Final Entry Placement 3

Just about to finish my third placement and I am excited to only have one placement left this year. This prac has been very enjoyable not only have I been shown a variety of new and interesting things in the hospital but have been able to socialise with the staff out of work hours.
I was very nervous coming down here and staying with one of the physio’s but everyone was very helpful and encouraged me to get the best experience I could.
I was able to work on all the wards, do some outpatients and go on a few home visits so the variety of things I saw was never-ending.
My supervisors were very supportive but encouraged me to seek out things I didn’t know and get as much practice in areas that I felt I needed it. Their expectation of me was reasonably high and this increased throughout the 5 weeks yet it was gradual and felt that it fitted with how much I improved in the different areas.
As it is a private hospital any patients who saw me alone didn’t have a fee but all other patients who were seen by a physio were to be charged and this was something they had to explain to patients at the beginning of the first session. This can sometimes result in a patient being reluctant to treatment. Also in a private hospital the patients have to hire their walking aids and it takes a bit more looking around to get what service you need but they are always there.
Overall this was a great placement and I learnt a lot, I feel that I have consolidated a lot of my knowledge and was able to prepare for my cardio placement by seeing a few medical patients.
I am excited for afew days off to prepare for my next placement.