Graded Assertiveness

PDF Handout Graded Assertiveness Many adverse outcomes in healthcare are a result of absent or incomplete communication.  Strong verbal communication skills are key in coordinating teams and optimising the flow of information between colleagues. Problems can arise for a number of reasons, but one common occurrence is failure of junior staff to question seniors about their … More Graded Assertiveness

10 ways to survive your time in Emergency

(1) TESTS Investigations and Tests:  Be ‘judicious’ with your choice of tests. Please don’t send alpha-1 antitrypsin, c-peptide, diazepam levels or mast cell tryptase! (or a D-dimer without thought) By all means take your histories with brevity and send off appropriate tests early.  This will save time and help you achieve the necessary time targets at … More 10 ways to survive your time in Emergency

EMIG Event – Disaster Medicine – 23rd of July (4pm)

Emergency Medicine Interest Group The Disaster Workshop is an Annual Event at Westmead since 2008 E.M.I.G. event with Dr Kavita Varshney MBBS FACEM PRE READING “DISASTER MEDICINE” Westmead Hospital Dr Varshney is a local expert in the area of disaster and one of the key members of the Western Sydney Disaster Team. Be sure not to miss … More EMIG Event – Disaster Medicine – 23rd of July (4pm)

Pre-hospital Workshop (Flipped Classroom)

Emergency Medicine Interest Group (EMIG) Pre-hospital Workshop – Flipped Classroom The EMIG pre-hospital workshop is a popular workshop run every two years at Westmead Emergency.  This will be run in 2016 on the 10th and 11th of May from 4.30pm. Station 1 What’s in an Ambulance? Pre-hospital Workshop 1 (PDF) Station 2 Extrication (simulation) Pre-hospital Workshop … More Pre-hospital Workshop (Flipped Classroom)