Tips for everyone doing paediatrics 1) Asking “Why are you here today?” is not the same as asking “What are you worried about?” 2) Don’t fall into the trap of thinking doing something is better than adequately explaining that doing nothing is appropriate #TipsForNewDocs

⛈️#thunderstormasthma⛈️ Weather might break this evening in Leicester/Midlands If you are parent of a children with asthma (or who has previously had wheeze) worth just checking you know where their inhaler is healthforkids.co.uk/leicestershire…

Damian Roland James van Oppen Unsurprising but important qualitative paper about pt experiences in the ED. Ken Milne MD Justin Morgenstern

Shaun Lintern GMC Nursing and Midwifery Council There is a lot of guidance on duties in the face of discrimination or abuse. However it’s incredibly difficult if the patient isn’t racist but their caregiver is. Especially tricky in paediatrics where you must ensure the child doesn’t suffer for the actions of their parents.

The speed at which misinformation has fuelled violent attacks in past days is alarming. Children voiced their concerns in #TheBigAmbition: “I should not be desensitised by problems going on...feels like the only way to be heard is to riot." childrenscommissioner.gov.uk/blog/keeping-c… #100Voices

This post is 10 years old! Listen – Look – Locate: An approach to the febrile child #tipsfornewdocs rolobotrambles.com/listen-look-lo…

This is a great piece of writing from Justin Morgenstern I’d never heard of a deepity before but its a great concept. On reflection im pretty sure that “Observation is an investigation” is a deepity too.

Maybe all ED staff ought to spend a bit of time in 'civilian' clothes sitting in the ED waiting room. It is miserable being an ED patient at the moment - but there are some low cost things that could be provided that would make it more bearable - free tea? emj.bmj.com/content/early/…

Something quite satisfying about this (Acknowledging the poor animal needing treatmebt…)

If you’re considering your options following #ResultsDay, there’s still time to find the right path for you. You can join the NHS through clearing. Find out more. healthcareers.nhs.uk #WeAreTheNHS

Finally met the inspiration of two previous #StarWars themed blogs Star Wars Guide to Decision Making rolobotrambles.com/starwarsdecisi… Star Wars guide to Quality Improvement rolobotrambles.com/starwarsqi/

#OnlineFirst Black and white: how good are clinicians at diagnosing elbow injuries from paediatric elbow radiographs alone? This prospective international study was conducted online via the #FOAMed platform Team DFTB Dr Sarah Edwards Tessa Davis Damian Roland

Emergency Medicine Journal Team DFTB Dr Sarah Edwards Tessa Davis Damian Roland doi.org/10.1136/emerme…

When did Latin stop being a word? (Not the current wordle!)

If you love beautiful graphs, the PICbone study is very cool! Prospective study soooo close to finishing (150 left) & >80% f/u! The next National Institute for Health and Care Research study delivered by BOA and PERUKI 🤩 - TOTSresearch.org. Tim Theologis Stuart Hartshorn Saul Faust

It's not mistakes or failures that should concern you; it's your response to them that will define your journey as a doctor #TipsForNewDocs x.com/damian_roland/…