Emily is called to an acutely unwell patient and finds herself in a position of leadership for the first time as an FY1 doctor.
She looks to the ward team for support and advice, together they work to stabilise the patient. Emily reflects on her passion for team working and experiences that have helped her to develop her team-working skills. Emily’s story focuses on the transition period from pre- to post-qualifying and the importance of collaborative working.
Suggested Questions
- What do you think helped Emily to get the support she needed from her colleagues at a difficult time?
- Do you think that there was the leader in the scenario?
- What could be done to improve interprofessional work and support in the clinical environment?
- How can this story be used to prepare students for their first job as a qualified health professional?
- What are the interprofessional values that emerge from this story?