The Junior Medical Officer's Guide to the Hospital Universe: A Survival Manual

A manual like this one would have been a godsend for me when I was starting my career. It provides valuable advice and guidance to help JMOs survive and thrive in their first years in the hospital. The writing style is relatable and entertaining, making it an easy-to-read book.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 304 pages
Publication date: 12 December 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

As a doctor who has recently completed her internship, on reflection, there are so many things I wish I knew before starting. The author has done an exceptional job in providing a great summary of advice to assist JMOs survive their first years in the hospital, which is very relevant to their day-to-day work. The writing style is relatable and makes for an easy-to-read book, which is also comical at times.

The JMO Years… Insane Hours. Endless patients. Mountains of paperwork. Inexorable pressure. Interminable years of training. No life outside work. How will you get the job done well? How will you survive?

Look no further. This is the essential guide to the real life of and in the hospital. Providing invaluable guidance throughout, with this book as your companion, you will be able to clear those discharges, get those consults, survive after hours, get your work-life balance in order, and, ultimately, be the doctor you really want to be.

Addressing every facet of the JMOs true role, the book enables and supports junior doctors and medical students to thrive in their new position within the hospital system, aiding the streamlined completion of administration, maximising efficiency with no compromise in accuracy, all with the final objective of ensuring the best possible outcome for patients while maintaining the health, function, and happiness of the health.

Weight: 600g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032397405