| Individual Placement Description | |
|---|---|
| Placement | Renal Medicine |
| Year | F1 |
| Region | West |
| Hospital(s) | University Hospital Monklands, Airdrie |
| Main Duties of Placement | Ward rounds and ward work. Assessment of new admissions. Review of patients on regular haemodialysis. |
| Typical Work Pattern | Band 1b full shift rota. On-call is for General Medicine. |
| Learning Opportunities | Mainly ward-based. |
| Teaching | Protected Tuesday lunchtime and Thursday lunchtime. Wednesday lunchtime Hospital Grand Round. Monthly academic half day. |
| Unique Selling Points | Plenty of opportunities to learn practical skills for keen trainees. Opportunities to become skilled at fluid management and familiar with abnormal biochemistry. Also opportunities to be involved with decision-making around end of life care. |
| It is important to note that this description is a typical example of your placement and may be subject to change. | |
