Examination Couch
Join Dr Henry Richardson Banks as he interviews guests about the medical world on his proverbial Examination Couch.
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Aug 27, 2026
Aug 27, 2026
20 min
Philimon Vuma joins me on my examination couch today; he is a dietician working in a rural South African hospital and he tells me about his experience of working with volunteers from across the world. What works well, what doesn't and what tips does he have for future volunteers?
You can find out more about volunteering with the Tshemba Foundation in South Africa via this link! https://www.tshembafoundation.org/
Nov 19, 2025
Nov 19, 2025
21 min
Dr Nicole Fiolet joins me on my examination couch today to discuss her work in a district hospital in South Africa. What challenges has she faced and what keeps her moving?
Follow this link to the Tshemba Foundation to find out more about volunteering opportunities! https://www.tshembafoundation.org/
Jul 31, 2025
Jul 31, 2025
21 min
Dr Ben Walton is the third guest on my examination couch. We all see changes in performance in our own lives - we discuss how it affects medical professionals and the work they do.
Aug 11, 2020
Aug 11, 2020
16 min
Dr Rory Heath is the second guest on my examination couch! How do you know what really guides your choices? Rory and I discuss the process and pitfalls that are hidden behind all our decision making.
May 7, 2020
May 7, 2020
14 min
Dr Alethea Peters is the first guest on my examination couch! What's a normal day in the office for you? Together we discuss how our reactions have changed to what we see in our work and why that might be.


