Are we ready for war? Part 2: Preparing our emergency departments and hospitals
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St Emlyn's briefing | October 2026
Teaching and learning
Could we teach this better?
We explain something, everyone nods, and a week later we’re explaining it again. Sound familiar? A bit of educational theory can help us work out what to try next.
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Who do you trust? Teaching in the age of AI
8 min read
Writing from EMCON 2026 in Mumbai, Iain Beardsell considers how technology can help doctors learn without replacing the people who teach them. A missed diagnosis, a call for help and the difficulty of finding time to talk raise questions about trust, supervision and becoming ready for independent practice.
Are we ready for war? Part 1: The clinical challenges of modern conflict
16 min read
St Emlyn's briefing | October 2026 Ed - this is a long read which is not our usual style, but there is much to be covered here. I hope you make it to the end (and some great references and further reading).
E-scooter injuries, children and safeguarding. St Emlyn’s
8 min read
We are seeing more e-scooters on our streets and more patients presenting after coming off them. They are readily available, often ridden without helmets, and quite commonly ridden by children.
Ep 300 – Decisions Under Pressure: Knowing When to Act in Emergency Care
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How do you decide when you don't have all the information? Iain Beardsell revisits Tactical Trauma to explore the judgements behind major incident care, triage, eCPR and trauma ECMO.
TTL Tip 22: Graded Assertiveness
2 min read
Communication is SO important in the resus room. Making sure that your message is heard and understood is really important.
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Trauma Team Leader Tips
Practical perspectives on trauma care and team leadership.
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