Beyond Words: How Visuals Transform Patient Care

Join us for this month's Think Visual Meetup - fuel your morning with creativity, caffeine & inspiration before heading in to work.

**THIS EVENT IS IN PERSON IN SYDNEY**

According to the World Health Organisation (WHO) there are 2.6 million deaths annually caused by medical error, with an average of 4 out of 10 deaths being related to diagnosis, prescription and use of medicines. Miscommunication isn’t just an inconvenience, it’s potentially a matter of life and death. So why is that doctors are infamous for bad handwriting?

Veteran physician Dr David Lim will discuss the value of visual thinking and handwriting in not only transforming communication, but as a way to create a more balanced relationship between clinicians and patients. If you’ve ever had a visit to the doctor, this presentation is sure to help you understand the mindset of clinicians and the value of visuals in a place where miscommunication is a matter of life and death.

ABOUT THE SPEAKER: DAVID LIM

Having served as a GP for 42 yrs, David retired last year. He had been a tutor to medical students at USyd and UNSW, a supervisor to dozens of GP registrars, been involved in GP education as a speaker, presenter and collaborating in the creation of presentations. His passion was in medical education and had a special interest in Type 2 Diabetes and Heart Disease. He currently hosts a podcast series for GPs under the HealthEd banner.