Patient Safety from the Start: A Conversation with James Titcombe OBE

Welcome to The Connection: Where Tech Meets Humanity in Healthcare podcast, brought to you by RLDatix. In this live episode from Patient Safety Congress, Liz Jones and Darren Kilroy are joined by James Titcombe OBE, a leading patient safety advocate. James shares his definition of patient safety, discusses the progress and ongoing challenges in maternity care, and explores how the new Amos review represents a critical opportunity for systemic change. 👉 At RLDatix, we understand that health and care is a complex landscape where technology must work hand-in-hand with human expertise. In our podcast, we explore how our commitment to safety and operational efficiency can improve the daily experiences of health and care professionals while keeping patient safety at the core of everything we do. 🎉 To find out more, visit rldatix.com 🏥

Welcome to The Connection: Where Tech Meets Humanity in Healthcare podcast, brought to you by RLDatix. In this powerful live episode from Patient Safety Congress, Liz Jones and Darren Kilroy are joined by James Titcombe OBE, a prominent patient safety advocate whose personal tragedy transformed him into a leading voice for healthcare reform. After losing his son Joshua to an undiagnosed infection in 2008, James has dedicated his career to eliminating avoidable harm in healthcare, particularly in maternity services.

What You'll Learn:

How James defines patient safety as "striving for healthcare delivered with zero avoidable harm"
The progress made since the Morecambe Bay investigation, including a 20% reduction in perinatal mortality rates
Why cultural change, teamwork, and learning from failures remain the biggest challenges in maternity care
How the new Amos review represents a crucial opportunity for systematic change in maternity services
The importance of problem sensing versus comfort seeking in healthcare culture
Why maternity care must be approached as a "team sport" with all professionals working together
The shocking cost of avoidable harm: £4 billion annually in litigation costs alone

James Titcombe OBE works for Patient Safety Watch charity, collaborating closely with Jeremy Hunt on annual research examining patient safety nationally and globally. He also works with Baby Lifeline charity, providing training and continuing his advocacy for safer maternity care. His story demonstrates how personal tragedy can drive systemic change and highlights the ongoing need for cultural transformation in healthcare.

👉 At RLDatix, we understand that health and care is a complex landscape where technology must work hand-in-hand with human expertise. In our podcast, we explore how our commitment to safety and operational efficiency can improve the daily experiences of health and care professionals while keeping patient safety at the core of everything we do. 🎉 To find out more, visit rldatix.com 🏥

Episode Resources

James Titcombe OBE on LinkedIn
Patient Safety Watch Website
Liz Jones on Linkedin
Darren Kilroy on LinkedIn
RLDatix Website