Sometimes you have to admit to your failures, even if doing so is terrifying; that’s the message that the Dr. Brian Goldman TEDxToronto talk delivered. Goldman is a Canadian emergency physician at Toronto’s Mount Sinai Hospital, author of ‘Night Shift’ and the host of CBC show ‘White Coat, Black Art.’ He was among the featured speakers at the TEDxToronto conference.
Twenty years of practice has taught Brian an important lesson -- we make mistakes, as we are humans. He said, "Me and my colleagues for too long have acted that we are never supposed to make mistakes. And when you have that false idea to live up to, we feel ashamed." He has been in the field long enough to realize that mistakes are inevitable and that by sharing our stories of the mistakes we made without shame, we can prevent others from repeating that mistake.
Dr. Goldman spoke about how he made several mistakes in his medical career and wants doctors to share their mistakes and talk about them without being asked to leave their field. "I’m on a mission to make sure the system is more safer, more effective." His speech will inspire everyone, though -- not just doctors. It sure takes a lot of courage to own up to your failures and reach out to other doctors.
Moving Medical Messages
The Dr. Brian Goldman TEDxToronto 2011 Talk is Inspiring
Trend Themes
1. Mistake-sharing Movement - Creating a platform for doctors to openly share their mistakes can lead to a culture of learning and prevent future errors.
2. Transparency in Healthcare - Encouraging healthcare professionals to openly discuss and learn from their mistakes can build trust and improve overall patient safety.
3. Humanizing Medicine - Promoting the idea that doctors are fallible and acknowledging their mistakes can foster empathy and better doctor-patient relationships.
Industry Implications
1. Healthcare - The healthcare industry can leverage the mistake-sharing movement to improve patient safety and establish a culture of continuous learning.
2. Medical Education - Incorporating the discussion of mistakes into medical education curricula can help future doctors develop resilience and a commitment to learning from errors.
3. Healthcare Technology - Developing platforms or tools that facilitate the secure and confidential sharing of mistakes among healthcare professionals can support the growth of the mistake-sharing movement.