Bearing witness to events occurring in the USA – symptoms of systemic racism, violence and power structures built up over years, decades and centuries – is cause to reflect on, examine and educate ourselves on white privilege and our roles in the systems and structures which allow inequities to occur.
The Australasian College for Emergency Medicine (ACEM) has welcomed a strong focus on mental health from Australian governments amid concerns over the mounting and compounding toll of COVID-19.
The Australasian College for Emergency Medicine (ACEM) congratulates two top-scoring Emergency Medicine trainees who have both been awarded the Buchanan Prize for their efforts in the College’s Fellowship Clinical Examination (OSCE).
Comment attributable to ACEM President Dr John Bonning:
The Australasian College for Emergency Medicine (ACEM, the College) welcomes the strong focus on health in the budget handed down by the Aotearoa New Zealand Government today, as we continue to confront the COVID-19 pandemic.
A number of changes to the FACEM Training Program Regulations
The Australasian College for Emergency Medicine (ACEM) has welcomed the release of an independent evaluation showing a reduction in alcohol fuelled harm following reforms introduced by the Northern Territory Government.
COVID-19 is a confronting challenge for all healthcare workers across the globe. By providing a safe environment to share concerns, learn and support one another allows ACEM to stand in virtual solidarity with emergency colleagues in low and middle-income countries
New emergency department (ED) data has reinforced the strong prevalence of takeaway alcohol consumption among patients requiring hospital treatment after drinking in Melbourne, particularly in suburban areas of the city.
New emergency department (ED) data has reinforced the strong prevalence of takeaway alcohol consumption among patients requiring hospital treatment after drinking in the Australian Capital Territory.