Listen "Scope of Practice Unbound"
Episode Synopsis
Where do you draw the line when assessing if a surgeon is qualified to undertake specific surgery? How do you determine their scope of clinical practice, and what happens if you have doubts? In this episode of 'Safeguarding Healthcare’, host Dr David Rankin and Dr Leah Barrett-Beck explore a challenging scenario. Learn about the importance of credentialing, ongoing training, and ensuring patient safety in complex medical procedures, and gain insights into the evolving landscape of healthcare delivery while maintaining professional standards and fostering innovation. Disclaimer: The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed in the following Podcast are the speaker’s own and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of the Royal Australasian College of Medical Administrators (RACMA). The material and information presented here is for general information purposes only, and should not be considered health, legal or financial advice. The cases discussed in the Podcast may be specific to the speaker’s organisation or location, and may not be applicable to other organisations, states, territories or countries. RACMA does not endorse, approve, recommend, or certify any information, product, process, service, or organisation presented or mentioned in this Podcast, and information from this Podcast should not be referenced in any way to imply such approval or endorsement. RACMA will not be held responsible for any losses, damages, or liabilities that may arise from the use of this Podcast. The Podcast may contain descriptions of health incidents that may be graphic and triggering for some people, so listener discretion is advised.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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