#TopTipTuesday Receiving bad news can be emotionally distressing for patients and their families. Using the SPIKES method helps healthcare professionals to focus on the patient's perspective and emotional needs, while also ensuring they understand the information

Exciting opportunity to work on an important project with a world class team 👍🏻

NEW date released for our popular advanced communication skills course for resident doctors and senior nurses. This course is designed to cover the learning outcomes of an advanced communication workshop for specialty trainees. Open to all health boards ec4h.org.uk/workshop/commu…

📣 Didn’t get the results you were hoping for? Don’t panic. Many people find success through unexpected paths. 💫 If you need advice on your options call the SDS Results Helpline: 📞 0800 100 8000 🗓️ Open: • 5 & 6 August – 8am to 8pm • 7 & 8 August – 9am to 5pm #NoWrongPath

🎭 In Edinburgh for the #FringeFestival & need medical care? 🚨 A&E is for critical emergencies only. If it’s not life-threatening, you’ll be redirected to a Minor Injuries Unit, GP, or pharmacy. Not sure where to go? 🔗 nhslothian.scot/rightcare 📞 Call 111 or visit NHS Inform.

MEDIA COVERAGE #SALbelong Brilliant column from Susan Egelstaff Herald Sport on current generation - and next generation 🙌 Thanks Matthew Johnston 👍 SALChiefExec David Ovens Maree Todd Dr Marie M S Macklin CBE Jack McConnell Ian Beattie Hugh MacDonald Tyrone Smith Katy Barden

In many workplaces, communication is built for the neurotypical. For some neurodivergent people, who use language literally, this can mean a constant struggle to understand the intended meaning of a communication

If you’re visiting Edinburgh and have a minor illness, visit one of our local pharmacies for expert advice and medicines to help you feel better. Find one here: nhsinform.scot/scotlands-serv…

Excess mortality in emergency departments in England | The BMJ. Poor flow eats good clinical care for breakfast bmj.com/content/390/bm…

Our hospital A&Es are for critical emergencies only 🏥 If you turn up and you don’t need to be there, you will be directed to a Minor Injuries Unit, General Practice or pharmacy. Make sure you know where to go ➡️ services.nhslothian.scot/rightcare/

Commenting following the release of the latest #NHS data, Dr Nick Murch, president of the SAM Online, warned clinicians across the UK are reporting this week as one of the worst they have experienced. Full statement below. telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/08/1…

Bookings are now open for our Evening Medical Update on The Shocked Patient – 30 September. More info and full programme here: rcpe.ac.uk/events/shocked… #rcpeEMU

📣New Concept Explainer! 'Missingness' is a term used in health and social care, which describes the recurring pattern of not taking up offers of care or support, which over time can have a negative impact on individuals and their health and wellbeing. gcph.co.uk/latest/publica…

Many neurodivergent individuals use clear, direct language & unambiguous communication to avoid confusion or misinterpretation. Small talk can often be challenging for them. Increase your understanding about neurodiversity in the workplace on our one day interactive course 🧩

Did you know the Meningococcal B vaccine can help protect against gonorrhoea? Sexual health clinics can now offer this vaccine to those at increased risk of Gonorrhoea. The vaccine can help reduce the chance of infection & passing it on. More info: ow.ly/eWsu50WzWQL

Given the known mortality associated with this, hoping this will prompt urgent action. Wonder how many beds have been shut in this time?

Are you an acute medicine registrar? Keen to spread the word on why it's the best specialty? Want the ultimate leadership and networking opportunity? Well, you should think about joining takeAIM! We are currently recruiting for 3 new takeAIM fellows. You won't regret it!

Celebrating Acute Medicine Week 2025 #CAMW25 will be 15th-21st September, just before SAM Manchester We are celebrating 25 years of our specialty and want to hear from you! #whyIstillLoveAcuteMedicine Also let us know how your team #flourishonthefrontline and promote wellbeing

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“While we welcome transparency in NHS performance, we remain deeply concerned about the publication of league tables which have been released for the first time today” said SAM president Dr Nick Murch acutemedicine.org.uk/blog/2025/09/0…