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Learning about human factors in the emergency department

Don't Forget the Bubbles

You’re in the paediatric emergency department, typing some notes for the child you’ve just discharged. Promoting hot debriefing in an emergency department. Challenging hierarchy in healthcare teams – ways to flatten gradients to improve teamwork and patient care. Scand J Trauma Resusc Emerg Med. Emerg Med J.

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Emergency Anthropology

Don't Forget the Bubbles

Dr Eve Purdy, a Canadian emergency physician and anthropologist, unravels the complex dynamics of culture within medical teams. Let’s dive into the key takeaways from her thought-provoking discussion and explore the realm of emergency anthropology.

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A Medical Students Guide to Paediatrics

Don't Forget the Bubbles

How we manage and interact with our cute little patients goes a long way towards their health outcomes. These rounds are a fantastic opportunity to observe the teamwork and communication skills between nurses, doctors and interns. This series will give you the tools and skills necessary to take full advantage of your rotation.

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The ‘Hidden C’

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Introduction: Civility Matters Healthcare environments, particularly emergency departments, are characterised by high levels of Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, and Ambiguity ( VUCA ). High levels of incivility correlate with adverse outcomes for patients, staff, and the organisation. How do you manage this situation?

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Podcast: ECPR

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Establishing an ECPR program requires robust infrastructure, multidisciplinary teamwork, and extensive training. Listen ECPR – PEM Currents: The Pediatric Emergency Medicine Podcast – by: Brad Sobolewski, MD, MEd [link] Subscribe Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube References Gajkowski EF, Herrera G, Hatton L, et al.

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SGEM#229: I Fought the Law and the Law Won – But Would it Matter if I had a Resident?

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In an internal medicine setting, problems with handoffs, teamwork, and lack of supervision were identified as issues in trainee malpractice cases. Intervention: Malpractice claims involving trainees (residents) in an emergency department setting over a three-year period from 2009-2012.