Description
The session begins with co-chair Iain McFadyen welcoming attendees to a large auditorium, highlighting the spaciousness that allows for latecomers to join without disruption. He expresses gratitude towards Jayne Ward for hosting the event, which merges two meetings for a larger audience. Reflecting on previous successful discussions, McFadyen humorously mentions last year’s panel being entirely female and acknowledges the risk of having male speakers this time.
He shares a personal story from his work, describing a hectic scenario where he arrived to find an unexpected increase in patients on his to-do list, leading to a broader discussion about prioritizing medical operations based on urgency and necessity. This sparks a conversation about evidence-based practices in surgical procedures, urging the audience to consider the rationale behind their medical decisions rather than getting caught up in the competition of critical cases.
McFadyen outlines the session's format, which is divided into two segments: one for discussing common injuries with an evidence-based approach and another focused on handling complications and complex cases, potentially relying more on opinions. He encourages audience participation through a dedicated app for submitting questions, aiming to create a dynamic and interactive environment for the discussion ahead.