Sir David Haslam, professor, general practitioner and ex-chair of NICE, BMA and RCGP, explores the pivotal importance of general practice for patients and healthcare systems. In reference to his new book "Side Effects," he reflects on how the NHS is failing and provides solutions on a systemic and individual level. Drawing from his experience, he breaks down the essential qualities of a successful leader and shares his way of dealing with imposter syndrome. The values, stories and timeless wisdom communicated in this discussion awaken a voice of inner responsibility we all share for our health and healthcare system.
Sir David Haslam is a British medical doctor, writer and administrator. He is a Professor of General Practice with 36 years of practising experience. He has been President of the Royal College of GPs and the British Medical Association and a past Chair of NICE (The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence). Sir David is currently Chair of the Trustee Board of the cancer charity Young Lives vs Cancer’s. Over the last few decades, he has published over 2000 articles as well as 13 books in both the lay and medical press. He has been listed for the last ten years as one of the most influential people in the NHS by the Health Service Journal.
Side Effects: How Our Healthcare Lost Its Way – And How We Fix It: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Side-Effects-How-Healthcare-Lost/dp/1786495368
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Timestamps
00:00 Coming up
00:30 Intro
2:15 Why general practice
3:27 Generalist vs Specialist
6:02 What does a general practitioner do?
7:50 Does everyone need a GP?
10:14 How often should you see your GP?
11:56 Practical tips for a healthy life
14:40 Educating young people on prevention
17:15 A day in the life of a GP
19:50 Burnout
21:20 Is the NHS giving appropriate attention to GPs?
23:06 Sir David's Book "Side Effects"
25:45 What should the NHS try to achieve?
27:06 What matters to patients?
28:56 The role of compassion
30:43 Multimorbidity and Polypharmacy
34:35 Medicalising Loneliness
36:18 Underfunding
38:00 Advice for Leaders
42:24 Evidence-based Compassion
44:20 Anyone who doesn’t doubt themselves shouldn’t be a leader
45:17 Dealing with self-doubt
46:56 The beauty of Writing
52:32 Personal Questions
55:52 Advice to younger self
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