Helen's Blog : A Malaysian Doctor (IMG) to UK Journey

Important law: - Children and Families Act - The Equality Act  - Mental Capacity Act  There is more we can offer. 1. Make reasonable adjustments e.g quiet space, seeing sooner in A&E 2. Use Communication aids - seek parents' advice, eg "How can I communicate better with X?" 3. Be aware of lost opportunities to identify illness earlier - often could be challenging to identify, and they could have difficulties expressing themselves 4. Be prepare - plan ahead, so that there is enough time 5. Allocate a longer appointment 6. Engage with child/young children and ask for advice on how best to do this from parents and carers. 7. Learn about annual health checks 8. Beware of avoidable deaths due to failure of giving support 

  1. Avoid mirroring/ confrontation.  - React positive, stay calm, break the cycle, and Keep control 2.  Two forms of communication (Positive vs negative) Positive Communication  Negative communication Help to resolve conflict, reduce stress and anxiety of recipient Worsen the situation, increase of stress and anxiety of the recipient  -Says what can be done -Suggests alternatives -Sounds helpful and encouraging -Highlight positive actions -Suggest positive results can be gained  -says what can't be done -has a subtle tone of blame -Includes words like can't, won't, and unable to send a signal of what cant be done -Is bureaucratic -Does not suggest a positive outcome 3. Identify the communication barrier, and work on it.  e.g. language, culture (what we perceive as polite might not be the same to another person), ailments & disability, your attitude (prejustice)  4. Non-Verbal Communication e.g. post

  This is just my personal opinion and experience sharing.  I had my first job in NHS with a 6-month contract.  Why do I take it? - First job= Stepstone. I take it as a stepstone as a key to entering an NHS job.       People comment that as long as you have NHS experience - you will get the next job very easily. I agree with it.  -  Personal circumstance : I have my career progression plan. I do not want to wait.     Everyone has their own story/ personal circumstance and priority in their life.  - Job hunting = Daunting process . I understand that it can be a big struggle to get a perfect job/ perfect place. I want to end the process at soon as possible so that I can put others things in place.      I do not wish to spend too much time on this, more.       This is a time-consuming process. Hunting and waiting for a job can be very mentally and financially challenging.    I will strongly advise do not quit your previous job too soon. It is better to wait for a confirmation start date

This is my experience sharing.  Please refer to the official website for more information.   I did my e-ALS on 1st July 2022.  Main pages https://www.resus.org.uk/training-courses/adult-life-support/e-als-advanced-life-support How to book? As far as I knew there are 2 methods: 1. Go to resus.org.uk website Scroll to the lower bottom to search the place and get the contact details.  https://www.resus.org.uk/training-courses/adult-life-support/e-als-advanced-life-support     Tips : Try to email several organizers after you found your desirable time and place.  The price could be varied (factors to consider: travel distance/cost, and location).  2. Book within your trust Tips : You need to plan ahead and book as soon as possible. The slot is usually fully booked quite easily.  Tips : Could be a lot cheaper to do in your trust ( if no rush and your trust provide ALS, I will suggest you do it under your trust. Some trust provides their staff to do ALS at a cheaper rate and usually, you can