Philosophy of Emergency Medicine

Leah Flanagan, Mohammed Hamza and Cian McDermott share ten ways they used digital tools to organise work and learning in 2021. The post covers planning, presentations, collaboration, keeping up with research and limiting distraction, with an emphasis on adapting tools to your own workflow.

Why can clinicians read the same evidence and reach different conclusions? Simon Carley uses a Bayesian analogy to explore how prior beliefs shape critical appraisal and thresholds for changing practice, suggesting ways to recognise those beliefs before interpreting a new paper.

Joke Van kerkhoven draws on emergency medicine and elite sport to explore leading yourself under pressure. Written during COVID-19, this practical reflection covers mindset, breathing, planning and recovery, with ways to prepare for difficult situations and learn from them afterwards.

How can academics make their work easier to find, understand and discuss online? Simon Carley offers a practical introduction to professional profiles, collaboration, adapting research for different media and curating an online presence, while considering the risks of echo chambers and amplification.

Esther Murray and colleagues explore moral injury and the psychological impact of working through COVID-19. This video discussion considers recognition, prevention and support, emphasising honest conversations and the importance of feeling heard when difficult experiences challenge clinicians' values.

Roberto Cosentini returns to reflect on staff wellbeing after the first COVID-19 surge in Bergamo. This July 2020 conversation explores routines, relationships, interests outside medicine and sharing experiences, drawing on his personal response to an exceptionally difficult period.