Sepsis Voices with Dr Ron

Sepsis and surgical mesh complications: Sling The Mesh’s Kath Sansom on the need for fully informed patient consent

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Dr Ron Daniels is joined by journalist and campaigner Kath Sansom, founder of Sling The Mesh, to discuss the complications linked to surgical mesh and why fully informed consent is crucial for anyone considering surgery.

Drawing on her own experience and a decade of advocacy, Kath shares how inadequate information and follow-up have left thousands facing life-changing pain and recurrent infections – some of which can progress to sepsis. 

Together, the pair explores how to improve patient safety, strengthen regulation, and ensure every voice is heard.

In this episode they cover:

  • What surgical mesh is and why it’s used 
  • The potential for infection and therefore sepsis after mesh procedures
  • Why some people get recurring infections after mesh is fitted 
  • The importance of long-term follow-up and accurate device registries
  • The medical device approval process shortcomings 
  • The campaign for transparency, accountability, and informed consent
  • Practical advice for anyone recovering from mesh surgery

    • Learn more or get support if you’ve had a procedure involving mesh at slingthemesh.co.uk 

    Visit sepsistrust.org for information about sepsis and its symptoms. 

    You can also try our free Sepsis Assessment Tool – a Class I medical device registered with the MHRA – to help decide when and how to escalate care. 

    If you’re worried about infection, remember just ask: Could it be sepsis?

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