What happens when clinical work makes us afraid? In this companion to his SMACC Dublin talk, Ross Fisher reflects on recognising fear, its effects on performance and teamwork, and the value of colleagues who support us through it.
Things that scare me: Ross Fisher at #smaccDUB and St.Emlyn’s Read More
What would a realistic wellbeing plan look like alongside a demanding critical care job? Liz Crowe’s companion to the wellbeing podcast explores sleep, food, movement, quiet time and relationships, using her own routine to illustrate an approach tailored to the individual.
Be well and be a better critical care clinician. St.Emlyn’s Read More
How closely does our view of our own performance match what colleagues and patients see? Introducing his SMACC talk, Simon Carley reflects on impostor feelings, the limits of self-assessment and why honest feedback and reflection matter for becoming better clinicians and educators.
Are you as good as you think you are? St.Emlyn’s at SMACC Read More
When does confidence in the emergency department become overconfidence? Prompted by personal feedback, this reflection explores diagnostic uncertainty, missed opportunities to learn from patient outcomes and practical ways to seek advice, follow up decisions and invite honest feedback from colleagues.
Overconfidence in the ED Read More
Can clinicians be both assertive and respectful? Natalie May challenges the gendered labels applied to women in emergency medicine, explores the harm of polarised assumptions and argues for mutual respect and a shared commitment to patient care when colleagues disagree.
A Little Respect: Polarised Perspectives in the Emergency Department Read More
What makes a career in emergency medicine feel fulfilling? Drawing on Maslow’s ideas, Simon Carley explores personal growth, the conditions needed to thrive at work and the satisfaction of helping others develop, while acknowledging the pressures that can undermine those ambitions.
Self-Actualisation and Transcendence in Emergency Medicine. St.Emlyn’s. #RCEMCPD16 Read More
Does repeating a skill make us better, or simply more practised at doing it the same way? Simon Carley explores deliberate practice through clinical, musical and sporting examples, emphasising focused tasks, feedback, reflection and coaching when time for learning is limited.
The pursuit of mastery through deliberate practice. St.Emlyn’s. #RCEMCPD16 Read More
Can medical-grade skin adhesive reduce peripheral cannula failure? This 2016 appraisal examines a randomised trial of cyanoacrylate alongside standard dressings, considering the reported benefit, lack of blinding, follow-up methods, costs and the patient experience of removing the cannula.
JC: Should we glue cannulas to patients? St.Emlyn’s Read More
