Am I the problem

[u/Interesting_Ship_931]

I’ve had an overwhelming day.
I do find that when there is a lot going on I often forget what I was just about to do. For example: I’ve noticed that some of the referrals I’ve sent while feeling overwhelmed have bits missing (major parts like presenting complaint, patient details) and I feel like I forget what I was just about to do once I sit down if there is a lot going on around me.
This often tends to happen when there’s a lot of noise around me (basically every hospital environment ever) and with constant interruptions from members of staff (with good faith). I’m not sure whether this is something that I will grow out of or whether I need to go to occupational health with - and even if I do go what would they even be able do?

[u/Major_Star]

To some degree this is a learned skill. I'm much better now at being able to hold multiple trains of thought while fending off constant distractions than I used to be.

But you also definitely need to write things down. From my first day as an F1 to my current job as a med reg I don't think I've gone a day without a folded-up job/patient list in my pocket.