Michael Watson

[Michael Watson @mikewatty]

@drokane Poor care. But, if sent to ED like you suggest with normal observations ( I presume they did at least this) would be sent back to GP as chronic illness. GP can do ecg/cxr in community but if no obvious pathology patient faces 12 month wait for secondary care review in clinic.

[Michael Watson @mikewatty]

@parthaskar @DSNforumUK @docwas @AmarPut @GoggleDocs @DrSelvarajah @AbbieSBrooks @DrEveleigh @ObesityAPPG @Rezaidi @NHSEngland Using it a lot for T2DM, some brilliant results. HbA1C drops can be huge in patients previously difficult to control. Would love to see more long term data for T2DM.

[Michael Watson @mikewatty]

@Parody_RCGP I'd like to know where in the country a GP can order a Brain and Whole Spine MRI!! Never seen this before!

[Michael Watson @mikewatty]

@TomStocks1982 @TheBMA @BMA_James_Steen They want to create a rota of people who are qualified to do the job to take time away from the job they're qualified to do to enable someone who isn't qualified to do the job the be able to do the job!?!? Not sure of the logic there....

[Michael Watson @mikewatty]

@TravelodgeUK your hotel in Southwark, London has no room heating and isn't planned to be fixed for over 2 days?? A little fan heater in the room isn't really good enough.

[Michael Watson @mikewatty]

@SDrjlshannon If I disagree with the ME re cause of death, it is taken to lead ME but I still disagree, am I compelled to sign or can they sign instead?

[Michael Watson @mikewatty]

@DrEilidhMaria Completely agree with everything you say there. I was just trying to provide context / alternate perspective.

[Michael Watson @mikewatty]

@DrEilidhMaria Yep, and I understand that. My point was that not all will. It's not a reflection on you. I can understand how colleagues who cram a sandwich in whilst doing home visits and admin may not find it helpful to have public think were at the gym. I hope you enjoy the placement!

[Michael Watson @mikewatty]

@DrEilidhMaria That being said, I'm glad you've been treated well and have a work schedule that works for you. I hope you enjoy the placement and either become a GP or consider the constraints of primary care when discharging from hospital! 🤣

[Michael Watson @mikewatty]

@DrEilidhMaria Most replies to that post were supportive of you. The ones that weren't probably come from a place of battle weariness. We work so hard but still get called lazy. It's about optics, the general public may not see you are an F2 and understand that so think all GP do this.

[Michael Watson @mikewatty]

@iDrSunny Why would people with a different degree be upset about people who studied Medicine being called Doctor? This is getting ridiculous.

[Michael Watson @mikewatty]

@MallinsonT @trishgreenhalgh I stand corrected. 🙈

[Michael Watson @mikewatty]

@MallinsonT @trishgreenhalgh Agree might be croup from the description. But would they necessarily need Dex? Sounds like a Westley score of 0 but some info missing. Assessing difficulty in breathing is subjective. The right answer is GP opinion. Dex may be neccesary but not definite 🤷‍♂️

[Michael Watson @mikewatty]

@parthaskar @MDShield @BAPIOUK @RameshMehta15 @indranilc @ParagSinghal09 I can't. 🤣🙈

[Michael Watson @mikewatty]

@parthaskar @MDShield @BAPIOUK @RameshMehta15 @indranilc @ParagSinghal09 How are they going to provide indemnity when scope of practise is currently defined locally with no national standard?

[Michael Watson @mikewatty]

@Xeon4f145d96s1 'Hi guys, thanks for starting the round. I'm a bit of a stickler and like to see each patient myself. If you've already prepped and seen them you could present them to me and we could do a dops for your portfolio. Let's get started.' An alternative possible scenario.......

[Michael Watson @mikewatty]

@somsuj @Xeon4f145d96s1 I suspect the lateness wouldn't have been an issue if the consultant in question hadn't been a condescending arse when he arrived. I presume your juniors don't do that to you when they turn up at their contracted times?

[Michael Watson @mikewatty]

@Xeon4f145d96s1 @trishgreenhalgh I suspect she is stuck. Membership want her to resign. Government want her to finish the job. Hard place to be but all her own doing. Wonder what the financial implications will be for the college if PA experiment is shut down.

[Michael Watson @mikewatty]

@DoctorJLam @AmarHujan GP please do the neccesary.....🤣

[Michael Watson @mikewatty]

@gmcuk How has staffing at the GMC increased to ensure timely responses to referrals? GMC will be taking on many more individuals and referrals. How much of your budget will go on internal infrastructure improvements? Do PA GMC fees cover this increase or will it be footed by Doctors?