The Tea Room Emergency: A Mother's Moment of Truth

The Tea Room Emergency: A Mother's Moment of Truth

I'm standing in the hospital tea room, watching my 8-year-old daughter count out coins for the vending machine while my 5 and 3-year-old hover nearby. "Bec, you're in charge," I tell her. I'm about to leave my three children—alone—in a hospital tea room so I can rush to provide anaesthesia for emergency surgery. This is my "Mother of the Year" moment, and I know it.

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Thriving in Medicine: The Rise of Wellbeing 2.0

Thriving in Medicine: The Rise of Wellbeing 2.0

Healthcare is at a tipping point. Burnout, moral injury, and chronic stress are no longer isolated issues—they're systemic. Wellbeing 2.0 is a bold new approach that moves beyond bubble baths and resilience slogans to focus on real, sustainable change. This blog explores how compassionate leadership, psychological safety, and tech-enabled support can help doctors and health professionals not just survive—but truly thrive.

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