004Monday, May 4

On the wire

CodeIV

// Write to the desk

Send a letter.

The desk reads everything. We publish what other readers need to hear, with light editing and the byline you wrote. Anonymity is the default.

// Crisis comes first

A letter is not a crisis line.

If you're in crisis right now, please call or text these instead. They answer 24/7.

// House rules

Useful beats loud.

These rules keep the desk a place readers can trust. If we can't run your letter we may write back if you've left a reply email.

  • No patient-identifying details. Ever.
  • No employer names that could identify the patient or shift.
  • Bylines are descriptors, not real names. We'll preserve what you write.
  • We edit lightly for clarity and length. We never change your meaning.

You can also email tips@codeiv.co if you'd rather skip the form.

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The letter goes to the editor's private desk. Crisis isn't a letter, it's a phone call.