The inaugural Regional, Rural and Remote Emergency Medicine Conference 2024 celebrated the innovation that underpins the ways emergency medicine and health care professionals work together to heal communities.
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.”
"We need to be prepared" for climate change impacts in EDs
The collaborative release of a two-part report exploring the impact on climate change on EDs is the result of a partnership between ACEM and the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA).
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.
Bringing people together at ACEM's Regional, Rural and Remote Emergency Medicine Conference 2024
FACEM Dr Liz Mowatt says it’s an honour to deliver the closing lecture at the inaugural RRR conference, held on the weekend of July 7 – 9, 2024.
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”.
Beyond Wellness Week: “Improving our culture from the ground up and the top down”
“My greater goal is to use Wellness Week as a platform to create networks to support more sustainable wellness activity that helps everyone feel better and perform better,” says FACEM Dr Bishan Rajapakse as he and Dr Alison Robinson share what their ED teams are doing for Wellness Week – and beyond.
How FACEMs are leading ACEM Wellness Week in EDs
“Keeping people healthy is our job – but we must take the time to do it for ourselves too,” says Dr Rajesh Sehdev, as he and Dr Ina Schapiro share how they help drive wellness initiatives in their emergency departments.
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.
FACEM awarded Australian Operational Service Medal for aid in Afghanistan
It was an “absolute honour” to receive this award, says FACEM Assistant Professor Luke Jeremijenko. “To be of service to your fellow man is one of the greatest privileges that there is on this planet.”
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.