RCoA releases CPOC 'From Waiting Lists to Preparation Lists' Podcast

August 1, 2021

With over 5 million people now waiting for surgery in England alone, there has never been a more pressing time to consider creative ways that will help us beat the backlog while also delivering better, person-centred care for patients. 

In this podcast, CPOC’s Director Dr David Selwyn interviews CPOC Deputy Directors Dr Jugdeep Dhesi and Mrs Scarlett McNally along with CPOC’s Patient Representative Lawrence Mudford about how to turn waiting lists for surgery into preparation lists. 

Listen to full podcast here
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