When you hear the reports from a major patient safety issue, it will be shocking to hear how they have played out - but the patterns in behaviour, of people and institutions which have gone disastrously wrong, can be seen throughout healthcare.
As this first series of Doctor Informed unfolds, we'll be exploring these patterns, and bring you evidence and exp ... Show More
Nov 18
Climate, “car spreading”, and conflict
<p>It’s the BMJ’s annual climate issue - and in this episode, we’ll be hearing about more ways in which climate mitigation is good for health.</p>
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<p>Firstly, climate change is fuelling conflict, and exacerbating the impact it has on fragile healthcare systems. Andy Hain ... Show More
44m 12s
Nov 3
Doctors against the far right
<p>Far right rallies have been held across the UK, culminating in a large parade in London where Elon Musk spoke. At the same time, politicians from across the political spectrum are following the talking points of far right parties - and shifting their policies rightward, even t ... Show More
31m 11s
Oct 21
The shaky science of the Q-collar, exercise for osteoarthritis, and patient choice.
<p>This week on the podcast</p>
<p>The BMJ investigates Q-COLLAR, an American device that distributors claim can reduce brain injury from contact sports. Investigators James Smoliga and Mu Yang take us through the evidence, and former NFL punter turned US bobsled team member John ... Show More
36m 10s
Feb 2018
Choosing Not to Die, When Doctor Becomes Patient - Dr. Rana Awdish
<p><a href="https://www.ranaawdishmd.com/book" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Dr. Rana Awdish</a> wanted to be a doctor from her earliest memories, and worked to become an ICU physician. But, when she found herself 7-months pregnant, being admitted to the hos ... Show More
59m 13s