What Your Answer Should Tell the Examiner

1. I am a SAFE doctor:

Avoid any exotic practice. If it is urgent, deal with it as urgent and mention it. Always discuss your patient in MDT and do not start chemotherapy without proper consent.

2. The patient is the centre of my care:

Treat the patient, not only the disease. For example, check if there are any religious beliefs; for instance, Jehovah's Witnesses (JW) could or could not refuse specific blood components.

3. I know the guidelines:

This is a UK exam. Your answer should reflect a solid knowledge and familiarity with UK guidelines. Relevant sources will be provided by our team upon registration.

4. I know the practice in the UK:

If you are a UK trainee, you need to tell your examiner, "I have done this before," for example: "TTP is treated in national centres, not in a DGH!"

5. I know the NHS structure:

Understand the role of GPs, incorporate them into the management, seek the support of specialist nurses, and be aware of organizations like SHOT, MHRA, and NHSBT.

6. I am well organised:

Be organised in your management and also with the structure of your answer. Your examiner can be satisfied or frustrated based on how you answer the question. Make their job easier by highlighting the most important points, writing in headlines, and being decisive.

7. I am updated:

Mentioning the names of recent trials or basing your answer on trials will give a very good impression and could mean extra marks, but it is not a pass-or-fail point.