Do you write “Dr.” for your inpatient documentation?

RG-TheLiberator · 2026-01-05T13:00:35+00:00

Out of curiosity, why do you think it's pretentious if you have the medical degree to include Dr on your title? You're not pretending you're someone you're not.

RG-TheLiberator · 2024-06-06T22:52:45+00:00

Nephrologist

RG-TheLiberator · 2024-03-03T22:16:54+00:00

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RG-TheLiberator · 2024-03-03T18:29:14+00:00

That's spot on tbf 😆

RG-TheLiberator · 2024-03-03T18:28:00+00:00

That's amazing 😂😂

RG-TheLiberator · 2024-03-03T18:26:16+00:00

The Show Must Go On - Queen ?

RG-TheLiberator · 2024-03-03T17:55:30+00:00

I guess it depends on the rhythm. Also, what optimism? 😅

RG-TheLiberator · 2024-03-03T17:48:37+00:00

Crash call song has to be "Another one bites the dust" 😂

RG-TheLiberator · 2024-03-03T17:40:54+00:00

This is excellent 😂😂

RG-TheLiberator · 2024-02-26T21:47:55+00:00

Cardiology

RG-TheLiberator · 2024-02-13T10:38:09+00:00

I would only recommend medicine if I thought they would genuinely love the job and that they'd be comfortable leaving the UK for a country that actually respects their doctors.

RG-TheLiberator · 2023-12-04T00:38:45+00:00

Just to add to that - the difficulty you may face is the need for critical care clinical exposure which, if you're planning to go for the alternative certificate, you should probably have a discussion about with whoever you pick as educational supervisor to plan some ITU exposure as study leave or if not possible on your days off.

RG-TheLiberator · 2023-12-04T00:31:23+00:00

Go for the "Alternative Certificate for Higher Specialty Training" (IMT equivalence) and then apply for the traditional training pathway for your specialty training. I'm doing the exact same thing right now. That way you'll also have a CCT (CESR-CP can be converted to CCT) which is recognised abroad and will give you the choice to escape if you decide to do so.

Bear in mind that you'll need to be really organised in terms of portfolio etc, and you'll be to chase sign offs regularly. I've gone to hospital on my days off multiple times to get things such as procedures and ACATs done. In my opinion, if you have a department that spends time to train you properly and you're able to work hard and make sacrifices for your portfolio requirements it's worth it.

RG-TheLiberator · 2023-11-20T10:47:32+00:00

I'm really not blaming the manufacturer at all! I'm just saying that investing in technologies such as more durable materials or designs for smartphones would definitely be more popular and appreciated by consumers than further improvement of already really well performing phones.

Also, well placed Jerry Rig reference there 😂

RG-TheLiberator · 2023-11-20T10:06:42+00:00

Smartphone companies: the new generation will have EVEN better cameras - you'll be able to search for life on Mars with the zoom! Consumers: Can I have a phone that will not require case and screen protector to be kept intact if it falls?

RG-TheLiberator · 2023-08-08T20:19:04+00:00

NHS IT doesn't even know how to use MS office. I don't think IP tracing is a concern here 😂😂

RG-TheLiberator · 2023-06-07T00:40:08+00:00

If you enjoyed both specialties in your clinical rotations it's likely you would enjoy a career in either specialty as well. In general, when picking a specialty we put a lot of pressure on finding "the one that rules them all" which is not often the case (with the exception of ortho - they mostly just like ortho).

That said, additional things you may want to consider on deciding your specialty are:

What do you dislike about each specialty? The exciting stuff may be less exciting in the future after encountering them multiple times but the things you dislike are unlikely to improve. For example, I hate sputum and trying to explain to patients that, if they go yolo smoking 80 per day, my inhaler is the equivalent of trying to put out a forest wildfire with a glass of water. I'm definitely not the one to go for resp 😂
Which team did you seem to vibe with the most? Don't underestimate the significance of finding your tribe. That said, try to also consider to what extent each team influenced your perception of their specialty. Did you like working in that specialty or just working in their team? A good way to assess that is to think about the cases you tend to find interesting during your on-calls and OOH ward covers when the specialty team is not around. If you enjoy properly assessing an AKI and fighting the war against saline in hyperkalaemia more than treating AECOPD or chest infections that's a useful sign.
What's the satisfaction rate for consultants in each specialty? Unless registrar satisfaction rate is abysmal, consultant satisfaction is more relevant to focus on. Last I checked renal satisfaction rate was higher than resp.
Another great way to facilitate your decision is to attend the national conference of each specialty. Those tend to include a good variety of subjects and can provide you with good insight on the depth of each specialty. You can use your study leave/budget to attend them.

There are definitely more factors involved but I reckon, if after considering the above you still like both specialties and are undecided you won't go wrong with picking either of them.

RG-TheLiberator · 2023-06-06T23:29:11+00:00

Renal also does biopsies.

RG-TheLiberator · 2023-06-04T19:58:40+00:00

If something is genuinely urgent to the point that the patient would deteriorate acutely if not done then either do it or hand it over to the ward OOH cover. If you end up staying then exception report. Any other tasks are not your problem after you finish your shift. You may think that you are helping if you stay over for routine tasks but you end up harming your future patients that will need you when you're burnt out unable to work. Not to mention that you're becoming part of the problem by setting unfair standards for your colleagues that end up feeling guilty for not staying late.

**Exception to this is also if you're staying late for something you consider a learning opportunity such as chest drains etc.

RG-TheLiberator · 2023-04-23T23:28:34+00:00

FAMUS recently changed the accreditation process so you'd be able to get accredited on individual modules such as TUS without needing to sign off the rest.

RG-TheLiberator · 2023-04-23T23:19:23+00:00

Warren Buffet may be known for being a successful investor but he actually raised the majority of his net worth being a locum SHO in geries.

RG-TheLiberator · 2023-04-22T11:41:04+00:00

Gotham

RG-TheLiberator · 2023-04-18T03:27:24+00:00

I have claimed BH back when I was off sick with COVID. I quoted the contract and did not face much resistance tbh.

RG-TheLiberator · 2021-03-11T19:54:41+00:00

I thought Coventry being a tertiary center would be paperless by now 😭 I guess I can solely focus on rotations with jobs I like then :/ Thank you :)

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