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Content ArticleThe number of doctors entering GP training is higher than ever, yet the overall number of full-time equivalent GPs keeps decreasing. This is one of the reasons that patients report increasing dissatisfaction with their ability to access general practice, although they are satisfied with their care once they are seen. In this blog for the King's Fund, Abigail Heller, a current GP trainee discusses the results of a recent survey of 840 trainees about their career intentions. Abigail and many of the respondents hope to pursue other clinical or non-clinical interests alongside general practice, with interests ranging from expedition medicine to medico-legal work to give them the opportunity to broaden their skills However, despite this desire for a more flexible career, the trainees have concerns about an unmanageable workload. The intensity of the working day remains the leading factor in not wishing to undertake full-time GP work.
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Content ArticleThis short film showcases a day in the life of a general practice nurse, including the array of activities and procedures their day may include. The film is especially designed for pre-registration student nurses and those who may wish to transition into general practice from other areas.
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Surgical Grand Rounds Lectures
Claire Cox posted an article in Doctors
The Surgical Grand Rounds, hosted by the Nuffield Department of Surgical Sciences, are the key educational meetings for consultants, juniors and medical students. Presentations revolve around clinical cases and are followed by lively, educational discussion. These podcasts are brought to you by the Oxford University Medical Education Fellows. -
Content ArticleThe Director of Medical Education (DME) at Oxford University NHS Foundation Trust developed a range of forums for junior doctor engagement with the trust, via representative groups, which meet, individually, with senior executives 10-12 times a year. These forums include a foundation year group, core medical trainee group, medical registrar group and more recently a surgical and anaesthetic group. Each group is chaired by a junior doctor, who sets the agenda and is responsible for organising the meetings. This structure emphasises that the forum’s agenda is focused on the needs and concerns of trainees, and encourages attendance and discussion.
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Content ArticleDr Susan Whalley-Lloyd, Senior Lecturer in Human Factors/Ergonomics at Staffordshire University, explains in this short video presentation why a human factors course is important for patient safety and what the course at Staffordshire University covers.
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Content ArticleA medical student describes his experiences of working in the ICU of his local hospital during coronavirus in this Independent blog. "I was one of the first medical students at my university to be recruited to help out in local hospitals as fears grew about the NHS being overwhelmed by COVID-19."
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Content ArticleNHS Education for Scotland has developed a TURAS Learn page to support student pharmacists in Scotland.
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Words of courage for medical students and residents
Patient Safety Learning posted an article in Blogs
Deborah Edberg, a family physician, reflects on her experiences working with the dying and offers advice and reassurance to the medical students fast-tracking graduation and the young residents moving into high need areas to fight the pandemic of COVID-19. -
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Health Education England: Preceptorship COVID-19
Claire Cox posted an article in Training & education
Health Education England (HEE) has created this accelerated preceptorship guide, for use with newly qualified practitioners (NQPs) and Health Care Professionals (HCP's) on the NMC Covid-19 temporary register in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The guidance is focused on how health and care organisations pan-London can support newly qualified practitioners (NQPs) and health care professionals (HCPs) on the Covid-19 temporary register. This is a fast-changing and emerging situation and guidance may be subject to further development. Therefore, these principles should be used in conjunction with advice and guidance from the regulatory councils (e.g. Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), the royal colleges, trade unions and national HEE guidance. -
Content ArticlePatient safety is the number one priority in health care as safety is considered at every level of a healthcare organisation (e.g., building, equipment, communication, processes for medications, treatments, and surgical procedures). Addressing the welfare of patients can be challenging, yet for some of the most vulnerable patients (e.g., special needs, disabilities and mental and social health issues), even the most routine nursing requests can put them at a safety risk. Simulations provide an opportunity for nursing students and professional nurses with realistic experiences caring for individuals with unique needs, especially when safety is a major concern.
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Content ArticleThe Prescribing Safety Assessment (PSA) is a 60-question exam required as part of UK medical training to progress from FY1 to FY2. This independent review into the PSA was commissioned by the Medical Schools Council (MSC) together with the British Pharmacological Society (BPS) in the summer of 2022. It suggests a strategic future direction for the PSA and addresses how the PSA has impacted prescribing assessment and practice for medical students and Foundation Year 1 (FY1) doctors. It is intended to support national decision making about the future of UK prescribing assessment in the context of the imminent introduction of the Medical Licensing Assessment (MLA).
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Content ArticleHealth Education England (HEE) has published a suite of resources to help support workers, employers, and integrated care systems (ICSs) prepare for the implementation of HEE’s Allied Health Profession (AHP) Support Worker Competency, Education and Career Development Framework.
