One version of the truth – managing risk and safety

Chair: Professor Gordon Dickson, Chief Executive, Medical and Dental Defence Union of Scotland

Does managing risk mean losing sleep or can you be wise before the event rather than after it? This session looked at the personal and professional responsibility around managing risk: how to react when concerns are raised, the differences between what is said and what actually happens in clinical risk, and the difficult issues many face in addressing risk-related issues at Board level.

Table Discussions:

1. Dealing with concerns - Dr Anthea Martin, Joint Head of the Medical Division, Medical and Dental Defence Union of Scotland
2. Candour - Dr John Holden, Medical Adviser, Medical and Dental Defence Union of Scotland
3. Culture - Liz Price, Lead, Training and Consultancy, Medical and Dental Defence Union of Scotland
4. Dealing with the Board - Mr Gerry Marr, Chief Executive, NHS Tayside
5. Risk leaders- Dr Ashley Mckimm, Head of Quality and Safety, BMJ

Work stream sponsored by MDDUS