- Podcast
- 07/12/2020
- UK
BJJ's Festive Podcast 2020
Description
In this festive podcast edition, Andrew Duckworth engages with Professor Fares Haddad, the Editor-in-Chief of The Journal, reflecting on the tumultuous year of 2020, marked predominantly by the COVID-19 pandemic. The episode explores the significant impact of the pandemic on global healthcare and the operations of The Journal, as the team adeptly transitioned to remote work while maintaining productivity and processing over 3000 paper submissions.
Professor Haddad discusses the growth and success of the newly launched Bone & Joint Open journal, highlighting its ability to facilitate the publication of methodologically sound research and COVID-related papers. The podcast further covers key topics from the year, including the effects of prolonged waiting on patient outcomes, the necessity of advocating for timely interventions in orthopedic procedures, and the importance of high-quality, global research practices.
As the conversation shifts toward looking into 2021, the duo contemplates the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead, particularly in reintroducing elective services and adjusting to the new landscape of healthcare, emphasizing optimism amidst the ongoing difficulties. The episode concludes with a warm wish for the festive season, encouraging the community to support one another as they transition into a hopeful new year.