Wemcast

In this conversation, we talk with Trixton May about his clinical experiences in Takoradi, Ghana. Trixton took himself to Ghana as a second-year paramedic student with aspirations to serve in areas less fortunate and developed contexts than his reality back in the UK. In the discussion, we explore the variety of experiences and revelations he had in this developing healthcare system. Trixton has written a reflection 'Healthcare in Ghana – The Harsh Reality of a Developing Country'. In the reflection, Trixton denotes the socio-economic demographics of Ghana and the social deprivation that healthcare serves in the region. He also recalls his anecdotal experience in each domain of emergency care. We examine some of the patients and pathologies that he observed in his time within the emergency department. We also examine the challenges of working in a low resource environment and the innovation that is required at certain times due to the overwhelming clinical need. We then examine the utility of being exposed