FICMlearning

Next Gareth has a discussion with Julie Highfield and Dorothy Wade about the role of the psychologist in the recovery of patients and staff from the traumatic experiences associated with critical illness. This podcast gives an excellent summary of the important aspects of psychological support in critical care with a particular focus on delirium and staff well-being.

In this podcast Gareth Thomas talks to Lauren Maher and James Bruce about what can be gained by involving occupational therapy in both the acute and rehabilitation phases of critical illness. Lauren and James are both occupational therapist who work in the critical care units of Kingston Hospital, London and Torbay Hospital respectively.

Next Gareth has a discussion with Susan McGowan, Helen Newman & Rachel Jones about the role of speech and language therapy in the recovery and rehabilitation of critical care patients.

In this podcast Gareth Thomas talks to Paul Twose and Gareth Cornell about the importance of the critical care physiotherapist and some common misconceptions about their roles.

In this podcast Gareth Thomas has a discussion with Ella Terblanche and Danielle Bear about the role of the critical care dietician and common misconceptions.

In this podcast Gareth Thomas talks to Greg Barton about the importance of the critical care pharmacist.

Bev then goes on to talk about giving evidence at the coroner's inquest, and how to communicate effectively with families to prevent misunderstanding and complaints.

In this podcast, Bev talks about how to write a statement that may prevent you needing to attend an inquest and how to prepare if you do need to attend.

In this podcast, Derek talk's about the coroner's inquest and gives a clear and insightful account of the process and its purpose.

Please note that on 13 November 2020 the Supreme Court gave judgment in the case of Maughan. By a majority of three to two the Supreme Court has ruled that all conclusions in coronial inquests, whether short form or narrative, are to be determined on what is known as the civil standard of proof: the balance of probabilities- more likely than not.

In this podcast, Derek talks about the role of the coroner and medical examiner, and how to decide which cases should be referred.