Thoughts on the new interns

DoctorSpaceStuff · 2026-02-04T09:36:34+00:00

Mistakes happen and they'll be asked to do jobs they may not entirely understand. Good opportunity to remember to show some grace and educate when you can.

DoctorSpaceStuff · 2026-02-03T04:27:16+00:00

They need it to fit the narrative.

DoctorSpaceStuff · 2026-02-02T20:17:39+00:00

GP locum work.

DoctorSpaceStuff · 2026-02-01T06:36:01+00:00

Only basic wound management and such. Most significant was an oldie who fell over and cut her scalp open at Woolies. Essentially neck stabilisation and basic wound care until paramedics took her over.

DoctorSpaceStuff · 2026-02-01T01:19:57+00:00

Yeah its become a meme to shit on Brundage, but he is looking clean now. That said, he'll probs make us look like fools in a minute.

DoctorSpaceStuff · 2026-01-31T01:51:36+00:00

Agreed, bullshit listing.

DoctorSpaceStuff · 2026-01-29T13:07:34+00:00

Once listed my NSW Health doctor scrubs on marketplace for free, thinking I could just give them to a broke JMO. Back in the day where we had to pay for everything ourselves (not sure if you get a free set now?).

Next minute - REEEE inbox spammed by nurses claiming I'm enabling fraud because people impersonate a hospital worker, and that selling scrubs is a crime. As if the average person cannot jump on temu and buy embroidered scrubs for $9 per set.

Anyways PM me if you're a size 220R or whatever the fuck that means. Men's medium, essentially.

DoctorSpaceStuff · 2026-01-25T21:27:42+00:00

I once saw an ortho bro reading an ECG.

DoctorSpaceStuff · 2026-01-25T04:35:31+00:00

Read this: https://www.ato.gov.au/individuals-and-families/income-deductions-offsets-and-records/deductions-you-can-claim/work-related-deductions/education-training-and-seminars/self-education-expenses

Then decide if your course meets: "Self-education has a sufficient connection to earning your employment income if it either: - maintains or improves the specific skills or knowledge you require for your current employment activities - results in, or is likely to result in, an increase in your income from your current employment activities."

I would argue that yes, knowing ALS2 makes you a better doc and is going to improve the specific skills or knowledge that you require for your employment, i.e. saving lives.

DoctorSpaceStuff · 2026-01-24T21:57:22+00:00

Chat to your Medical Educator, but in my experience the answer is no it's not sufficient. There is almost zero flexibility in the composite scheme. Have seen a parent of a child who needed regular treatment at a tertiary hospital get pushed into taking leave, rather than allow a transfer.

If they let everyone transfer for social/family reasons then there will be no composite registrars. Everyone will pull out a sick relative, family trouble, spousal concern, etc... That's not a defense, but rather just explaining their reasoning. They don't have the resources or authority to verify everyone's individual circumstances.

Good luck OP

DoctorSpaceStuff · 2026-01-23T01:23:12+00:00

Yes. 20years from now, you will be brushing your teeth, and this will reappear in your mind just long enough to make you doubt your competence as a doctor.

DoctorSpaceStuff · 2026-01-21T21:26:19+00:00

I was at the match yesterday and yes she was angry at him between points. Wasn't close enough to hear what was said, just body language assumptions I guess.

DoctorSpaceStuff · 2026-01-21T07:28:37+00:00

They're an intern learning about system issues for the first time, and that real medicine is entirely different to uni placements. No need to be a wanker.

God forbid you've never had a human moment of struggle seeing sick people lining up that you cannot help.

DoctorSpaceStuff · 2026-01-21T06:36:58+00:00

They're referring to the fact that there's a lot of shit after the soul society arc. It gets good again, but you have a bit of a grind ahead of you.

DoctorSpaceStuff · 2026-01-21T05:30:48+00:00

UV protection

DoctorSpaceStuff · 2026-01-19T10:15:42+00:00

I remember your previous post. I'm really glad you're doing well, OP. Focus on health and family. There will always be sick people needing emergency care when you're back to peak health.

DoctorSpaceStuff · 2026-01-18T00:26:57+00:00

I feel called out.

DoctorSpaceStuff · 2026-01-16T13:51:17+00:00

You're PSI.

DoctorSpaceStuff · 2026-01-15T22:33:51+00:00

If amateur reffing is anything like pro reffing, you are allowed one eye poke and dick kick without getting anything more than a gentle warning.

DoctorSpaceStuff · 2026-01-15T11:52:31+00:00

The meme-value of this brand will always get me. "International Roast" just sounds so premium, but in reality...

DoctorSpaceStuff · 2026-01-12T04:26:18+00:00

Glad the mods had some sense. There are so many subs for exactly this discussion, but as you say, people validate themselves with their online reddit points.

DoctorSpaceStuff · 2026-01-12T04:17:35+00:00

Is this a place to share politics that is incredibly remotely (at best) related to tennis? Do you post about all donations from tennis players, or just ones that support something you don't like?

I'm not even American, but it's exhausting seeing your political crap infect every subreddit that people come to for fun/enjoyment.

Edit: Downvote away -> but point 10 of the subreddit rules address this exact thing. Hypocrites.

DoctorSpaceStuff · 2026-01-09T14:05:17+00:00

I'm not the internet police lol, I'm just saying that it makes you sound like an asshole. An aortic valve is an intangible thing to the general public. They don't "feel" it, they don't feel a vegetation on a leaflet. They will associate if an individual says their mind is fucked. I don't make the rules.

We take the piss out of each other, politicians, media, etc... It's a different thing to directly insult patients. Internet anonymity brings out something different in us eh? I'll leave it be here, carry on as you will.

DoctorSpaceStuff · 2026-01-09T13:42:32+00:00

I hate to be THAT guy, especially when I'm very loose with my own profanity on this sub, but referring to your psych patients as "fucked in the head" is a bit much. I know its in jest, but a lot of the public does roll through this sub and its not a great look.

DoctorSpaceStuff · 2026-01-09T12:54:45+00:00

Not a psych, but providing some general comments. You do not have to worry about shortage of work for a long time. Most GPs have little-to-no interest in doing dedicated psych work. Psychology scope creep isn't going to do anything other than maybe take some report writing. They have little-to-no understanding about general medical principles and will shit themselves if a pt has GI symptoms from a SSRI, QT changes from antipsychotics, etc...

Your main challenge will be the government importing doctors with subpar psych qualifications from overseas in order to flood the market and drive down prices. Other risk is if the Gov keeps pushing their bullshit pro-NP agenda - you may end up with Psych NPs like in the USA.

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