| Individual Placement Description | |
|---|---|
| Placement | Acute (Internal) Medicine |
| Year | F1 |
| Region | South-East |
| Hospital(s) | Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh |
| Main Duties of Placement | This is a busy job which incorporates initial assessment of the patients on admission to hospital and provides the structure to follow the patient throughout the admission, through diagnostics and eventually discharge. |
| Typical Work Pattern | Full shift rota. |
| Learning Opportunities | Opportunity to assess patients at the front door, lots of interaction with specialties throughout Lothian, regular MDTs, enthusiastic teaching ward rounds at the front door. Simulated teaching using SIM Man. |
| Teaching | Mandatory FY1 teaching provided within the hospital, X-ray meetings, regular M&M and Friday lunchtime meetings as well as informative teaching ward rounds. |
| Unique Selling Points | A well supported team-based structure allowing continuity of care so that the patient journey can be followed from admission to discharge. |
| It is important to note that this description is a typical example of your placement and may be subject to change. | |
