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Mastering Intensive Care

Andrew Davies
Intensive Care Medicine
Burnout
Mindfulness
Pediatric Intensive Care
Well-Being Education
Intensive Care
Psychological Safety
Self-Compassion
Communication In Healthcare
Sustainability
Critical Care Medicine
Health Care
Lactation Consultancy
Personal Growth
Communication
Team Culture
End Of Life Care
Work-Life Balance
Civility In Healthcare
Non-Technical Skills

This podcast is designed to inspire intensive care clinicians to become the very best they can be at delivering care to their critically ill patients.

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The guest on this episode is Dr Forbes McGain, who speaks about what sustainability really means in healthcare, and why it's inseparable from good medicine. Drawing on his clinical work, research, and experience during COVID-19, Forbes explores how e... more

The guest on this episode is Dr Nhi Nguyen, who as a six-year-old escaped Vietnam by boat. Today, she is an intensivist, a healthcare leader, and a voice for purpose and compassion in medicine.

Dr Nhi Nguyen is the Clinical Director of Intensive Ca... more

The guest on this episode is Professor Rob Mac Sweeney, who founded and leads the hugely valuable organisation Critical Care Reviews.

Rob is a Consultant Intensivist at the Royal Victoria Hospital and an Honorary Professor of Practice at Queen's Un... more

This episode is a rebroadcast of Episode 3 (from 2017) featuring the late Professor Rinaldo Bellomo, who unexpectedly died in May 2025.

There is also a personal tribute from me.

Andrew Davies

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Recent Guests

Forbes McGain
Intensivist, Anecdotist, Researcher, and Associate Professor of Critical Care.
Western Health, University of Melbourne
Episode: 98 - Forbes McGain - Every decision has a footprint
Nhi Nguyen
Highly respected intensivist and clinical leader
Intensive Care NSW, Nepean Hospital
Episode: 97 - Nhi Nguyen - From refugee to purposeful leadership in Intensive Care
Rob Mac Sweeeney
Consultant Intensivist and Honorary Professor of Practice
Royal Victoria Hospital and Queen's University, Belfast
Episode: 96 - Rob Mac Sweeney - The man behind Critical Care Reviews
Michael Clifford
Paediatric Intensivist and Anesthetist
Royal Children's Hospital and Monash Children's Hospital
Episode: 94 - Michael Clifford - A paediatric intensivist willing to talk about his mental health
Dr. Jeram Hyde
Intensivist at John Hunter Hospital
John Hunter Hospital
Episode: 93 - Jeram Hyde - Teaching non-technical skills
Emily Amos
Former General Practitioner and Mindfulness Educator
Whole Hearted Medicine
Episode: 92 - Emily Amos - From burnout to educating doctors on mindfulness and wellbeing
Peter Brindley
Intensivist and professor of critical care from Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, known for his work in critical care education and research.
College of Intensive Care Medicine
Episode: 91 - Peter Brindley - Clinical leadership, podcasting and identifying when patients are dying

Host

Andrew Davies
An experienced intensivist and host focusing on humanistic care in intensive care medicine, with a strong interest in sustainability and mental health within the profession.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 171 ratings
  • Thoughtful podcast

    I am listening as a non-ICU clinician and have found these insights truly thought provoking and applicable to any clinician wishing to improve their craft

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jyui8
    Australia6 months ago
  • Rinaldo

    Thanks for capturing this wonderful conversation with Rinaldo

    Such a wonderful person, kind, gentle thoughtful, calm. Such an epitome of a perfect human being

    Life is unfair he has now left this world . What a legacy

    RIP

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    annrust
    Australia8 months ago
  • The mind game

    Thank you Andrew for your amazing podcast. Being able to tap into the non-technical skills of some of the best intensivists is incredibly useful and refreshing. Many of the lessons learned are lessons in humanism in the context of caring for people during their most fearful and risky moments of their lives. It is helping to bring the soul back to medicine.

    Many thanks.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BirdBladder
    Canada4 years ago
  • Mastering Intensive Care

    Enjoyed your summary of non-clinical journal articles and your new intro/outro music. Keep it going!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    koboley
    United States6 years ago
  • Time very well spent

    This is perfect for my hour commute to work. A wealth of information on important areas that are not traditionally ‘academic’ yet arguably more useful to patients and ourselves in my opinion. I go into work buzzing with new ideas.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cambridge medic
    United Kingdom6 years ago

Listeners Say

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The discussions often inspire further reflection on personal and professional growth, resonating well with those in the intensive care community.
Listeners appreciate the podcast's humanistic approach to intensive care, emphasizing compassion and mental health.
The content is recognized as insightful and applicable across a broad spectrum of healthcare roles, not limited to clinicians but including nurses and medical students.

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98 - Forbes McGain - Every decision has a footprint
Q: What is one area where we can improve sustainability in healthcare?
Forbes highlights the need to revert to reusable equipment and reduce single-use devices, advocating for environmental awareness in clinical settings.
98 - Forbes McGain - Every decision has a footprint
Q: Is there any place for nuclear energy in Australia's future?
Forbes suggests nuclear energy may not be financially viable for Australia, despite being a low-carbon source for others.
98 - Forbes McGain - Every decision has a footprint
Q: How do you define sustainability?
Forbes defines sustainability as fundamentally focusing on the natural world, emphasizing that environmental, financial, and social aspects all play a role.
94 - Michael Clifford - A paediatric intensivist willing to talk about his mental health
Q: How do you think younger doctors can better recognize and manage their mental health?
Michael suggests that younger doctors are becoming more aware of mental health and have the language and support systems to address their needs effectively.
94 - Michael Clifford - A paediatric intensivist willing to talk about his mental health
Q: What do you think gets people over to paediatrics when they start thinking about intensive care?
Michael explains that many are drawn to the joy and playfulness present in pediatric settings compared to adult medicine.

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What is Mastering Intensive Care about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Content focuses on the intricacies of intensive care medicine, often featuring conversations with leading experts in the field. The topics range from the importance of sustainability and environmental considerations within healthcare to mental health challenges faced by clinicians, emphasizing the necessity of compassionate care and communication. Episodes spotlight personal journeys of healthcare professionals, their contributions to patient care, and the value of mentorship and leadership in intensive care settings. Notably, the insight provided by various guests helps cultivate a rich understanding of both the clinical and non-clinical aspects of intensive care, thereby expanding the narrative beyond technical skills to include humanisti... more

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Recent guests on Mastering Intensive Care include:

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2. Nhi Nguyen
3. Rob Mac Sweeeney
4. Michael Clifford
5. Dr. Jeram Hyde
6. Emily Amos
7. Peter Brindley

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