Worried about On-calls?
Not sure if you will know what to do?
Do not worry! Here is an application that will help you deal the with most common medical / surgical scenarios you will face as a Foundation Doctor whilst on-call.
It provide concise information on the most common scenarios, with clear advice on:
- Red flags - when to contact your senior ASAP!
- Key aspects to assessment and investigation
- Basic management plan
It has a built in filter function where you can select certain keywords that apply to your situation at hand, and present only the topics that was related to that.
For example: select Low GCS and the following scenarios will be presented:
- Deteriorating Patient
- DKA
- ILS
- Seizures
- Stroke
- BM Management
- Confusion
- Falls
- Low GCS
It provides advice on:
- 12 emergency clinical scenarios
- 16 non-emergency clinical scenarios
- 7 references
- Important bleeps / numbers (Royal Hampshire County Hospital only)
Make sure you are ready for your on-calls with his simple to use, and stress saving app!
ADVISED USE
This application has been developed specifically for use by Foundation Medical doctors working at Royal Hampshire County Hospital. Please ensure you read and understand the disclaimer which is detailed below and will show on the applications first use.
ABOUT THIS APPLICATION
The application was developed by Dr. Nicholas Farmer. The application contents were created and reviewed by:
- Dr Nicholas Farmer
- Dr Charlotte Phillips
- Dr Daniel Blyth
- Dr Lucinda Wingate-Saul
- Dr Rachel Wright
- Dr Dhivyashree Bangaru-raju
DISCLAIMER
The Foundation on-call handbook application has been developed for use as a support tool for Foundation medical doctors working at the Royal Hampshire County Hospital, Winchester, UK.
This application is meant to act as a reference tool for common clinical scenarios that Foundation doctors may face when working on-call. It does not act as a substitute for clinical assessment, training or knowledge. It should not replace clinical judgment or common sense.
Use of this application is at your own risk and we make no guarantees as to the completeness or adequacy of any of the information contained. We advise you seek senior support if you are unsure at any time.
The developers will not be liable for any claims or losses arising from use of misuse of this application, its contents, any omissions from its contents, or otherwise.