Shaping The Future Of Healthcare - Prioritizing Diversity and Inclusion for a Better Workplace with Prof. Dr. Ulrike Attenberger| Christoph Zindel

Prioritizing Diversity and Inclusion for a Better Workplace with Prof. Dr. Ulrike Attenberger| Christoph Zindel

04/14/21 • 33 min

Diversity and inclusion are big topics in business today. While it’s something many organizations are striving for, it’s not always understood on a statistical or emotional level. When employees don’t feel as though they’re part of the team, the consequences can mount up to something much bigger. Feeling “apart” takes a toll on not only performance, but also the health of the employee. Likewise, a lack of diversity means a lack of varied experience. This can hold the whole team back, and foster a lack of understanding.

Healthcare bears a unique responsibility when it comes to fostering an environment of comfort and consideration. Understanding the needs of patients is much more than tending to wounds and performing surgeries. At its core, it’s about empathy. When empathy and understanding exist within the work environment, only then can they effectively translate to the realm of care.

In this episode, Managing Board Member Christoph Zindel interviews Prof. Dr. Ulrike Attenberger. Professor Attenberger is Director of the Clinic for Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology at Bonn University Hospital in Germany, and a member of the Diversity @ DRG Commission. Her interest in gender diversity led to her contribution to a 2018 special report entitled “Women in radiology: gender diversity is not a metric—it is a tool for excellence”, published by European Radiology.

In today’s conversation, you’ll hear about the positive influence of a diverse workforce within the healthcare sector. Professor Attenberger believes that diversity allows us to embrace dimensionality, and shares how this reflects positively in the workplace. She also reveals the ways in which inclusivity can be achieved through organizational reforms, and how it has the capacity to benefit physicians as well as patients.

Some Questions Asked:

What is diversity and inclusion for you? (2:15)
How should physicians take diversity into account in their work and training? (10:46)
What can be done to increase the representation of women in leadership? (15:22)
How do you foster inclusion at the University Hospital in Bonn, and in medicine as a whole? (22:38)

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

The dangers of homogeneous healthcare (4:49)
The most important aspect of building a successful team (7:35)
What we know about unconscious bias (13:23)
Ideas about how we can close the gap on gender-based career obstacles (19:25)

Connect with Ulrike Attenberger:

University Hospital Bonn

Connect with our Managing Board Member, Christoph Zindel:

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Some Questions Asked:

What is diversity and inclusion for you? (2:15)
How should physicians take diversity into account in their work and training? (10:46)
What can be done to increase the representation of women in leadership? (15:22)
How do you foster inclusion at the University Hospital in Bonn, and in medicine as a whole? (22:38)

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

The dangers of homogeneous healthcare (4:49)
The most important aspect of building a successful team (7:35)
What we know about unconscious bias (13:23)
Ideas about how we can close the gap on gender-based career obstacles (19:25)

Connect with Ulrike Attenberger:

University Hospital Bonn

Connect with our Managing Board Member, Christoph Zindel:

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Previous Episode

The Future of Robotics in Healthcare with Dr. Tejas Patel, MD, DM, FACC, FESC, FSCAI, FCSI | Christoph Zindel

When we think of robots being used in surgical procedures, the concept may seem futuristic. But in reality, this type of technology has been in place for a number of years, especially in operating rooms occupied by doctors who have been personally interested in exploring the possibilities and benefits of robotic assistance.

Today’s guest is considered to be a pioneer in utilizing robotic technology in his practice. It was first utilized in his hospital in Gujarat, India back in 2017, and by 2018, he had made international headlines after performing the world's first in-human robotic heart surgery.

In this episode, Managing Board Member Christoph Zindel interviews Tejas Patel, Chairman & Chief Interventional Cardiologist at Apex Heart Institute in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India. Dr. Patel is internationally recognized as one of the world’s pioneers in the field of Transradial Approach, and he is a long-time advocate for the use of robotics in the field of healthcare.

Through the challenging times of the COVID-19 pandemic, robotic technology has provided a safety advantage for healthcare professionals, allowing them to perform surgical procedures without risking exposure.

Today, you’ll learn about the many advantages of using robotics in healthcare, how the issue of cybersecurity is being addressed, and you’ll gain an understanding of how remote surgery is performed along with the long-term potential for this technology.

Some Questions Asked:

How is robot assisted therapy currently being used? (3:10)
How does this technology affect the personnel requirements on site? (10:35)
In which areas do you expect to see the extended use of robotics? (22:00)
How do you stay healthy during a pandemic? (25:23)

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

The advantage of robotics during a pandemic (5:56)
Defining artificial intelligence (13:44)
The challenges related to cybersecurity (15:32)
The connectivity required to perform surgery remotely (19:42)

Connect with Dr. Tejas Patel:

Connect with our Managing Board Member, Christoph Zindel:

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Next Episode

The Importance of Radiology in Developing Nations with Dr. Suresh de Silva | Christoph Zindel

Economic disparities around the world are an unfortunate reality. The past year has made it clearer than ever that the availability of quality healthcare for everyone benefits the whole. Globalization has forged a connection that strengthens our sense of humanity. With that sentiment in mind, it’s important that those who can help recognize that they bear a responsibility to lift up the whole.

In this episode, Managing Board Member Christoph Zindel talks to Dr. Suresh de Silva, founder of Radiology Across Borders, a global charity that provides education and programs in radiology to help save lives in developing nations. Dr. de Silva is a fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists and also an Adjunct Senior Lecturer at UNSW and an Oncological/Urological radiologist.

In today’s conversation, you’ll hear about the positive global impact of Dr. Suresh de Silva’s organization, Radiology Across Borders. Their numerous projects are helping not only with treatment, but also with screening and prevention in populations that need greater access to medical technology and care. You’ll also hear important perspectives on the impact and future possibilities of AI in medical care. Additionally, the conversation covers the realities of starting a global charity from the ground up, and delves into the mindset of a founder who has successfully made an impact on countless lives around the world.

Some Questions Asked:

What projects are you currently focused on? (9:21)
What's your vision of the role of AI-supported radiology in the future? (17:43)
How can other organizations learn from Radiology Across Borders? (26:27)
How have you been affected privately and professionally by this pandemic? (34:56)

What You’ll Learn in This Episode: