Issue 22

Summer 2022

We need to talk about sleep

Is becoming a doctor compatible with getting enough sleep? Susan Field speaks to students about fatigue and the consequences for their health.

In focus

Six myths about indemnity

What actually is indemnity? Medico-legal adviser Kathryn Leask explores six common myths and explains when and how the MDU can help you.

Being sued Career

Feature

My battle with imposter syndrome

Dealing with high expectations, homesickness and self-doubt. International student Itisha Adukia reflects.

Health and wellbeing

In focus

Why NHS indemnity isn't enough

A medical defence organisation can help fill the gaps left by NHS indemnity – as well as work not covered by the NHS at all.

Being sued Career

Tips for FY1s

Feature

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

Feature

What I learnt as an interim foundation doctor

Junior doctor Sophie Ashley explains how an interim placement role prepared her for life as an FY1.

Career Communication

Interview

How your MDU membership is helping fellow doctors in need

We speak to the Royal Medical Benevolent Fund about how MDU FY1 members are raising critical funds for medics in need.

Career

"These donations will fund money advice for a student in hardship, enabling them to tackle their debts and access appropriate financial support. "

Features

Feature

How to eat well

Healthy eating doesn't have to be difficult. FY1 Eve Walker looks at simple ways to eat well as a medical student.

Health and wellbeing

Feature

How to make the most of your clinical placement

Dr Laura White offers advice on maximising your time on placement and considers how they've changed for students since the pandemic.

Career Communication

Feature

The geriatric escape room

Three fourth years enter a medical escape room. The door is locked behind them. How do they make it out – and what do they learn in the process?

Communication Managing incidents

Have your say

The GMC's core guidance for doctors – Good medical practice – is changing. Tell us your views.

Have your say

Student dilemma

Relative inexperience

An FY2 doctor asks the MDU for advice when they receive a complaint after failing to acknowledge a patient’s widow on the ward.

Communication Complaints

Autumn 2022

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

What you need to know about being a locum

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Summer 2022

Summer 2022

We need to talk about sleep

In focus

Six myths about indemnity

My battle with imposter syndrome

Why NHS indemnity isn't enough

Tips for FY1s

Preparing for life as an FY1 doctor

What I learnt as an interim foundation doctor

Interview

How your MDU membership is helping fellow doctors in need

Features

How to eat well

How to make the most of your clinical placement

The geriatric escape room

Have your say

Student dilemma

Relative inexperience