or break them? They need work and attention and there are many ways of looking at them. Links: Psychotherapist Esther Perel: https://www.estherperel.com/ Transactional analysis and the work of Eric Berne: https://ericberne.com/ Dysfunctional relationships: https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/blog/rediscover...
Loneliness - the epidemic no-one talks about
February 25, 2022 00:04 - 21 minutes - 29 MBThis episode is about loneliness. Why is loneliness an issue? What are the different types of loneliness and how do we define them? I look at this huge issue which is a global issue that can be deceptively hard to identify. Loneliness by country: https://www.statista.com/statistics/1222815/loneliness-among-adults-by-country/ Social isolation and health: https://www.cdc.gov/aging/publications/features/lonely-older-adults.html Loneliness can be as bad as smoking 15 cigarettes a day: https:...
Loneliness
February 25, 2022 00:04 - 21 minutes - 29 MBThis episode is about loneliness. Why is loneliness an issue? What are the different types of loneliness and how do we define them? I look at this huge issue which is a global issue that can be deceptively hard to identify. Loneliness by country: https://www.statista.com/statistics/1222815/loneliness-among-adults-by-country/ Social isolation and health: https://www.cdc.gov/aging/publications/features/lonely-older-adults.html Loneliness can be as bad as smoking 15 cigarettes a day: https:...
Empathy - why it is so important in healthcare
February 10, 2022 23:50 - 19 minutes - 27.1 MBToday’s episode is all about empathy. Is it valued in today’s society? Is it important to us as human beings and what does it mean to you? Health care and the role of empathy: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7151200/ Physician empathy and patient satisfaction: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/physician-empathy-a-key-driver-of-patient-satisfaction-300228070.html The three types of empathy: https://www.inc.com/justin-bariso/there-are-actually-3-types-of-empathy-heres-...
Empathy
February 10, 2022 23:50 - 19 minutes - 27.1 MBToday’s episode is all about empathy. Is it valued in today’s society? Is it important to us as human beings and what does it mean to you? Health care and the role of empathy: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7151200/ Physician empathy and patient satisfaction: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/physician-empathy-a-key-driver-of-patient-satisfaction-300228070.html The three types of empathy: https://www.inc.com/justin-bariso/there-are-actually-3-types-of-empathy-heres-...
Time - commodity, luxury or burden?
January 28, 2022 01:33 - 17 minutes - 24.3 MBThis week’s episode is all about time. The pandemic, people’s loss and the state of the world right now has brought time into sharp focus. Is it really the only thing that matters? I talk about ways that I have managed to see time in a different way and share some perspectives on how we might look at it and mould it to suit our own lives. Links: Myths about time management: https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbescoachescouncil/2018/11/05/11-time-management-myths-that-are-hurting-your-productiv...
Language and meaning
December 09, 2021 23:13 - 21 minutes - 30.2 MBLanguage is important in all walks of life and has changed hugely over the years because of how humans communicate. In this episode I look at its importance and its role in health and medicine, nuances in language and how we can try to work out what someone means from what they say. You can cross reference to my episode on Consultations which overlaps with this nicely and covers the way in which we communicate. Links: Rita Charon's work on narrative medicine: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.g...
Language and meaning - more important now than ever
December 09, 2021 23:13 - 21 minutes - 30.2 MBLanguage is important in all walks of life and has changed hugely over the years because of how humans communicate. In this episode I look at its importance and its role in health and medicine, nuances in language and how we can try to work out what someone means from what they say. You can cross reference to my episode on Consultations which overlaps with this nicely and covers the way in which we communicate. Links: Rita Charon's work on narrative medicine: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.g...
The power of perspective
November 26, 2021 01:23 - 20 minutes - 28.7 MBThis episode is all about perspective. How can we improve our ability to look at other’s points of view and why is it so important? Can we avoid conflict by being mindful about language and behaviours? Protected characteristics: https://www.equalityhumanrights.com/en/equality-act/protected-characteristics Taking perspective:https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/blog/the-power-personal-narrative/201906/the-power-perspective-taking Perceptual positions: https://www.brilliantminds.co.uk/vid...
The power of perspective - without it we lose context
November 26, 2021 01:23 - 20 minutes - 28.7 MBThis episode is all about perspective. How can we improve our ability to look at other’s points of view and why is it so important? Can we avoid conflict by being mindful about language and behaviours? Protected characteristics: https://www.equalityhumanrights.com/en/equality-act/protected-characteristics Taking perspective:https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/blog/the-power-personal-narrative/201906/the-power-perspective-taking Perceptual positions: https://www.brilliantminds.co.uk/vid...
Wellbeing - what's it all about?
November 12, 2021 01:21 - 21 minutes - 30 MBWe know what wellbeing means - or do we? What does it really mean and how do we acknowledge and make it a priority at work and in our lives? One of my friends triggered this episode having been unsure how to acknowledge and accommodate wellbeing at work. In this episode we look at the determinants of wellbeing and how to take practical steps to improve yours. Links: World Health Organisation: https://www.who.int/about/governance/constitution Various wellbeing wheels: rb.gy/pxbmfq W...
Medical Myths - busted and validated
October 29, 2021 00:18 - 14 minutes - 20.3 MBToday I’ll be looking at medical myths. It’s a fascinating area which most of us will be able to relate to. How many times have you found yourself saying we only use 10% of our brains or that you should feed a cold and starve a fever? I’d love to hear your experiences of this via Insta, Twitter, LinkedIn or FB. Here are some links based on the show for more info: Do we only use 10% of our brains? https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20121112-do-we-only-use-10-of-our-brains Is crossing y...
Medical Myths
October 29, 2021 00:18 - 14 minutes - 20.3 MBToday I’ll be looking at medical myths. It’s a fascinating area which most of us will be able to relate to. How many times have you found yourself saying we only use 10% of our brains or that you should feed a cold and starve a fever? I’d love to hear your experiences of this via Insta, Twitter, LinkedIn or FB. Here are some links based on the show for more info: Do we only use 10% of our brains? https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20121112-do-we-only-use-10-of-our-brains Is crossing y...
Medical diagnosis (and overdiagnosis)
October 15, 2021 02:00 - 21 minutes - 30 MBToday’s episode is about medical diagnosis. It’s a tricky business and as patients we want to make sure the diagnosis is as accurate as possible without something being missed or the opposite - the risk of overtreatment. I look at the role of screening and talk through some of the challenges we face as both patients and clinicians. Links: Improving diagnosis: https://www.improvediagnosis.org/stories/ (USA based) Screening and ethics which govern it in the NHS: https://www.gov.uk/go...
Diagnosis (and overdiagnosis)
October 15, 2021 00:22 - 21 minutes - 30 MBToday’s episode is about medical diagnosis. It’s a tricky business and as patients we want to make sure the diagnosis is as accurate as possible without something being missed or the opposite - the risk of overtreatment. I look at the role of screening and talk through some of the challenges we face as both patients and clinicians. Links: Improving diagnosis: https://www.improvediagnosis.org/stories/ (USA based) Screening and ethics which govern it in the NHS: https://www.gov.uk/go...
Diagnosis (and overdiagnosis) - the challenges and pitfalls
October 15, 2021 00:22 - 21 minutes - 30 MBToday’s episode is about medical diagnosis. It’s a tricky business and as patients we want to make sure the diagnosis is as accurate as possible without something being missed or the opposite - the risk of overtreatment. I look at the role of screening and talk through some of the challenges we face as both patients and clinicians. Links: Improving diagnosis: https://www.improvediagnosis.org/stories/ (USA based) Screening and ethics which govern it in the NHS: https://www.gov.uk/go...
Impostor Syndrome - sound familiar? You are probably not alone
October 01, 2021 02:00 - 19 minutes - 27 MBImpostor syndrome affects up to 70% of people and I see it so often that I wanted to look at what it is, where it came from and what we can do about it. It’s a fascinating phenomenon which once uncovered can lead to self-exploration and changing our thoughts. Links: The imposter phenomenon in high achieving women: Dynamics and therapeutic intervention. Psychotherapy: Theory, Research & Practice, 15(3), 241–247: https://psycnet.apa.org/record/1979-26502-001 Latest large scale review st...
Impostor syndrome
October 01, 2021 02:00 - 19 minutes - 27 MBImpostor syndrome affects up to 70% of people and I see it so often that I wanted to look at what it is, where it came from and what we can do about it. It’s a fascinating phenomenon which once uncovered can lead to self-exploration and changing our thoughts. Links: The imposter phenomenon in high achieving women: Dynamics and therapeutic intervention. Psychotherapy: Theory, Research & Practice, 15(3), 241–247: https://psycnet.apa.org/record/1979-26502-001 Latest large scale review st...
Medical errors
September 17, 2021 02:00 - 18 minutes - 24.9 MBMedical errors are common and need to be minimised. They are the 3rd commonest cause of death in the USA. In this episode I look at why these errors happen and what we can do to prevent them. Links: Patient safety (WHO): https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/patient-safety Surgical safety checklist (WHO): https://www.who.int/teams/integrated-health-services/patient-safety/research/safe-surgery/tool-and-resources Martin Bromiley’s charity looking at human factors: https://chfg...
Medical Errors - why they happen and how we prevent them
September 17, 2021 02:00 - 18 minutes - 24.9 MBMedical errors are common and need to be minimised. They are the 3rd commonest cause of death in the USA. In this episode I look at why these errors happen and what we can do to prevent them. Links: Patient safety (WHO): https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/patient-safety Surgical safety checklist (WHO): https://www.who.int/teams/integrated-health-services/patient-safety/research/safe-surgery/tool-and-resources Martin Bromiley’s charity looking at human factors: https://chfg...
Grief and bereavement
September 03, 2021 02:00 - 15 minutes - 21.4 MBThis episode is about grief and bereavement. It is different for everyone but I share my own experience of it here. Links: The Kubler-Ross stages of grief: https://www.healthline.com/health/stages-of-grief Transgenerational grief: https://www.griefrecoverymethod.com/blog/2018/01/transgenerational-grief Theories on grief: https://griefjourney.co.uk/startjourney/for-professionals-and-caregivers/articles-for-professionals-and-caregivers/theories-of-grief/ General bereavement support: cru...