Aaron Macdonald

Discuss every case

NOT

What if it was my grandmother

Calling seniors

    I          Identify yourself             S          Situation:            O         Observations             B          Background            A         Agreed Plan             R          Read Back. 

handover

Recognizing sick patients

No one lab test is reassuring

If you document poorly people think you a bad doctor

Tragedy vs Stuff ups

VS

Discharging patientsDiscussing cases in mandatoryAdvise patient

when they should improveWhen to seek medical attentionSafety net of worrying symptomsTell them to come back if concerned

Discussing cases in mandatoryAdvise patient

when they should improveWhen to seek medical attentionSafety net of worrying symptomsTell them to come back if concerned

Recognize your weaknessEveryone has themThey don’t disappear

Poor handwritingTyped notes

Not systematic when starting with historiesHave checklists of things not to miss

Being a doctor is a lot like being a learner driver

Ed Nights checklistDiscuss each case with colleagueWhat are your likely weaknesses on a night

shift?Be respectful and work with everyone as a

teamGet help early and be prepared to act for

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