Matthew Butler
Matthew Butler
#15 - Dr Helen Hawes GP: Opiates, Addiction, Religion, Abortion, Primary Care, Pain Management & Being a GP in Hull
#15 - Dr Helen Hawes GP: Opiates, Addiction, Religion, Abortion, Primary Care, Pain Management & Being a GP in Hull
#15 - Dr Helen Hawes GP: Opiates, Addiction, Religion, Abortion, Primary Care, Pain Management & Being a GP in Hull
Friday 23rd December 2022
Dr. Helen Hawes discusses addiction, recovery, pain management, religion, abortion, and holistic care in this episode of the 'Believe in People Podcast'.
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Get the buttons here!A GP's Journey: Addiction, Recovery, and Holistic Care with Dr. Helen Hawes
It really requires you to be able to just ask some of your colleagues, maybe to see some of your next patients, because you need to take that opportunity, because it's so hard to get into the gp surgery and it's so hard for this group of people to feel like they can.
Ever wondered how a GP navigates the complex world of addiction and recovery? In this episode of the 'Believe in People Podcast', host Matthew Butler sits down with Dr. Helen Hawes, a GP from Hull who’s part of the Modality Partnership. Dr. Hawes shares her path into the medical profession and offers a candid look at the challenges and rewards of managing pain for patients with opiate addiction.
Her approach goes beyond just treating symptoms—she emphasizes the importance of taking a comprehensive patient history to prevent dependency and ensure effective pain management. But that's not all. The conversation also dives into her personal experiences with religion and abortion, shedding light on how these aspects have shaped her approach to patient care. Dr. Hawes discusses the necessity of diversifying the healthcare workforce and adopting a holistic approach to treatment.
She highlights the barriers that individuals struggling with addiction face when trying to access GP services and stresses the urgent need to combat stigma within the medical community. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the intersection of addiction, healthcare, and personal belief systems.