Dr. Sarah Yardley

Biography

Sarah Yardley is an Associate Professor of Palliative Medicine at University College London, specifically within the Marie Curie Palliative Care Research Department. Her research interests are rooted in making relational capital equitable in healthcare and understanding the broader societal context of health systems. Yardley is particularly concerned with the phenomenon of 'dumping' responsibility on individuals rather than implementing true system improvements, advocating for scalable changes that emphasize the active ingredients of prior successes. Her focus encompasses the misapplication of human factors in healthcare, emphasizing the need for patient safety practices. Through her work, she seeks to innovate ways of thinking about healthcare systems, particularly in relation to research and collaboration. Yardley also engages with the public through her blog and podcast, sharing insights on palliative care and healthcare improvement.

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