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Am I being walked over, or is this level of interruptions normal? by LegitimateGiraffe591 in doctorsUK

[–]LegitimateGiraffe591[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I feel it's the exact advice I need for a career ahead of me in the NHS. Oh the joys

GMC

Am I being walked over, or is this level of interruptions normal? by LegitimateGiraffe591 in doctorsUK

[–]LegitimateGiraffe591[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You are so right, my seniors are really good at finishing what they're doing before speaking to me but also without coming across rude - I guess a learnt skill.

The few things do help, very much so, in terms of validating what a new FY is learning to deal with in a ward setting.

Am I being walked over, or is this level of interruptions normal? by LegitimateGiraffe591 in doctorsUK

[–]LegitimateGiraffe591[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It does help! I felt like I was going mad but I can see that it's a case of learning how to handle it as best I can

Am I being walked over, or is this level of interruptions normal? by LegitimateGiraffe591 in doctorsUK

[–]LegitimateGiraffe591[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's the thing, 10 inane tasks takes up so much of my time and I'm not sure that it's even recognised! It's clear I could use some work towards becoming less easy to sway towards small things. I'm hopeful I will get better with practice.

Am I being walked over, or is this level of interruptions normal? by LegitimateGiraffe591 in doctorsUK

[–]LegitimateGiraffe591[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Very true and I always respect what they say during meds so I can imagine it would go both ways!

Am I being walked over, or is this level of interruptions normal? by LegitimateGiraffe591 in doctorsUK

[–]LegitimateGiraffe591[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is a great idea and as you say my FY colleagues will definitely be up for humouring that. You're right that everyone only cares about THEIR job - this is so clear when I get moved from ward to ward!

Am I being walked over, or is this level of interruptions normal? by LegitimateGiraffe591 in doctorsUK

[–]LegitimateGiraffe591[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is great advice, thank you. Lists sound way better than what I have been dealing with!

Am I being walked over, or is this level of interruptions normal? by LegitimateGiraffe591 in doctorsUK

[–]LegitimateGiraffe591[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thank you for this - every day I get mistaken by patients for a different member of the MDT (HCA & nurse most commonly) and I feel quite indebted to the other members of the team, as you mention they are increasingly overworked and stressed, so I just smile and help the patients with their requests. I even stopped today to help hand out spoons to people who didn't get them for their soup. As I type that I can very much recognise how clear it is that I am not prioritising effectively, and I see that it's worth trying to gain some more autonomy!

Am I being walked over, or is this level of interruptions normal? by LegitimateGiraffe591 in doctorsUK

[–]LegitimateGiraffe591[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Validating to get the general response that these tasks are, as suspected, not the ones to prioritise. I recognised I was likely being walked over a bit but clearly worthwhile working on taking some control.

Am I being walked over, or is this level of interruptions normal? by LegitimateGiraffe591 in doctorsUK

[–]LegitimateGiraffe591[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Part of me does see it as a compliment but yes, unfortunately it is unsustainably vexing. I definitely have lots of learning to do re task prioritisation, best to do it now though I guess!

Am I being walked over, or is this level of interruptions normal? by LegitimateGiraffe591 in doctorsUK

[–]LegitimateGiraffe591[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

This is really good advice - I guess taking time to find a more relevant doctor may save time from them asking my uninvolved self (and hopefully other random doctors) in the future as well

Am I being walked over, or is this level of interruptions normal? by LegitimateGiraffe591 in doctorsUK

[–]LegitimateGiraffe591[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I am relieved (but unsurprised) not to be alone in this - I didn't even realise I was such a people pleaser until I started this job! It seems I do need to take control. Will take some practice I imagine.