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On Burnout

Don't Forget the Bubbles

I have been a doctor for half of my life, and my journey to burnout has been a 25-year slow burn that began the day I graduated. Focusing on the job in front of them became harder, and this sense of depletion lasted well beyond leaving the office. But after every great burn, there is a space for growth. That I was not fine.

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This Emergency Physician Leader Works on Patients and Policy

ACEP Now

Physician leadership is a priority for ACEP President Aisha T. The Leadership Spotlight highlights examples of emergency physicians using their foundation in emergency medicine to lead, teach, and inspire the next generation. That’s what leadership is. Terry, MD, MPH, FACEP. She’s approaching the issue from all sides.

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You’re Now A Paediatric Registrar: Step Up, Survive & Thrive 

Don't Forget the Bubbles

Are there distinctive sub-specialty referral pathways for your area e.g. liver, burns, surgery, neurosurgery etc. A well-rested team is a safe and productive one. How do I use the bleep/ SmartApp communication system? What are the local referral systems in place? What is the escalation/retrieval pathway? Where is the staff room?

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Six Urban Myths About Smoke-Free Nicotine

Sensible Medicine

There is a well-documented misunderstanding among American doctors about nicotine and cigarette substitutes. Swedish snus is vastly safer than cigarettes and the FDA recently authorized the sale of heat-not-burn tobacco (HNB), e-cigarettes/vapor, and nicotine pouches as “appropriate for the protection of the public health.”

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Ikigai – A reflection on DFTB23

Don't Forget the Bubbles

Well, hello, DFTB23! A child who is not embraced by the village, will burn it down to feel its warmth ’. I haven’t planned to catch up with anyone, but I will see a few familiar friendly faces amongst the faculty and look forward to the break from my monotonous family and work life. My core is rocked. My knowledge expanded.

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