My experience of working in neurology as a SHO
Neurology is a fascinating field. Partly because I have no idea about neurological conditions and I find it extremely difficult. And partly because the consultants are extremely friendly- as they do not have a lot of inpatients and do not do acute medical on calls ( unless they are part of acute stroke rota)- They teach their juniors and encourage them to learn. As a SHO, I found it incredibly helpful for my PACES exam. I honestly had no idea about neurology other than the differences between upper and lower motor neuron lesions. I still think I have not learnt a lot but I got the opportunity of seeing rare "PACES cases". PS: This is my experience and management plans differ from trust to trust. This blog post is only to give you an idea of what I have experienced as a SHO in neurology. A WEEK IN THE LIFE OF A NEUROLOGY SHO: This is how my week in neurology usually goes: 1. I come at 9 AM everyday and my consultant, registrar, a physician associate and the nurses go thr...