Chris Lewis
@cmb_lewis
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Consultant Revision Hip & Knee Surgeon | Exeter Hip Fellow Alumni | FLP CLF Alumni | Med Ed | MFSTEd | Interested in training, leadership, HF and NOTSS
Leeds, England
Joined October 2018
📣Our latest paper in @JME_BMJ ‘Reassessing “Good” Medical Practice and the Climate Crisis An ethical dive into @gmcuk’s #GoodMedicalPractice2024 - why it MUST go further to be seen as ethically justifiable in light of the climate crisis https://t.co/ycrFD7LqB0 Summary🧵👇
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1. CRISIS OF CONSCIENCE IS FELT ACROSS HEALTH PROFESSION, AS MEDICS FACE JURY TRIAL FOR BREAKING WINDOWS AT J.P. MORGAN Trial of six medical professionals for taking action ahead of deadly July 2022 heat-wave to start on Monday 3 June See https://t.co/0kOmw2Opfi 🧵
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Today, @gmcuk chair @carriemacewen said Sarah Benn was not suspended “for protesting about climate change… that was irrelevant… but because she broke the law.” Adding that GMC “don’t ask what the motivation is”, just whether the doctor has broken the law. So wrong! 🧵/ 1
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'Nonviolent climate protests and the medical profession – should doctors be struck off for their actions?' 🌍👩⚕️ A new blog post by Rammina Yassaie #bioethics #climatechange
https://t.co/I1yElEMi5W
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By Rammina Yassaie. Doctors with convictions from taking part in climate-related peaceful protests are at risk of being “struck off” by the General Medical Council (GMC), as tribunals are set to...
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The GMC has failed us all. Suspending whistleblowing doctors for sounding the alarming on climate devastation rides roughshod over the GMC’s own legal & ethical responsibility to protect patient safety. All health leaders should call this out urgently. @UKHealthClimate
1. BREAKING: Dr Sarah Benn suspended for 5 months following @gmcuk Tribunal 🧵 Hear Sarah in her own words @TheBMA Credit: @notguiltyorguk
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Choosing courage over comfort in the climate crisis: Are our health institutions prepared to do what it takes? Read this piece by @RamminaY which explores the role of UK health institutions in the climate emergency 👉
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BMJ Leader are delighted to work with @TheDA_UK to offer medical students an opportunity to publish within our Greener Leader blog series: “Why does biodiversity matter to healthcare and what should we do about it?” Details 👇
🖋️ | DAUK is delighted to launch an essay-writing competition for medical students on the subject of biodiversity. Details at https://t.co/eybbW0aLI8
#biodiversity #climatechange #climatecrisis
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Welcome to #BMJLeaderchat Bookclub Tweet Chat starting now 7pm 6 March Featuring Invisible Women by @CCriadoPerez All welcome! Follow #BMJLeaderchat Stay tuned for Qs! @MKChan_RCPSC @FMLM_TSG @YH_Trainees @mountfordjames @HelenBevan @Dr_Raykal_Sim @DrKhan_do @rogerkline
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"The increasing awakening of the healthcare community to the implications and injustices of climate change on our patients, our communities and our planet has left many, myself included, with no choice but to blur the boundaries of leadership and activism" https://t.co/9G7rykBhAP
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Our latest publication 📝 A Scoping Review of the Effects of Ambient Air Quality on Cognitive Frailty “Air quality appears to be a critical risk factor even at levels below WHO targets” https://t.co/JcBm7Yi6cL
@MDPIOpenAccess @MumsForLungs @cleanairdayuk @UKHealthClimate
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Environmental and public health research has given considerable attention to the impact of air quality on brain health, with systematic reviews being widespread. No literature review has been...
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Join #BMJLeaderchat Bookclub 23rd Nov 7pm UK time Topic: Psychological Safety @AmyCEdmonson's book - The Fearless Organisation What learning does this offer healthcare leaders? All welcome! @sanokondu @FMLM_UK @FMLM_TSG @BobKlaber @MKChan_RCPSC @DrKhan_do @DrRaviJ
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We need you! @BASKtrainees @BritishHip @BSCOS_UK @bessconference @LimbRecon @BASSspine @BASStrainees @BritOrthopaedic @BOFAS_UK @BSSHand @ASiTofficial
https://t.co/fXyl1smSQC 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟22nd November 2023 9pm!
🚨 Want to be part of the BOTA committee?🚨 We are opening the committee applications tomorrow, more info can be found below! Join the largest trainee body! Lead on important discussions & priorities for your training and speciality! 💪 Good Luck! 🍀 https://t.co/w9pkVT09KT
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UK Orthopaedic Surgeon/Trainee in Orthopaedics? Help us understand if you're affected by self doubt... (no this survey isn't about Oxymorons....) https://t.co/wl8EpzNXrL
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You are being invited to take part in a research project. Before you decide to participate, please take the time to read the following information carefully. Imposter Phenomenon is a subjective...
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Fantastic day working with our new ST3 T&O trainees at bootcamp. Thanks @cmb_lewis @Rav_Ortho and @antoniamyatt for continuing to run this brilliant event on behalf of @SYorksOrthoRegs and.@YorkshireOrtho
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Just in case the media start giving a feck about the public’s health, here is the NHS data showing we have 2,700 fewer medical beds this winter than last winter. Remember last winter, when thousands died bc they couldn’t get access to hospitals? Maybe worth reporting!
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Opportunity to join the NHFD team as an honorary clinical fellow. A great opportunity for trainees to get involved in the NHFD and understand how it works. I found this incredibly useful and couldn’t recommend it more. @bota_uk
https://t.co/GDPAPIPbvV
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Cell salvage allows reinfusion of autologous blood, reducing the volume of allogenic blood, & reducing the risks associated with allogenic transfusion & the burden on transfusion services. #Ortho #BJJ @saz_whit @ExeterHipUnit @Exetersurgeon @alakas99
https://t.co/V2D6KVRc3I
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My blog in @JME_BMJ arguing the GMCs position on sustainable healthcare doesn’t go far enough to be seen as ethically justifiable. Urgent rethink required @gmcuk Sustainable healthcare *is* good care. @drcolinm @UKHealthClimate @DoctorsXr @GreenerPractice @SusHealthcare
"Medicine is often thought of as a career that involves ‘saving lives’, but how commonly are doctors encouraged to consider the carbon cost of the healthcare they provide, or the long-lasting health implications of high-emission healthcare?" #bioethics
https://t.co/vsmk8oAyTr
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"Medicine is often thought of as a career that involves ‘saving lives’, but how commonly are doctors encouraged to consider the carbon cost of the healthcare they provide, or the long-lasting health implications of high-emission healthcare?" #bioethics
https://t.co/vsmk8oAyTr
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📣 We’re recruiting to our team of leadership lecturers for health and social care @shucfl @sheffhallamuni Come and join the team https://t.co/GJ809faxtn
@NHSLeader @NEYLAcademy @NHSNEY @YH_Trainees @FMLM_TSG @FMLM_UK DM me for details
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