The limbic (UK)

A recent BMA survey suggested that four in ten junior doctors are planning to quit as soon as they find another job. It is clear doctors are under immense pressure and facing increasing rates of burnout. With this in mind, how well are we preparing new doctors for managing the cognitive, psychological, and emotional challenges of their work? In this podcast, we speak to Dr Luke Austen whose new book, The Bleep Test, uses his personal experience and the published evidence to answer these questions. He also provides practical tips for new doctors on breaking bad news, prioritising tasks, learning from mistakes and being civil to colleagues.