A global approach to sepsis: Lessons from Western Australia with Dr Julie Dockerty

In episode 21 of Sepsis Voices with Dr Ron, UKST’s Founder & Chief Medical Officer is joined by Dr Julie Dockerty, emergency medicine consultant and Principal Medical Advisor at the Department of Health in Western Australia, to explore how one of the world’s most remote and vast regions is tackling sepsis through systemic change.

Drawing on parallels with the UK’s own journey, Ron and Julie discuss the unique challenges of improving sepsis outcomes across Western Australia’s diverse geography and population – from urban centres to remote Aboriginal communities.

Julie shares her experience leading a unified approach to sepsis across WA’s healthcare system, and the importance of cultural safety, stakeholder engagement, and sustained political will in ensuring no one falls through the cracks.

The episode covers:

• The logistical and political challenges of healthcare reform in Western Australia
• The relationship between rurality, ethnicity, and sepsis outcomes
• The need to address health inequalities beyond First Nations people 
• Lessons learned from the UK’s approach to sepsis
• Why collaboration between countries is key to tackling sepsis globally

Tune in for a compelling conversation about equity, innovation, and the power of global knowledge-sharing in the fight against sepsis.

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