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Previously through the SSUAG website, I’ve detailed some of the pros and cons of an electronic clinical information system (CIS). In North Cumbria we use such a system in both ICUs (38 miles apart!), the chosen system being IMDSoft’s “Metavision” system.

Written by: Jon Sturman

Climate change is now considered to be a climate crisis because of the health emergency occurring from increasing carbon dioxide levels, rising temperatures, climbing sea levels, more frequent extreme weather events, worsening air pollution and loss of biodiversity.

Written by: Heather Baid

As is often said of critical care teams, radiologists are another group who can be considered in the small cohort of the last few “true generalists”.

Written by: Derek Smith

My mind is consumed with thoughts that I am unable to filter appropriately without entering a rabbit hole that I can’t see an end to.

Written by: Hafsa Abdulle

There is an awful lot written about the benefits of having a mentor and being mentored but I have seen less about the pros and benefits of being a mentor.

Written by: Liz Thomas

“I could take a look at that!” were the fateful words I uttered which led me and my colleagues on a journey of discovery into ICU follow-up and ultimately in us establishing a new service in our hospital.

Written by: Lucy Hogg

I perhaps haven’t chosen to take the most straightforward route through training by having three children during the latter half but as I come into the home straight before CCT, I also don’t have any regrets.

Written by: Catriona Felderhof

Giving effective feedback is a core skill for medical professionals and the ability to do it well is a hallmark of a good teacher and colleague.

Written by: Gillian Fleming