Worried about making friends and meeting new people? Social anxiety is more common than you think. Dr Ravina Bhanot shares some tips on how to make new friends at university.
An Upper GI bleed is undoubtedly one of the scariest acute scenarios to face as a new junior doctor. But fear not as Dr Shriyam Patel guides you through how to assess and confidently manage a patient with an upper GI bleed.
Urinary retention is an extremely common clinical scenario faced by junior doctors on the wards. In this episode, Dr Sahil Nichani explores the presentation, causes, diagnosis and management of acute urinary retention. We'd be extremely grateful if you could fill out the following feedback from and let us know your thoughts on this episode! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeL-GWAxVJ_TsKixTELcg9QRHgug6uyuWWsni3988aJMAAygA/viewform...
Variable rate insulin infusion (VRII), also known as sliding scale, is commonly used to stabilise patients' glucose levels whilst they are acutely unwell in hospital. Something which isn't taught in medical school in depth, yet junior doctors are required to understand and prescribe them. In this episode, Dr Sahil Nichani provides a breakdown of sliding scales to help you understand more about why and when they are used so that when you are asked to prescribe them, you'll have no problems doing ...
Drowsiness in a hospitalised patient can occur for multiple reasons. In this episode, Dr Sahil Nichani explores hypoglycaemia as a cause for drowsiness. He discusses the assessment and management of a patient with hypoglycaemia, a common scenario faced by junior doctors. We'd be extremely grateful if you could fill out the following feedback form and let us know your thoughts of this episode! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdcFbeH8phqdiLuUx1g_evY0Qd7A-NayLQkv29zFf7DtOSGnQ/viewform...
Chest pain is one of the most feared, yet common, complaints you may be asked to see as an FY1. In today’s episode, Dr Sahil Nichani explores the various causes of chest pain and discusses the most sinister ones to always be aware of. After you've listened to this episode, we'd really appreciate it if you could fill out the following feedback form https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdC5IvSF7kioum0mdx6BwPKSsvnncSMxbDnzDpSWUW0KYaRHA/viewform...
In this episode, Dr Sahil Nichani reflects on various experiences where clear and effective communication has been inadequate and the consequences of this. Good communication within a healthcare setting is paramount for the successful management of all patients.
Abdominal pain is one of the most common complaints you may be asked to see as an FY1. In today’s episode, Dr Bharadwaj Chada, takes you through the regions of the abdomen and discusses typical presentations, their investigations and management. After you've listened to this episode, we'd really appreciate it if you could fill out the following feedback form https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfZeDeb5sqF3IqQ5MeawpU-qOAcPq9p_w_YxL3_PNIcv_DHIg/formResponse...
How much do you know about oxygen therapy? Are you aware of the side effects of oxygen? In this episode, Dr Sahil Nichani discusses everything you need to know about the different types of oxygen therapy used in a clinical environment and explores why too much oxygen can be dangerous. After you've listened to this episode, we'd be extremely grateful if you could fill out the following feedback form. Thank you! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfLCnLSOwcs0-18DszbpxgXy7jfcOgePeRPy5jfI3DmxS...
Worried about the extra responsibility during on-call shifts? Concerned that you're going to let people down? In this episode, Dr Shriyam Patel offers a very candid insight into her on-call shifts during her Medicine block in Foundation Year 1. She provides an honest reflection of her own experiences which you all can learn from.
Life as a junior doctor is extremely busy, especially when you are on-call. In this episode, Dr Ruchi Maniar shares her top tips with you all on how to manage your time effectively to help you excel at your job!
Prescribing intravenous fluids may seem trivial, however there is a great deal to think about before doing so. In this episode, Dr Alex Light shares some wisdom about the important points to consider when prescribing fluids for patients.
Are you worried about that dreaded phone call with a radiologist to get a scan approved? In this episode, Dr Vishnu Menon takes you through a five-step process for requesting scans, getting them approved and performed in a timely manner.
End of life care is an extremely sensitive and distressing subject, often only briefly touched on during medical school. In this episode, Dr Bharadwaj Chada talks you through all aspects of end of life care that you should be aware of.
Diabetic Ketoacidosis is a medical emergency with a high morbidity and mortality risk if not effectively managed. In this episode, Dr Sahil Nichani discusses everything you need to know about managing a patient with DKA.
Patients can present with reduced Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) for numerous reasons. In this episode, Dr Bharadwaj Chada explores the causes of reduced GCS and he discusses, in depth, how to assess and manage a patient with reduced GCS.
Falls assessments are one of the most common scenarios that you will face during an on-call shift. In this episode, Dr Ravina Bhanot discusses the potential causes of a fall, how to assess a patient who has had a fall and the various management steps.
In this episode, Dr Sahil Nichani shares another on-call night shift experience where he gets called to a medical ward assess an unwell patient who is quickly deteriorating.
Are you worried about dealing with acutely unwell patients during an on-call shift? In this episode, Dr Sahil Nichani reflects on a particular scenario during a weekend on-call shift in General Surgery. He guides you through the steps to take in managing unwell patients as a junior doctor.
Sepsis is an extremely common, but potentially life-threatening condition, in hospitalised patients. In this episode, Dr Sahil Nichani gives you a step-by-step approach on how to manage a patient who is developing sepsis.
Are you worried about being on-call and asked to see acutely unwell patients? In this episode, Dr Sahil Nichani reflects on the first time he was called to see an unwell patient during an on-call shift in General Surgery and explores the key learning points from the experience.
Worried about breaking bad news to patients and their relatives? In this episode, Dr Bharadwaj Chada explores the importance of good communication in a healthcare setting using frameworks such as SPIKES. He discusses potential communication barriers and how to tackle them.
In this episode, Dr Sahil Nichani guides you through the journey of clerking a patient in the Emergency Department of your hospital.
Worried about dealing with unwell patients? Dr Alex Light will guide you through and A to E assessment so you feel confident when faced with acutely unwell patients. If you have any questions or would like us to cover specific topics - just drop a comment here: https://forms.gle/syFLoY6wvTZTb6hD6
Do you, a new FiY1, want to know about the best resources according to current FY1s for the junior doctor life? In this episode, Dr Sahil Nichani tells you all about the most useful books, apps, websites and more for your new lives as FiY1s on the frontline.
Want to look after yourself? Want to prevent burnout? Here are 5 top tips to improve your wellbeing during the COVID19 period. If you have any questions or would like us to cover specific topics - just drop a comment here: https://forms.gle/syFLoY6wvTZTb6hD6
Wonder how much you will get paid? Want to know more about your rota? Dr Ravina Bhanot talks you through the rota, work schedule, salary, support and e-portfolio during your interim FY1 placement.
Worried about your first on-call? In this episode, Dr Bharadwaj Chada gives you the lowdown on what to expect from a typical on-call shift, and shares some helpful tips and tricks on how best to prepare for them. If you have any questions or would like us to cover specific topics - just drop a comment here: https://forms.gle/syFLoY6wvTZTb6hD6
In this episode, Dr Ravina Bhanot will guide you through how to document in the patient’s notes comprehensively and clearly. Remember that patient's notes are legal documents, so this is a super important skill to learn. If you have any questions or would like us to cover specific topics - just drop a comment here: https://forms.gle/syFLoY6wvTZTb6hD6
Welcome New Junior Doctors. In this episode, Dr Ravina Bhanot will share the 10 steps on how to do a ward round. If you have any questions or would like us to cover specific topics - just drop a comment here: https://forms.gle/syFLoY6wvTZTb6hD6
