The external growth this week has mostly been in the intellectual and physical energy domains. Notably – delivering the first session of a training program I am offering to ED clinicians interested in quality and clinical audit. And upgrading a proposed ED geriatric referral pathway to a patient flow pathway – shifting the central focus back to the patient.
Diminishing psychological safety at the organisation-ED interface has been the challenge for a second week running. I find myself coming back and taking refuge in the spiritual domain of our work – a purpose and perspective that helps me acknowledge the suffering without it becoming overwhelming.
Serenity to accept what I can not change, courage to make the changes I can, and experiential insight to recognise the difference. Compassion in practice.
Emergency Department Compassion 