Illicit drug use at festivals is a major public health concern that needs to be better understood and planned for to prevent harm.

Communication is a vital skill that should be developed and prioritised in every health care interaction.

Determining fitness to drive in older drivers is an important and complex task that all healthcare providers should understand and address.

Thunderstorm asthma events can trigger severe asthma symptoms in susceptible individuals and potentially rapidly overwhelm health services.

Failure to hear the concerns of those that should be at the centre of every health care interaction is a missed opportunity to prevent harm.

We present two cases of extubation crises in post-operative patients who had upper airway signs and symptoms from dental pathology.