Tim Raine > Quotes

“Always consider the worst case scenario and how to avoid it”
― Tim Raine, Oxford Handbook for the Foundation Programme

“Family members and friends should not be used as interpreters .”
― Tim Raine, Oxford Handbook for the Foundation Programme

“The following injuries need senior review or referral :
* Wounds with involvement of deep structures , e.g. tendons .
* Wounds in cosmetically sensitive areas , e.g. face .
* Wounds in functionally sensitive areas , e.g. hands , genitals .
* Wounds with loss of skin tissue .
* displaced fractures .
* Unstable fractures .
* Open fractures .
* Fractures with skin tenting or associated dislocation .
* Dislocation of major joints , i.e. hip , knee , ankle , shoulder , elbow .
* Injuries with neurovascular compromise .”
― Tim Raine

“Do not let medicine take over your life .”
― Tim Raine, Oxford Handbook for the Foundation Programme

“Missing breaks does not make you appear hard-working , it reduces your efficiency and alertness .
Give yourself time to rest and eat , you are entitled to 30 min for every 4h worked .
Use the time to meet other doctors in the miss , referring is much easier if you know the team you are making the referral to .”
― Tim Raine