The Coffee on Call podcast series, developed by the University of Leeds, is designed to guide final-year medical students through the critical transition from student to doctor. The series tackles the real-life challenges you don’t always hear about in textbooks and gives you the tools to feel more prepared and confident as you step into your medical career.
This episode explores the process of requesting and receiving referrals in a clinical setting. Foundation doctors discuss the common anxieties around making and taking referral calls, and share practical tips and strategies to help build confidence and improve communication during these interactions.