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Podcast: Pre-Hospital Care Podcast
Episode: Improving communication and decision-making within Geriatric care. Part 3, with Iain Wilkinson and Georgie Gill
Description: In this episode, we’ll explore the communication barriers that clinicians encounter in delivering coordinated care for geriatric patients, including the role of sensory impairments like hearing or vision loss. We’ll uncover best practices for engaging families in decision-making, addressing complex geriatric syndromes, and managing conflicts around patient autonomy. Finally, we’ll discuss the importance of collaborative training and measurable models to improve communication and outcomes across healthcare systems.In this episode, we’re joined by Georgie Gill, a Trainee Advanced Paramedic Practitioner working in  South East England. After working as a Paramedic in an NHS Ambulance...