@dr.katie.h: “Serious but stable” It’s one of those phrases we hear on the news all the time… but what does it actually mean? One of the biggest misconceptions is that “stable” means someone is okay. It doesn’t. Someone can be incredibly unwell and still be stable. Hopefully this gives you a little glimpse behind the doors of an Emergency Department, and some context the next time you hear these words on the news. *These are broad descriptions only and terminology can vary between health services and jurisdictions #drkatie #emergencymedicine #emergencydoctor