EPISODE · Aug 18, 2022 · 50 MIN
220 - (Part 1) Medico-Legal Aspects of Practice & Dispute Resolution with Dr Cam Wareham
from Podiatry Legends Podcast · host Tyson E Franklin
Regardless of how competent you are, there is still a real possibility that one day a patient could blame you for their pain and suffering and want to take legal action against you. Dr Cam Wareham is known to many in Australia and the UK as a Consultant Podiatric Surgeon and Professor in Healthcare for the University of Sunderland. He previously was Head of School at the University of Western Australia. In addition to this, he has a Master of Law in Dispute Resolution and in this episode, we're going to dig into his knowledge in the area of medical-legal aspects of podiatry and what he does as a medical expert in legal cases. Topics of Discussion: What is negligence and what is not? Balance of probabilities. Duty and standard of care. Some patients are more high-risk than others. The power of communication. Dispute Resolution and Arbitration. Top Three Reasons Patients Sue: They don't want what happened to them to happen to anyone else. They want an apology and want to understand why it went wrong. Compensation. Dr Cam Wareham also explains two real-life examples. One is a patient with an ingrown toenail, and the other is a patient with heel pain. If you have any questions about this episode, please email me at [email protected]. Business Coaching Are you looking for a podiatry business coach who coaches differently? If so, consider booking a FREE 30-Minute Discovery Call with me and let's see if we're a good fit. YouTube Are you SUBSCRIBED to my YouTube Chanel? This is where I upload all the UNCUT videos from my podcasts and other short educational business tips and ideas. Podiatry Business Owners Club Please visit the Podiatry Business Owners Club on Facebook if you want to connect with like-minded podiatrists who enjoy business.
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Regardless of how competent you are, there is still a real possibility that one day a patient could blame you for their pain and suffering and want to take legal action against you. Dr Cam Wareham is known to many in Australia and the UK as a Consultant Podiatric Surgeon and Professor in Healthcare for the University of Sunderland. He previously was Head of School at the University of Western Australia. In addition to this, he has a Master of Law in Dispute Resolution and in this episode, we're going to dig into his knowledge in the area of medical-legal aspects of podiatry and what he does as a medical expert in legal cases. Topics of Discussion: What is negligence and what is not? Balance of probabilities. Duty and standard of care. Some patients are more high-risk than others. The power of communication. Dispute Resolution and Arbitration. Top Three Reasons Patients Sue: They don't want what happened to them to happen to anyone else. They want an apology and want to understand why it went wrong. Compensation. Dr Cam Wareham also explains two real-life examples. One is a patient with an ingrown toenail, and the other is a patient with heel pain. If you have any questions about this episode, please email me at [email protected]. Business Coaching Are you looking for a podiatry business coach who coaches differently? If so, consider booking a FREE 30-Minute Discovery Call with me and let's see if we're a good fit. YouTube Are you SUBSCRIBED to my YouTube Chanel? This is where I upload all the UNCUT videos from my podcasts and other short educational business tips and ideas. Podiatry Business Owners Club Please visit the Podiatry Business Owners Club on Facebook if you want to connect with like-minded podiatrists who enjoy business.
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