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Emergency Anthropology

Don't Forget the Bubbles

Dr Purdy introduces us to the Relational Coordination Theory , borrowed from the aviation industry, which unveils the secrets to effective teamwork and outcomes. This theory transcends the superficial and delves into the essence of effective teamwork.

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Sweta Mangal – The Role of Simulation Training in Ambulance Education and Preparedness

Ziqitza HealthCare Ltd

Team Collaboration: Effective teamwork is crucial in the fast-paced environment of emergency medical services. Ambulance crews can identify errors, understand their root causes, and implement corrective measures to prevent similar mistakes in real-life situations, ultimately improving patient outcomes. Ziqitza Healthcare Ltd.

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End-of-Life Care Principles Training

American Medical Compliance

Numerous studies have shown that improved patient outcomes result from keeping all members of the healthcare team updated on the state of patients and any changes to those statuses. All healthcare team members need to be aware of their roles with patients and other disciplines engaged in patient care to provide the best possible treatment.

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EQUAL: a Straightforward Approach To Caring for Disabled Patients

ACEP Now

One case report highlighted an unfortunate outcome from aspiration pneumonia, later found to be due to crayons rather than the expected culprits such as food, secretions, or beverages. The ED is constantly overloaded with patients, so this will require some teamwork to coordinate, including nursing staff, pod lead, and other clinicians.

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Applying to Public Health

Mind The Bleep

The good quality of life, diversity of teamwork, and high-impact work mean that the application process is competitive. Small changes on a population level can lead to huge differences in outcomes, and this can be incredibly rewarding. There is a huge range of work, ranging from climate change to food poverty, to alcohol unit pricing.

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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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Learning about human factors in the emergency department

Don't Forget the Bubbles

Challenging hierarchy in healthcare teams – ways to flatten gradients to improve teamwork and patient care. The effects of aviation-style non-technical skills training on technical performance and outcome in the operating theatre. Promoting hot debriefing in an emergency department. BMJ Open Quality. 2020;9(3):e000913. Andenæs, E.,