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Liz Crowe explores the question grieving people often ask: ‘Am I normal?’ Written to accompany her podcast with Iain Beardsell, this reflection describes the varied, unpredictable experience of loss and the importance of connection, gentleness towards yourself and seeking help when needed.

Why do learners put the work in, and what can a supervisor do when enthusiasm is hard to find? Self-determination theory gives us somewhere to start.

How do you decide when you don't have all the information? Iain Beardsell revisits Tactical Trauma to explore the judgements behind major incident care, triage, eCPR and trauma ECMO.

Good listening strengthens patient safety, trust and teamwork—but distraction makes it increasingly difficult. Explore the five levels of listening and practical ways healthcare professionals can become more attentive, empathic listeners.

A full summary of Day 2 at RCEM Conference 2026, covering prize papers, AI in emergency medicine, major trials, health inequalities, and clinical insights.

When something goes wrong in healthcare, another training module is often the default response. Jesse Spurr examines the costs of that reflex and offers six steps for deciding when training is useful and when the system needs to change.

Emergency care is more pressured than ever—but is compassion being lost in the chaos? This post explores the reality of compassion fatigue, the systemic and cultural barriers to empathy, and practical, evidence-based strategies to reconnect with patients in meaningful ways.

Day 1 at RCEM Conference 2025 tackled identity, innovation, wellbeing, and risk in Emergency Medicine. Key insights from Joey Godfrey on St Emlyn’s.

Dan Dworkis joins Iain Beardsell and Liz Crowe to discuss how emergency teams can improve under pressure. Recorded at Tactical Trauma 2024, the conversation explores how to define excellence, learn from other high-stakes teams and make small improvements during everyday work.

The St Emlyn’s podcast delves into moral injury in healthcare with Dr. Caroline Leech. Learn how repeated exposure to ethical dilemmas leads to distress and explore strategies to mitigate its impact on clinicians.