Junior doctors to be called resident doctors

How many people currently know the specific grade of a doctor treating them in hospital? i suppose consultants could wear a funny hat or something to show they are the Top Doctors, but below that, who cares - they are just 'doctors'

For internal purposes they can have as many grades as they like and call them what they will, but a group word, for a collection of hospital doctors is - 'doctors -.

They were traditionally called junior doctors after graduating from Med school while completing post graduate training stages. It was partly the huge hike in GPs salaries that caused the strike problem in the first place, as there was a colossal difference in salary and other terms and conditions.

BigBopper

That is what they call them in America.

Same as resident really. Interne because they are inside the hospital rather than externe. (Suspect the French got there first). 😂

It has been confusing for patients.
F 1, F2, ST, SpR.... In otherwords, Houseman, Senior Houseman, Registrar, and Senior Reg. As well as GP Trainees, and others.
They will surely need to be identified, so folk know what level they are at?

That is what they call them in America.

If it helps, in France we have interne and practicien hospitalier with 14 levels of qualification. 😂

Baggs

Usedn't they to be called Housemen?

Yes junior house doctor and senior house doctor, the first two years after medical school. Now Foundation Year 1 and 2.

Usedn't they to be called Housemen?

AGAA4

I don't understand why they were called junior doctors in the first place. Some have been doctors for many years and perform difficult operations so junior gives the wrong impression.

I think because they were still in training (not consultants) even if they had been qualified for ten years or more.

I don't understand why they were called junior doctors in the first place. Some have been doctors for many years and perform difficult operations so junior gives the wrong impression.

Maybe some in the profession can explain why. We have student doctors, resident/junior Drs, GPs and consultants. Why can't the resident/junior Drs be known as Dr?is there another category somewhere who is just plain Dr?

Mamie

I think resident doctors means that they are hospital based and not community based. I am pleased they are doing it, for doctors who have been in training for many years in their specialism the junior title seems wrong.

I agree.

What was wrong with House Doctors and Registrars?

I think resident doctors means that they are hospital based and not community based. I am pleased they are doing it, for doctors who have been in training for many years in their specialism the junior title seems wrong.

Because that would be too easy!!!