Brit J Hosp Med
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Clinical teaching fellowships are becoming increasingly popular, with the numbers of posts ever-expanding. This increase has accelerated as education and training start to recover from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the nature of these roles, the entry requirements and the potential benefits are often poorly defined. This article outlines the author's experience of working as a clinical teaching fellow for a year and provides tips on what to look out for when considering these roles, as well as how to get the most out of them.
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Clinicians and institutions must recognise the unique set of considerations required by breastfeeding patients, a small but vulnerable cohort of patients. Modification of existing perioperative pathways, diligent prescribing and multidisciplinary involvement can facilitate safe and patient-centred perioperative care.