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Episode Synopsis
Dr Chris Weatherburn discusses his productive year, focusing on maintaining a work-life balance and the value of effective habits and shares insights on managing innovation responsibly within healthcare, advocating for new technology to be implemented safely. Reflecting on challenges in the GP IT landscape, he expresses confidence in overcoming uncertainties surrounding the future of the Vision system and emphasizes adaptability to change, citing the resilience and camaraderie of the GP community as key assets in navigating potential transitions.
We discuss resilience, humour, and the satisfaction of patient interactions in general practice. Chris underscores the joy and impact of face-to-face consultations compared to remote methods, advocating for person-centred care despite rising pressures in Primary care. Sharing book recommendations like A Path Through the Jungle by Steve Peters, Unlock Charisma by Vanessa Van Edwards and Feel Good Productivity by Ali Abdaal, he offers insights into managing stress, maintaining curiosity, and achieving intrinsic motivation. Chris also touches on AI tools like Storm Genie and their implications for accuracy and truth in knowledge sharing. He concludes with personal reflections on avoiding news for well-being, recommending podcasts like Sliced Bread, and recounting his enjoyment of dancing!
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We discuss resilience, humour, and the satisfaction of patient interactions in general practice. Chris underscores the joy and impact of face-to-face consultations compared to remote methods, advocating for person-centred care despite rising pressures in Primary care. Sharing book recommendations like A Path Through the Jungle by Steve Peters, Unlock Charisma by Vanessa Van Edwards and Feel Good Productivity by Ali Abdaal, he offers insights into managing stress, maintaining curiosity, and achieving intrinsic motivation. Chris also touches on AI tools like Storm Genie and their implications for accuracy and truth in knowledge sharing. He concludes with personal reflections on avoiding news for well-being, recommending podcasts like Sliced Bread, and recounting his enjoyment of dancing!
Chris Weatherburn’s website
Feel-Good Productivity: Ali Abdaal - Summary
Unlock Charisma: Vanessa Van Edwards Cues Book Summary
Storm LLM: Putting AI to the Test—Is It Accurate?
Sliced Bread podcast on BBC Sounds
Chris and Caroline salsa in Blackpool
Storm Eowyn: Glasgow shuts down due to red weather warnings
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