Hip Surgery in the Time of COVID (BHS Revalidation): Questions and Discussion

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This VTT transcript captures a discussion among various medical professionals, primarily focused on the challenges faced in the independent healthcare sector regarding training and regulatory issues, particularly concerning the CQC (Care Quality Commission). It is a concluding panel at a medical conference where Simon Buckley leads a session discussing the state of elective surgeries and how the pandemic has impacted training opportunities in orthopedics, especially regarding knee replacements, which are predominantly done in independent settings.



Several key points include:

- Simon Buckley opens the floor for questions, acknowledging the difficulties faced by independent medical facilities in maintaining CQC registrations post-NHS contracts.

- Both David McDonald and Rob Gregory highlight the discrepancies in training support among various independent sector hospitals, identifying a need for unified contracts to enhance training commitments.

- Andrew Hamer expresses concern about the long-term implications of current training deficiencies, suggesting that governmental intervention may be necessary, supported by patient advocacy.

- The final remarks from various participants emphasize a collective sense of urgency to address these challenges, while examining the narrative communicated to stakeholders such as MPs and the public regarding the capacity and activity levels of healthcare providers.



The session concludes with a note of camaraderie and deflection of anxiety, suggesting a transition to a concluding social gathering.

DOI: 10.1302/3114-221789

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