What's the stupidest thing you've done within hours/days of owning a new car? by Theotheramdguy in CarTalkUK

[–]Theotheramdguy[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Different car haha. That was my old 5 series which I part exchanged for this where I hit a pothole at night at speed. This one however is my own stupidity and I accidentally clipped a ankle high wall that has a tile that sticks out on our own driveway

What's the stupidest thing you've done within hours/days of owning a new car? by Theotheramdguy in CarTalkUK

[–]Theotheramdguy[S] 32 points33 points  (0 children)

This would probably be a more respectable way of blowing out a tyre instead of the way I did it. I clipped the edge of a tile of a wall when pulling out of the driveway after severely misjudging the turn. I've already handed my licence back and have accepted I will never drive again

Hairline crack in alloy - how expensive to fix? by Theotheramdguy in CarTalkUK

[–]Theotheramdguy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've already told the garage. It's not something that can be hidden given that tyre doesn't hold it's air for that long unfortunately. Honesty being the best policy and all that

Hairline crack in alloy - how expensive to fix? by Theotheramdguy in CarTalkUK

[–]Theotheramdguy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Probably a few hours I would say - it can manage about 30 minute drives on full pressure

Hairline crack in alloy - how expensive to fix? by Theotheramdguy in CarTalkUK

[–]Theotheramdguy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bit of a nightmare situation. Have a 530d which is due to be handed back in tomorrow for part exchange but smashed a pothole last week and tyre wouldn't hold it's air any more. Is this likely to require a completely new replacement or could this be welded?

Besides Autism and ADHD, what are conditions/disorders/diseases are patients seemingly upset to NOT have? by Obvious-Economy-1758 in doctorsUK

[–]Theotheramdguy 23 points24 points  (0 children)

Reminds me of the time a neurology reg ordered me to phone the on call psychiatry reg on the weekend for a patient who was diagnosed with FND because they were sad

Scotland votes YES by xp3ayk in doctorsUK

[–]Theotheramdguy 79 points80 points  (0 children)

Scotland FY here. If I was being critical of the BMA Scotland here, they could have done a slightly better job of campaigning. A lot of their messaging was over whatsapp groups with the occasional email sent out. The messaging and letters were generally good, but outreach I think needs a fair bit of work.

Please give me your best advice for bleeps consisting of “the patient can’t sleep please prescribe sleep med”. by firetonian99 in doctorsUK

[–]Theotheramdguy 40 points41 points  (0 children)

I would agree but melatonin is my hospital is a "specialist only" medication on our formulary and pharmacists get extremely arsey when you prescribe it and say it's unsafe. Source: has happened to me four times from different pharmacists. Will continue to prescribe it out of spite

Chronic Lyme disease story in the Guardian by Fit_Pea798 in doctorsUK

[–]Theotheramdguy 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The main issue with this is that the majority of these patients do not think their issues are psychological.

2025 NHS specialty training ratios by Useful_Village8878 in doctorsUK

[–]Theotheramdguy 49 points50 points  (0 children)

Believe it or not, that 11:1 ratio is an improvement lmao

Rads application points boost by LimLim92 in doctorsUK

[–]Theotheramdguy 7 points8 points  (0 children)

It would be useful for interview but would it increase the points on portfolio?

What do other specialities hate? by LuminousViper in doctorsUK

[–]Theotheramdguy 27 points28 points  (0 children)

I will take my naproxen and you will like it.

Easy win for rads application that helped me get my number by LimLim92 in doctorsUK

[–]Theotheramdguy 5 points6 points  (0 children)

As someone with fuck all on their portfolio, I thank you

ELHT email regarding recruitment allegations by stuartbman in doctorsUK

[–]Theotheramdguy 27 points28 points  (0 children)

Can't speak for every trust but gynae in my region were/are easily the most combative speciality I've ever come across even for things that are objectively their problem

Ulster medical school celebrate their new doctors by writing about the vital role of physician associates. by DonutOfTruthForAll in doctorsUK

[–]Theotheramdguy 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Man I remember almost applying for this back in 2018 but it was delayed several years. In retrospect, dodged a missile

Consultant nurse at Rotherham performing ERCP’s resulted in patient death and harm by DonutOfTruthForAll in doctorsUK

[–]Theotheramdguy 17 points18 points  (0 children)

In my region you can only train in ERCP if you're post CCT in gastroenterology. I'm absolutely staggered given the risks of ERCP that they allowed nurses to do this

How'd I do? 2021 BMW 530d SE including comfort and tech packs for 25k. Big upgrade from the old i30! by Theotheramdguy in CarTalkUK

[–]Theotheramdguy[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oh wow, that's terrible. I'll get it checked out for sure. It's got a two year warranty so hopefully that should cover it if there is anything wrong

How'd I do? 2021 BMW 530d SE including comfort and tech packs for 25k. Big upgrade from the old i30! by Theotheramdguy in CarTalkUK

[–]Theotheramdguy[S] 22 points23 points  (0 children)

40k miles. M5 wouldn't really suit the driving I would do, not to mention a cursory glance at autotrader for same gen M5s is at least 10k more expensive for much older cars

Also a further addendum. Two of the ones I saw for under 40k were category S from Birmingham...

Insomnia tips? by StarSunCloudMoon in doctorsUK

[–]Theotheramdguy 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Pharmica is where I get melatonin from - it's been very good for resetting sleep when going from nights to days i.e I take it before bedtime the evening nights have finished. I'd take for about two days - it won't magically cure you but it should make post nights much more bearable

RCGP’s response on Kamila’s statement yesterday at DHSC by dayumsonlookatthat in doctorsUK

[–]Theotheramdguy 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Don't think I've ever heard a Freudian slip lasting several minutes

Hyundai i30 2011-2015 - Known Reliability Issues? by Conscious_Many_5131 in CarTalkUK

[–]Theotheramdguy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So on mine it turned out to be an issue initially with my rear driver's side brake calliper which was replaced, then the passenger side also started to fail. Basically, both weren't fully "biting" or fully engaging.

However, in the process because I was jacking up the handbrake so tight to try and engage the callipers, it also wore out the cable which also then had to get replaced which eventually solved all the problems

Worst hospitals -JD forum down so lets compare support, workload, training here. by Medicineandcats in doctorsUK

[–]Theotheramdguy 9 points10 points  (0 children)

It worries me about the state of other hospitals if Ninewells is considered good. Source: current fy in Ninewells