Podcast - David Haslam - How our healthcare lost its way

This week, we are proud to introduce none other than Sir David Haslam, former Chair & President of the Royal College of GPs, former President of the British Medical Association, and former NICE Chair, amongst his countless other guises. Within this ‘must-listen’ episode, David talks to Ben about some of the key areas of focus within his fascinating new book; ‘Side Effects….’ and to offer his views on more the more problematic areas of general practice, as well as where we can and should be more progressive, from his perspective as a former GP, and as things stand currently. Introduction (9 secs) Meeting David (1 min 8 secs) What prompted David to write his book? (1 min 31 secs) Identifying what we are trying to achieve (3 mins 2 secs) Choosing what and where to prioritise (4 mins 49 secs) Applying rationality to what we can (and can’t) provide support for at system level (6 mins 55 secs) Managing public expectation (8 mins 26 secs) The impact focusing on individuals has on maintaining effective delivery (10 mins 53 secs) Investment in preventative care and what that looks like (11 mins 59 secs) ‘Sexing up’ general practice? (13 mins 55 secs) The risks to continuity of care (16 mins 6 secs) ICS implications where the loss of financial ownership is concerned (17 mins 41 secs) The role of communities in the creation of a more sustainable future (18 mins 53 secs) How we deliver services within a community-based model (20 mins 12 secs) David’s take on the Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme (21 mins 34 secs) Where does David see effective and positive changes happening going forwards? (23 mins 13 secs) Getting your hands on a copy of the book…. (24 mins 30 secs)     ‘Side Effects: How Our Healthcare Lost its Way and How We Fix it’ by David Haslam is available in all the usual places but here’s a link to the outlet David mentioned within the episode. You can learn more about David and his work via his dedicated website here.