Student e-News – Summer 2011
Tis the season to be jolly! On behalf of all of us at MDA National here's wishing you and your family a very safe, chillaxed and well-deserved festive season.
In This Issue
What the Duck?
As you prepare to nestle into the holiday season, we're ruffling festive feathers by inviting you to vote on whether we should Chuck A Duck! Vote for your favourite MDA National rubber duck mascot via our Facebook page today.
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In the Spotlight: Interns
F1RST year as an intern = change2 with a new job, new peers and real patients. As a doctors for doctors mutual, please call us 24/7 if you need support - whatever the hour, whatever the query.
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How to Transition from Student to Doctor
Having strategies to help you adapt to the stresses of medical training is vitally important because these patterns of behaviour may likely re-emerge as new transitions occur.
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Hot Summer Hints
Clear your mind of all things medical school and make the most of your time off. Easier said than done! Study/life balance is important, so here's a few tips to help you re-charge & prep for 2012
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Case Study: To Call or Not to Call… a Handover Fiasco
It's your first week on night duty rounds on the surgical ward. Your registrar instructs you not to call unless it's a "real emergency". Complications arise with a post op patient. Would you call?
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Case study: Duty of Confidentiality Owed to a Dog
When is it ok to disclose a patient's details? This real life case study, involving man's best friend, highlights the importance and sensitivity required to protect patient confidentiality.
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What's On?
Congratulations to the graduating students of 2011 - we're hosting a celebratory event for your university. Collect your New Doctor Gift Pack and go in the draw to WIN a travel voucher - find out how!
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