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Medico-Legal Society of Queensland PodcastDoctors in the Dock - Judge Sandy Horneman-Wren SCJudge Sandy Horneman-Wren explores the complex world of disciplinary proceedings for health practitioners in Queensland in his presentation, Doctors in the Dock. 2025-03-2544 minMedico-Legal Society of Queensland PodcastThe intersection of Media, Medicine, and the Law with Hedley ThomasHedley Thomas, award-winning investigative journalist and critically acclaimed podcaster and MLSQ director Dr Mellissa N. will explore the complexities of accountability and transparency at the dynamic intersection of Media, Medicine, and the Law, and how curiosity, courage and leadership can drive meaningful cultural and systemic change.2025-02-2157 minMedico-Legal Society of Queensland PodcastI'm not a bad person.... am I? Navigating equity in a rapidly changing social landscapeI'm not a bad person.... am I? Navigating equity in a rapidly changing social landscapeA/Prof Rhea LiangA/Prof Rhea Liang is a general and breast surgeon on the Gold Coast, medical educator, Clinical Sub Dean at Bond University, and systems change leader. She researches, advocates and consults in diversity and equity issues. She serves on the British Journal of Surgery editorial board and the American College of Surgeons International Relations Committee. She is the past Chair of the RACS Operate With Respect Education committee, current Chair of...2025-02-2148 minMedico-Legal Society of Queensland PodcastWho wants to take the lead? - Panel DiscussionThe Scenario continued...During the investigation, the surgical resident revealed that she had been exposed to racial and sexual harassment and bullied and belittled by the surgical consultant. She had made the surgical registrar aware of this, but nothing had been done. She had mentioned it to the DMS, who chalked it up to a “personality clash” and told her she needed to harden up. The consultant denies all allegations and angrily indicates he intends to sue for defamation.The anaesthetic registrar, when questioned about the clinical incident, indicated that she had possibly made an...2025-02-0336 minMedico-Legal Society of Queensland PodcastScandals and scapegoats – can liability arise from a blind eye?The ScenarioThe setting is a large regional hospital in a relatively disadvantaged town. There is difficulty attracting staff, and most positions are filled by locums, newly arrived IMG’s and rotating registrars.A patient presents on a Friday evening, another victim of drug related gang violence. He had been pinned to a wall by a car and sustained multiple injuries. He was resuscitated by the ED and then whisked off to theatre by the enthusiastic surgical registrar, who happened to be walking past the ED on his way home.Unfortunately, while perf...2025-01-3022 minMedico-Legal Society of Queensland PodcastThe Scope of CredentialingThe Scope of Credentialing This session is chaired by MLSQ committee member Dr Jenny Schafer. The ScenarioThe setting is a large regional hospital in a relatively disadvantaged town. There is difficulty attracting staff, and most positions are filled by locums, newly arrived IMG’s and rotating registrars.A patient presents on a Friday evening, another victim of drug related gang violence. He had been pinned to a wall by a car and sustained multiple injuries. He was resuscitated by the ED and then whisked off to the...2025-01-3021 minMedico-Legal Society of Queensland PodcastCulture - The Apex Predator of Risk ManagementThe Scenario continued...Unfortunately, while performing surgery, the patient deteriorated and died on the table. This led to a Coroners notification, investigation and plenty of media attention. All staff were interviewed by police, hospital and external investigators.The surgical consultant says he wasn’t properly informed of the patient. The registrar indicated that he isn’t really supervised, and just told to “get on with it”. Rumours around the hospital are that this registrar is a bit gung-ho and overconfident.During the investigation, the surgical resident revealed that she had been exposed to racial an...2025-01-3021 minMedico-Legal Society of Queensland PodcastPsychosocial hazards in healthcarePsychosocial hazards in healthcare This session is chaired by MLSQ committee member Dr Catherine Yelland The ScenarioThe setting is a large regional hospital in a relatively disadvantaged town. There is difficulty attracting staff, and most positions are filled by locums, newly arrived IMG’s and rotating registrars.A patient presents on a Friday evening, another victim of drug related gang violence. He had been pinned to a wall by a car and sustained multiple injuries. He was resuscitated by the ED and then whisked off to the...2025-01-3027 minMedico-Legal Society of Queensland PodcastBalancing fatigue, workload and riskBalancing fatigue, workload and riskThis session is chaired by MLSQ committee member Dr Catherine Yelland The ScenarioThe setting is a large regional hospital in a relatively disadvantaged town. There is difficulty attracting staff, and most positions are filled by locums, newly arrived IMG’s and rotating registrars.A patient presents on a Friday evening, another victim of drug related gang violence. He had been pinned to a wall by a car and sustained multiple injuries. He was resuscitated by the ED and then whisked off t...2025-01-3018 minMedico-Legal Society of Queensland PodcastInappropriate workplace behaviour or resilience building?Inappropriate workplace behaviour or resilience building?This session is chaired by MLSQ committee member Dr Catherine Yelland The ScenarioThe setting is a large regional hospital in a relatively disadvantaged town. There is difficulty attracting staff, and most positions are filled by locums, newly arrived IMG’s and rotating registrars.A patient presents on a Friday evening, another victim of drug related gang violence. He had been pinned to a wall by a car and sustained multiple injuries. He was resuscitated by the ED and then whisk...2025-01-3022 minMedico-Legal Society of Queensland PodcastSink or Swim: it used to work, didn't it?Sink or swim: it used to work, didn’t it?This session is chaired by MLSQ Senior Vice President Dr Mark Woodrow The ScenarioThe setting is a large regional hospital in a relatively disadvantaged town. There is difficulty attracting staff, and most positions are filled by locums, newly arrived IMG’s and rotating registrars.A patient presents on a Friday evening, another victim of drug related gang violence. He had been pinned to a wall by a car and sustained multiple injuries. He was resuscitated by the...2024-10-1830 minMedico-Legal Society of Queensland PodcastHealthcare related death with Prof Michael Cleary and Coroner Carol LeeHealthcare related deathThis session is chaired by MLSQ Senior Vice President Dr Mark WoodrowThe Scenario The setting is a large regional hospital in a relatively disadvantaged town. There is difficulty attracting staff, and most positions are filled by locums, newly arrived IMG’s and rotating registrars.A patient presents on a Friday evening, another victim of drug related gang violence. He had been pinned to a wall by a car and sustained multiple injuries. He was resuscitated by the ED and then whisked off to th...2024-10-1838 min
Medico-Legal Society of Queensland PodcastArtificial Intelligence (AI) in healthcare: Friend or Foe?The intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and healthcare. AI holds immense potential to revolutionize healthcare, but it also raises important ethical, social, and practical considerations. This presentation will provide arguments for and against the integration of AI into healthcare.2024-05-1753 min
Medico-Legal Society of Queensland PodcastConcussion in Sport: If in doubt, sit them out! Have we underestimated the long-term effects of head trauma in sport? Can clubs be trusted to supervise their own players? Would a sports data base have wider benefits for medicine? A recent Senate Report has delved into the concerning links between contact sport and cognitive deficits. Dr Curtis Gray, psychiatrist, will explore these issues and more with an elite panel - Ben Ikin, Queensland Rugby League CEO and former Queensland and Australian representative rugby league player, Juanita Maiden, prominent Sports Lawyer, and Professor Terry Coyne OAM, distinguished Ne...2024-05-1746 min