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.
Liz Crowe reflects on noise, constant stimulation and the difficulty of finding quiet in a busy life. She explores what silence can offer and suggests ways to make space for it, including small pauses during demanding clinical shifts.
In a recorded CODA talk, Liz Crowe challenges how healthcare uses the term burnout. The accompanying commentary explores whether that label can obscure different workplace stressors, and considers meaning, teams and the need to understand what would actually improve working lives.
Day two of the Intensive Care Society's 2023 State of the Art Congress brings research updates on kidneys, the gut and airway management. The report also covers patient communication, acute respiratory distress syndrome, debriefing, trauma and trainee-led research.
The St Emlyn's team share their personal and professional resolutions for 2023, from protecting family time to making space for learning and new projects. The post also links to Liz Crowe and Jesse Spur's podcast on setting and keeping resolutions.
What distinguishes burnout from exhaustion? This article and accompanying podcast explore emotional exhaustion, depersonalisation and personal accomplishment, alongside the challenges of measuring burnout and the workplace conditions that shape it.