There are many things I do which are stereotypically “British”: drinking tea, apologising instinctively (especially when it isn’t my fault), engaging in our national sport (queueing), becoming intensely irritated when …
Attitude of Gratitude – Showing Some Love in the ED Read More »
The following scenario is completely fictional although it is used to represent a real-life incident. All details have been changed. “Hey – you’ll want to know about this – …
If you haven’t seen recent UK media coverage of the review of the Liverpool Care Pathway I have to wonder where you’ve been. Nevertheless, I really don’t want to get …
Road to… Nowhere? ED Implications of the Liverpool Care Pathway Review Read More »
I’ve been interested in Paediatrics for a long time (actually since I was a first year medical student, which makes it about thirteen years and makes me far older than …
Paediatric EM: Seeing Kids is Child’s Play at St Emlyn’s Read More »
A 6-month-old girl is brought by mum to the ED with a cluster of non-blanching spots to her right lower leg noticed while bathing her. She has a mild cough …
Don’t Be Rash – Petechiae in Well Kids at St Emlyn’s Read More »
There is so much I could write about the role and value of our own humanity in the Emergency Department although much of it has been said before by people …
It’s Good to Talk – Debrief in the Emergency Department Read More »
The St Emlyn’s Blog team are delighted (and excited!) to invite you to join us for an evening of dinner, drinks and inspiration with the utterly marvellous Joe Lex. To …
Need Inspiration? Look No Further than Joe Lex at St Emlyn’s Read More »
I believe I can be a better doctor. It was very early in my student life when someone very wise pointed out to me that doctors don’t save lives – …
An Easter Message: Let’s Talk About Dying & Palliative Care Read More »
“Standby call please: 19 month old male, cardiac arrest…” They are the words I half expect whenever the red phone rings between 6 and 7am, words which strike both …
When I give training workshops for the student charity Medsin one of my favourite sessions is conflict resolution. Don’t get me wrong – I am no more capable of giving a …
Testing, Testing… Making Feedback More Than Just Noise Read More »
