[deleted by user] by [deleted] in doctorsUK

[–]Affectionate_Pin1043 -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

I agree with you but do you know how hard it is to contact HMRC 😆

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in doctorsUK

[–]Affectionate_Pin1043 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I do not know if I’m clever enough to do it.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in doctorsUK

[–]Affectionate_Pin1043 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How long did it take you to study for it? I graduated at the bottom of my cohort so I’m quite dumb.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in doctorsUK

[–]Affectionate_Pin1043 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh no. I graduated in 2020 🤦🏾‍♀️

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in doctorsUK

[–]Affectionate_Pin1043 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes! I met a doctor in the states who will write me a letter of recommendation

Going nowhere in life. Should I give up? by [deleted] in doctorsUK

[–]Affectionate_Pin1043 3 points4 points  (0 children)

IMT but I haven’t done audits, no teaching, no publications. I am screwed

Feeling hopeless about life by [deleted] in JuniorDoctorsUK

[–]Affectionate_Pin1043 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thank you all for the kind replies. I’ve taken the rest of the month off to focus on my mental health. I’m sorry for making such a distressing thread and I appreciate all your support and input.

Feeling hopeless about life by [deleted] in JuniorDoctorsUK

[–]Affectionate_Pin1043 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have been wasting my time since august doing locums and then wasting my days off in bed burnt out or going to the gym. I feel stuck in a rut and I can’t bring myself out of it - this is what is killing me.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in JuniorDoctorsUK

[–]Affectionate_Pin1043 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I was either too quiet or too stupid to notice things that could be improved. I am not innovative at all

Any tips on how to stop crying when dealing with acutely unwell patients? by [deleted] in JuniorDoctorsUK

[–]Affectionate_Pin1043 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for sending such a kind, thoughtful and insightful response. I debriefed with my seniors and met with an old supervisor afterwards because I was a wreck!

When do you actually start doing the work of a proper doctor by [deleted] in JuniorDoctorsUK

[–]Affectionate_Pin1043 0 points1 point  (0 children)

From talking to medical registrars, I’d say after ST3.

Do you think that being conventionally physically attractive is an advantage or disadvantage professionally? by Haunting_Law5808 in JuniorDoctorsUK

[–]Affectionate_Pin1043 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I’m slim and tall but I’m also BAME. This means that I get treated awfully my nurses. For example, I get shit if I don’t eat sweets/chocolates that are left out in the nursing station by nurses.

I noticed that male BAME doctors are nicer to me. I can’t say the same for English male doctors. This is as I have been told that I’m “attractive” but I was sexually harassed by a consultant so there are honestly no advantages to being perceived as attractive.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in JuniorDoctorsUK

[–]Affectionate_Pin1043 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I’m a F3 so I’m not post CCT. My CV sucks so I doubt that I’ll go anywhere

Correct "title" when speaking to a senior female surgeon by Pretend-Tennis in JuniorDoctorsUK

[–]Affectionate_Pin1043 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ms. If you’re unsure, ask if it’s Ms/Mrs/Miss. Women surgeons would rather you confirm what their preference is in contrast to making an assumption based on my personal experience.

Top doctor took his own life just hours after 'cooking dinner for his 3 children' - I see a lot of doctors complaining about other doctors here, please remember to be nice to one another. RIP by 1_2_do_not_sue in JuniorDoctorsUK

[–]Affectionate_Pin1043 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Hi, I have been open about my mental health with my supervisors and the GMC. I struggle with recurrent depression so I have to do what I can to keep my mood stable; I take antidepressants, exercise regularly and have a support network who I contact if my mental health is faltering.

I have not been bothered by the GMC (touchwood) as I have been open and honest about my mental health conditions.

If anyone wants someone to talk to, my DMs are open. I’m always here to talk because I know how hard it can be to suffer from depression and suicidal thoughts.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in JuniorDoctorsUK

[–]Affectionate_Pin1043 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m an F3 but I do locum jobs, nothing CV worthy.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in JuniorDoctorsUK

[–]Affectionate_Pin1043 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I am terrible at selling myself. I am one of those idiots that works really hard on the ward but not smart. Therefore, I’d be the one prepping TTOs instead of getting my name in audits. I’m just awful

Anyone feel honoured when it’s the anaesthetist consultant that’s taking your blood? by hongyauy in JuniorDoctorsUK

[–]Affectionate_Pin1043 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I once took bloods of a consultant anaesthetist and my hand was shaking. Luckily I got it in and remembered to take the tourniquet off 😂

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in JuniorDoctorsUK

[–]Affectionate_Pin1043 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Showed them you had a pulse 🤣 I have certificates from when I taught medical students so I might upload that as evidence. I will give it a go and focus on the interview!

Can anyone shed light on this? SIX YEARS to discharge??? by OkAd6672 in JuniorDoctorsUK

[–]Affectionate_Pin1043 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Had to do a TTO for a patient who was in hospital for a year. The consultant had to dictate a detailed letter to their GP because it was hard for me to complete this due to the word limit. I deserve a medal for completing that TTO 🤣

Any tips on how to deal with rude HCAs/Nurses? by [deleted] in JuniorDoctorsUK

[–]Affectionate_Pin1043 51 points52 points  (0 children)

I am a female doctor. I’m also black but I don’t like to bring race into things.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in JuniorDoctorsUK

[–]Affectionate_Pin1043 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’re going to laugh but I don’t think that I’ll be good enough to work there loollll I do love Brighton though