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How Not to Kill Your PatientAuthor: Kevin McFarlane RN & Dr. Lisa Wolf
HNTKYP is a series that address symptomatic presentation and how to move to a working diagnosis and plan for patient care. Kevin McFarlane and Lisa Wolf cover red flags, cognitive pitfalls, and ways to make sure your patients survive their encounter with the health system. Language: en Genres: Health & Fitness, Life Sciences, Medicine, Science Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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HNTKYP: Stoping others from killing the patient
Sunday, 14 September, 2025
What happens when you're not the one about to make the mistake, but you're see someone about to make an error? In this episode, Kevin and Dr. Lisa Wolf tackle one of the toughest ethical and professional dilemmas in healthcare: how to intervene when a colleague is on the verge of harming a patient. From quiet cues to full-on halts, theydive into the art of the interruption. You'll also hear why modeling behavior matters, how burnout can blind providers, and why letting a mistake slide is more than just dangerous, it's bullying. If you've ever asked yourself, "How do I say something without causing a scene?" this one's for you. Key Takeaways: Your first loyalty is to the patient There's an art to interrupting mistakes Focus fatigue and burnout cause errors If you don't stop it, you're complicit Modeling matters Letting someone fail is a form of bullying Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Art-of-Emergency-Nursing-276898616569046/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJTnz4phtCTjojTIDJo2afA?view_as=subscriber Twitter: @AoenPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/artofemergencynursing/ To support the show: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews greatly contribute to the success of the podcast, and I appreciate each and every one of them. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or your preferred podcast platform to never miss an episode. Thank you for being a part of our AOEN community!
