The Clinician's Survival Guide

Send a text This episode is about complaints: what they are, and what they are not.  It debunked some of the popular narrative surrounding complaints, such as its role in improving standards and complaints being a neutral activity.   In this episode: Definition of Complaint Where it fits in with our overall wellbeing Misconceptions surrounding complaints Theory versus reality of complaints Why Com...

Send a text This episode revisits the journey so far, providing a reminder of some of the key learning points from previous episodes.  The purpose of this is to: Aid recall Help internalise important concepts Help listeners decide whether any episodes need revisiting To serve as a check on whether action points identified previously have been implemented into daily working life The Clinician'...

Send a text This is the second half of our discussion about feeling overworked.  In this part we focus on trying to adopt an approach to resolving the problem: What are the different factors you have to look at CPR, locus control and what is it about the work - revisted. Overview to approach when the problem lies with your workplace Overview of approach when the problem lies with you This episode...

Send a text Do you feel overworked?  Or, shall we call it overwhelmed, tired out, not coping with it, working beyond capacity?  Whatever you call it, you may be concerned about it's consequences: burnout, unhappiness, loss of work-life balance, stress.   While clinicians being overworked isn't news to anybody, trying to make sense of it is less well understood and there is a lack of agre...

Send a text "So what if you keep running late, it's part of the job... you're a professional, get on with it".   What's your response to this statement? In this episode Dr Munir Adam takes a strong view against this narrative, and emphasises the many downsides to running late - something which is often ignored.  The episode covers: Perspectives in relation to running late...

Send a text You ask for a pay rise, or perhaps you negotiate a salary during application, but you get a 'no' in reply.  You don't get what you asked for.  What do you do? Following on from the previous episode which covered the basic, but oft forgotten steps you should take to give you the best offer, this episode is about what you need to do in order to negotiate more effectively a...

Send a text Whether you're applying for a job, having an annual review or just feel it's time you had a pay rise, you need to know what to ask for when it comes to money. In this episode of The Clinician's Survival Guide there is highlight of the steps you need to take to give you the best chances of getting the fair salary you deserve.  Getting paid well is a major step towards hav...

Send a text It may be affecting you personally or may just be something you've become aware of through conversations & the news:  GPs finding it a struggle to get jobs! For it to be a challenge in becoming employed as a GP is a strange headline.  GPs are considered amongst the most employable people, almost guaranteed a job, and several surveys have focused on practices struggling to recr...

Send a text The patient has multiple issues, you ask them to rebook to discuss those you don't have time for, and they... they resist.  What do you do? If the previous episode of The Clinician's Survival Guide was about the importance of sticking to one problem per consultation, this episode is about what to do if the patient insists otherwise. The episode is about the consultation and p...

Send a text If you find yourself struggling with time management due to dealing with multiple problems in a single appointment, you need to do something about it. This episode hits at the survival challenge in consultations when patients have an agenda that is beyond the intended purpose of the appointment),  Why it is (almost always) not appropriate to deal with multiple requests in consultations...

Send a text This episode is about finding the right job.   It takes the position that clinicians don't always make the wisest choices when looking for a job, and there are numerous examples of this being realised much later.   Whilst generic advice can't possibly take into account every person's individual needs, this episode of The Clinician's Survival Guide covers five common...

Send a text YOUR attitude has a LOT to do with what happens next. LISTEN to this before moving onto further episodes. This episode highlights the key role that our own attitude has on our success and why, despite being highly qualified professionals, we might not be that clever when it comes to attitude. The episode is a foundation for subsequent episodes and covers the key concepts of: - Attitude...

Send a text Do you encounter challenges and limitations that prevent you from delivering the high quality of care you aspire to?  Difficulties and systems that prevent you from having fulfilment in your work?  Things that are clearly not the way they should be? The Clinician's Survival Guide is about making you as productive and efficient as possible, and helping you find practical solutions...