Doctor's Compass - HETI

a user’s guideGetting out into the ‘real world’ of the hospital is exciting, but it can also be prettydaunting (with strong undercurrents of overwhelming). Take a few minutes toread your Doctor’s Compass. It’s a guide to help you negotiate your way throughthe maze of challenges that junior doctors face every day. This book is full ofinformation about your responsibilities and what you can expect from your newemployer, as well as advice from other junior doctors who have been in yourshoes.Forewords ........................................................................................................................... 2What your hospital or network should provide........................................................... 4Advice from JMOs ............................................................. 6, 11, 14, 16, 18 and 21What are your responsibilities?...................................................................................... 7Resources for your health and wellbeing..................................................................... 12Support organisations...................................................................................................... 15Clinical information resources......................................................................................... 17Career development resources...................................................................................... 19Legal and industrial resources........................................................................................ 20Assessment......................................................................................................................... 22Australian Curriculum Framework for Junior Doctors................................................ 23Safe driving......................................................................................................................... 27Getting involved................................................................................................................. 28find more online: heti.nsw.gov.auThe Doctor’s Compass 1