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

"something special, out-of-the-ordinary … I wish I had had a manual like  this one at that stage of my career. I would have found the multitude  of templates and lists a godsend … an accessible, entertaining work  about ‘life in medicine’."

Professor David Bennett AO, Adolescent Health Physician, Developmental Paediatrics, Sydney, Australia

"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."

Dr Mitsi Blazos, Basic Physician Trainee, The Alfred Hospital, Melbourne, Australia

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 JMO’s 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 care  provider.