Rattled Doc
@rattleddoc.bsky.social
Serving Consultant-Up-Near-Triage | The cheek, the nerve, the audacity, the gall, and the gumption | If we all spit together we can drown the bastards
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Dr Megan Brooks is an incredible advocate for patients and staff. It's infuriating that it's such an uphill battle for her.
Dr Megan Brooks is an incredible advocate for patients and staff. It's infuriating that it's such an uphill battle for her.
Hospital boss's attempt to escalate emergency response after ramping-related death denied, court hears
A coronial inquest has heard that multiple attempts to escalate an emergency response were made after a ramping-related death in Adelaide, but staff were told the situation did not meet the criteria.
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January 28, 2025 at 9:24 AM
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Dr Megan Brooks is an incredible advocate for patients and staff. It's infuriating that it's such an uphill battle for her.
Dr Megan Brooks is an incredible advocate for patients and staff. It's infuriating that it's such an uphill battle for her.
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"In major cities vacancies for emergency medicine specialists are at 50 per cent, in regional and rural areas, that number increases to 75 per cent."
The psychiatrists are up first in NSW, but the Emergency Physicians won’t be far behind.
The psychiatrists are up first in NSW, but the Emergency Physicians won’t be far behind.
Emergency wait times blow out as hospitals struggle to discharge patients
The amount of time Australians are waiting in hospital emergency departments is increasing with the wait time for admission now between 12 and 16 hours for 90 per cent of patients, according to a new ...
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January 16, 2025 at 11:58 PM
"In major cities vacancies for emergency medicine specialists are at 50 per cent, in regional and rural areas, that number increases to 75 per cent."
The psychiatrists are up first in NSW, but the Emergency Physicians won’t be far behind.
The psychiatrists are up first in NSW, but the Emergency Physicians won’t be far behind.
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Queensland Health new Director General bringing in Physicians Assistants. Time to break out the popcorn.
#MedSky
Queensland Health new Director General bringing in Physicians Assistants. Time to break out the popcorn.
#MedSky
New health boss says Queensland 'has to' meet ambulance ramping targets
In his first sit-down interview, Dr David Rosengren says his biggest challenge as director-general will be accessing the workforce needed to provide safe healthcare services.
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January 3, 2025 at 6:06 AM
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Queensland Health new Director General bringing in Physicians Assistants. Time to break out the popcorn.
#MedSky
Queensland Health new Director General bringing in Physicians Assistants. Time to break out the popcorn.
#MedSky
Hospitals that delay the provision of required rotations to International Medical Graduates on the Standard Pathway, and in doing so exploit them financially, should be prohibited from hiring IMGs. PGY8 doctors stuck on PGY2 salary at the whim of their employer.
December 28, 2024 at 1:22 AM
Hospitals that delay the provision of required rotations to International Medical Graduates on the Standard Pathway, and in doing so exploit them financially, should be prohibited from hiring IMGs. PGY8 doctors stuck on PGY2 salary at the whim of their employer.
December 20, 2024 at 6:53 AM
Years ago I was sent an article titled something vaguely along the lines of "Don't be a handover wanker" detailing the behaviours EM consultants should avoid when taking handover from night staff
Does anyone know what I mean and have a link?
#MedSky
Does anyone know what I mean and have a link?
#MedSky
December 18, 2024 at 5:22 AM
Years ago I was sent an article titled something vaguely along the lines of "Don't be a handover wanker" detailing the behaviours EM consultants should avoid when taking handover from night staff
Does anyone know what I mean and have a link?
#MedSky
Does anyone know what I mean and have a link?
#MedSky
I really need someone smarter to me to summarise the differences between assisted dying as exists in Australia as compared to that being proposed in the UK
The differences in reception of it by doctors in each location is so huge
The differences in reception of it by doctors in each location is so huge
November 30, 2024 at 10:04 AM
I really need someone smarter to me to summarise the differences between assisted dying as exists in Australia as compared to that being proposed in the UK
The differences in reception of it by doctors in each location is so huge
The differences in reception of it by doctors in each location is so huge
I can't decide whether I'm more offended by the patient trying to be xenophobic towards me or that he misattributed my accent so badly
November 29, 2024 at 5:58 AM
I can't decide whether I'm more offended by the patient trying to be xenophobic towards me or that he misattributed my accent so badly
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No more ‘business as usual’, says first Aboriginal doctor, by @hollypayne.bsky.social. The @racgp.bsky.social has also launched its first Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander cultural and health training framework. www.medicalrepublic.com.au/no-more-busi... #medsky #FirstNations
No more ‘business as usual’, says first Aboriginal doctor - Medical Republic
The RACGP has also launched its first Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural and health training framework.
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November 27, 2024 at 6:19 AM
No more ‘business as usual’, says first Aboriginal doctor, by @hollypayne.bsky.social. The @racgp.bsky.social has also launched its first Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander cultural and health training framework. www.medicalrepublic.com.au/no-more-busi... #medsky #FirstNations
16 hours as the Emergency Physician in charge definitely seemed much more of a sensible decision when it was just words on a roster
November 23, 2024 at 7:11 AM
16 hours as the Emergency Physician in charge definitely seemed much more of a sensible decision when it was just words on a roster
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American private equity taking over Aussie private hospitals and plundering their assets to cover the costs of the takeover while pretending to be the hard done underdog
@glaucomflecken.bsky.social
American private equity taking over Aussie private hospitals and plundering their assets to cover the costs of the takeover while pretending to be the hard done underdog
@glaucomflecken.bsky.social
Australia's second-largest private hospital operator to rip up contracts with two major insurers
Australia's second-largest private hospital operator has announced it will terminate its contracts with two major private health insurers.
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November 22, 2024 at 11:26 AM
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American private equity taking over Aussie private hospitals and plundering their assets to cover the costs of the takeover while pretending to be the hard done underdog
@glaucomflecken.bsky.social
American private equity taking over Aussie private hospitals and plundering their assets to cover the costs of the takeover while pretending to be the hard done underdog
@glaucomflecken.bsky.social
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November 21, 2024 at 7:32 AM
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UK #medsky - a few thoughts on GP collective action, and GPs refusing to take on work from secondary care. 🧵
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Emergency prescribing and ‘shared care’ withdrawn by GPs
Emergency prescribing and monitoring of patients with severe mental health conditions are among services being cancelled by GP practices as part of "collective action".
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November 22, 2024 at 8:24 AM
UK #medsky - a few thoughts on GP collective action, and GPs refusing to take on work from secondary care. 🧵
tinyurl.com/4pph93fb
tinyurl.com/4pph93fb
Absolutely! My experience of Australian healthcare is that deficit discourse is rampant. It needs to be killed off.
November 21, 2024 at 7:37 AM
Absolutely! My experience of Australian healthcare is that deficit discourse is rampant. It needs to be killed off.
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"Racism is an uncomfortable topic, but if we can't lean in to the discomfort of discussing racism, then we can't change anything."
Dr Karen Nicholls at #GP24Perth
Dr Karen Nicholls at #GP24Perth
November 21, 2024 at 7:03 AM
"Racism is an uncomfortable topic, but if we can't lean in to the discomfort of discussing racism, then we can't change anything."
Dr Karen Nicholls at #GP24Perth
Dr Karen Nicholls at #GP24Perth
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Also relates to:
🛑 ED crowding
🛑 Corridor care
🛑 Ambulance offload delays
Among others...
If it's enough of an issue to hammer front line staff, it's enough of an issue to need systemic solutions
#emedsky #emimcc #resussky #EMSsky #paramedicinesky
[😡 & monitor alarms which are not acted upon 🤯]
🛑 ED crowding
🛑 Corridor care
🛑 Ambulance offload delays
Among others...
If it's enough of an issue to hammer front line staff, it's enough of an issue to need systemic solutions
#emedsky #emimcc #resussky #EMSsky #paramedicinesky
[😡 & monitor alarms which are not acted upon 🤯]
Picard management tip: If you're on red alert every day, then red alert means nothing.
November 19, 2024 at 10:07 PM
Also relates to:
🛑 ED crowding
🛑 Corridor care
🛑 Ambulance offload delays
Among others...
If it's enough of an issue to hammer front line staff, it's enough of an issue to need systemic solutions
#emedsky #emimcc #resussky #EMSsky #paramedicinesky
[😡 & monitor alarms which are not acted upon 🤯]
🛑 ED crowding
🛑 Corridor care
🛑 Ambulance offload delays
Among others...
If it's enough of an issue to hammer front line staff, it's enough of an issue to need systemic solutions
#emedsky #emimcc #resussky #EMSsky #paramedicinesky
[😡 & monitor alarms which are not acted upon 🤯]
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I find it hard to believe that political support would hinge at all on a desire to reduce irritating inefficiencies for doctors but rather to create downward pressure on locum fees (for both doctors and agencies)
I find it hard to believe that political support would hinge at all on a desire to reduce irritating inefficiencies for doctors but rather to create downward pressure on locum fees (for both doctors and agencies)
GP turned MP says govt-run locum agency could help fix workforce woes
Bringing locum recruitment in-house could help doctors avoid repetitive training, said Dr Amanda Cohn.
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November 19, 2024 at 9:26 AM
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I find it hard to believe that political support would hinge at all on a desire to reduce irritating inefficiencies for doctors but rather to create downward pressure on locum fees (for both doctors and agencies)
I find it hard to believe that political support would hinge at all on a desire to reduce irritating inefficiencies for doctors but rather to create downward pressure on locum fees (for both doctors and agencies)
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The public humiliation teaching style I experienced in medical school (particularly by a notoriously abusive ID physician in Dundee) had me almost bailing out on medicine in my penultimate year.
Break the trauma cycle
The public humiliation teaching style I experienced in medical school (particularly by a notoriously abusive ID physician in Dundee) had me almost bailing out on medicine in my penultimate year.
Break the trauma cycle
Public humiliation is still a common teaching tool in medical education. Here’s how it leaves patients worse off
Many doctors become reluctant to ask questions or seek help when uncertain. This is exactly the opposite of what most patients want in a doctor making crucial decisions about their care.
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November 19, 2024 at 7:03 AM
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The public humiliation teaching style I experienced in medical school (particularly by a notoriously abusive ID physician in Dundee) had me almost bailing out on medicine in my penultimate year.
Break the trauma cycle
The public humiliation teaching style I experienced in medical school (particularly by a notoriously abusive ID physician in Dundee) had me almost bailing out on medicine in my penultimate year.
Break the trauma cycle
One of those chaotic non stop days in Resus that finish with sitting in the car zoning out and staring into space to let my brain recover
November 19, 2024 at 6:18 AM
One of those chaotic non stop days in Resus that finish with sitting in the car zoning out and staring into space to let my brain recover
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The South Australian government is investing half a billion dollars in an agreement with the @RoyalFlyingDoc to boost aircraft services & staff - facilitating faster #patient transfers. @PictonChris @SA_Ambulance @aeasa1981 #health #paramedic #EMS @NRHAlliance @SARRAHealth
November 16, 2024 at 2:26 PM
The South Australian government is investing half a billion dollars in an agreement with the @RoyalFlyingDoc to boost aircraft services & staff - facilitating faster #patient transfers. @PictonChris @SA_Ambulance @aeasa1981 #health #paramedic #EMS @NRHAlliance @SARRAHealth
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'...ahead of only Australia , Romania & Russia'
Australia, the 'Lucky Country' ranks with Russia and Romania for structural poverty. And with a Labor government too. For shame 😠.
Australia, the 'Lucky Country' ranks with Russia and Romania for structural poverty. And with a Labor government too. For shame 😠.
Luxembourg 86% of avg salary
Portugal 75%
France 68%
Germany 56%.
Even USA median-wage workers keep 35%
But in 🇬🇧 ? A measly 12% — the lowest in the developed world. Even if we include housing benefit, the UK still ranks 39th out of 42 rich countries — ahead of only Australia , Romania & Russia
Portugal 75%
France 68%
Germany 56%.
Even USA median-wage workers keep 35%
But in 🇬🇧 ? A measly 12% — the lowest in the developed world. Even if we include housing benefit, the UK still ranks 39th out of 42 rich countries — ahead of only Australia , Romania & Russia
The answer to this headline question turns out to be 'no', in several interesting ways.
Tom Calver has written an informative data-oriented article here, showing how our system compares internationally, and how public opinion is significantly skewed.
www.thetimes.com/article/c28d...
Tom Calver has written an informative data-oriented article here, showing how our system compares internationally, and how public opinion is significantly skewed.
www.thetimes.com/article/c28d...
November 18, 2024 at 10:26 AM
'...ahead of only Australia , Romania & Russia'
Australia, the 'Lucky Country' ranks with Russia and Romania for structural poverty. And with a Labor government too. For shame 😠.
Australia, the 'Lucky Country' ranks with Russia and Romania for structural poverty. And with a Labor government too. For shame 😠.