Let’s hear it for rheumies

[DDKRM]

I had my regular six month appointment at my local rheumatology department last week. Didn’t see the boss lady, who has been pretty good in the past, but her registrar. Hi hum I thought, just a young man (dark haired blue eyes and good looking but that’s got nothing to do with it). He was extremely clued up and thorough. He listened and explained, not man-splained and we discussed a future plan, with good follow up built in. ....... So,—- a younger generation being better trained?

[Constance13]

Nearly all rheumies start off “clued” up and interested at first, but like most other jobs routine sets in, then the boredom starts.

To be honest they DO have a lot to put up with, long hours, difficult consultants, patients expecting immediate cures.

Let’s hope your new rheumy has staying power.

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[Longtimer]

I have seen registrar`s in the past...far better than the rheumies….always wondered why....

[SheffieldJane]

I have sometimes thought that too, especially my bright young dentist in spite of a bit of happy “ ker-ching” in his attitude, he is very up to date and thorough.

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One can only hope.....

[HeronNS]

Can someone explain what "registrar" means in this context? I only know it as someone who keeps student records in university.

[PMRpro Ambassador in reply to HeronNS]

The old name for the grade of doctor who is training to be a specialist. Otherwise they come under the general UK heading of "Junior doctors", ie. have not yet sat and passed the exams to be a Fellow of the appropriate College for the specialism. When they grow up and pass their exams - they can apply for Consultant posts.

[HeronNS in reply to PMRpro]

Thanks. I think they are called residents here, an equally uninformative title!

[PMRpro Ambassador]

They are in some places - a few unis have patients who go in to tell it like it is! But as Constance says - disillusionment and boredom doesn't set in immediately!

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That’s a Great Appointment! ⭐️