Mediation in Medicine (defusing conflicts between families and medical teams)

ESAIC Podcast series on anaesthesia & intensive care

What are the key causes of conflicts between patients, families, and health practitioners? Are there specific situations and times where conflicts are more likely to occur? What does the term “best interest” mean for patients, families, and practitioners alike? Do doctors need support to develop their skills in managing challenging conversations with patients and their families? Join our host, Dr Paul McConnell, in an in-depth discussion with Sarah Barclay, director and founder of the Medical Mediation Foundation, and find out more.