Liz Midwinter
@sisterscrappy.bsky.social
Continuous Improvement Clinical Fellow. ED ACP. Uni Lecturer. Retired SJA lead. Resus/Sim/Human Factors/Debriefing/allotmenting
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Just appeared on 5 News.
I lost all my saliva and was palpitating.
Died inside.
Hate cameras so much.
Never again.
I lost all my saliva and was palpitating.
Died inside.
Hate cameras so much.
Never again.
January 9, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Just appeared on 5 News.
I lost all my saliva and was palpitating.
Died inside.
Hate cameras so much.
Never again.
I lost all my saliva and was palpitating.
Died inside.
Hate cameras so much.
Never again.
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Truth. Especially now.
January 4, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Truth. Especially now.
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Another interesting @bmj.com piece for us all this morning.
Anita Hannig on the medicalisation of dying and how we would do well to reclaim it as a human event rather than a clinical one.
Link:
www.bmj.com/content/387/...
Anita Hannig on the medicalisation of dying and how we would do well to reclaim it as a human event rather than a clinical one.
Link:
www.bmj.com/content/387/...
January 5, 2025 at 10:58 AM
Another interesting @bmj.com piece for us all this morning.
Anita Hannig on the medicalisation of dying and how we would do well to reclaim it as a human event rather than a clinical one.
Link:
www.bmj.com/content/387/...
Anita Hannig on the medicalisation of dying and how we would do well to reclaim it as a human event rather than a clinical one.
Link:
www.bmj.com/content/387/...
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While we’re on the subject of End of Life Care, this is a blog I wrote a while back, on looking after people who might be dying.
It was written with junior doctors in mind, to help them navigate waters that I had found tricky.
#EOLC
#MedSky
sharingandlearningonline.wordpress.com/end-of-life-...
It was written with junior doctors in mind, to help them navigate waters that I had found tricky.
#EOLC
#MedSky
sharingandlearningonline.wordpress.com/end-of-life-...
End of Life Care
Background: Working as a doctor in Medicine of the Elderly, I’ve looked after a lot of people at the end of their lives. Although it might sound odd, it’s actually one of the best bits …
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January 4, 2025 at 11:49 AM
While we’re on the subject of End of Life Care, this is a blog I wrote a while back, on looking after people who might be dying.
It was written with junior doctors in mind, to help them navigate waters that I had found tricky.
#EOLC
#MedSky
sharingandlearningonline.wordpress.com/end-of-life-...
It was written with junior doctors in mind, to help them navigate waters that I had found tricky.
#EOLC
#MedSky
sharingandlearningonline.wordpress.com/end-of-life-...
Merry Christmas from these two idiots x
December 26, 2024 at 3:41 PM
Merry Christmas from these two idiots x
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You’re extraordinary because of your individuality - it’s what makes you stand out and shine. 🧡
#kindness #BeYou #authenticity
(Image by Katie Abey)
#kindness #BeYou #authenticity
(Image by Katie Abey)
December 22, 2024 at 8:59 AM
You’re extraordinary because of your individuality - it’s what makes you stand out and shine. 🧡
#kindness #BeYou #authenticity
(Image by Katie Abey)
#kindness #BeYou #authenticity
(Image by Katie Abey)
Am in London. Have immediately transformed into some kind of extremely northern nanna type muttering things like “ooooh isn’t everyone in such a rush” and “gosh look at all this traffic at this time of night”
December 11, 2024 at 10:13 PM
Am in London. Have immediately transformed into some kind of extremely northern nanna type muttering things like “ooooh isn’t everyone in such a rush” and “gosh look at all this traffic at this time of night”
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“Be an encourager. The world has plenty of critics already.” 🧡
#encouragement #kindness #support
(Image by Joyfulsmolthings) 
#encouragement #kindness #support
(Image by Joyfulsmolthings) 
December 3, 2024 at 7:28 AM
“Be an encourager. The world has plenty of critics already.” 🧡
#encouragement #kindness #support
(Image by Joyfulsmolthings) 
#encouragement #kindness #support
(Image by Joyfulsmolthings) 
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Everyone in the team has responsibility for sharing mental models. Help your team leader get everyone on the same page. Wise words from the Resus Rats
December 2, 2024 at 10:07 PM
Everyone in the team has responsibility for sharing mental models. Help your team leader get everyone on the same page. Wise words from the Resus Rats
I’m out already! #whamageddon @whamageddon.bsky.social
Should have seen it coming really doing a wreath making workshop at the hospital!! Worth it though.
Should have seen it coming really doing a wreath making workshop at the hospital!! Worth it though.
December 2, 2024 at 9:51 PM
I’m out already! #whamageddon @whamageddon.bsky.social
Should have seen it coming really doing a wreath making workshop at the hospital!! Worth it though.
Should have seen it coming really doing a wreath making workshop at the hospital!! Worth it though.
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NHS managers at (Agenda for Change) bands 6-8a line manage up to 80% of NHS people. These “frontline” leaders have an outsize influence on NHS performance. See eg: bcg.com/publications... by BCG.
I'm spending tomorrow with 4 NHS systems seeking ways to unleash the potential of frontline managers
.
I'm spending tomorrow with 4 NHS systems seeking ways to unleash the potential of frontline managers
.
December 1, 2024 at 6:38 PM
NHS managers at (Agenda for Change) bands 6-8a line manage up to 80% of NHS people. These “frontline” leaders have an outsize influence on NHS performance. See eg: bcg.com/publications... by BCG.
I'm spending tomorrow with 4 NHS systems seeking ways to unleash the potential of frontline managers
.
I'm spending tomorrow with 4 NHS systems seeking ways to unleash the potential of frontline managers
.
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This is something that we really can really make a difference in primary care.
Realistically there just isn't the funding for palliative care to look after all terminal patients.
We can't really assume that the patient knows they are dying, we need to tell them.
And use the word "dying"
Realistically there just isn't the funding for palliative care to look after all terminal patients.
We can't really assume that the patient knows they are dying, we need to tell them.
And use the word "dying"
This is a ubiquitous experience amongst emergency physicians.
Too often we see patients with evidently terminal diagnoses come to us in extremis and it seems we are the first to actually tell them that they are dying and there is nothing we can do to stop that.
It is emotionally exhausting.
Too often we see patients with evidently terminal diagnoses come to us in extremis and it seems we are the first to actually tell them that they are dying and there is nothing we can do to stop that.
It is emotionally exhausting.
I know that lots and lots of you do a lot of really good work, and I know your funding is precarious. I’ve just had so many bad interactions and uncontrolled deaths in people who seem to have never actually been told they’re dying despite seeing palliative care in the community.
December 1, 2024 at 4:22 PM
This is something that we really can really make a difference in primary care.
Realistically there just isn't the funding for palliative care to look after all terminal patients.
We can't really assume that the patient knows they are dying, we need to tell them.
And use the word "dying"
Realistically there just isn't the funding for palliative care to look after all terminal patients.
We can't really assume that the patient knows they are dying, we need to tell them.
And use the word "dying"
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This is a ubiquitous experience amongst emergency physicians.
Too often we see patients with evidently terminal diagnoses come to us in extremis and it seems we are the first to actually tell them that they are dying and there is nothing we can do to stop that.
It is emotionally exhausting.
Too often we see patients with evidently terminal diagnoses come to us in extremis and it seems we are the first to actually tell them that they are dying and there is nothing we can do to stop that.
It is emotionally exhausting.
I know that lots and lots of you do a lot of really good work, and I know your funding is precarious. I’ve just had so many bad interactions and uncontrolled deaths in people who seem to have never actually been told they’re dying despite seeing palliative care in the community.
December 1, 2024 at 11:55 AM
This is a ubiquitous experience amongst emergency physicians.
Too often we see patients with evidently terminal diagnoses come to us in extremis and it seems we are the first to actually tell them that they are dying and there is nothing we can do to stop that.
It is emotionally exhausting.
Too often we see patients with evidently terminal diagnoses come to us in extremis and it seems we are the first to actually tell them that they are dying and there is nothing we can do to stop that.
It is emotionally exhausting.
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November 28, 2024 at 8:31 AM
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Quote:
“From a practical application standpoint, swearing represents a low-risk, effective, and inexpensive intervention that has the potential to acutely improve physical performance although the taboo nature of swearing may limit its utility in real-world situations.”
#RunSky
#MedSky
#SwearMore
“From a practical application standpoint, swearing represents a low-risk, effective, and inexpensive intervention that has the potential to acutely improve physical performance although the taboo nature of swearing may limit its utility in real-world situations.”
#RunSky
#MedSky
#SwearMore
November 28, 2024 at 12:37 PM
Quote:
“From a practical application standpoint, swearing represents a low-risk, effective, and inexpensive intervention that has the potential to acutely improve physical performance although the taboo nature of swearing may limit its utility in real-world situations.”
#RunSky
#MedSky
#SwearMore
“From a practical application standpoint, swearing represents a low-risk, effective, and inexpensive intervention that has the potential to acutely improve physical performance although the taboo nature of swearing may limit its utility in real-world situations.”
#RunSky
#MedSky
#SwearMore
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Wicked was really good except for the 1 year intermission I don't need that long to go to the bathroom
November 27, 2024 at 12:54 AM
Wicked was really good except for the 1 year intermission I don't need that long to go to the bathroom
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happy “its finally here day” for people who’ve waited for this silly musical to be a film as well for YEARS
November 22, 2024 at 5:51 AM
happy “its finally here day” for people who’ve waited for this silly musical to be a film as well for YEARS
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We’re looking for a doctor in any training programme (ST1-5) to join us as the 1st ever pan-London Foundation School Simulation Fellow!
A 100% non-clinical role for someone interested in driving change+improvement in sim education for all London Foundation docs
Fantastic OOPE!
shorturl.at/jv38U
A 100% non-clinical role for someone interested in driving change+improvement in sim education for all London Foundation docs
Fantastic OOPE!
shorturl.at/jv38U
Current vacancies : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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November 21, 2024 at 9:01 PM
We’re looking for a doctor in any training programme (ST1-5) to join us as the 1st ever pan-London Foundation School Simulation Fellow!
A 100% non-clinical role for someone interested in driving change+improvement in sim education for all London Foundation docs
Fantastic OOPE!
shorturl.at/jv38U
A 100% non-clinical role for someone interested in driving change+improvement in sim education for all London Foundation docs
Fantastic OOPE!
shorturl.at/jv38U
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"Lower turnover rates for nurses and senior doctors at hospital level were associated with better health outcomes for patients with emergency hospital admissions."
The question for me is why we have to keep spelling this out.
www.bmj.com/content/387/...
The question for me is why we have to keep spelling this out.
www.bmj.com/content/387/...
November 21, 2024 at 10:18 AM
"Lower turnover rates for nurses and senior doctors at hospital level were associated with better health outcomes for patients with emergency hospital admissions."
The question for me is why we have to keep spelling this out.
www.bmj.com/content/387/...
The question for me is why we have to keep spelling this out.
www.bmj.com/content/387/...