Wemcast

In this episode, Matt Walton joins WEM Trauma Lead Eoin Walker to provide an update on his experience as a Junior Doctor on the frontline in London. Matt details the rising level of fatigue amongst colleagues as they've spent a number of weeks tackling and treating the enormous amount of unwell patients presenting at A&E, including fellow staff members. Matt comments on the bravery and resilience of the staff as they continue to provide care.  Eoin and Matt also consider the need to have 'difficult conversations' much earlier in the patient journey. Matt highlights the importance of being proactive to ensure their priorities, thoughts and last wishes are carried out. Matt describes how his role has morphed in the face of COVID as his role as a clinician is stripped away when supporting patients unable to be with their family in their final moments.   The pair also discuss the incredibly sad news that a number of NHS staff have died due to COVID19. Matt draws on his own experience to share what he hopes