Dr Rinesh Chetty is an Orthopaedic spinal surgeon in Durban, South Africa. He specializes in medical law and mediation, and teaches at the University of Kwazulu Natal. Chetty also consults on medical negligence cases and enjoys coaching basketball and playing padel ball in his spare time.
Join a chat with our host Colleen and a special guest Dr Rinesh Chetty. In this episode, Dr Rinesh Chetty shares his thoughts about - How can we learn from medical errors?
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#patientsafety
To err is human……
But to persist in error is diabolical.
Mistakes will happen, humans are fallible.
Making sure a mistake does do further harm is key.
Correcting and learning from the mistakes is priceless.
Improving the system without mistakes is ideal.
1): Communication, Communication and Communication
Recognize it’s importance.
Understand the need for clear instructions and
have back up in place, to avoid a miscommunication.
#UnderstandEachEvent #HandOver #Talk #Call #Clarify #NoAssumptions
2): The Engaging patient and Hcw.
Ask questions, especially if you not sure or unsure.
Importance of having a family member or loved one engaged on your behalf.
If your doctor does not like answering questions then find another doctor.
#ItMustFeelRight #ThereMustBeTrust
3): “It’s not my job” is not correct.
Healthcare is a team process.
A patient’s health is everyone’s responsibility-
All Healthcare providers, the family and the patient must be on the same page, working together.
#CaptainYourShip #YouWorkAsATeam
4): Practice, prepare, perfect and progress
Learn to deal with mistakes in a practice environment.
Simulations before it occurs.
Recognize and identify potential problems.
Worse case scenarios. Look for the holes.
In case of emergencies, what do we do next.
Mistakes: Questions and answers in training rather than in real life cases.
#SwissCheeseModel #StreetLightEffect
5): Allow a system of medical error reporting that is consistent and conducive to maximal transparency first. A Rapid response to errors to prioritize the patient and treatments to avoid further harm.
Review and investigate using experience and science.
Remove scapegoating and blame.
End the historic of deny to defend or attack to settle litigative posturing.
Arbitration, mediation over litigation.
#ADR #definitionOfInsanity #ItMustchange1st
To Err Is Human
Patient safety documentary:
Medical mistakes lead to as many as 440,000 preventable deaths every year, making it the #3 leading cause of death in the US. To Err Is Human is an in-depth documentary about this silent epidemic and those working hard to fix it.
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Alternative dispute resolution (ADR).
Mediation: Solving the “reasonable” conflict between medical error and negligence.
#BeforeItsTooLate
Rinesh Chetty
23/10/2022
The agreement to mediation: Attempting to use the philosophy of empathy to activate reflection and evoke critical thinking.
“Put that in your pipe and smoke it, before it is too late!”
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Deabte: Media Covering Medical Malpractice in an ethical manner
26/11/2020
Dr Rinesh Chetty, a specialist orthopaedic surgeon from Durban.
He will give an input on the concerns of the medical professions on how cases of alleged medical negligence are reported in the media, which could have a devastating impact on the reputations of medical practitioners.
Okyerebea Ampofo-Anti, a specialist media law attorney
She will explain how Journalists should navigate the minefield of reporting medical Malpractice in a balanced and fair manner.
Dr George Claassen, Public Editor/Internal Ombud of News24 and Media24.
He will discuss the issues from an ethical perspective, with specific reference to the Press Code.
Additional comments:
Dr Natalie Zimmerman
Chairperson of the South African Society of Anesthesiologists
Discusses the role and need for mediation.
(Sasa)
https://youtu.be/z-XKz7BKQRk?si=ag0mqCX_wnwO66SK
Welcome to this Masterclass session with Dr. Rinesh Chetty on "Challenges Associated with Global Criminalization of Medicine”
Watch this interesting MasterClass session that covers:
1. Risks faced by HCPs in public vs private practice
2. Media’s role in reporting such cases
3. Challenges faced by lawyers in presenting medical negligence cases
Speaker Info
Dr. Rinesh Chetty
Specialist Orthopaedic and Spinal Surgeon
Private Practitioner, South Africa
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