37 min
#297 The Mesh Scandal - A patients experience The Business of Healthcare Podcast with Tara Humphrey
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- Medicine
In this episode, Ali Mack shares her personal experience with mesh complications and the challenges she has faced in receiving support and treatment. She discusses the lack of belief and dismissal she has encountered from healthcare professionals, as well as the impact on her daily life and the lives of her children. Ali emphasises the need for accountability and transparency in the healthcare system and calls for better support for mesh patients. She also highlights the importance of informed consent.
Introduction and Background
Ali's Mesh Story and Reaching Out
Complications and Symptoms
Lack of Belief and Support
Interactions with Healthcare Professionals
Mesh Removal and Future Hopes
Lack of Support and Accountability
Continued Use of Mesh
Difficulties in Finding Surgeons
Importance of Informed Consent
The Need for Accountability and Kindness
Slowing Down and Being Informed
Support Groups and Resources
podcast mentions
296 Dr Wael Agur
288 Dr Sam Finnikin
Work with THC Primary Care
I’m Tara Humphrey and I’m the founder of THC Primary Care, a leading healthcare consultancy. I provide project and network management to Primary Care Networks and consulting support to clinical leads.
To date, I’ve worked with 11 Training Hubs and supported over 120 Primary Care Networks and 3 GP Federations. I understand and appreciate the complexity of healthcare and what it takes to deliver projects across multiple practices.
I have over 20 years of project management and business development experience across the private and public sector and have an MBA in Leadership and Management in Healthcare. I’m also published in the London Journal of Primary Care and the author of over 250 blogs.
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Improving the Business of Healthcare – One episode at a time…
Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of the Business of Healthcare Podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, head over to Apple Podcasts to subscribe, leave your honest review, and share your favourite episodes on social media.
Find us on Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn or visit our website: THC Primary Care.
In this episode, Ali Mack shares her personal experience with mesh complications and the challenges she has faced in receiving support and treatment. She discusses the lack of belief and dismissal she has encountered from healthcare professionals, as well as the impact on her daily life and the lives of her children. Ali emphasises the need for accountability and transparency in the healthcare system and calls for better support for mesh patients. She also highlights the importance of informed consent.
Introduction and Background
Ali's Mesh Story and Reaching Out
Complications and Symptoms
Lack of Belief and Support
Interactions with Healthcare Professionals
Mesh Removal and Future Hopes
Lack of Support and Accountability
Continued Use of Mesh
Difficulties in Finding Surgeons
Importance of Informed Consent
The Need for Accountability and Kindness
Slowing Down and Being Informed
Support Groups and Resources
podcast mentions
296 Dr Wael Agur
288 Dr Sam Finnikin
Work with THC Primary Care
I’m Tara Humphrey and I’m the founder of THC Primary Care, a leading healthcare consultancy. I provide project and network management to Primary Care Networks and consulting support to clinical leads.
To date, I’ve worked with 11 Training Hubs and supported over 120 Primary Care Networks and 3 GP Federations. I understand and appreciate the complexity of healthcare and what it takes to deliver projects across multiple practices.
I have over 20 years of project management and business development experience across the private and public sector and have an MBA in Leadership and Management in Healthcare. I’m also published in the London Journal of Primary Care and the author of over 250 blogs.
For more weekly insights and advice sign up to my newsletter.
Improving the Business of Healthcare – One episode at a time…
Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of the Business of Healthcare Podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, head over to Apple Podcasts to subscribe, leave your honest review, and share your favourite episodes on social media.
Find us on Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn or visit our website: THC Primary Care.
37 min