Sep 04 2024 35 mins 9
Being fallible was one of the most valued characteristics in a consultant, according to new doctors going through their induction - that's the subject of the first paper this month. Next up is a study on the impact of noise on hospital staff, which includes some simple interventions with measurable impact. There's also a discussion on pain relief for rib fractures, and how frailty scores are linked to 30-day mortality in patients.
Read the issue highlights: September 2024 Primary Survey
Articles discussed in this episode:
Qualitative study of new doctor induction and socialisation
Reduced noise in the emergency department: the impact on staff well-being and room acoustics
The RELIEF feasibility trial: topical lidocaine patches in older adults with rib fractures
Frailty is associated with 30-day mortality: a multicentre study of Swedish emergency departments
The EMJ podcast is hosted by:
Dr. Richard Body, EMJ Deputy Editor, University of Manchester, UK (@richardbody)
Dr. Sarah Edwards, EMJ Social Media Editor, Leicester Royal Infirmary, UK (@drsarahedwards)
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