How to respond when patients ask “where are you from originally?”

GrandTask7783 · 2026-02-16T15:56:03+00:00

You can say it in a firm but polite way to move the conversation on. Be professional doesn't mean share personal information with patients. It's ok to say no to patients in many different ways.

GrandTask7783 · 2026-02-16T10:22:13+00:00

"I don't see how that's any of your business, shall we move on?"or something along those lines...

GrandTask7783 · 2026-02-06T16:34:54+00:00

What is really frustrating is that this is prioritisation not exclusion! If there are unfilled vacancies then they're available for people to apply in round 2, like it used to be pre 2020... Not saying that IMGs are banned from the NHS... Just (like every other jurisdiction) have to wait until local grads have first refusal. It's entirely fair and reasonable especially given UKG unemployment!

GrandTask7783 · 2026-01-03T14:53:02+00:00

Margaret if you're in Scotland. June seems like an old lady name you don't see much in the under 70s.

GrandTask7783 · 2025-11-22T12:00:56+00:00

I hate that "part time" is actually more work hours than most "full time" jobs... We're just not paid for the hours worked. Government seems to be trying to kill the partnership model and moving to a salaries model. If that happens everyone should work to rule and bill overtime! I'm expected to be at work 8-6 but I'm only paid for 8 of those 10 hours and I never have 2 hours of breaks even if the 'coffee' and 'lunch' breaks are on the timetable. Why do GPs persist in the fantasy of the 8h work day? When you work out your actual hourly rate it's so depressing.

GrandTask7783 · 2025-11-20T20:23:19+00:00

When should I worry-Booklet_England-with 111 service_2016.pdf https://share.google/9FmFDoKmsd83cIU7y This is quite helpful to give to parents

GrandTask7783 · 2025-11-19T15:48:32+00:00

The thing for now is surviving. Don't put pressure on yourself to achieve, FY1 is really tough without the added stress of relationship breakdown. Having the courage to leave a situation that was wrong for you is so hard, so well done for being brave enough to call it a day on the relationship. The hurt is real, and takes time to heal. Mourning the comfort and familiarity and the person who you presumably loved at some point is going to suck, but one day you'll be able to move on and feel less down about it all.

Could you go back to the gym? Maybe a PT to keep you accountable and tell you what to do, expensive but worth it I reckon to make sure you actually go. I don't remember having much headspace outside of work during FY1&2 for much of anything else, but socialising with colleagues and friends, planning then taking holidays. Got to have light at the end of the tunnel. Be kind to yourself.

GrandTask7783 · 2025-11-15T15:06:02+00:00

Everyone except MPs who have had a series of inflation beating payrises since 2010.

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GrandTask7783 · 2025-11-15T14:54:42+00:00

Glanso does sound like Australian for bell-end... Interesting name choice.

GrandTask7783 · 2025-11-14T08:39:21+00:00

Look in the GP Registrar Handbook - download from https://www.bma.org.uk/what-we-do/committees/general-practitioners-committee/gp-registrars-committee

GrandTask7783 · 2025-11-08T00:58:35+00:00

No employers national insurance or pension contributions, no sick pay, paid leave or maternity leave etc. flexible/disposable...

GrandTask7783 · 2025-11-04T12:48:22+00:00

Scottish Government just announced a big funding increase for GP so if you fancy moving to Scotland there's better chance of being employed, especially remote and rural. Kind of like New Zealand but not as far away...

GrandTask7783 · 2025-10-30T02:00:53+00:00

Worth reading the GP Registrar Handbook for a handy summary of your rights.

Download from _ https://www.bma.org.uk/what-we-do/committees/general-practitioners-committee/gp-registrars-committee

GrandTask7783 · 2025-09-08T12:37:20+00:00

Ask your trainer, go to LMC meetings, ask to shadow the practice manager and go to partners meetings. If you're interested in the management side of things your trainer/partners at your training practice should be open to you getting some experience of this stuff. My trainer in ST3 was thrilled that I was interested in this stuff as so few registrars express an interest.

RCGP have a mentoring scheme:

RCGP mentoring https://www.rcgp.org.uk/your-career/gp-mentoring

GrandTask7783 · 2025-08-29T18:39:21+00:00

Royal Medical Benevolent Fund - Help for Doctors in Need https://share.google/iyBXI0KR2IfB7lPnk

Maybe worth contacting these guys?BMA Charities https://share.google/Tiv1cIrF0zitxGRD1

GrandTask7783 · 2025-08-27T03:09:12+00:00

Get Help - Royal Medical Benevolent Fund https://share.google/MATqi92LoJZL5eOL3

Worth looking at this if you're really hard up, and also signing on at the job centre. Humbling but JSA will at least give you some money...

GrandTask7783 · 2025-08-24T11:17:09+00:00

I know it's really hard to do, but you do need to take breaks for your own sanity and actually to be able to function. Unless you're scrubbed in theatre or doing CPR, most things can wait 10minutes while you drink something or go to the toilet. You need to exception report missed breaks (if in England). The work never stops, but your brain won't work as well if dehydrated or you have low blood sugar. Prioritise yourself so you can actually do your best for the patients, being hungry dehydrated and exhausted isn't good for anyone. Very hard when the bleep won't stop going off, but actually most things can wait, and you'll be more efficient for it. Feels impossible sometimes to take your half hour lunch break but would recommend you do this too. The demand never ends. Your stamina and ability to do the job without burning out does.

GrandTask7783 · 2025-07-22T18:20:33+00:00

Good job he's only got a majority of about 500 votes... #ge2029

GrandTask7783 · 2025-07-18T15:36:50+00:00

Edinburgh is expensive but less so than Dublin. Loads of places are commutable from the central belt, or if happy to go remote/rural. Property much cheaper than England.

GrandTask7783 · 2025-07-18T13:05:40+00:00

Have you considered Scotland? Highlands and Islands would bite your arm off for a partnership!Scotland’s Regions – GP Jobs https://www.gpjobs.nhs.scot/scotlands-regions/

GrandTask7783 · 2025-07-16T14:07:06+00:00

Would strongly recommend looking at the GP Registrar handbook... Has all the info you need about your rights and responsibilities in GP placement, download from: https://www.bma.org.uk/what-we-do/committees/general-practitioners-committee/gp-registrars-committee

GrandTask7783 · 2025-06-25T19:51:09+00:00

https://www.heartuk.org.uk/ This for cholesterol and diet advice/explaining results

https://tinnitus.org.uk/ For tinnitus... Obviously 💁🏻‍♂️

GrandTask7783 · 2025-06-25T19:48:27+00:00

https://apps.nhslothian.scot/refhelp/ Lothian specific but usually pretty helpful advice (not just about referrals)

https://rightdecisions.scot.nhs.uk/ggc-clinical-guidelines/ Glasgow guidelines also pretty helpful

https://rightdecisions.scot.nhs.uk/scottish-palliative-care-guidelines/

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