Flexible portfolio training (FPT) is a pilot initiative within higher specialty training offered by Health Education England and the Royal College of Physicians that protects 1 day a week (or 20% time equivalent) for professional development.

This Health Informatics Unit project aimed to improve the quality of discharge summaries by defining and responding to junior doctor learning needs in this area.

The 'second conversation', led by a junior doctor, gives patients, carers and family members the time and space to reflect on significant news and ask questions.