Episode four – Red flags

This is the final episode of our diagnostic error season featuring Dr Matt Smith, Dr Melanie Berry in conversation with Kate Christopher and Ryan Thomas. In these four episodes, the doctors share their experiences and insights on correct and timely diagnoses. In the final episode of this series, doctors discuss the red flags they notice and the ones which can be harder to identify. Ryan shares a hypothetical vignette where the patient’s subtle symptoms are missed and they are discharged, only to collapse a few days later. Hosts and doctors then summarise their learnings and take-home messages from the series. The Safety and Quality in Action podcast series aims to explore the experiences and insights from leaders in safety and quality. We hope you continue listening to our safety and quality conversations featuring clinicians sharing their journey and their learnings. You can also explore our rich archive of previous seasons on your preferred podcast platform. To discover more about the Clinical Excellence Commission, visit our website ⁠www.cec.health.nsw.gov.au.