Managing upwards: a guide for the foundation year doctor.
The concept of managing your boss sounds peculiar, as people usually only think of managing staff under them. Nevertheless, adept management 'upwards' can reap dividends. It is not manipulative or sly - it is about good working relations. This article is mainly about dealing with consultants. However, the same principles can apply to other doctors more senior than you in the team.
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Airedale NHS Trust, Steeton, Keighley, West Yorkshire BD20 6TD.
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