The Private Practice Reality No One Warns Consultants About | Mr Gamage Wijesiri

Описание: In this episode, Consultant Oncologist Dr Gamage Wijesiri shares why he moved into private medicine, the early frustrations of building a practice, and the mindset required to keep going when growth feels slow.

We discuss:

• Why private practice gives more flexibility than the NHS
• The biggest mistake new consultants make in their first 6 months
• Why many doctors give up too early
• The importance of secretarial support and infrastructure
• How patient expectations have changed over the last decade
• Why collaboration is non-negotiable in modern medicine
• The future of public-private partnerships in UK healthcare

Dr Wijesiri also explains how patient behaviour has evolved — from “Doctor, tell me what to do” to “What are my options?” — and why shared decision-making will define the future of private healthcare.

If you are a consultant considering private practice, currently building one, or frustrated with slow growth, this episode will give you clarity and perspective.

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⏱ Timestamps

00:00 – Why he chose private practice over NHS limitations
01:30 – The most common mistake new private consultants make
02:36 – Why many doctors quit too early
03:40 – Clinical strengths vs business weaknesses
04:55 – Why collaboration is essential in medicine
05:41 – What truly motivates him in private practice
06:48 – Broader services vs niching down
07:26 – The future of NHS and private healthcare
08:23 – Staying clinically sharp while running private work
09:20 – How patient expectations have changed

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