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In-Situ-Simulation, a ‘how to’ guide
The following is a guide to help you set up an in-situ simulation (ISS) program in the intensive care unit. It is not an exhaustive guide but drawn from my experience of establishing a program on our unit and some of the problems and solutions along the way.

Written by Dr Andrew Jacques
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Finding a consultant post: Why district general ICM
The final years of training can be somewhat of an emotional roller-coaster – you’re excited to finally see the ‘reward’ for all those years of hard work, but anxious about taking on a new post and responsibilities.

Written by: Dr Debbie Kerr
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The WICM 10 – Pt. 2
In order to commemorate FICM’s 10th Anniversary, WICM have produced a collaborative blog celebrating 10 role models of 10 WICM members.

Written by Kate Flavin, Sarah Marsh, Liz Thomas, Christine Watson, Danny Bryden
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The WICM 10 – Pt. 1
In order to commemorate FICM’s 10th Anniversary, WICM have produced a collaborative blog celebrating 10 role models of 10 WICM members.

Written by Rosie Baruah, Sammy Batt Rawden, Stephanie Cattlin, Nish Desai, Ingi Elsayed
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‘Stepping down’ from Critical Care and into freefall
What happens to your patients once they leave ICU? What may be the end of the story for critical care healthcare professionals is usually the beginning of a long, difficult and sometimes very lonely journey for patients and their relatives.

Written by Catherine White
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Consent
Consent is the voluntary permission of a patient to be given a treatment. Consent must be obtained wherever possible before all treatments and procedures, reflecting the importance of individual patient autonomy in healthcare.

Written by Dr Kate Rimmer
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Capacity in Critical Care
The issue of mental capacity in the critical care environment can be fraught with difficulty and can cause anxiety to staff working in these environments.

Written by Dr Kate Rimmer
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An Intensive Care Trilogy
Ritoo discusses the complexities of reorganisation and centralisation an NHS Trust with 3 intensive care units.

Written by: Dr Ritoo Kapoor
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Speaking at a meeting
In September I had the experience of speaking at 3 meetings in 3 weeks. I find speaking at meetings quite daunting and so I’ve put together 12 points as a ‘note to self’ to remind myself of what works for me.

Written by: Dr Rosie Baruah