Recently we published the first of a new series looking at the lessons we can learn in medicine from Stephen Covey’s legendary book ‘The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People’. […]
Stephen Covey and medical leadership part 2: Begin with the end in mind Read More
I had some surprising (and if I’m telling the truth, a bit upsetting) feedback recently. During their end of attachment debrief one of our F2s said that they found me
Am I intimidating? Sarah Payne guest blogs at St.Emlyn’s Read More
The setting – Resus, The ED, St.Emlyn’s, Virchester The event – A major trauma team resuscitation, multiple stabbing to chest and abdo. The patient has arrived and you’re just about
There’s a vIP in the ED at St.Emlyn’s Read More
On Thursday 25th April 2013 we were honoured to have Dr. Joe Lex at St. Emlyn’s as the first ever Visiting Professor in our virtual hospital. What a way to start,
Joe Lex at St. Emlyn’s Read More
One of the many highlights of SMACC2013 was meeting like-minded colleagues who are passionate about education and social media. Iain Beardsell is a UK emergency physician based in Southampton. In
Making a referral – an underappreciated skill in Emergency Medicine Read More
What where and who is St.Emlyn’s? I have recently been asked about St.Emlyn’s and Virchester. Many people have suggested that this is a mythical place, but whilst the standard of
What, where and who is St.Emlyn’s? Read More
A few weeks ago I was reading the most excellent Resus Room Management blog. Â It’s seriously awesome and you should check it out. Â [I’ve decided that all this social media
Teamwork in Resus: Just Like Football? Read More
You get an email from Sister Astir…. ‘Hi Simon, You need to have a word with Dr Dawdling please. He hardly saw any patients yesterday and there was a massive
Can you get the doctors to work faster? Read More
