In this episode of the St Emlyn's podcast, Simon Carley and Iain Beardsell share insights from the SMACC 2015 conference in Chicago, focusing on the holistic experience of being a clinician. Ian delves into a personal and poignant case involving a 14-year-old boy named Charlie, who tragically died from traumatic injuries. Ian discusses the profound emotional impact this case had on him, the lingering doubts it created, and how it influenced his professional and personal life. This episode highlights the emotional challenges faced by emergency medicine practitioners and underscores the importance of mental resilience, compassionate communication, and self-care.