Cirrus@Austlit

'HealthPlay’s latest production, “Hear Me” deals with the aftermath of a young patient’s death from the perspective of the patient’s mother, the CEO, the supervising doctor and his colleague. This is followed by a discussion to examine the potential for improving the quality and safety of healthcare through communication, partnerships between patients, families and health professionals and staff culture. A powerful and innovative play that examines all the complex issues that arise when things go wrong in health care.

'AIPFCC in partnership with the Centre for Health Communication at UTS engaged renowned playwright, Alan Hopgood to write a play to engage people with the tricky issues that occur as part of incident disclosure. The play touches on the complex issues that arise when things go wrong in health care.

'“Hear Me” premiered in Sydney on October 4th 2012 at the 1st International Incident Disclosure Conference to much acclaim and subsequent discussion.

'Written by Alan Hopgood in collaboration with Dr Catherine Crock and Prof Rick Idema and others from the Australian Institute for Patient and Family Centred Care.

'Starring Lee Mason or Neil Pigot, Marcella Russo, Jenny Seedsman, and Alan Hopgood.' (Production summary)