I've been called to a fitness to practise hearing. What next?

Professor TJ David explains what information you should provide – and what you should receive – before facing a fitness to practise hearing.

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In focus

What you need to know about being a locum

Considering a locum role? Dr Kathryn Leask explains what you need to know about being a locum doctor.

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Looking after yourself as a fresher

It takes time to settle into your first year at medical school, so remember to go easy on yourself, says student Leah Brooks.

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Learning about ethics as an FY1

Medico-legal fellow Dr Rachel Stewart explains what she learnt about ethics while working as an FY1 and offers tips for those starting their...

Ethical issues

Chaperones and intimate examinations

A junior doctor worries his insistence on having a chaperone present for an intimate examination may have been inappropriate.

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FY1 membership

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Get ready for practice

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Preparing for life as an FY1 doctor

Welcome to life as an FY1. One foundation doctor offers tips on preparing for your new role.

Career Health and wellbeing

Ethical issues

How to say sorry

Sorry really can be hard to say. Dr Catherine Wills considers what makes a genuine apology.

Communication Managing incidents

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You're not the only one anxious about starting FY1

In fact, research confirms this. Dr Clare van Hamel has researched the anxiety and preparedness of newly qualified doctors for several years. She shares her top tips to help prepare for practice.

Career

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Make the most of your shadowing placement

Getting ready for your first few days on the wards as a foundation doctor? Dr Ellie Mein offers her advice on what to look for, do and ask on your shadowing placement – so you can feel cool and confident on 1 August.

Career Communication

Student dilemma

A consent dilemma

Taking blood from a patient poses a consent issue for a medical student on placement. Dr Carol Chu discusses the scenario.

Consent

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What is remediation?

You've been going through a tough period and have had concerns raised about you, leading to a university investigation. How can you prove you're taking the right steps to get back on track? Dr Christine Bradford looks at the process of remediation.

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Social media for medical professionals

Student dilemma

Social media backlash – what should you do?

It’s important to consider the pros and cons when posting content online as a medical professional.

Communication

Student dilemma

Should you respond to fake news stories on social media?

Coronavirus conspiracy theories are on the rise on social media. Should medical students respond to them?

Coronavirus Communication Confidentiality

Ethical issues

Is it ok to share personal opinions on social media?

Social media is becoming more prevalent in the lives of medical professionals. Dr Sally Old shares tips on communicating online without falling foul of the rules.

Media Confidentiality

Autumn 2022