How can we make changing rotations easier?

Provide key information ahead of timeEleanor Morris, academic foundation year 2 doctor, says, “As a foundation doctor, I change rotations every four months. It generates stress and anxiety for me, a lot of which stems from lacking key information. What will my shifts be like? Is there a changing room? Am I expected to arrive early for my shifts?“I’ve been lucky to have most of my rotations in one hospital. I can imagine that these feelings would be even worse if I had to contend with new computer systems, parking permits, and finding a new department.“We could make changing rotations easier by providing junior doctors with clear expectations of the rotation well in advance. We know that doctors rotate—it’s not a surprise. We should, therefore, routinely send key details four to six weeks before the start of the rotation.“It’s also useful to have a list of the key people to…
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