by Washout Curve | May 31, 2022
Written by Advanced Care Planning, establishing what a person’s wishes are should they become so ill or incapacitated that they cannot make those decisions themselves is an important part of modern medicine. Autonomy is a key tenet of medical ethics, and communicating...
by Washout Curve | Oct 19, 2021
Written by An emergency doctor from NSW offers advice on how best to engage and educate patients about Covid-19 vaccination using the latest research and population data. Having been relatively isolated from the virus that ravaged the world for so long, the Delta...
by Washout Curve | Jul 7, 2021
Written by A year ago a Critical Care SRMO was falling out of love with their dream specialty and chose a different path. Turns out, it was the right decision. Cold Feet 12 months ago I was in the midst of a crisis of faith—which you can read about in excruciating...
by Washout Curve | Mar 17, 2021
Written by Some doctors come from grand medical dynasties. Most of us do not. Many of us were the first people in our family or social circle to embark on this journey. Whether you consider being a junior doctor to be some higher calling, a reputable vocation or just...
by Washout Curve | Feb 16, 2021
Written by As doctors we encounter a number of traumatic experiences. Debriefing is key not just for our mental health, but also for our educational development. I still vividly remember the first cardiac arrest I saw. As a third year medical student on my first...
