Unfortunately that wasn't an option for the ones I did yesterday 😅

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It's a beautiful piece, powerful and poignant - thank you for writing it.

All good wishes to you and your family.

(I tried to tag you when I posted it but wasn't able to find you, apologies.)

SAS & LE doctors, please take the time to respond to this new survey from the GMC about your roles, motivations, workplace experiences & access to training and development

Take par to directly shape the support, recognition & working conditions for this vital part of the workforce
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Sobering talk from Timothy Walsh from Oxford, UK on the rising antibacterial resistance even to the NOVEL agents

For example we are already seeing growing reports of Cefiderocol resistance - and we have barely started using it.

As usual we are being outrun by the bacteria

#EscmidGlobal2026

Cover of book “How Not to Die (Too Soon). By Devi Sridhar with a pic of a large red apple.

“Policy, not personal choice, is the biggest influence on life expectancy”

BBC Scotland interviewing @profdevisridhar.bsky.social just now about her new book.

#MedSky
#PublicHealth
#LifeExpectancy
#SDOH

It is beautifully written and very powerful.

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I can't be the only one?...

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@jama.com

Agreed...

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"💬 Viewpoint: Mandatory annual training modules consume millions of physician‑hours each year, yet their largely passive formats may offer limited educational value while contributing to administrative burden and clinician burnout."

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Caught up with mandatory training.

Geriatric medicine is a “whole person” specialty. It can be challenging, but it is also exciting and rewarding.
Find out more about a career in the specialty: buff.ly/G1npEjt

That looks just perfect, what a gorgeous place.

2 Consultant Anaesthetist posts are being advertised locally - it's a brilliant department - supportive & collaborative.

Come and join us!

apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/Home/Job

(to find the ads, filter for NHS Fife [Employer] and Medical & Dental [Job Family])

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Closing 24th April

#NHSScotland
#AnSky

Oh, absolutely, and I'm grateful for it. Think I'm still v. tired from a very busy Friday at work last week.

Perfect gif, thank you!

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Ugh, struggled on my #run today.

Too hot, got clothing wrong, had to stop twice, pacing all over the place, felt like a slug in treacle.

Some days are like that.

Onwards...

Time Is Finite https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/article-abstract/2847647

'Time is Finite'

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Screenshot of text: The non-technical elements, particularly discussion of risk, shared decision-making and management of uncertainty, become a much bigger part of your job, and can use a lot of cognitive bandwidth. There is nuance in most situations. The 'hive mind' can be invaluable - don't be afraid to sense-check your thoughts and plans with your colleagues - or to ask for a colleague to stand by in case a second pair of hands is needed. Be aware of your own behaviours - for example, I know I can sometimes become quiet when I need thinking time - it's useful to let colleagues know that I'm not ignoring them (!) but it's the way I manage my thoughts before vocalising them. Remain humble - junior colleagues may have more experience in something than you do - learn from them. Allow yourself a few months to settle in before taking on other departmental or organisational responsibilities. It takes time to get used to the additional responsibility - it might feel uncomfortable or overwhelming sometimes - that is normal - allow yourself some grace. Trust your gut instincts, they are the result of many years of training and experience.

Some thoughts I have jotted down after a few months in my consultant post.

Our department is brilliant for this, it's one of the reasons I wanted to continue to work there. And another advantage of anaesthesia being the largest hospital specialty 😆

Gosh yes, it must be hard being the sole specialty consultant!

New guidance on sterile gown use during spinal anaesthesia aims to reduce unnecessary waste while maintaining high standards of patient safety

Guidelines published in @anaesjournal.bsky.social buff.ly/rvtALwy

With CAI, @ra-uk.org, @oaa-anaes.bsky.social, @rcoanews.bsky.social, @anzca.bsky.social

Sticky toffee pudding and vanilla ice cream, with a cup of Espresso coffee in the background

Today was one of those days at work when I felt particularly grateful for colleagues - people to 'sense check' with, and share some cognitive load.

Colleagues are everything in the NHS.

The day ended with a meal in a village pub, topped off with sticky toffee pudding and Drambuie.

Thanks!

How do you make it?
Was just wondering recently if it was possible to cook with wild garlic, there's so much of it around near us.
This looks fabulous 🙂😋

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''Body of Knowledge' by Dana Albany for Burning Man 2000, it was constructed with out-dated textbooks and discarded library books #WomensArt

Similar issues in Scotland- why are dying patients not getting the care they need paid for? Why does the NHS pay for obstetrics but not palliative care- we are all born and we all die- it shouldn’t rely on charity to provide that care

Today, we released our Wellbeing, Burnout and Retention report.

It shows urgent action is needed to train, support, and retain anaesthetic staff across the NHS.

Read the report in full 👉 https://ow.ly/Qt9v50YIOky

#Ansky #Medsky

From early in medical school, I never really understood why General Practice was often portrayed as the 'easier' career option

The level of cognitive demand, intensity, and systems & individual overload, seems higher now than ever

I honestly don't know how GPs do what they do

All respect to them

Revalidated ✅

This feels like another milestone passed, and a gradual transition from internally labelling myself as the 'returner'