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Emily-May Barlow is a Lecturer (Teaching and Scholarship) in Health Sciences at the University of Dundee’s School of Health Sciences. Previously, she held a Clinical Academic Fellow role, balancing 50% academia and 50% clinical work in mental health nursing. Her clinical expertise spans substance misuse detoxification, intensive psychiatric care, and forensic care. She leads the Lived Experience initiative, integrating patient voices into healthcare education through co-produced, inclusive programs. Her research focuses on clinical decision-making in mental health nursing, particularly patient leave policies, PRN medication use, and risk assessment. She is pursuing a doctoral degree exploring identity formation in healthcare settings.
- Education: MSc by Research (thesis on NHS leave policies), current doctoral studies.
- Teaching: Pre/post-registration nursing programs using storytelling and immersive learning.
Her research highlights include a national audit of NHS leave policies for detained patients (2023), studies on nurse decision-making in medical emergencies (2019), and a systematic review of therapeutic leave (2018). She co-organized the 2019 Future of Mental Health Nursing Conference, a landmark event with 500 attendees and £40k funding. She volunteers with Care4Calais, supporting displaced communities.
Key themes in her work include ambiguity in clinical practice, well-being for both patients and caregivers, and healthcare’s role in fostering human dignity. Her contributions align with UN Sustainable Development Goals addressing health equity and quality education.
