Live Longer: The Podcast

The keys to Surviving and Thriving inside and outside a life of service are attending to physiological needs, self esteem, mental well-being as well as achieving purpose in life.

Join me as I chat to Ashley Pawson, former Royal Marine Commando about finding his purpose inside and outside of the Royal Marines.

The search for a community attracted him to a career in the forces but ironically his desire to provide for family and friends brought him out of service.

Transitioning to a life outside was difficult and after hitting rock bottom he got his life back on track and is now thriving. His mission now is to give back and help others who will follow a similar path.

Getting the right information at the right time is key for those transitioning out of service. iOWNA supports the forces and can provide a digital solution to this problem. 

If you enjoyed this episode, take a look at the full video, now available on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jxaQHNvL8dg

We need a coordinated medical response to the war, enriched with clinical training to equip clinicians to deal with medical issues that arise as a result of war, so in times of urgency, we are prepared for any outcome.

Patient empowerment is also key to a sustainable effort and thanks to companies like iOWNA we are a step closer to achieving this. 

"This is time to develop a well thought out & coordinated plan that could be used as a roll out for any conflict so we are ready to go into battle."  Prof Carlos Pavesio

How does it feel to be Ukrainian living away from Ukraine right now? What defines the essence of Ukrainian culture and the psyche of the average Ukrainian person?

The answer is resilience, hard work, family values and a strong sense of community according to Dr Larissa Derzko-Dzulynsky, associate professor of ophthalmology at the University of Toronto. A friend and former colleague of Dr Millie's,

Some horrific eye injuries will lead to blindness if action is not taken and her mission is to save sight. Tune in to this fascinating conversation on International Women's Day between two female professionals trying to make a difference to the world.

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There must be a new deal with the public to invest in their own health; to take ownership of their well-being. To make this a reality, clinicians need to empower their patients to look after their health and wellness as well as provide them with personalised information.

The government also needs to provide a mandate for clinician-patient engagement in this new era of healthcare.

“Invest in your arteries” Prof John Deanfield

Pain is a widespread problem but what causes it? Is pain an illusion? Why do some patients experience higher or lower levels than others? How do we help people who deal with pain live longer, healthier and happier lives?

We need to actively listen to people with pain and even though we can’t see it, we can try to work with those who suffer and help them live healthier, happier lives.

"Pain comes from physical, mental and spiritual damage and can be triggered by conditions of the mind, heart as well as by physical illness.‘ Dr Millie

Long Covid or post Covid syndrome remains somewhat of an enigma to clinicians and patients alike. As doctors we want to understand how to diagnose, treat and help our patients with it.

We need to listen carefully to our patients and hear their concerns and worries, as it can be a frightening, frustrating and exhausting experience.

Join me as I chat to Dr Tamsin Lewis, a resilient athlete and doctor who shares her experience with us candidly and bravely.

"I thought I was going to die, but now I’m slowly getting better" Dr Tamsin Lewis

Tune into my conversation on digital solutions for health and care as I take a deep dive into staff choices around digitising the NHS, patient empowerment and digital sustainability with Prof Joe Harrison, CEO of Milton Keynes University Hospital.

The pandemic has brought forth change in patient care and there is no going back. We have a lot to learn from this flagship NHS digital hospital on how we move forwards to a better future in terms of health and social outcomes.

‘Patient empowerment is the most important factor here and getting sustainable digital solutions to support health and care.‘ Prof Joe Harrison

Do digital solutions enhance care and make patients and clinicians lives better? The answer is yes. Especially when deployed in a sustainable, collaborative way working with teams at the front line of care delivery.

It is important to develop easy to use, secure tools that save time on repetitive tasks to free up more time for those that need it.

One digital and key pathway at Milton Keynes University Hospital saves hours each week of nurses' time and reduces patient waiting lists. Join me as I chat to Nicola Daly RN, trailblazer and Advanced Nurse Practitioner at Milton Keynes University Hospital, creating a bridge between traditional and digital healthcare.

Dr Millie

If you are a health professional, download the iOWNA app now for access to key resources to help your patients: www.iowna.com.

If you are a patient, contact us to get access to those resources directly.

Long Covid, otherwise known as the ‘post covid syndrome’ is a multi system condition affecting the individual physically, mentally and emotionally. It has pushed health service resources to the limits of their capacity and is widely impacting our society.

It can masquerade as other common illnesses, so as clinicians, we have learned we must keep an open mind on diagnosis in order for other pathologies not to be falsely attributed to it, as not everything is long Covid. 

Key to dealing with it are effective programs of collaboration and shared learning among specialists, hospitals and indeed insurers (as many people are crossing over into  the private sector to seek answers and solutions). 

The pandemic brought the country down on its knees, but many great innovations and learnings have come to light to help us rise up again, better and stronger than before. 

If you are a health professional, download the iOWNA app now for access to key resources to help your patients: www.iowna.com

If you are a patient, contact us to get access to those resources directly.

Dr Millie

Covid has affected many acute and chronic services, both across the nation and globally, leading to long waiting times for both hospital appointments and surgeries and a severe backlog of cases. Interestingly, some patients self-manage their pain and symptoms resolve, especially for back pain.

Ways of working have changed during the pandemic with increasing virtual hybrid working set ups. We discuss the importance of face to face consults especially with surgeons and how this builds doctor-patient relationships.

Virtual work is a necessity but often not ideal for gaining trust of those that suffer. Join me in conversation with Mr Bell, a leading spinal surgeon to find out more about the challenges faced by surgeons in the face of Covid. 

“As a surgeon you have to develop a close and trusting relationship with your patients.” Mr David Bell