Season 1: EP027: Learning from Tragedy, with Peter Walsh (Part 1)

Advocating for Patient Safety: A Conversation with Peter Walsh, CEO of AvMA

Hayley Levene spoke to the CEO of Actions Against Medical Accidents (AvMA), Peter Walsh, about his role in improving patient welfare and the part AvMA plays in supporting those affected, their families, and the staff involved in those incidents.

In this episode of the podcast, host Hayley Levene speaks with Peter Walsh, CEO of AvMA (Action Against Medical Accidents), about patient safety and advocacy in healthcare.

Peter shares his background and the mission of AvMA, which focuses on supporting patients and families affected by medical accidents, providing them with guidance, legal assistance, and emotional support. He discusses the history of the organisation, highlighting its role in advocating for patient safety and justice, especially in cases where harm has occurred due to healthcare errors.

Peter highlights the importance of fostering a just culture in healthcare, where accountability is balanced with support and learning. He explains the significance of a statutory duty of candor, which mandates openness and honesty from healthcare organisations when incidents of significant harm occur.

Throughout the conversation, Peter underscores the need for systemic improvements in patient safety and the vital role of organisations like AvMA in supporting both patients and healthcare professionals.

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