Dr O&G trainee, ex-nurse, musician, mum to Lexi the Labrador and Struan the human. All views are my own.
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As someone who does many nightshifts here, they're taking away the option of a hot meal plus decent coffee. Please don't let this happen.
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THIS IS LEADERSHIP!
The Royal College of Edinburgh have stated they are deeply concerned that PAs have:
🚨 No defined scope
🚨 No ceiling of practice
🚨 No guidance on supervision
They advise:
✅ ***GMC does NOT take over regulation*** until clear nationally agreed scope & ceiling of practice are in place
✅ ***Suspension of any further recruitment or deployment of PAs*** in the NHS in all four nations
👏 👏👏
We have today published a further statement on our position on Physician Associates.
Please read in full on our website: rcpe.ac.uk/college/further-p… #PhysicianAssociates
I think the NHS has indeed gone mad..
Has the NHS gone mad?!
A PA in breast surgery:
🚨Their funding DIRECTLY FROM a middle grade doctor position
🚨 They have:
NO medical degree
NO formal post graduate surgical training
In their own words they only had “general basic knowledge”
🚨 The plan is for the PA themselves to go on to mentor & train “junior PAs”
🚨 Their current role:
• 50% theatre time
• Assess new breast cancer patients
• Triage GP referrals
• Interventional techniques e.g. draining sermons which is *beyond the training of breast care nurses*
Has the trust forgotten that PAs only do a 2 YEAR COURSE in PA studies?!
Why on Earth would you divert funds from a middle grade doctor (5 year medical degree + formal
postgraduate training & exams) for a PA?! It makes no sense at all?
This is callous & unsafe for patients & it’s terrifying to see how widespread this really is…
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Getting the diagnosis for my son was not difficult. Unfortunately getting the help he needs is.
Getting an ARFID diagnosis can be really difficult, here's some information on what a diagnosis can look like.
For more information, visit arfidawarenessuk.org/
#ARFID #ARFIDAwareness #ARFIDAwarenessUK #ARFIDAwarenessDay
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This is why ARFID Awareness is so important! Visit our website for more info on how to support bringing awareness to ARFID
arfidawarenessuk.org/
#ARFID #ARFIDAwareness #ARFIDAwarenessUK
Pauline Sim retweeted
A new survey published in @bmj_latest finds doctors are quitting over the cost of childcare. The results show many doctors find it difficult to fit their work in around their children, with some childcare options costing more than they earn. Read it here: bit.ly/3wdWXx8
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The RCOG NTC proudly bring you: The Great Matenity Bake-Off 2023!
Check out what’s happening near you locally!
Engraved wooden spoons for winner locally and all proceeds to selected charity locally!
Share your delicious baked goods on #GreatMaternityBakeOff2023
1/2 @Gltco thanks a lot for messing me around with the bunks I ordered and paid for 6 weeks ago. You went into administration, didn't let me know that delays to my order were happening. Even worse you haven't let me know that you will not be paying the supplier for my bunks!
2/2 @Gltco As a result I will not be receiving my order. Your communication with your customers is atrocious. So much for being an award winning reliable company. Please avoid at all costs!
#poorservice #communication #avoid
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Abusive ex made 38 applications to the family court, I made 2.
He was granted custody of the children, I have supervised contact.
I am banned from making court applications to change this.
He is a man, I am a woman.
Welcome to the family courts. @DrProudman
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Scottish junior doctors have their say: "We are not asking for huge pay increases – we are simply asking for a tangible step towards addressing the pay erosion our profession has suffered for well over a decade, combined with a clear plan for this to be reversed and restored."
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Scottish Junior Doctors have voted overwhelmingly in favour of strike action - hear more from your chair @chrissmith2211 and read our full news release below 👇
bma.org.uk/bma-media-centre/…
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JUNIOR DOCTOR - PAY EXPLAINED
2008 - 24 Tins of beans an hour
2023 - 10 Tins of beans an hour
#PayRestoration
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After an initial meeting with Michael Matheson, I can confirm that @BMAScotland has agreed to enter formal pay negotiations for Junior Doctors with the Scottish Government
Our strike ballot remains open & will close on 5th May. Returning your ballot has never been more important
Health Secretary @MathesonMichael met with Dr Chris Smith of @BMAScotland and committed to progressing pay negotiations with junior doctors. We will move forward and agree on dates for negotiations to start soon.
ALT Photo of Health Secretary Michael Matheson and a quote: "Junior doctors are vital to the NHS. Following a meeting with BMA Scotland, I am committed to progressing pay negotiations with junior doctors. "