A Conversation with Dr Kirsty // Dual Trainee // Emergency Medicine & ICU

Today I’m joined by Dr Kirsty who is a dual trainee in Emergency Medicine and Intensive Care. We focused heavily on Kirsty’s work as an emergency registrar and her amazing insight and reflection on the major issues that affect the Emergency Department. We first go through what drew Kirsty into ED (04:22) and her advice on how to adapt to shift work (08:32). I then ask her about the classic stereotype of the ED registrar and if this is true (15:08). Resuscitation situations is a big part of ED and Kirsty reflects on her own leadership style (19:19). One of my big gripes is how ED gets scrutinised by other specialities in the hospital and what knock-on effect this has on ED (26:21). Then we finish our discussion with having a broader look at the growing public health burden on ED (37:28). This was a great conversation and thank you to Dr Kirsty. As always thanks for listening!