Sensible Medicine

APRIL 14, 2024

My biggest concern with the change wasn’t the cost however, but the safety risk. It can take several years for the full safety profile of drugs to be known. For instance, CAR-T was given to myeloma patients in 2014, but we only learned it can cause Parkinsonism in 2021.

Patient Safety 145

Patient Safety Academics Outcomes Wellness 145

EMDocs

DECEMBER 20, 2023

The goal of MMI-LFL is to improve patient safety, educate physicians and reduce the cost and stress of medical malpractice lawsuits. In 2014 I was asked by 4 different plaintiff attorneys to review 4 separate cases of a missed SEA, all in Washington State. To opt in to the free subscriber list, click here.

Patient Safety 98

Patient Safety Wellness 98

Don't Forget the Bubbles

MAY 29, 2023

The quality of patient care can be determined by the working relationship, and incivility negatively affects these professional partnerships, regardless of the craft group. An effective interprofessional partnership is pivotal to patient safety. BMJ Quality & Safety [Internet] 2014; 23:106-115.

Leadership 98

Leadership Patient Safety Academics Research 98

Intensive Blog

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Timing : Schedule extubation during daytime when more staff and resources are available. Unit activities : Minimize unit activities to reduce environmental stressors (e.g. noise, bystanders).

Hyperthermia / Hypothermia 52

Hyperthermia / Hypothermia Psychiatric Forensics PPE 52

Don't Forget the Bubbles

JUNE 17, 2024

staff wellbeing/turnover and patient safety) can boost engagement. By formally incorporating interpersonal elements such as respectful communication, psychological safety, and respect, we can improve outcomes for our patients, colleagues, and the healthcare system. 2014 Jun 26;23(12):653-9. 2015 May;30:656-74.

Leadership 105

Leadership Resuscitation Teamwork Patient Safety 105

Advanced Emergency Nursing from AENJ

DECEMBER 18, 2014

Classic Advice to New Interns (Commentary upon 10 Commandments of EM) Ten Commandments of Emergency Medicine Luke & Cusack Cork Emergency Medicine 2014 The Derriford twelve commandments of emergency medicine: a model for good practice in a changing world, or a survival guide for new medical staff Smith, J. Higginson, I.,

Mass Casualty Incidents 40

Mass Casualty Incidents Burns Urgent Care Pediatrics 40

Don't Forget the Bubbles

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Critically unwell or injured patients are prioritised, whereas those who are felt to be less unwell wait longer for clinical review. examined 977,907 first-time ED presentations by children aged 0-15 across thirteen acute hospital trusts (between April 2014 and March 2017), trying to figure out how many were non-urgent. Simpson et al.

Emergency Department 89

Emergency Department Research Pediatrics Hospitals 89