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15 Apr 2019

Emergency doctors to gather in Rotorua for ACEM Winter Symposium

More than 300 emergency doctors from around New Zealand, Australia and beyond will gather in Rotorua at the end of the month for a series of workshops, discussions, keynote addresses and plenaries, and social and networking opportunities at the Australasian College for Emergency Medicine (ACEM) 2019 Winter Symposium.

15 Apr 2019

Constitutional recognition for First Australians

ACEM supports the Uluru Statement from the Heart and the recommendations of the Referendum Council established to consider constitutional recognition for First Australians.

11 Apr 2019

ACEM statement on rapid transfer process

The rapid transfer process brought in is leaving vulnerable community members at risk.

11 Apr 2019

Looking at the issue of snake bites

Emergency physicians are being urged to take part in a survey looking at current practices in snake and spider envenoming management in Australian emergency departments.

10 Apr 2019

Providing additional oversight

The appointment of Dr Elizabeth Gass as Independent External Reviewer is part of the College’s commitment to address and implement the recommendations of the Expert Advisory Group (EAG).

08 Apr 2019

Workplace Wellbeing in Emergency Departments

FACEM Dr Mike Nicholls writes about the results of a wellbeing survey undertaken at Auckland City Hospital.

08 Apr 2019

ACEM calls for improved recruitment and retention in SA

The peak body for emergency medicine in Australia and New Zealand has called for enhanced recruitment and retention of senior medical experts in South Australia to help improve working conditions across the state.

08 Apr 2019

Beyond burnout

A FACEM says she had already been making conscious decisions about her wellbeing before she found out she was at high risk of burnout.

05 Apr 2019

Advocating for patients and staff

Logan Hospital emergency department staff have welcomed a marked change in work conditions following a recent ACEM advocacy campaign calling for better patient outcomes in Queensland.

04 Apr 2019

A Recipe for the Perfect ED

ACEM President Dr Simon Judkins has written a piece outlining what he believes are the key components that contribute to a good culture.