Internal and Emergency Medicine - New topical collection: Wellbeing in Emergency Medicine: solutions to improving resilience

This special edition of Internal and Emergency Medicine discusses the day-to-day challenges facing Emergency Medicine around the world. Focusing on an international perspective, the authors delve into issues commonly reported by Emergency Physicians worldwide, and attempt to bring

 solutions that are translatable to any healthcare system, independent of geographical localization. From shift planning, to patient flow management, along with the development of dedicated training pathways and addressing trainer fatigue, the authors also discuss the central role Emergency Departments play in the healthcare system, the importance of safety standards, and practical solutions to addressing burnout, attrition and the transition from Triple to Quadruple Aim. Fruit of an international collaboration, this collection of articles brings together authors from all parts of the world, and unites them towards a common goal: improving wellbeing for the specialists responsible for maintaining the safety net that is Emergency Medicine.

Eric P Heymann, MD (Lead Guest Editor)
Eddy Lang, MD (Co-Guest Editor)
Rodrick Lim, MD (Co-Guest Editor)