1st Edition

The Junior Medical Officer's Guide to the Hospital Universe A Survival Manual

By John Shi Copyright 2023
322 Pages
by CRC Press

322 Pages
by CRC Press

322 Pages
by CRC Press

" something special, out-of-the-ordinary … I wish I had had a manual like this one at that stage of my career. I would have found the multitude of templates and lists a godsend … an accessible, entertaining work about ‘life in medicine’ ." Professor David Bennett AO, Adolescent Health Physician, Developmental Paediatrics, Sydney, Australia " As a doctor who has recently completed her... Read more
1. Introduction. 2. Before the Term. 3. The Term: Life Rounds. 4. The Term: IT. 5. The Term: Organisation. 6. The Term: Human Relations. 7. End of the Term. 8. After Hours. 9. COVID-19. 10. Money Matters. 11. To Conclude.

Biography

John Shi is a Trainee Doctor who has both studied to be, and trained as, a doctor in a range of medical settings in New South Wales, Australia, including in public hospitals ranging from primary to quaternary centres as well as private general practice clinics. Dr Shi has also held teaching positions with multiple universities and has been recognised with teaching awards.

“a valuable compass for successfully navigating working in a hospital and surviving as a junior medical officer... it’s an easy and interesting read as the language is authentic and real... Each chapter is a treasure trove of insights, covering everything from the art of effective communication with patients, families and colleagues to tips for managing ward rounds and keeping up with discharge summaries... It makes a great graduation gift for medical students and I strongly recommend it to all overseas trained doctors entering the workforce in an Australian hospital.” - Kay Dunkley, Doctor Wellbeing Consultant for Australian Medical Association Victoria Branch, for VicDoc