night shift mac donald
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Aaron Macdonald
Discuss every case
NOT
What if it was my grandmother
Calling seniors
I Identify yourself S Situation: O Observations B Background A Agreed Plan R Read Back.
handover
Recognizing sick patients
No one lab test is reassuring
If you document poorly people think you a bad doctor
Tragedy vs Stuff ups
VS
Discharging patientsDiscussing cases in mandatoryAdvise patient
when they should improveWhen to seek medical attentionSafety net of worrying symptomsTell them to come back if concerned
Discussing cases in mandatoryAdvise patient
when they should improveWhen to seek medical attentionSafety net of worrying symptomsTell them to come back if concerned
Recognize your weaknessEveryone has themThey don’t disappear
Poor handwritingTyped notes
Not systematic when starting with historiesHave checklists of things not to miss
Being a doctor is a lot like being a learner driver
Ed Nights checklistDiscuss each case with colleagueWhat are your likely weaknesses on a night
shift?Be respectful and work with everyone as a
teamGet help early and be prepared to act for
your pateints