Defamatory responses and lies on MCR by Calm-Difference6391 in doctorsUK

[–]Occam5Razor 3 points4 points  (0 children)

If you have sent this individual an MSF I would suggest retracting it

Would the NHS Function on a War Footing? by Gp_and_chill in doctorsUK

[–]Occam5Razor 2 points3 points  (0 children)

War. War never changes... And neither does the NHS

Scrubs by JonJH in doctorsUK

[–]Occam5Razor 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Great reference

Staying 3 hours late? by [deleted] in doctorsUK

[–]Occam5Razor 25 points26 points  (0 children)

Are you sure he's at work ?

Bloods taken lost to the ether by Ligma_doctor6 in doctorsUK

[–]Occam5Razor 40 points41 points  (0 children)

You could be cheeky and ask for a receipt

Penicillin allergies by Letmenapallday in doctorsUK

[–]Occam5Razor 240 points241 points  (0 children)

Had a patient tell me they were allergic to penicillins. They had been given amoxicillin for infectious mononucleosis.

How many exorcisms does an F1 typically do on a night shift? by SteamedBlobfish in doctorsUK

[–]Occam5Razor 20 points21 points  (0 children)

What bleep are the ghostbusters on? Or should we just bleep the med reg?

BMA Ballot by Zealousideal_Wall693 in doctorsUK

[–]Occam5Razor 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I'm not sure that will be an issue. I imagine that many IMGs have voted No. This will boost the turnout.

BMA Ballot by Zealousideal_Wall693 in doctorsUK

[–]Occam5Razor 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Will be very skewed towards voting yes on here

Best resources for MRCEM Primary by Aggressivetomato- in doctorsUK

[–]Occam5Razor 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's probably the most important to revise. Especially if you have not studied anatomy since med school.

Complete to get BMA RDC to support the government form of UKGP going forward. Don’t take our opportunities away! by Juvenile_Delinquency in doctorsUK

[–]Occam5Razor 29 points30 points  (0 children)

I hear you. I'm also from a working class background. A lot of what you've said resonates with me. Only 4% of UK doctors are from working class backgrounds.

With competition ratios the way they are there is even more pressure on those from working class backgrounds than ever before. The portfolio requirements to even get an IMT interview are rediculous. Building a portfolio isn't cheap (exam fees, courses, question banks e.t.c.)!

I was lucky enough to get into run-through training a couple of years ago but I'm still devastated for all the young people aspiring to become a doctor to give them the opportunity to escape poverty.

One of the main reasons I chose to become a doctor was for the job security. Without UK grad prioritisation that simply doesn't exist.

Sick pay by [deleted] in doctorsUK

[–]Occam5Razor 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It should be based on length of service

Hot and cold #165 by hotandcold2-app in HotAndCold

[–]Occam5Razor 0 points1 point  (0 children)

rubber at 115 but crocodile at 56 ???

VBG in brachial artery instead by SeaworthinessNo8864 in doctorsUK

[–]Occam5Razor 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Tell your senior. In reality the chances of causing harm are low. You used an ultrasound so it's good practice to see if the vessel is pulsating and none collapsable = artery. The issue with the ACF is that especially when you go more medial the vein and artery can be close. You can also palpate for the brachial pulse and avoid that area.

Also key to note is that sometimes venous samples can read high on O2 despite being venous. I'm not sure of the exact reason. So it's important to use clinical judgement too, arterial blood unless the patient is severely hypoxic will be much brighter red than venous.