S1 E12 Part 2 All in the mind: A leading practitioner’s take on modern psychiatric practice
Release Date: 10/29/2024
S2 E3 Sorry Shouldn't Be the Hardest Word: Navigating Clinical Claims
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"Sorry goes a long way" - Anita Jewitt, leading claimant clinical negligence lawyer from specialist litigation practice Stewarts Law LLP reveals how early, meaningful apologies can help to avoid compounding of harm when an error occurs. She shares candid insights from her unique patient perspective on what motivates her clients to sue, and how healthcare providers can prevent escalation. This episode is required listening for healthcare professionals managing today's medico-legal landscape. Resources: Altea Insurance https://www.alteainsurance.com/ Follow us on LinkedIn...
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S2 E2 Beyond the Treatment Table: Revolutionising Modern Physiotherapy
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Leading London physiotherapist Simon Gilchrist reveals how preventative care and cutting-edge technology are revolutionising patient treatment at his Mayfair Health clinics. Drawing on his experience of treating elite Olympic athletes and pioneering Diagnostic Ultrasound, Simon explains how his clinics are providing a combination of traditional hands-on physiotherapy augmented by an increased awareness of the importance of wellness and advances in AI to deliver next-generation physiotherapy. Resources: Altea Insurance https://www.alteainsurance.com/ Follow us on LinkedIn...
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S2 E1 Setting the Standard: Inside the Aesthetic Licensing Scheme
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AlteaTalks returns for its second season with JCCP Chair Professor David Sines CBE, giving us the inside track on the hotly anticipated aesthetic licensing scheme. With decades of healthcare leadership and four Secretary of State appointments, Professor Sines remains central to reforming non-surgical cosmetic procedures in England. Join us for the latest updates on where we are now and what’s coming next in the stop-start progress to implementation to understand why this regulation is necessary and gain unique insights on how professionals can prepare for this new regulatory landscape. ...
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S1 E15 Caught in the Act: Fundamental Dishonesty on Trial
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Please join us for our final episode of Season 1 of AlteaTalks as we ask, “when is a lie more than a lie?” In this episode we’re delighted to be joined by Claire Toogood KC to unpack "fundamental dishonesty" - the legal doctrine that’s being deployed with increasing frequency by Defendants in healthcare litigation. From weightlifting patients claiming disability to Facebook posts exposing fraudsters swimming with dolphins, Claire explains how this knock out line of defence is increasingly helping healthcare providers and their insurers fight back against exaggerated claims, with...
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S1 E14 The Vital Signs of Good Governance
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In this episode, we explore the key principles and practices that together make up the foundations of good clinical governance. We are joined by Josie Winter, Clinical Programme Director at Advanced Clinical Solutions, to discuss the key pillars of clinical governance – described by Josie as “the backbone to any high reliability health care organisation”. These are the fundamentals that apply to every health and care setting, including evidence-based care, effective risk management, and workforce development. Josie emphasises proactive approaches and continuous improvement for...
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S1 E12 Part 2 All in the mind: A leading practitioner’s take on modern psychiatric practice
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Join us for the second part of our fascinating discussion with distinguished consultant psychiatrist, Dr Alice Ashby. In this episode, Dr Ashby discusses her groundbreaking work in maternal mental health. She shares her valuable insights into key risk management challenges affecting the practice of modern day psychiatry, including patient confidentiality, capacity and obtaining informed consent, and she recounts her extraordinary professional experiences as a long-standing member of the onsite psychiatric medical team at Glastonbury festival. Resources: Altea Insurance...
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S1 E13 Not fit for purpose? CQC's Assessment Framework Under the Microscope
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In this week’s episode we are joined by Carlton Sadler, a top healthcare regulatory lawyer, to help guide us through the complexities of CQC's faltering Single Assessment Framework. Join us as we discuss what the future now holds for SAF amidst the continuing fall-out from the highly critical interim Dash report. As we await publication of the final report later this month, Carlton shares his unique perspectives and insights into the trials and tribulations faced by England’s principal health and care regulator as it seeks to address the operational hiccups, tech troubles, inconsistent...
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S1 E12 Part 1 All in the mind: A leading practitioner’s take on modern psychiatric practice
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In Part 1 of this two-part series, Dr Alice Ashby, a Consultant Psychiatrist and Associate Medical Director at the London Psychiatry Clinic, discusses her expertise in liaison psychiatry and remote treatment. She provides her views on the explosive increase in ADHD diagnoses and discusses the close association between mental and physical health, and the implications of this mind-body connection for treatment and claims. This episode sets the stage for Part 2, in which we discuss some of the key risk management issues arising in mental health practice and much more! Resources: ...
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S1 E11 Shifting Sands: A grand tour of Ireland's evolving medico-legal landscape
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The medico-legal system in Ireland is battling to keep pace with a growing and evolving healthcare sector, as sweeping recent reforms drive changes to practice. In this episode Janet Keane, Clinical Negligence Director at DWF LLP Dublin, draws on her extensive experience in both defence and plaintiff roles to analyse the challenges faced by healthcare practitioners and their insurers seeking to navigate this dynamic environment. Resources: Altea Insurance https://www.alteainsurance.com/ Follow us on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/altea-insurance/ ...
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S1 E10 On the Pulse: the new Good Medical Practice and HCPC Standards
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We’re joined by Tracy Sell-Peters, who is a leading healthcare regulatory partner at Keystone Law. In this episode we focus on maintaining standards, as the wide-ranging conversation focuses on the implications and broader themes of the recently updated Good Medical Practice and the new HCPC standards due to take effect from this September. Join us as Tracy provides fascinating insights into current regulatory trends alongside invaluable tips to reduce the risks of healthcare regulatory proceedings. Resources: - Altea Insurance https://www.alteainsurance.com/ - Follow us on...
info_outlineJoin us for the second part of our fascinating discussion with distinguished consultant psychiatrist, Dr Alice Ashby. In this episode, Dr Ashby discusses her groundbreaking work in maternal mental health. She shares her valuable insights into key risk management challenges affecting the practice of modern day psychiatry, including patient confidentiality, capacity and obtaining informed consent, and she recounts her extraordinary professional experiences as a long-standing member of the onsite psychiatric medical team at Glastonbury festival.
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*Disclaimer: The information contained in this podcast is not intended to represent a complete analysis of the topics presented and is provided for information purposes only. The views expressed are personal to Dr. Alice Ashby and Will Marshall and do not necessarily represent the views of London Psychiatry Clinic or Altea Insurance. The content of this podcast is not intended as legal or specific risk or insurance advice and no responsibility can be accepted for any reliance placed upon it. Independent legal, risk or insurance advice should always be obtained before applying any information to particular circumstances.