Dr. McDonald brings more than three decades of experience in clinical care, law and patient safety to his role as chief patient safety and risk officer at RLDatix, where he leads solutions that integrate technology and culture change for harm prevention. An anesthesiologist and licensed attorney, Dr. McDonald is widely recognized for his work in transparency, disclosure and the “CANDOR” toolkit. His advocacy for compassionate honesty helps hospitals implement culturally responsive pedagogy frameworks that reduce safety events and improve staff wellbeing. He has also advanced RLDatix’s software to support peer support programs, improve emotional resilience and track safety culture. Dr. McDonald is a national thought leader and TEDx speaker who has received awards including the Medically Induced Trauma Support Services “Hope Award” and the American College of Medical Quality “Founders’ Award”. He also teaches at Loyola University and advises leading malpractice insurers and health systems.
