Episode 5: Supporting our doctors - an RCOG podcast | Peer support in NHS Lothian

About this episode

This episode discusses the value of peer support in obstetrics and gynaecology, focusing on an initiative at NHS Lothian.

In this episode, Laura Hipple and Kirsty Dundas discuss the value of peer support in our specialty. Kirsty shares insight into the peer support initiative in place at NHS Lothian in Scotland, which is offered to staff affected by adverse events in obstetrics and gynaecology. Kirsty explains what peer support is and what it isn’t, provides an overview of how it was set up in NHS Lothian, and reflects on why peer support initiatives are invaluable to supporting staff. We'd like to give a content warning for this episode, as it touches on the themes of trauma and adverse events. If these topics are triggering for you, you may wish to listen to one of our other podcasts.

People in this episode

Host: Laura Hipple

Guest: Kirsty Dundas

Topics covered

• peer support
• NHS Lothian
• obstetrics
• gynaecology
• trauma
• adverse events

Keywords

• peer support
• NHS Lothian
• obstetrics
• gynaecology
• trauma
• adverse events
• healthcare support

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: NHS Lothian, Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists

Places: Scotland

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