Dr Fiona Shields is the head of intensive care at Bloomfield Campus in Orange western NSW.
It's not all doom and gloom
What I like the most
A typical work day
Key skills needed in intensive care
Have to have perseverance
On call schedule
Rural or regional is a first choice
Personal benefits of working regionally
Challenges of rural practice
Things to be aware of
Leading the rural intensivist stream
Practising Telehealth