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EMJ - emj.bmj.com - is an international journal from the BMJ Group and the Royal College of Emergency Medicine (RCEM) covering developments and advances in emergency medicine and acute care.
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The Emergency Medicine Journal (EMJ) podcast is your premier source for the latest insights and developments in pre-hospital, hospital emergency medicine and critical care. Join the EMJ journal’s Deputy Editor and Social Media Editor each month as they discuss key highlights from the latest issue.
EMJ - emj.bmj.com - is an international journal from the BMJ Group and the Royal College of Emergency Medicine (RCEM) covering developments and advances in emergency medicine and acute care.
Stay informed with expert discussions and cutting-edge information by subscribing or listening on your favourite podcast platform.
Podcast hosted by:
Dr. Richard Body, EMJ Deputy Editor, University of Manchester, UK
Dr. Sarah Edwards, EMJ Social Media Editor, Leicester Royal Infirmary, UK
* The purpose of this podcast is to educate and to inform. The content of this podcast does not constitute medical advice and it is not intended to function as a substitute for a healthcare practitioner’s judgement, patient care or treatment. The views expressed by contributors are those of the speakers. BMJ does not endorse any views or recommendations discussed or expressed on this podcast. Listeners should also be aware that professionals in the field may have different opinions. By listening to this podcast, listeners agree not to use its content as the basis for their own medical treatment or for the medical treatment of others.
"Don't say the Q word!" and relying on AI: December 2025 Primary Survey
EMJ Podcast
25 minutes
1 month ago
"Don't say the Q word!" and relying on AI: December 2025 Primary Survey
One thing you'll never hear in the emergency department is the sound of silence. And if the hubbub should start to lower, woe betide the ED staffer who dares to say, "it's looking quiet tonight." But should we really be so concerned? A paper in this episode's roundup takes a look at superstition versus science. Staffing concerns is another ever-present topic when it comes to the ED, and Rick and Sarah share an insightful evaluation of the time savings potentially afforded by voice recognizing "AI scribes". The numbers show some serious benefits, but do they really work? The same question can be asked of the X-ray assessment tools that are rolling out in emergency departments across the world. Rick and Sarah take a look at a study detailing their affect on correct diagnoses. There's also also a case-based paper discussing practices for evaluating IUD-related issues using ultrasound.
This is the final issue with Prof. Ellen Weber serving as the Editor-in-Chief of the Emergency Medicine Journal. Ellen's tenure has been a long and successful one, and everyone in the podcast team wishes her the best in retirement from the post.
Read the highlights: December 2025 primary survey
Passing the torch
SONO case series: transabdominal pelvic point-of-care ultrasound of intrauterine devices in the emergency department
Impact of ‘the Q word’ on hospital speciality activity levels: a narrative systematic review
Observational service evaluation of voice recognition technology in the emergency department: association with electronic note-writing efficiency
Evaluating the impact of AI assistance on decision-making in emergency doctors interpreting chest X-rays: a multi-reader multi-case study
The EMJ podcast is hosted by:
Prof. Richard Body, EMJ Deputy Editor, University of Manchester, UK (@richardbody)Dr. Sarah Edwards, EMJ Senior Associate Editor and Social Media Editor, Royal Derby Hospital, UK (@drsarahedwards)
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The Emergency Medicine Journal (EMJ) podcast is your premier source for the latest insights and developments in pre-hospital, hospital emergency medicine and critical care. Join the EMJ journal’s Deputy Editor and Social Media Editor each month as they discuss key highlights from the latest issue.
EMJ - emj.bmj.com - is an international journal from the BMJ Group and the Royal College of Emergency Medicine (RCEM) covering developments and advances in emergency medicine and acute care.
Stay informed with expert discussions and cutting-edge information by subscribing or listening on your favourite podcast platform.
Podcast hosted by:
Dr. Richard Body, EMJ Deputy Editor, University of Manchester, UK
Dr. Sarah Edwards, EMJ Social Media Editor, Leicester Royal Infirmary, UK
* The purpose of this podcast is to educate and to inform. The content of this podcast does not constitute medical advice and it is not intended to function as a substitute for a healthcare practitioner’s judgement, patient care or treatment. The views expressed by contributors are those of the speakers. BMJ does not endorse any views or recommendations discussed or expressed on this podcast. Listeners should also be aware that professionals in the field may have different opinions. By listening to this podcast, listeners agree not to use its content as the basis for their own medical treatment or for the medical treatment of others.
