WorksheetsCHAPTER 1 SUMMARY: Being a DoctorFoundation Programme Quizs
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
What must every clinical note include?
Date, time, name, grade, and contact (e.g., bleep number).
Patient's medical history and allergies.
Doctor's signature and patient ID.
Treatment plan and follow-up instructions.
What is the duration of the UK Foundation Programme?
One year (F1)
Two years (F1 and F2)
Three years (F1, F2, and F3)
Four years (F1, F2, F3, and F4)
What does FP curriculum follow?
GMC’s “Good Medical Practice” framework.
NMC’s “Nursing and Midwifery Standards” framework.
WHO’s “Global Health Strategy” framework.
CDC’s “Infection Control Guidelines” framework.
What does "capacity" mean legally?
Ability to understand, retain, and weigh up information to make a decision.
The maximum amount of something that can be received or contained.
A legal term for the physical space available in a building.
The power to act or make decisions without external influence.
What is the key purpose of the F1 year?
To build clinical competence and transition to full GMC registration.
To complete a research project in medicine.
To specialize in a specific area of healthcare.
To gain experience in administrative roles within hospitals.
What is the PSA exam?
Prescribing Safety Assessment – tests safe and effective prescribing skills.
Patient Safety Assessment – evaluates patient care practices.
Pharmaceutical Safety Analysis – reviews drug safety protocols.
Prescribing Skills Assessment – measures prescription writing ability.
What are SLEs?
Supervised Learning Events – mini-CEX, DOPS, CbDs used for formative assessment.
Standard Learning Evaluations – assessments used for summative evaluation.
Structured Learning Exercises – workshops designed for skill enhancement.
Supervised Learning Exercises – practical sessions for hands-on training.
What are TABs?
Team Assessment of Behaviour – multisource feedback from colleagues.
Team Analysis of Behavior – individual feedback from supervisors.
Team Assessment of Benefits – performance evaluation metrics.
Team Analysis of Benefits – peer review process.
What is a DOPS?
Direct Observation of Procedural Skills – assessing performance of practical tasks.
Dynamic Observation of Patient Safety – monitoring patient interactions.
Detailed Overview of Patient Services – evaluating healthcare delivery.
Direct Observation of Patient Satisfaction – assessing patient feedback.
What is the main use of the ePortfolio?
To track learning, assessments, reflections, and progress during the FP.
To store personal documents and files.
To create a social media profile for networking.
To serve as a digital resume for job applications.
How do you handle stress and burnout?
Take leave
Ignore it and keep working
Talk to mentors
Maintain a strict work schedule
What is the SJT used for?
To assess ethical judgment and professional behaviour for FP allocation.
To evaluate technical skills in a clinical setting.
To measure academic knowledge in medical subjects.
To determine personality traits for team dynamics.
When is the PSA typically taken?
Between February–June of final year or early in F1.
During the summer break of the final year.
At the beginning of the academic year in F1.
In the last month of the final year.
Name two essential soft skills for a happy junior doctor.
Communication and time management
Technical skills and coding
Research and analysis
Leadership and negotiation
What should you do if you make a mistake?
Ignore it and move on.
Report using incident forms, reflect, and learn without fear of blame.
Blame someone else for the mistake.
Keep it to yourself and don't tell anyone.
How many rotations per year in FP?
1 rotation per year
2 rotations per year
3 rotations per year, each 4 months
4 rotations per year
What is a UoA?
Unit of Application – regionally grouped foundation schools.
Unit of Assessment – a measure of academic performance.
Unit of Analysis – a component of research methodology.
Unit of Allocation – a distribution metric for resources.
Who is responsible for signing off your foundation year?
Educational supervisor and FTPD.
Program director and academic advisor.
Clinical mentor and department head.
Chief resident and faculty member.
What are “core procedures” in F1?
15 essential skills like venepuncture, catheterization, ECG, etc.
Basic communication skills with patients
Fundamental knowledge of pharmacology
Advanced surgical techniques
When should you seek senior help?
Only during office hours.
When you are completely lost.
Always when unsure — even in the middle of the night.
Only for major issues.
