Combat Medicine: Universal Lessons for the Battlefield and Civilian Streets with Major General Tim Hodgetts CB CBE KHS DL

We’re taking a break from our Cardiac Critical Care series to bring you a conversation with one of the most influential figures in medicine.

Peter had the huge privilege of interviewing Major General Tim Hodgetts, the recently retired, most senior medical advisor in the UK forces.

Hodgetts shares his remarkable journey in transforming emergency medicine from its infancy to maturity, detailing poignant experiences from his early career that steered him towards this specialty. The discussion ranges from Hodgetts' pioneering efforts in combat casualty care, the evolution of battlefield first aid, and innovative medical practices in conflict zones, to his concepts on leadership, international collaborations, and coping with trauma.

The segment also touches on Hodgetts' recent retirement and his ongoing contributions to medical and military communities through teaching, charity work, and writing.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction and Guest Overview

02:56 Early Career and Influences

06:25 Pioneering Emergency Medicine in the Military

08:13 Revolutionizing Combat Casualty Care

17:55 International Collaboration and Cultural Insights

30:31 Leadership in Crisis

35:35 Coping with Trauma and Personal Reflections

39:43 Retirement and Legacy

42:29 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

This has been one of my absolute favorite podcasts to produce! What an honor to have Major General Tim Hodgetts join us on the Critical Care Commute!