Communication strategies in ECC: How to initiate and lead a debriefing session

In this session, we will use real-world case examples to explore how to initiate and lead effective debriefing conversations that strengthen team dynamics, enhance patient care, and improve client experience. With a focus on human factors, psychological safety, and structured communication, we will examine common but challenging scenarios in ECC. Participants will learn how to apply evidence-based debriefing frameworks , gaining practical tools to facilitate meaningful reflection, learning, and improvement.

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

• Define the purpose and benefits of clinical debriefing in emergency and critical care settings, with a focus on human factors and team performance.
• Identify key elements of effective communication required to initiate and lead a psychologically safe debriefing session.
• Apply recognised debriefing frameworks to clinical scenarios in ECC.
• Recognise common challenges and barriers to debriefing, and develop strategies to address them in real-world practice.

Chairperson

Adam Mugford, BVetMed MVetMed DACVECC FRCVS, Chair Sponsor Relations - EVECC Congress Executive Director

Speakers

Dr Emily Auger, BVetMed(Hons) MRCVS GPCert(Ophthal) PGCert(HE) FHEA, Senior Lecturer in Professional Skills, Year 3 Lead (BVMSci Programme), Athena Swan Lead - School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Surrey

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Presented at LVS 2025

Thursday, 20 November 2025, 12:00-13:00, Association Content