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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

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

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

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

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

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

Ritoo discusses the complexities of reorganisation and centralisation an NHS Trust with 3 intensive care units.

Written by: Dr Ritoo Kapoor

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

The time has come; Striking the Balance our first ever WICM meeting on 27 September 2019, on a rather wet Friday at the Royal College of Anaesthetists.

Written by Dr Nish Desai

Who’s going to stop me!?
Freddie Mercury is singing “I’m going slightly mad….” in my ear! He’s been at it all morning. I keep saying “yes” when I know I shouldn’t.

Written by Dr Alison Pittard