Overconfidence in the ED
If you have ever worked as or with a doctor, you’ve probably encountered something called a multi-source feedback form, or a “360 appraisal”. It is part of the process for […]
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Human factors
Explore the role of human factors in emergency and acute care, including teamwork, decision-making, cognitive bias, and patient safety. Our evidence-based posts provide practical insights into optimising performance, reducing errors, and improving clinical outcomes.
An Englishman in South Africa: Robert Lloyd at St.Emlyn’s
The greatest honour of my career thus far is being asked to speak at ICEM 2016 in Cape Town. My talk was titled ‘A UK Trainee’s Lessons From the Western
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A Little Respect: Polarised Perspectives in the Emergency Department
The only assumption we, as healthcare professionals, should be making about one another in the workplace setting is that we are each aspiring to provide the very best care for
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The Illusion of Frequency. Baader-Meinhof storm St.Emlyn’s
Isn’t it strange how the incidence of certain pathologies always seems to increase right after you’ve read up on them? Think about it for a moment. At teaching, someone
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Get the Best from Your Rest – Sleep Hygiene at St Emlyn’s
Sleep is absolutely one of my favourite things in the world. It can also be one of the most elusive. Almost all ED docs, by necessity, work some sort of
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