EP-193 The effect of surgical case-based discussions in confidence levels managing general surgical patients

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Abstract Aims Methods FY1 doctors were surveyed throughout July 2021 and December 2021 across two sites. Seven questions used Likert scales (1 to 5: not at all confident to very confident) to assess managing general surgical patients. Data was initially inputted using Google Docs and analysed in Microsoft Excel. Results 44 FY1 doctors completed the initial questionnaire. 19 FY1 doctors completed the questionnaire post rotation. (8 attended teaching and 11 did not.) Confidence levels in managing the unwell general surgical patient and prescribing antiemetics was greater in FY1 doctors who had received CBD as opposed to those who did not. Confidence levels were similar in managing gallstone disease, appendicitis, diverticulitis and prescribing analgesia for those who had received CBD and those that did not. Conclusions Confidence levels in managing general surgical patients were mostly higher in those FY1 doctors who received surgical CBD teaching. Further research is required for the use of CBD in its potential to improve FY1 education.