Attitude of Gratitude – Showing Some Love in the ED
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 other people fail to comply …
When FOAM Doesn’t Wash
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 – you’re into that twitter thing, …
Road to… Nowhere? ED Implications of the Liverpool Care Pathway Review
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 involved in the historical facts …
Paediatric EM: Seeing Kids is Child’s Play at St Emlyn’s
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 I feel) so I’ll be …
Don’t Be Rash – Petechiae in Well Kids at St Emlyn’s
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 and snotty nose but is …
It’s Good to Talk – Debrief in the Emergency Department
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 far wiser than me. But …
Need Inspiration? Look No Further than Joe Lex at St Emlyn’s
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 attend, email [email protected] Joe Lex …
An Easter Message: Let’s Talk About Dying & Palliative Care
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 – we merely prolong death. Death …
Paediatric Arrest: But What About the Parents?
“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 fear and dread into the …
Testing, Testing… Making Feedback More Than Just Noise
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 solution for world peace in …
