By Dr Caroline Macari Fore and After word by Una Harrington In early 2019, I travelled to Sydney to take part in the NSW ED Wellbeing day. While I was there, I heard this honest and poignant story from Dr. Caroline Macari. The effect this story had on those in the room was palpable.… Continue reading Grief in the ED – personal lessons from loss
Category: Living and working with chronic illness
Why I Wrap EM – Charley McNabb
Why I Wrap EM – A deeply personal perspective Eudaemonia – human flourishing, prosperity, happiness with satisfaction, wellbeing Over 10 years ago, I was a ‘new consultant’ negotiating that awkwardness of reconciling clinical identity and nonclinical identity within my personal style, within the workplace. I loved it as I worked in a great place with… Continue reading Why I Wrap EM – Charley McNabb
I Am the One Percent – When the Doctor Becomes the (Infertile) Patient
By Melissa Parsons My fertility journey is not typical. I have not spent years “trying”. In fact, I have spent years trying NOT to get pregnant! My husband has two daughters – AND a vasectomy. So getting pregnant was a known challenge. Luckily, I like challenges. We went to an infertility specialist, who told us… Continue reading I Am the One Percent – When the Doctor Becomes the (Infertile) Patient