The GEC Annual Portfolio is an annual wrap up publication, centred on all works done by those involved in GEC and the Global Emergency Care Committee (GECCo).
Following media reports in Queensland yesterday, the Australasian College for Emergency Medicine (ACEM) asserts that comparing individual emergency departments (EDs) is unhelpful, can increase stresses placed on staff, and urges all patients requiring care to continue to present to their local ED.
The impact of a COVID-19-linked lockdown at an Adelaide emergency department has highlighted the extreme vulnerability of the state’s hospital and healthcare system, says the Australasian College for Emergency Medicine (ACEM; the College).
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Every member of staff in the ED must be vigilant that the correct patient, side and site are treated. The patient, or representative, should be involved in these processes wherever possible. If staff have any reason to believe that the incorrect patient side or site is being treated, they must act immediately without fear of criticism.
The FACEM Training Program is for medical practitioners who wish to specialise in emergency medicine. Successful completion qualifies practitioners for registration as a Specialist Emergency Physician in Australia and New Zealand and the award of Fellowship of the Australasian College for Emergency Medicine.
ACEM membership includes a range of entitlements and benefits, including verification of your credentials for employment purposes, professional development opportunities relating to career advancement, longevity and transition, and even access to a range of financial discounts.
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