How do I prepare for a non-resident on-call shift?
Taking on the responsibility of non-resident on-call shifts can be daunting, but there are things you can do to prepare, Abi Rimmer hears Benjamin Millette, consultant in intensive care medicine and anaesthetics, says, “Undertaking non-resident on-call (NROC) shifts is a specific skill that few doctors get training in. It can take some getting used to, particularly if you’ve been doing resident on-calls for most of your career so far. “Firstly, make sure you are set up to do NROC. Confirm that the switchboard has your mobile number, that your phone is charged, and that you have a signal ...
Source: bmj.com