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 maintaining high-quality healthcare across diverse settings.

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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 Josie Winter and Will Marshall and do not necessarily represent the views of Advanced Clinical Solutions Ltd or Altea insurance Ltd. 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.

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.

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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.

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 rating methodologies and erosion of trust that were highlighted in Dr Penny Dash’s stinging interim report. ​

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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 Carlton Sadler and Will Marshall and do not necessarily represent the views of Bevan Brittan or Altea Insurance Ltd. 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.

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!

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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 Ltd. 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.

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.

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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 Janet Keane and Will Marshall and do not necessarily represent the views of DWF LLP Dublin or Altea insurance Ltd. 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.

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.

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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 Tracy Sell-Peters and Will Marshall and do not necessarily represent the views of Keystone Law or Altea insurance Ltd. 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.

Against a backdrop of an ageing population, staff shortages, rising costs and increasingly complex patient needs the potential for AI to meet many of the heath and care sector’s challenges is obvious. With uses spanning from diagnostics to domiciliary care, a wealth of exciting new technologies have the potential to truly revolutionise the sector. But what will this revolution look like in practice and what risks does AI pose to patients, providers and their insurers? Rachel Phillips, GB Health and Social Care Sector Leader at WTW, joins us to discuss AI's expanding role in healthcare and its implications for the insurance sector.

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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 Rachel Phillips and Will Marshall and do not necessarily represent the views of WTW or Altea insurance Ltd. 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.

In this episode of AlteaTalks, we welcome Victoria Heyworth and Arya Tabrizi, leading barristers with extensive experience of the cut and thrust of clinical negligence litigation.

From dissecting key legal issues to revealing courtroom secrets and discussing emerging trends, this episode is packed with invaluable knowledge for both medical and legal professionals and enthusiasts.

Timestamps

- Discussion on key legal issues including the Paul Case and McCulloch Case. (00:03:59)

- Discussion on the impact of inexperience on case outcomes. (00:22:28)

- Insights on broad rules on Contempt of Court. How Contempt can apply to any actor in litigation, including witnesses and experts. (00:25:22)

- The divide within the aesthetics and beauty sector between regulated medics and non-medics (00:32:43)

- Communication and informed consent: how clinicians should assess patient readiness for procedures and their own qualifications. (00:43:27)

- The importance of thorough staff training to ensure consistency in procedures. (00:49:59)

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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, for practitioners in the UK. It is not intended as legal advice and no responsibility can be accepted by Altea, Victoria Heyworth or Arya Tabrizi for any reliance placed upon it. Independent legal advice should always be obtained before applying any information to particular circumstances.