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Tips on Preparing for a consultant ward round

BMJ 2004; 328 doi: https://doi.org/10.1136/sbmj.040263a (Published 01 February 2004) Cite this as: BMJ 2004;328:040263a
  1. Faiyaz Mohammed, specialist registrar in gastroenterology1
  1. 1Trafford General Hospital, Davyhulme, Manchester M41 5SL

If you have ever been the junior doctor on a nightmare ward round, here are some tips to make the next one go like a dream.

  • Know who your patients are and where they are. Ask the bed managers to find out where your patients have been moved to. Do not drag …

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