Afternoon symposium - Compassion, Empathy and Kindness in Medicine

Workplace environment affects us all and our patients also! This symposium is of relevance to all fields of medicine and surgery. We cordially invite you to this CPD event which will provide educator CPD (fulfilling GMC standards domain 7 for clinical and educational supervisors also)! - Dr Ruth Gottstein, President and Professor Paul Dark, Chair

CPD Certificates will be awarded to all attendees.

1.30 pm                    
Coffee and Registration

2.00 pm
The Science of Compassionate Leadership
Dr Alison E Sykes, Director of Postgraduate Medical Education Compassion Ambassador, Educator, Facilitator and Coach, (Stanford, US) Consultant in EM

Talk synopis:

Explore the science behind compassion and compassionate leadership.

Its impact on: -

• self
• others
• in teams
• organisations

2.45 pm
You’ve just made the worst mistake of your career……what?
Professor Simon Carley, Consultant in Adult and Paediatric Emergency Medicine, Manchester NHS Foundation Trust

Talk Synopsis:

This talk will explore the impact of making a significant clinical error that results in patient harm. It will focus on the clinician’s journey and outcomes. It will explore how we can better prepare ourselves for error, how we can support each other when errors occur and how we can build cultures that deal with error in a constructive way.

3.30 pm                      
Coffee

4.00 pm                      
TELFORD MEMORIAL LECTURE to be given by:
Dr Emma Evans, Clinical Psychologist, Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust
&
Dr Laura Goodfellow, Academic Clinical Lecturer, University of Liverpool and Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust

Trauma informed psychological support services and an overview of POPPY and INDIGO research into trauma in obstetricians, gynecologists and midwives

Talk synopis and learning objectives:

Participants will receive an overview of the current literature about prevention and management of work related post-traumatic stress symptoms in obstetrics and gynaecology, and proposed solutions to address these issues. Participants will learn about the psychological support programme offered at Liverpool Women’s Hospital and consider how it could be applied in their institution.

5.00 pm                      
Close

5.30 pm 

A dinner of the Manchester Medical Society will be held in the ground floor restaurant, at the Hyatt Regency Hotel, a 2 mins walk from the MANDEC.

The cost of the 3-course meal, including a glass of wine, is £47.50 per person.  

Places are limited and Menu choices and payment are required in advance and must be received by no later than noon on Wednesday 15th January 2025.  Click to book dinner.