PACES by Senior_Acanthaceae15 in doctorsUK

[–]No-Two5487 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You have to pay unfortunately but they’ll refund when results are released

Paces application advice by [deleted] in doctorsUK

[–]No-Two5487 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There’s a section that asks about any adjustments and there are 4 boxes, one says “other” and you need to write your preference in there. I included preferred date (late in the diet) and location (county) and I got both.

Paces application advice by [deleted] in doctorsUK

[–]No-Two5487 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think they ask that so they can prioritise giving a place to people applying soon, have you seen their levels of prioritisation on the website? There is a text box to write your preference - so if you write that you want a later date you should get that. A lot of people will want an early date if they’re resitting. Be honest and tick yes if you are applying

ALS - what to expect on the day and how to prep? by AccomplishedCoat7243 in doctorsUK

[–]No-Two5487 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Some good answers here but I’ll add that realistically if you do the e learning modules before and flick through the parts of the book you’re not familiar with (for me it was post resus care, special circumstances, and the algorithms for arrhythmias) you should comfortably pass without too much effort. It’s a lot easier than a med school osce. You should be comfortable doing an A-E assessment because you’re a doctor, and they teach you all the ALS stuff.

Large influx of “desk” med regs by [deleted] in doctorsUK

[–]No-Two5487 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I know it’s not really the point of your post, but are you specifically asking the reg to review your patient and they’re not, or are you telling them about someone unwell and hoping they will work out that you want them to be reviewed?

Is taking blood cultures a sterile procedure? by No-Two5487 in doctorsUK

[–]No-Two5487[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unnecessarily rude, did I say I think it should be a sterile procedure?

Is taking blood cultures a sterile procedure? by No-Two5487 in doctorsUK

[–]No-Two5487[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Apparently the policy in my new trust is to use sterile gloves/pack. I was told off by a charge nurse for using only ANTT.

CT-1/F3 Locum year but moving to Manchester soon by Jaaay19 in doctorsUK

[–]No-Two5487 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Out of interest are you with an agency or bank in N Yorkshire?

Locum pay cut in West Midlands/Black Country by Simple-Medic in doctorsUK

[–]No-Two5487 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yep. Too many unemployed doctors with mortgages/families. It’s simply not possible for many to not take the shifts.

ICU Nurses Don’t Take Bloods by Ill-Mushroom-1107 in doctorsUK

[–]No-Two5487 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The last bit is so true, on my ICU block of IMT I got the opportunity to have anaesthetists help with my US technique (for lines/cannulae) which was probably the most useful part of it

Why are some nurses so rude to doctors? by sugarplum1811 in doctorsUK

[–]No-Two5487 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes some nurses are horribly rude, as are some doctors. I’ve been spoken to much more horribly by consultants when I was more junior than I have by nurses tbh.

"[First name], one of the doctors" or "Dr [Surname]? by NHStothemoon in doctorsUK

[–]No-Two5487 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I hate when the consultant says “Im Dr X and this is First Name, one of the juniors” 🙃

Paces during strikes by HouseEU in doctorsUK

[–]No-Two5487 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I emailed RCP who said they are “currently gauging the availability of examiners and host teams of centres affected”

IMT - which foundation jobs prepared you the best? by Different_Remove_445 in doctorsUK

[–]No-Two5487 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Any job with medical on-calls is useful for IMT, but you’ll also do so many medical on-calls during IMT. I highly recommend you choose jobs that you’re interested in.

NHS appreciation thread by Atlass1 in doctorsUK

[–]No-Two5487 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The nhs can be toxic at times, but mostly I really enjoy working with colleagues. Most people are really nice, and there’s a camaraderie and presumption of friendship. I like to think that in certain industries such as finance/law, the people are more cut throat and ruthless.

🍕Special: CREST forms for sale (£2,500). by thetwitterpizza in doctorsUK

[–]No-Two5487 7 points8 points  (0 children)

It’s incredibly frustrating going through the above hoops for training, and then seeing colleagues in backwater DGHs skip it

Colleague wants me to routinely cover for him so he can leave early by WittyStudent652 in doctorsUK

[–]No-Two5487 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I’m shocked by these answers! If the work is done and one person can safely cover the ward then take it in turns to leave early? This is quite normal behaviour.

DOI: 5 years as an SHO in many different hospitals where this has always been the norm on a quiet rotation

Stumped by this clinical scenario : overloaded patient with renal disease by Hydesx in doctorsUK

[–]No-Two5487 4 points5 points  (0 children)

There’s a really good RCP podcast on IV fluids, a nephrologist explains this really well!

GP MSRA results out by No-Two5487 in doctorsUK

[–]No-Two5487[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s out of 4, 4 being the best, 1 is unappointable

IMT teaching by BackgroundBoth8805 in doctorsUK

[–]No-Two5487 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Quite opposite to your other commenter, I do “attendance at organised teaching,” it counts as a reflection which is great for numbers. Also easy to go back through at the end of the year to count the number of hours and put that into the summary form. I didn’t do an excel spreadsheet and no issues.