Writing during the war in Gaza in 2023, the authors argue for a clearer, consistent humanitarian voice from emergency care. They call for advocacy for patients and colleagues, protection of civilians and a ceasefire, without allowing political divisions to silence concern.
An introduction to the Global Emergency Care Collaborative's July 2023 event in Edinburgh. The post outlines its speakers and themes, exploring global health projects, programmes and research, and opportunities for collaboration across emergency care settings.
Emma Gold describes her work with the African Federation for Emergency Medicine and preparations for AfCEM 2022 in Ghana. She explains how conference access, professional networks and the Support a Delegate programme contribute to emergency care development.
Natalie May reports from day three of ICEM 2022 in Melbourne. Lessons from major incidents in Manchester, New Zealand, Beirut and Tonga sit alongside sessions on prehospital retrieval, human factors and shared leadership.
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Chris Gray reports from day two of the 2022 RCEM Spring CPD Conference. The highlights span emergency department delays, paediatrics, refugee health, modern slavery and exploitation, with sessions on documentation, medical examiners and giving evidence in court.
How should emergency care respond when demand exceeds available resources? Drawing on civilian and military experience, Simon Horne explores the tension between capacity and quality, arguing for honest priorities, less low-value activity and reliable delivery of the best care resources allow.
Practical perspectives on trauma care and team leadership.
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