Giles Maskell

Dr Giles Maskell is a consultant radiologist based at the Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro, UK, since 1991. From 2013 to 2016 he was President of the Royal College of Radiologists. He has lectured widely and written extensively on aspects of radiological practice. He has a particular interest in radiological error – the perceptual, cognitive and cultural reasons behind it and strategies for preventing or reducing it – and in the development and maintenance of a healthy culture in teams. He is clinical lead for the Getting It Right First Time (GIRFT) radiology workstream.

Why does it matter?

What makes a good team and what is a healthy culture?

Why do things go wrong?

How do you recognise a healthy (or unhealthy) culture?

What can any of us do to improve the culture in our workplace?

These questions will all be addressed. You will be invited to conduct a mental health check of your own department and practical suggestions will be made for solutions to problems which are commonly encountered.