Perceptions of gender equity among critical care and other health professionals: A cross-sectional survey.

Objective: The objective of this study was to determine the association between gender and perceived gender equity in the critical care workforce and other health specialties.

Design And Setting: We conducted an online cross-sectional survey between September and November 2020. Data on demographics and perceptions of equity including the representation of women across departments and in leadership roles, knowledge of and access to flexible work practices and carers leave, and opportunities for promotion were collected.

Voting with Their Thumbs: Assessing Communication Technology Use by Medical, Nursing, Midwifery, and Allied Health Clinicians.

Background: Timely multidisciplinary communication is crucial to prevent patient harm related to miscommunication of clinical information. Many health care organizations provide secure communications systems; however, clinicians often use unapproved platforms on personal devices to communicate asynchronously.

Objective: The aim of the study is to assess clinical communication behaviors by clinicians in a hospital setting.