Let's Talk Surgery: The RCSEd Podcast The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh

The final episode of this series reflecting on when things go wrong. Gregory Ekatah and David Alderson explore the psychological impact on clinicians. This is illustrated by the story of ‘Icarus and Hubris’ and a couple of poems from www.incisedlines.com. They also tackle the concept of resilience in modern day clinical practice.

Tickets are still available for David Alderson's new play 'True Cut' taking place on Friday 14th June, asking the question of “What happens when things go wrong in healthcare?”: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/true-cut-tickets-856178612277

The second part of a conversation between Gregory Ekatah and David Alderson as they explore the psychological impact of 'when things go wrong' through the medium of the arts. Listeners can also review the poem Frozen from www.incisedlines.com, written by David, which helps encapsulate this discussion.

Tickets are still available for David Alderson's new play 'True Cut' taking place on Friday 14th June, asking the question of “What happens when things go wrong in healthcare?”: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/true-cut-tickets-856178612277

As we focus on wellbeing this week, David Alderson is back on the podcast to continue the conversation on when things go wrong in surgery. The human element, some of the psychological impact on the surgeons, as well as the reaction from non-surgical communities including the media… a thrilling 2-part conversation.

Tickets are still available for David Alderson's new play 'True Cut' taking place on Friday 14th June, asking the question of “What happens when things go wrong in healthcare?”: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/true-cut-tickets-856178612277

In this episode, guest host Sesi Hotonu explores two aspects of paediatric gastroenterology with Dr Paul Henderson; gastrointestinal bleeding and inflammatory bowel disease. As a renowned researcher in inflammatory bowel disease and a champion of medical education, Dr Henderson talks eloquently about these two topics including the interface of medical and surgical management.

This week, Gregory Ekatah is joined on the podcast by Maryanne Mariyaselvam to discuss her journey through the patient safety space. From leaving surgical training to being involved in a number of patient safety innovations to being awarded a British Empire Medal. 

The patient safety series is back for its final few episodes. Recorded back in August 2023, Andrew Murphy-Pittock joins Gregory Ekatah on the podcast to discuss HSIB which has now become Health Services Safety Investigations Body (HSSIB). We explore the role of HSIB / HSSIB, its creation, remit and future developments in the quest to improve patient safety nationally and through international collaborative efforts. Well worth a listen. For more information www.hssib.org.uk