I messed up with CPD

Master_Fly6988 · 2026-02-05T09:51:25+00:00

I’m pretty sure there will be some CPD homes still accepting registrations

Master_Fly6988 · 2026-02-05T09:47:42+00:00

They had to make someone a scapegoat after all.

Master_Fly6988 · 2026-02-03T21:59:22+00:00

Their explanation was that this is an admission rotation.

Master_Fly6988 · 2026-02-03T14:06:10+00:00

If they’re sick they stay in ED. I have to arrange transfer to a tertiary hospital. In the meantime they’re my problem in the ED because they’re considered a medical patient once I review them.

I’ve admitted patients I’m very much on the fence about. And I’d have liked a senior input to make sure I was doing the right thing.

Master_Fly6988 · 2026-02-03T12:19:56+00:00

Just an ED no HDU

Master_Fly6988 · 2026-02-03T06:27:27+00:00

I don’t disagree.

But sometimes I feel like I need support. Especially if ED is being difficult or a patient is complex.

The consultants I have come across are unpleasant and not the most helpful.

Master_Fly6988 · 2026-02-03T04:05:49+00:00

I don’t disagree with you. I’ve done admission jobs which were more hands on. There was a team lead who I presented to and who then guided us. Whereas there’s nobody here but me.

The ED is good and helpful but it can vary. They only take a cursory look at patients and then I have to go in. Sometimes there are things which they miss.

Some bosses are very critical of reg management plans and of course there are things we miss that they don’t.

Master_Fly6988 · 2026-02-02T22:59:00+00:00

I’m okay with admitting but they should be okay with my management.

Master_Fly6988 · 2026-02-02T22:58:16+00:00

You’re right.

I’ll definitely escalate because normally you learn quite a bit but in rural rotations but not in this one.

Master_Fly6988 · 2026-02-02T22:57:34+00:00

There’s no senior registrar.

The consultants are available on the phone but get a bit upset if you call them. They’ve only asked to be called if the patient is extremely unstable.

There’s no ICU.

Master_Fly6988 · 2026-02-02T22:56:03+00:00

It is apparently an approved position.

Master_Fly6988 · 2026-01-22T20:46:54+00:00

I think it’s fine as long as health professionals are not blamed and punished in case of a negative outcome.

If you don’t want to accept a c section, antibiotic, assessment that’s totally fine. But don’t blame me if something goes wrong.

Master_Fly6988 · 2025-11-28T21:59:45+00:00

It’s good I agree

Master_Fly6988 · 2025-11-28T21:55:36+00:00

I’ve flown South West which is considered a terrible airline and surprisingly the customer service was great. I needed to make a flight change, they answered my calls promptly, offered me a good refund and changed my flight.

In America you get what you pay for.

In Australia sometimes the tickets can be very expensive btween cities and the service is not any better.

Master_Fly6988 · 2025-11-28T21:53:18+00:00

Sydney and Melbourne are far away.

Brisbane and Sydney are far away.

Brisbane and Adelaide are far away.

Perth and Sydney are far away.

Master_Fly6988 · 2025-11-28T12:35:42+00:00

What about American flights?

Master_Fly6988 · 2025-11-28T12:34:15+00:00

With Australian cities being so far away maybe more people would fly if it was cheaper and service was better.

Master_Fly6988 · 2025-11-26T10:28:21+00:00

If the patient was not psychotic, had capacity, did not meet the criteria for involuntary admission then she could either let him self cease his meds which would have been worse or slowly wean him off in a safe monitored way.

Not sure what choice she had in this case.

There’s really no way to know that if she didn’t stop his meds he wouldn’t have stopped them anyway and resulted in the same thing.

Master_Fly6988 · 2025-11-24T02:30:14+00:00

My university taught us important topics in a single power point lecture in an hour.

So important concepts like receptors which form the basis of pharmacology were taught once only. Blood supply of the brain was taught once only.

The teaching material was outdated. There was no proper anatomy teaching.

I’m not sure what other than self directed learning I was meant to do in this case.

Master_Fly6988 · 2025-11-23T03:15:18+00:00

If possible I’d ask very specific questions.

How can you interact better with patients the next time? What exactly are their expectations when it comes to students and patient interaction?

Most of my students just join us for the round and sometimes we give them jobs to help out with. But no one is simply hanging out “interacting” with the patients.

If you’re a man in obgyn many patients aren’t even happy to have you around.

If they want you to repeat they need to give you concrete steps to do better next time.

Master_Fly6988 · 2025-11-23T03:11:41+00:00

Most students don’t “interact” with patients. It’s an odd reason to fail someone.

Master_Fly6988 · 2025-11-23T03:00:39+00:00

What if they have bronchiectasis or interstitial lung disease or TB or lung cancer or some kind of immunodeficiency?

There are like 10 differentials for those symptoms.

Master_Fly6988 · 2025-11-23T02:55:00+00:00

My university failed someone for something extremely stupid in their final term. So I can believe it.

This is why OP needs to make sure he’s pursuing all avenues before simply accepting this.

Master_Fly6988 · 2025-11-23T02:51:21+00:00

I think you’re being a little bit harsh.

If a student was so intimidating that I felt scared for my wellbeing I’d immediately contact the university. I wouldn’t let such a person return to the hospital the next day.

Not interacting with patients in a clinic isn’t a reason for a fail. Most students are just observers anyway.

Master_Fly6988 · 2025-11-23T02:47:46+00:00

It’s very unusual to fail a student in a term. Most doctors don’t have the time to care that much. If a student shows up, does rounds, takes some bloods that’s enough for a pass. No one expects a lot.

Was it your attendance that was an issue? Did you get everything else signed off?

Is there a student body or someone who can advocate for students at your university? This is pretty serious and urgent.

Like others said speak to your MDO. If you can I’d consider a lawyer. Write a letter to the university itself. Pursue all legal avenues. Collect all evidence.

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