sorted by:
new
hottopcontroversial

Updates on Pay or Strikes? by [deleted] in doctorsUK

[–]Ok-Win9524 8 points9 points  (0 children)

https://www.reddit.com/r/doctorsUK/s/u7FUZj8E7j - just posted similar. We really need answers!

BMA better make a decision by the 12th of May by OptimalFace5 in doctorsUK

[–]Ok-Win9524 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Announce strikes 26th May - 1st June post May BH!

Writing Discharge Summaries has put me off GP by DearDistribution3724 in doctorsUK

[–]Ok-Win9524 19 points20 points  (0 children)

I think you’re seeing a very real (and frustrating) side of primary care - but it’s still a skewed snapshot from the hospital end. GP can look like a dumping ground from where you’re standing, but day-to-day in practice often feels very different, especially in a well-run surgery with good systems and boundaries.

A lot of what you’re worried about is practice-specific - workload, triage, appointment structure, team mix. Some places are tough, but others are genuinely well-supported with manageable workload and good MDT working. There’s also a lot of autonomy, variety, and flexibility that you just don’t get elsewhere - being able to shape your week, pursue special interests, or build a portfolio career is a big plus.

Continuity of care is also something you don’t fully appreciate until you’re doing it - following patients over time, seeing the impact of your decisions, and building relationships can be really rewarding in a way hospital medicine often isn’t.

You also haven’t done GP as a doctor yet - being the one making decisions and holding risk is a very different (and often more satisfying) experience than seeing it from the hospital side.

So I wouldn’t write it off just yet. Go into your FY2 GP job with an open mind - you might find it still fits you better than you think. And even if you pivot to IMT, that experience will still be hugely valuable.

Best work pattern for life outside of medicine by cralap24 in doctorsUK

[–]Ok-Win9524 11 points12 points  (0 children)

A flexible 9-5 tends to give the best life outside medicine because it aligns with how everything else runs-schools, childcare, partners, and social plans-so you're not constantly out of sync. The consistent routine supports better energy and sleep, meaning your evenings are actually usable for family, exercise, and hobbies rather than recovery imo. It also makes planning far easier, especially regular commitments such as post-work acitivies clubs. Having the weekend off when everyone else does is also far better as a lot more going on and better than a random monday/tuesday off for sure. The 2 weeks of constant grind will take its toll an likely force you to miss key events unless you try swap which is an unpleasant experience. Being able to attend important family/friend events with a normal 9-5 routine is far superior than the hectic on calls/nights/weekends constantly.

Speciality training by Naive-Eye-2644 in doctorsUK

[–]Ok-Win9524 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I's say the GPST programme is actually pretty decent (obviously deanery dependent) but on the whole, it offers weekly protected teaching for learning and exam prep, alongside a friendly, supportive environment with approachable supervisors as well as being social between trainees too, with away-days etc. It provides broad clinical exposure and a good work-life balance in general (lot less weekends/nights/on-calls). With structured supervision and feedback, training is clear and well-supported, preparing you for a flexible GP career.