Based at the University Hospitals of Leicester, we serve the educational needs of healthcare practitioners in Acute & Emergency Medicine across the East Midlands, UK
Based at the University Hospitals of Leicester, we serve the educational needs of healthcare practitioners in Acute & Emergency Medicine across the East Midlands, UK
To understand that patient safety depends on the organisation of care and healthcare staff working well together. To never compromise patient safety. To understand the risks of treatments and to discuss these honestly and openly with patients so that patients are able to make informed decisions about risks. Ensure that all staff are aware of risks and work together to minimise risk.
View curriculum for CC7
Last week we delivered our revised HST teaching day focused on mental health-related presentations in the ED. This blog contains a full teaching package needed to run an enjoyable training day.
The SBAR tool helps to convey information effectively in a range of situations including handovers, referrals and when seeking senior advice.
The Yellow Card Scheme is used to report defective, counterfeit or side effects of medicines, vaccines and other blood products. It can also be used to report adverse incidents with medical devices.
There are many regular yet critical medications that MUST be given to patients whilst in the Emergency Department. Time is of the essence.
86-year-old woman who was last seen by family 2 days ago is brought into the ED. No package of care. Found by daughter on the living room floor.
It’s always important to remember when considering a CT: there is no safe low level of radiation exposure!
Poster submission by Lisa Langton (PACP) & Dawn Lewis (ACP) for the #EM2C2018 conference
A 75-year-old man presents with a 4-day history of a productive cough and is now feeling quite short of breath.
Here's a quick starter's guide on using the Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA) in the ED.
Recognition of frailty is important in planning any intervention. Find out how by using the Clinical Frailty Scale.
A 35-year-old male pedestrian is hit by a car whilst crossing the road. He is tender in his left thigh. How familiar are you with the kit you will need?
A 1-year-old is brought in by ambulance after he started fitting at home. Paramedics have given one dose of Diazepam.
A 65-year-old male has self-presented to the ED with a history of palpitations for 2 hours. No chest pain or SOB.