For all those who are working their socks off in the NHS at the moment, hopefully this will provide a few giggles over Christmas! @FrimleyAnaes @RCoANews @Anaes_Trainees
Medical slang is often used in ICUs. But is it a hindrance or help to communication?
This #Christmas BMJ article considers this question and compiles a dictionary of ICU slang terms
https://t.co/DP3Av95cjt
@vardon91 @mancunianmedic I remember it backfired once when I took coffee and cakes to then learn they were diabetic and didn’t drink caffeine… remember that cupboard of a doctors office with two chairs for 9 doctors…
As an anaesthetist I enjoy giving an anaesthetic, which is more than just the induction and emergence. I do not want to be supervising other professionals in 2 or more theatres, and only anaesthetising complex ASA III and IV patients everyday.
Seeing a few of these 'I won't be striking tweet'. Look, we know! The results said 1 in 10 of us won't be striking, you're happy to see your pay drop >1/3, to feed the brain drain, increase waiting times for patients. It's your choice, carry on but remember, you're 1 in 10.
With the new strike dates announced I see a lot of doctors saying they NEED to work for the money.
Fair enough.
But remember, not telling anyone you are working and just turning up on the day is still hugely disruptive for the trust and is a good way to support the strikes.
Two striking junior docs in Birmingham, heading back from the picket line, had to assist someone who had fallen and cut their head. BMA flag was used as a compress to staunch the bleeding.....