Interview with Dr Kieran Hand (Consultant Pharmacist – Anti-infectives ; University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust): Conducted October 2011
Q1:
Dr Hand, you are well known to us here at bookapharmacist.com (1) but can you please introduce yourself and describe your current role at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust to those listening for the first time.
A:
http://www.iforg.net/podcast/kieran/1.mp3
Q2:
What is the rationale behind this new antimicrobial iphone App which we reviewed in August (2)
A:
http://www.iforg.net/podcast/kieran/2.mp3
Q3:
With Mr Lansley calling for healthcare apps ideas (3, 4), would you not say the Trust is showing great clinical leadership in being the first to market? Furthermore, will this not contribute to the clinical transparency debate which is the hallmark of the new Health and Social care bill (5)?
A:
http://www.iforg.net/podcast/kieran/3.mp3
Q4:
How easy was it to deliver this app as part of a multidisciplinary team and what tips can you give about this way of working?
A:
http://www.iforg.net/podcast/kieran/4.mp3
Q5:
How is the antimicrobial team making sure that prescribing are carried out in accordance with the guideline?
A:
http://www.iforg.net/podcast/kieran/5.mp3
Q6:
On a separate issue, I understand you are a keen athlete always finding time to raise money for charity (6). Why the Medical Missionaries of Mary?
A:
http://www.iforg.net/podcast/kieran/6.mp3
Thanks very much for your time.