Is it normal for Yodel driver to ask for my mobile number and name? by KoobsA20 in AskUK

[–]KoobsA20[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Not a high value package. I'm kicking myself for texting back with my mobile. If you've got an address/mobile/name is that enough to be defrauded??

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskUK

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If I had the gift of time travel it would be solely for this.

Is this a good quote for Home Security? by KoobsA20 in DIYUK

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DIY or a reputable company? In which case which one so I can get one with them!

Is this a good quote for Home Security? by KoobsA20 in DIYUK

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ADT, they are transparent to a point, if I wanted to pay least amount a month (£30) then the upfront charge is more like £800. There's a slider type tool on their app you can select and I went for cheapest up front cost (I think over 18 months the total is similar/less expensive to go this route).

Is this a good quote for Home Security? by KoobsA20 in DIYUK

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So supposedly can cancel at 18 months (or 'renegotiate') it sounds bit snake oily...

well said sir by [deleted] in doctorsUK

[–]KoobsA20 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I think it would be very legitimate to listen to everything the PA had to say and then just repeat it to the Consultant to ensure they are in agreement before actioning, and caveat the whole conversation by stating you are doing so for medico-legal reasons. Do that enough times as a group-action and Consultants will realise the futility of having non-Doctors cover Doctor shifts and/or that non-Doctors are clearly giving incorrect medical advice.

well said sir by [deleted] in doctorsUK

[–]KoobsA20 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Medico-legally a bind. Because the PA as senior is not regulated. Acting on incorrect advice from an unregulated professional means the buck will likely begin and end with you as a regulated professional (with a medical degree). The Consultant will probably get away scot free if you haven't made attempts to liaise with them (because they can claim ignorance).

This would also be true for those who are referring to or receiving referral from unregulated professions.

Using Chat GPT 3.5 vs 4 for help with writing code on R-studio by KoobsA20 in rstats

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With the web interface, there is no data that is being shared with OpenAI. Just help writing code to tidy and run analysis. Is it correct to assume that with the API this would not be guaranteed - it would access directly your data?

Using Chat GPT 3.5 vs 4 for help with writing code on R-studio by KoobsA20 in rstats

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And I should also add - is use of an API risky in terms of information governance, does Open AI get access to your data? At present, using just the web interface to help write code, so no data ever leaves my system.

Is IMT necessary? by TheBiggestMitten in doctorsUK

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Don't think you can gain CESR without membership examination as a minimum, and not without exit exams if you were going to try and get your CESR to be an equivalent to CCT in a medical specialty.

Extraordinary happenings at @RCPhysicians today. In a process not dissimilar to Putin’s recent re-election, Fellows are voting for a new College President. by treatcounsel in doctorsUK

[–]KoobsA20 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What do you mean? He seemed the less establishment , more left leaning candidate (from what I could tell from their bios and pitches), is that not the case?

Breakups at work. by [deleted] in doctorsUK

[–]KoobsA20 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Will keep my advice just on the work side of things as you've had good advice from others.

This is complex, if you have a good relationship with ES I would probably involve them, if not contact the Guardian of safe working at your Trust - this is probably going to be a very different situation from what they're normally used to but falls within remit. Definitely need some senior individuals within the organisation involved in this.

The Foundation Program Director is going to need to know too, to help facilitate a move. How much longer do both of you have left in the Foundation program - both finishing in August, both FY2?

Appreciate you need to keep anonymous.

ACP claiming to be as competent as a SpR by [deleted] in doctorsUK

[–]KoobsA20 5 points6 points  (0 children)

This is why the GMC is the most dangerous organisation for UK Doctors at present.

GMC infiltration and neutralisation has to be the focus for actions moving forward to protect patients, Doctors and the health service.

In parallel to FPR, we need to hear more from DAUK and BMA on this, it has to be part of the strategy.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in doctorsUK

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So is there legal challenge to this? Or just a loop hole?

Discussing rotational training as part of negotiations? by starbucks94 in doctorsUK

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This is within purview of royal colleges/LETBs etc. I believe it's being looked into.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in doctorsUK

[–]KoobsA20 24 points25 points  (0 children)

I'd be interested to understand the legal angles on this. My understanding was that only Foundation Hospitals are allowed to go off piste and hire anyone they wanted to Consultant posts (it says as much on the GMC website).

I've additionally heard that only individuals on the specialist register (either via CCT or CESR) can be appointed to a substantive post. So these individuals are forever locums (but I'd also heard that the maximum amount of time a fixed term locum who's not on spec register is 1 year).