Philosophy of Emergency Medicine

Some clinical events stay with emergency physicians long after a shift ends. Laura Howard describes a qualitative interview study exploring those experiences, their effects on sleep and life outside work, and the questions they raise about preparation, support and recovery.

Iain Beardsell and Liz Crowe conclude the Wellbeing for the Broken series with a podcast bringing together its two written reflections. The linked articles explore the emotional impact of a distressing work event and Liz’s experience of finding a way towards recovery.

Revisit April 2019 with the St Emlyn’s monthly podcast round-up. Its accompanying article links explore ANDROMEDA-SHOCK, sleep and learning, aortic emergencies, outpatient pulmonary embolism care and Liz Crowe’s reflections on wellbeing after a distressing event at work.

Liz Crowe reflects on recovery in the months after a deeply distressing work event. The second part of her personal account explores routine, sleep, support and the effort of returning to everyday life, while distinguishing her experience from treatment for a diagnosed mental illness.

Liz Crowe describes the emotional aftermath of a distressing event at work, including fear, vulnerability and uncertainty about continuing in her role. This candid first-person account introduces a two-part reflection, with the second article turning towards recovery and support.

The March 2019 podcast round-up looks back across the St Emlyn’s blog. Its linked reading ranges from adult congenital heart disease and selected trauma papers to responsible overseas volunteering, the interpretation of p-values and reports from the SMACC conference.