Let's Talk Surgery: The RCSEd Podcast

In this episode, Sesi Hotonu explores antenatal counselling with two clinicians who form a vital part of the service in Edinburgh. Mr Paul Cullis is a consultant paediatric surgeon at the Royal Hospital for Children and Young People, and Dr Vix Monnelly is a consultant neonatologist at the Simpsons Centre for Reproductive Health. A great episode that highlights the importance of the multidisciplinary team in caring for children and families affected by paediatric surgical conditions.

Some much needed financial tips brought to you in partnership with MedicsMoney. Dr Ed Cantello talks through some pertinent issues to be aware of – from tax codes to pensions and everything in between. A must not miss!

Gregory Ekatah is joined by Mr Manoj Kumar (Consultant upper GI surgeon) and Helen Vosper (Chartered Ergonomist) to discuss Team Based Quality Reviews (TBQR), an innovative tool / approach to systems thinking in reviewing clinical practice. When things go wrong, or indeed reviewing excellence in clinical practice, TBQR offers a framework to approach these reviews. First TBQR course is on the 20th of May 2024 at RCSEd.

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.

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. Tickets are still available for David Alderson's new play 'True Cut' taking place on Friday 14th June, asking the question of “What happens when things go wrong in healthcare?”: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/true-cut-tickets-856178612277

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. Tickets are still available for David Alderson's new play 'True Cut' taking place on Friday 14th June, asking the question of “What happens when things go wrong in healthcare?”: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/true-cut-tickets-856178612277

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. Tickets are still available for David Alderson's new play 'True Cut' taking place on Friday 14th June, asking the question of “What happens when things go wrong in healthcare?”: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/true-cut-tickets-856178612277

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

In this episode, guest host Sesi Hotonu explores paediatric anaesthesia and local anaesthetic blocks with consultant paediatric anaesthetist and regional anaesthesia lead at RHCYP Edinburgh Dr Su Ying Ong.

In this episode, guest host Sesi Hotonu explores paediatric nephrology and renal transplantation with consultant paediatric nephrologist Dr Ben Reynolds.

An exciting series brought to you by the Paediatric Surgery SSB aiming to fill in the gaps of the paediatric surgery curriculum not easily covered by daily practice. In this episode, guest host Sesi Hotonu explores paediatric orthopaedics with consultant orthopaedic surgeon, award winning trainer and FRCS examiner Professor Robin Paton.

Gregory Ekatah is joined by Mr. David Alderson, consultant ENT surgeon, as part of the new patient safety series. We discuss his journey through the patient safety space and his novel approach in using the arts when considering what happens when things go wrong for patients – through the lens of the surgeon. The first of an exciting series to come. Tickets are still available for David Alderson's new play 'True Cut' taking place on Friday 14th June, asking the question of “What happens when things go wrong in healthcare?”: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/true-cut-tickets-856178612277

Gregory Ekatah is joined by an allstar cast of the NOTSS programme. Five of the central figures involved in the development of the NOTSS taxonomy, its implementation into practice and steering into the future. Professors Rhona Flin, Steve Yule, and George Youngson are joined by Mr Simon Paterson-Brown and Dr Nikki Maran to reflect on the last 20 years of NOTSS. Second podcast of a two-part mini-series.

Gregory Ekatah is joined by an allstar cast of the NOTSS programme. Five of the central figures involved in the development of the NOTSS taxonomy, its implementation into practice and steering into the future. Professors Rhona Flin, Steve Yule, and George Youngson are joined by Mr Simon Paterson-Brown and Dr Nikki Maran to reflect on the last 20 years of NOTSS. First of a two-part mini-series.

Gregory Ekatah returns to the podcast covering recent updates from the college and looks ahead to upcoming episodes of the podcast.