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The ED: Then and now
In 1975, when retired FACEM Dr Edward Brentnall started work at Box Hill Hospital, emergency medicine was very different than it is today.
How collecting stories of the past helps us appreciate the present
Retired FACEM Dr David Taylor generously donated his collection of antique medical instruments and equipment to ACEM in 2019 – and each item in the display cabinet tells its own special story.
Delivering PTC training in Fiji and the Pacific
Dr Deepak Sharma considers himself fortunate that he has been able to learn and deliver learning to others in Fiji and the Pacific as part of his training.
Dr Sandy Inglis: Emergency medicine in a conflict zone
“You can’t be the same person you were before,” says FACEM Dr Sandy Inglis. “But in emergency medicine, we are trained to help people who need emergency medical care.”
Procrastination produces perfect retirement
“What do I do in retirement? My partner and I love travelling,” says FACEM Dr Paul Pielage. “I never wake in the morning and wonder how to fill my day. The whole retirement process was quite simple and painless.”
New Emergency Triage Education Kit “a better tool for triage”
The new edition of ETEK has updated information on a range of topics, including decision-making, the effect of bias at triage, communication with patients and support people, care for older people, responding to psychological distress and recognising early signs of sepsis.
FACEM begins third rotation in Gaza field hospital
FACEM Dr Sandy Inglis returns to Rafah, Gaza this week for his third rotation at the newly established field hospital – housed within a collection of canvas tents – that opened its doors on May 9.
Three FACEMs recognised in 2024 King's Birthday Honours List
ACEM congratulates FACEMs Dr Paul Gaudry, Dr Richard Harrod and Associate Professor Anthony Holley who were each recognised for their services to emergency medicine.
Support from friends and family helps manage the eternal juggle
FACEM and “fitness addict” Dr Roxy Shahtahmasebi is grateful for the ability to be there for her two children while maintaining her sense of identity – “and sanity” – by working part-time.
Premier's Award win a “wonderful recognition of the value of partnership”
Receiving a Premier’s Awards for Health and Medical Research for outstanding PhD research is a celebration of collaboration, says emergency physician FACEM Dr Rob Mitchell.
A patient advocate asks: Could those vague symptoms be Addison’s?
Since Maureen Williams was diagnosed with Addison’s Disease 45 years ago, she’s become a committed advocate for sharing information about the condition in the hope it may help raise awareness amongst medical professionals to recognise the symptoms and offer helpful support and advice – “a mission that goes into overdrive during Addison’s disease awareness month each May”.
Diana Egerton-Warburton: Bringing research to life with stories.
“There’s only limited things we can do in the emergency department to influence health outcomes for the community, “ says FACEM Professor Diana Egerton-Warburton OAM, “so by expanding our research to policy and advocacy, we can have a much bigger impact.”
Amaali Lokuge: Where is wellness found?
“Wellness is not something I can do intermittently and store away for later,” writes FACEM Dr Amaali Lokuge. “My personal cup of wellness is usually completely depleted at the end of one emergency shift, so it needs to be replenished daily.”
Viet Tran: Getting out of your comfort zone for the greater good
“The more creative we are with communication, the higher the chances are that we are heard and our concerns are acted on,” said FACEM Associate Professor Viet Tran.
New network champions sustainable emergency medicine and climate advocacy
“sEMCAN strongly supports actions that will see our healthcare systems shift to a more sustainable, cleaner future,” says FACEM Dr Simon Judkins writes about his membership involvement in the Sustainable Emergency Medicine and Advocacy Network.
Living in “the best of both worlds” takes planning and compromise
As well as juggling work and parenthood, managing the ongoing education that a career in medicine requires is an important consideration that FACEM Dr Sara Towle says she’s “continuously working on”.
Embracing the term 'IMG'
What’s in a name? For those who have battled preconceptions about their International Medical Graduate (IMG) designation, FACEM Dr Ajith Thampi believes it can be quite a lot.
From the TV to the ED
“I was the first person in my family to go to university and into medicine,” writes FACEM Dr Andy Tagg. “Everything I knew about being a doctor came from watching fictional doctors on TV shows.”
ACEM President joins medical leaders to discuss health system reform
“Our overcrowded emergency departments are a symptom of the failing health system that we've got at the moment,” Dr Stephen Gourley said.