The Hands-on Guide to the Foundation Programme

About to start the Foundation Programme?Making the transition from medical school to professional life? The Hands-on Guide to the Foundation Programme, Fifth Edition is a practical guide for medical students and foundation doctors, dealing with the many challenges of the programme. With hints, tips and realistic advice on various aspects of the course, from self-care to prescribing, this guide provides invaluable support, with up-to-date information on postgraduate training and recruitment, practical management skills and career pathways to help build confidence, enabling you to hit the ground running. This edition features newly expanded sections on emergencies, psychiatric evaluation, the Situational Judgement Test, and the common calls and conditions you will encounter on a daily basis. The Hands-on Guide to the Foundation Programme is a perfect companion to assist the junior doctor in preparing for the intellectual and emotional challenges of the foundation years.Take the stress out of the Foundation Programme with The Hands-on Guide!

About to start the Foundation Programme?Making the transition from medical school to professional life?The Hands-on Guide to the Foundation Programme, Fifth Edition is a practical guide for medical students and foundation doctors, dealing with the many challenges of the programme. With hints, tips and realistic advice on various aspects of the course, from self-care to prescribing, this guide provides invaluable support, with up-to-date information on postgraduate training and recruitment, practical management skills and career pathways to help build confidence, enabling you to hit the ground running.This edition features newly expanded sections on emergencies, psychiatric evaluation, the Situational Judgement Test, and the common calls and conditions you will encounter on a daily basis. The Hands-on Guide to the Foundation Programme is a perfect companion to assist the junior doctor in preparing for the intellectual and emotional challenges of the foundation years.Take the stress out of the Foundation Programme with The Hands-on Guide!

Chapter 1: Starting upChapter 2: Getting organized or The FolderChapter 3: Paperwork and electronic medical recordsChapter 4: Accident and emergencyChapter 5: Becoming a better doctorChapter 6: EmergenciesChapter 7: Cardiac arrests and crash callsChapter 8: Common callsChapter 9: Death and dyingChapter 10: DrugsChapter 11: Handle with careChapter 12: Approach to the medical patientChapter 13: Practical proceduresChapter 14 RadiologyChapter15: Approach to the surgical patientChapter 16: General practiceChapter17:Self-care