Mumtaz Patel on UK NHS workforce and training issues

About this episode

Dr. Mumtaz Patel discusses the challenges faced by Resident Doctors and necessary changes in UK training pathways.

Jessamy is joined by Chloe to co-host as they meet with Dr Mumtaz Patel President of RCP and Consultant nephrologist. Dr. Patel discusses ongoing challenges for Resident Doctors and reflects on the changes that are needed to improve the current training pathways in the UK. Send us your feedback! Read all of our content at https://www.thelancet.com/?dgcid=buzzsprout_tlv_podcast_generic_lancet Send us your feedback! Read all of our content at https://www.thelancet.com/?dgcid=buzzsprout_tlv_p...

People in this episode

Hosts: Jessamy, Chloe

Guest: Mumtaz Patel

Topics covered

• NHS workforce
• training issues
• Resident Doctors
• medical education
• healthcare challenges

Keywords

• NHS
• workforce
• training
• Resident Doctors
• healthcare
• nephrologist
• medical education

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: RCP

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