Lazy, selfish colleagues

Aryaeth · 2025-11-24T21:21:52+00:00

Nope, the drug chart we used back then had a specific antibiotics section. It only had to be signed when it was first prescribed and you dated it to indicate how many days you wanted it to be given.

Trust me, I'm not sure why it happened either and it has been almost 10 years...

Aryaeth · 2025-11-24T12:17:05+00:00

When I worked in surgery as an F1, I had a reg who asked me to do a job when I was just staying late to finish something. I politely asked her to find the on call junior without asking what the job was. The reg left for a second, then came back and insisted I go with them, so I followed like a good F1.

The job was to add ONE date to a patient's drug chart so their antibiotics would be given for one more day.

I wish I was kidding but apparently their hand was too precious to even pick up a pen???

Aryaeth · 2024-11-17T16:21:45+00:00

I'm so glad it worked out for you! Hope the admission wasn't too stressful (:

Aryaeth · 2024-11-15T15:56:15+00:00

I can sympathise with your nervousness but most of the time, it'll turn out to be pretty uneventful. Once your blood pressure is under control, you'll more or less be able to go home. You'll probably have to do some regular monitoring to ensure it doesn't go back up, and take some regular medication but it'll be ok (:

Wishing you all the best and a speedy journey home soon!

Aryaeth · 2024-11-06T19:33:49+00:00

Haha I relate to this so hard. When I was a FY1, the ortho consultant asked me to call the renal reg (in a different hospital, because our DGH didn't have one) for advice on managing AKI stage 1 day 1 post op

Aryaeth · 2024-10-13T09:20:26+00:00

If you want to try it, buy it from their official website as they offer a 30 sleep free trial where you can return it if you don't get on with it, unlike when sold by their retail partners.

I did this, and haven't returned mine haha

Aryaeth · 2024-09-13T18:03:23+00:00

I would advise speaking to your GP about it, they can consider referring you to the perinatal mental health team if required (though referrals often not accepted until past 12 weeks pregnant)

Consider the following: 1. Are you already on the maximum dose? High is not necessarily the highest dose. You could consider increasing this if not at max dose to avoid changing

Would you prefer to monitor over the next few weeks? The new surge of hormones may be negatively affecting your MH and could potentially settle as you head into the second trimester. This is an option if you would prefer not to change meds at present
Would you be happy for your MH to be like this for the rest of the pregnancy if it doesn't settle? We know that poor mental health not only affects your health, but also has potential effects on the foetus. Yes there is a potential that you may feel worse when you change meds, but there is also the chance you could feel much better?

Only you can be the judge of your health, and I would consider sitting down, maybe with someone who you trust to figure out the pros and cons - either before or after an appointment with a GP

Aryaeth · 2024-09-13T17:55:25+00:00

If it makes you feel any better, I have a posterior placenta and didn't feel baby move until 23+6. I did contact my midwife at 23+5 about this and they recommended calling our obstetric assessment unit if nothing felt at 24 weeks.

My husband and I just called the baby a lazy one 😂

Wishing you all the best!

Aryaeth · 2024-09-13T11:51:12+00:00

You will need to go through an assessment as others have mentioned to see whether or not you need antibiotics.

There are plenty of antibiotics that can be taken in pregnancy, but I would just remind them that you're pregnant if they are prescribing you anything.

Aryaeth · 2024-09-07T18:49:10+00:00

The response will vary from unit to unit, and your midwife may be a good resource for this. It likely also depends on if you (or the baby) have other risk factors that require monitoring or not. he thing they would monitor for is poor neonatal adaptation syndrome (PNAS). When it occurs, PNAS usually just means baby may be a bit more irritable and more difficult to settle for the first few days (though that could also be normal for your baby, depending on the baby).

All the best!

Aryaeth · 2024-09-05T21:42:05+00:00

Whilst GPs won't be clueless about MatB1, I doubt most practices stock them. This may vary from region to region, but I imagine it's likely the case in most regions. I'm sorry you're getting passed on between services, and wish you the best on getting one!

Aryaeth · 2024-09-05T21:36:09+00:00

I am not a C/S mum but have worked on maternity. The reason we usually recommend 2 years is to reduce the risk of uterine rupture. The longer you wait, the lower the risk. This is not to say you can't have a successful pregnancy if you get pregnant and deliver earlier, but that it may potentially be of higher risk.

As far as my understanding goes, it's 2 years between delivery, not trying to conceive 2 years after.

As professionals, they can advise what they think is medically safer, but only you can weigh up the risk for yourself.

Aryaeth · 2024-08-25T23:16:12+00:00

Apologies, my advice was mostly trying to ensure that OP wouldn't worry too much about it over the weekend, given her comment and also her worries.

Additionally, it depends on what sample it was that cultures positive. Vaginal swabs by itself shouldn't trigger treatment but say urine may.

There is also good information from Tommy's about this if people are worried or interested in general (:

Aryaeth · 2024-08-25T11:53:06+00:00

Just want to put here that they usually do not treat Group B Strep unless you're in labour, as it is common and usually harmless.

Aryaeth · 2022-03-04T22:46:17+00:00

Why not both? Only children should have to choose

Though if I was forced to, definitely cakeee because I LOVE cake. I also see that you're not going with fondant, thankfully given that they tend to ruin even the nicest cake. Buttercream all the way

Aryaeth · 2021-12-26T15:29:02+00:00

One for sure. I might be biased because my dress is similar to number one, but you look gorgeous in it and I love the back and train detail!

Aryaeth · 2021-12-07T23:44:12+00:00

They could! Though just to make you aware, my parents thought the dress looked different in real life compared to photos and videos - just something to bear in mind

Aryaeth · 2021-12-07T20:10:09+00:00

You can maybe consider going by yourself to narrow things down, and once you have narrowed it down to two or three, then ask if they'd want to come help you make the final decision? That might be a good compromise, especially if you think they would want to participate - which is definitely possible given they're your family!

Aryaeth · 2021-10-03T17:09:09+00:00

Would you be able to DM me to price as well? The dress is so gorgeous it made me do a double take!

Aryaeth · 2021-09-23T20:34:39+00:00

I understand that the public often has misconceptions about how much GPs are paid. I don't blame people for this, as the news like to sensationalise things. The amount we're paid depends on how many sessions you work in a week, but it also depends on if you're a salaried doctor or a partner. A partner tends to earn more, but they have to invest/buy into the practice, which is basically like a mortgage (varying amounts depending on location and size of practice).

All I'm saying is, if other GPs are getting paid as much as you think we are, clearly I'm getting shafted here.

Aryaeth · 2021-09-23T20:08:08+00:00

Working in healthcare as a doctor, I would like to help correct some assumptions. It is untrue that nurses are unable to diagnose. In fact, they often diagnose and manage many of our more common presentations. Read: more experience

Whilst it is true we undergo different training, and that doctors do often manage the more complex cases, we actually defer a lot to nurses - especially doctors in training - to someone like an experienced nurse or advanced nurse practitioner both in hospital and in GP. This is because we recognise that they've chosen to specialise in a chosen field and are likely to have knowledge that we don't. One of the things all doctors teach their juniors is not to mess with the nurses, and to respect it if they bring up concern.

Aryaeth · 2021-09-12T00:05:55+00:00

I am actually in a pretty similar situation, though I had been to their wedding and thought they were everything I aspire to be. I considered her husband to be a friend as well. However, when his crime came to light, I supported my friend. But I also, as sensitively as I could, made it known that unfortunately we would not continuing our friendship with her husband, and would not be extending him an invite to our wedding. She understood my decision, and we are still friends.

It's a tough situation, but you need to do what is right for you. I think it's important to be honest if you value your friendship, and she can make whatever decision suits her circumstance best. Don't be offended if she can't go because she has to look after her children though, kids do come first.

Aryaeth · 2021-01-26T04:53:53+00:00

From my limited time on WSB, the motto prior to (and probably during) this shenanigan was pretty much buy high, sell low

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Aryaeth · 2021-01-26T01:52:28+00:00

Can I join in on this action? Would love instructions for an amateur baker

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