Interns typically take these things harder and more personally than more experienced Drs so be ready!
I think what you have planned is reasonable but I would leave out the disillusioned part.
Would you be happy to speak with the senior registrar? Can I ask what specialty it is? Often the senior registrar (especially at this time of year) has either just sat their consultant exams or are about to.
If you have specific questions you want answered, go in with them written down and ask them. And keep asking until you have an answer you understand and fully answers your question. Don't be afraid to say "Can you please explain that again as I didn't understand/you response has confused me as Dr CBC said XYZ".
yes I would be happy with the senior reg, but TBH I would prefer the consultant as he seems to be the only one who is both willing and able to answer my questions. The interns are willing but not yet experienced enough, and the registrars have so far been unwilling to sit and explain things to me and seem really irritated by my constant questions. I know it is a drawback of sorts having a tiny bit of medical knowledge because I question everything but I can't help it, I almost wish I hadn't started my degree yet!
Lol, don't worry - it's normal to question. I make a dreadful patient
Ask for the consultant but be prepared that you might get the senior reg. If you don't like the level of answers you get from them, tell them you don't feel they are answering your questions and if they don't have the time to do so, could they please make an appointment for you to see the consultant.
If it does get to the point that the reg doesn't willingly answer, let their consultant know when you see them.
My first issue will be getting an appointment this week instead of in a fortnight. I've decided the easiest thing will be just to go to outpatients in person and ask about any cancellations. I'm really hoping that the ortho reg I spoke to on Friday wrote a note or something on DS1's notes so that the receptionist is happy to go ahead and change the appointment.
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