Set of 5 interview Q's-3 Flashcards
Why do some students who qualify as doctors give up Medicine an never practise?
. Due to difficult nature of course, content is too complex and too lengthy, Exams are too much
. Dealing with patients is challenging
.Don’t find the material interesting. Research papers are boring
.Too much logistical work and non-clinical activities
. Work-life balance is too hard to maintain
. Not ambitious
. Job is too stressful and emotionally draining
. Finances aren’t as good as expected
How does medicine now compare to a 100 years ago
Knowledge and medical advancement: Far less scientific knowledge. Example DNA discovery in 1950’s. Work by Watson, Crick and Rosalind Franklin
Lack of specialisation. Doctors were mostly GP’s. Now over 50 specialities
Medicine was quite paternalistic in nature
Wider role for doctors - CAMP structure
Antibiotics were a game changer;
Penecillin - could treat pneumonia and scarlet fever. Now can only treat syphillis due to resistance
Software and Technology in medicine
RIO, Electronic records
Document everything in notes. Patient history. Much more efficient now
Discharge letters can be sent immediately to free up hospital beds
POTENTIAL RISK - data breach, cyber attacks. Data security measures
MDT- multidisciplinary team approach. 100 years ago doctors used to practice in isolation.
What do doctors do apart from treating patients
.Teaching medical students as well as research
.Regularly keeping their knowledge in check
.Management responsibilities, audits. GP’s are part of CCG’s
. delivering talks about sexual health to local schools in order to serve community
.Personal life and they take part in lots of hobbies and activities
What is holistic medicine
Treating the patient as whole. Taking into account physical and social issues as well.
e.g Patient has a rash. Immediate approach would be to provide ointment to treat rash.
Holistic approach would be to find out underlying issue behind rash. stress.
Consider religious reasons as well
How important is IT in medicine
RiO software system is used to share information very quickly
Can be accessed by multiple different departments. Much more efficient. Discharge letters can be sent more quickly
IT used to analyse date and for teaching purposes
Patients can ask for repeat prescriptions online and make GP appointments
IT provides information to patients. During coronavirus pandemic, provided full list of symptoms to assist public
