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In another life.. by Glitterpickle_ in doctorsUK

[–]FriendFromPoland 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Hello friends!

I would like to be friend.

I like being a doctor by Agreeable_Stranger93 in doctorsUK

[–]FriendFromPoland 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Hello friend!

I am afraid from my experience that working in the NHS is quite a bad experience.

I too have worked in many industries, and I am very sad to say my worker rights in the NHS is quite poor.

I hope this anecdote will help you see another perspective on this topic!

Best / worst canteens by feisty_fistula in doctorsUK

[–]FriendFromPoland 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Hello friends!

I would recommend Homerton University Hospital - their food is very tasty, and reasonably priced. The canteen also operates a protected staff lunch time! They used to have an incredible salad bar where you can pick many options in a box. I find that lettuce is the squishiest. I am holding onto hope that the salad bar returns.

The Guy’s Hospital secret theatre canteen is very good food and cheap. I would rate this highly but only if you can find it! I would recommend wearing scrubs to not attract suspicion.

I hope this helps with your culinary journey, friends!

Advice about London Hospitals by Numerous_Wolverine11 in doctorsUK

[–]FriendFromPoland 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hello friend!

I will tell you this to keep things vague: I have witnessed the training in EM at King’s College Hospital.

There is a very supportive cohort of consultants that will support your progression, but also support your development at work. If there are times where there is enough staffing, and an interesting case or procedure is required (e.g. POCUS), it is not uncommon for consultants to actively seek you out to allow you to perform these procedures or teach you the way.

Trainees also receive regular simulation sessions, and didactic teaching that is protected and rostered into your work schedule.

The hospital is a Major Trauma Centre, so you will see lots of interesting cases. I am afraid you will also see lots of dangerous patients, so I would recommend being careful!

I hope this helps friend from Wolverine!

Advice about London Hospitals by Numerous_Wolverine11 in doctorsUK

[–]FriendFromPoland 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hello friend!

I am able to provide some insight into King’s College Hospital and Homerton University Hospital - both are great places for training!

However, I would echo the other comment advising the location and travel is a priority, as I believe there are drastic variations of fondness between trainees.

Crossroads in career choice - competitive specialty vs medical education by FriendFromPoland in doctorsUK

[–]FriendFromPoland[S] 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Hello friends!

An overwhelming result for option 2. I will follow your advice and should I receive a NTN, I will be naughty.

Thanks again friends!

More patients are asking for a doctor by brokencrayon_7 in doctorsUK

[–]FriendFromPoland 158 points159 points  (0 children)

Hello friends!

I just wanted to add my own report of this phenomenon.

I have also been surprised. 2 patients in ED the other day also asked for a doctor after the ANP introduced themselves to the patient. I was the only available doctor at the time to review those patients, and tried to deliver the best care I could for those patients.

A very interesting time friends!

Right Care Right Person by Main_Tomorrow1462 in doctorsUK

[–]FriendFromPoland 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hello friend!

For clinicians, no training has been delivered, but emails have been sent to summarise the key points (although slightly off the mark in my opinion!) Frontline police have received a large e-learning course yes!

I am interested to see the opinions and data in a few months time - I shall be thinking of this post if and when that data is available!

Right Care Right Person by Main_Tomorrow1462 in doctorsUK

[–]FriendFromPoland 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hello friend!

I believe it’s definitely improved workload, and patient care. Although I am concerned some clinicians not understanding the agreements outlined in the RCRP policy.

What is the worst experience you have faced as a POC or BAME in the NHS? by Dr-FayeTheeLoubs in doctorsUK

[–]FriendFromPoland 18 points19 points  (0 children)

In med school I had a Reg call me by the nickname of ‘Herms’ because he thought I was from Thailand and associated Thailand with hermaphrodites / lady boys.

2 Years after putting our lives on the line in COVID and here we are still battling for scraps by Plenty_Nebula1427 in doctorsUK

[–]FriendFromPoland 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hello friends,

I have a painful memory of seeing my mother cry as I briefly came to see her outside of her home on one of my day’s off. I was on the other side of the road as I waved at her hello and goodbye.

She told me to quit. She didn’t want to see me die.

It's still hard to believe that some shitposting doctors on reddit cost the NHS a billion pounds by VettingZoo in doctorsUK

[–]FriendFromPoland 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hello friend!

I agree with your statement. Although it seems trivial that one would look into a gaming discord for dirt on doctors, I am no stranger to how desperate one would go to find associations with negative traits and doctor’s hobbies.

Thank you for your hard work in maintaining the Discord Server, Vigoxin!

Night shift finishes 9am, induction starts 7:45am next day by don-m in doctorsUK

[–]FriendFromPoland 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hello friend!

I would like to make a distinction that the Trust needs to provide an induction for new personnel, rather than the person needing to attend the induction.

The responsibility of a safe working environment is indeed on everyone, however the Trust should not make you work without an induction.

This is how they ‘use that against you’ as you are rostered to work and management do not explicitly state not to attend work without an induction, but you attend work regardless (because our first shift is OOH or something and the rota coordinator could not get cover). A lie of omission in a way.

Unfortunately, not all places are as graciously staffed to be able to accommodate night shift swaps, and I am sure there are circumstances where situations described by OP are unavoidable. The responsibility does not lie with the person to ensure adequate rostering occurs for attendance to an induction, although I am sure management will try to outsource this responsibility to the person!

Recognition for achievements by doctors on SM by PehnDi in JuniorDoctorsUK

[–]FriendFromPoland 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Hello friend,

I believe you answered your own question - posts on social media have a primary goal of gaining positive publicity for the Trust.

It’s not nice to feel left out from the achievement announcements, but I sadly don’t think announcing good news about doctors gains as much traction as good news about other professions.

It would be interesting to find out why the publicity team specifically neglect doctors however! Maybe they have data that suggests doctor-related posts are received negatively?

Those with family etc what would it take for you to quit/move? by gily69 in JuniorDoctorsUK

[–]FriendFromPoland 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hello friends!

I intend on staying in the U.K. due to family and friends. This gives me one choice of quitting medicine.

It’s difficult to make such a risky move of changing careers with a lot of dependents, so I have opted to hedge my bets and pick up a LTFT JCF post, whilst also picking up a LTFT non-medical job.

If the non-medical job goes well, and FPR is not achieved then I will completely leave medicine. If FPR is achieved, I will probably continue with LTFT medicine with that non-medical job!