We need a new way of working, argues Matt Morgan […]
Matt Morgan: The ward round is broken

We need a new way of working, argues Matt Morgan […]
The ability for doctors to ask the right questions and deal with uncertainty is becoming more important than ever […]
“We’ve had a new admission into bed 3” “Great, I’ll be right there, what’s wrong with them?” “He’s got multiorgan failure but was intubated mainly for respiratory failure” “Ah ok, what’s wrong with him?” “ARDS” “Caused by what?” “Sepsis I think” “From what?” “Pneumonia” “What type?” “Um . . .” “Don’t worry, let’s see him […]
As an intensive care consultant, the risk of “burnout” is ever present. Everyday, I will deliver devastating news to families when they least expect it. I will often make life changing decisions with limited information in a time critical manner. I will have passionate debates with other medical specialties over what is best for patients. […]