RCSEd Podcast

In this episode, Sesi Hotonu explores a very important topic for all clinicians involved in the care of children- child protection. She is joined by Dr Marianne Forrester, consultant paediatrician at the Royal Aberdeen Children's Hospital. As lead for child protection at RACH, and chair of the RCPCH Scottish child protection committee, Dr Forrester takes us expertly through the recognition and management of the child at risk.

Paediatric Surgery

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.

Patient Safety

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.

Patient Safety

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.

Wellbeing

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.

Paediatric Surgery

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.

Patient Safety

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

Patient Safety

Vice president Clare McNaught joins Gregory Ekatah back on the podcast to discuss the recent and ongoing Let’s Remove Sexual Misconduct campaign. Recent evidence highlights the scale of the problem. We discuss the RCSEd campaign to eradicate this and the resources available to help tackle it.

Sexual Misconduct

In this episode, guest host Sesi Hotonu explores statistics and research with newly appointed consultant academic paediatric surgeon and honorary clinical lecturer at both the University of Glasgow and the University of Edinburgh, Mr John Hallett.

Paediatric Surgery

Guest host Sesi Hotonu recaps the episodes so far of this exciting series brought to you by the Paediatric Surgery SSB and gives a preview of episodes to come.

Paediatric Surgery