Follow up a proportion of the patients you see on call - see what happened, see if you made the right call, get feedback if you can. This how you learn.
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Sometimes you just don't know what is wrong with the patient. Take the basic alphabetical approach to assessment and then ask for help.
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You've got an ABG or an ECG to interpret but you don't feel that confident. Ask a senior, we're happy to help... But also get yourself some bedtime reading or e-learning to get your skills up
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Dealing with sick patients is scary, especially at first. You'll develop coping mechanisms with time, experience and through learning from role models. Talk to a senior if you're worried about a patient
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as taught to me by @andrewbeee when I was a 3rd year student in 2010. Recognise these features within yourself. Avoidance in particular, is not a luxury you can affors as a doctor
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"I'm *just* an F1"
Don't apologise for being a novice. You're there to learn and train. Nobody expects you to be the finished article.
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And thats enough from me for now
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