How can emergency and critical care teams support families facing tragedy at Christmas while caring for themselves? Liz Crowe explores acknowledging grief, responding to the contrast with celebrations at home and helping colleagues make the transition between work and family life, with an accompanying podcast.
Grief at Christmas. Liz Crowe at St.Emlyn’s Read More
Iain Beardsell shares his SMACC Gold talk on chronic pain and the personal story behind it. His account follows the preparation, self-doubt and decision to include his family’s experience, showing how that experience shaped his desire to improve care for patients living with persistent pain.
Pain and Suffering in the ED – the talk and the inside story Read More
How can emergency clinicians better support patients with life-limiting illness and their families? Natalie May reflects on the shift from resuscitation to palliative care and introduces resources on communication, end-of-life conversations and palliative emergencies.
An Easter Message: Let’s Talk About Dying & Palliative Care Read More
