Handover
Start the day by dividing ward between the resident doctors, FY1, FY2 and perhaps IMT/GPST. Usually 3 of you. Prepare the notes by looking over patient admission history, progress on the ward since last ward round (looking at recent documentation on EPR, nurses notes, imaging updates etc), blood tests, NEWS scores and collating it all.
Once consultant attends the ward, you'll begin ward round and depending on the consultant they may want you to present/summarise the new information to them. You will then see the patient, typing up the review and plan, which you will then action in the day.
These tasks could include bloods, requesting imaging, putting in a cannula prior to them going for angiography, speaking to microbiology for advice or referrals to other specialities, as well as physical health reviews of the patients who may have new chest pain or palpitations.
Very well supported by registrars, consultants, and experienced nurses.
Advisable to read up on ECGs prior to starting as you will be expected to interpret them; but you can always ask for advice from seniors if unsure. As an FY1, very little is expected from you so do not worry!
Workload Rating
6/10
Tasks Performed
Bloods/Cannulas, ECG Interpretation, X-Ray Interpretation, Verify Death, NG Tube Insertion/Interpretation
Opportunities to Teach, Opportunities for QIPS/Audits etc