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Many of us have only heard of appraisals happening in the corporate or in the IT sectors. Here in the NHS, appraisals are done annually for all doctors.
What is an appraisal?
It...
If the thought of conducting an intimate examination or attempting to wield (without any embarrassing pitfalls) the contraption that is the speculum is enough to fill you with apprehension-...
Our referral cheat sheet is our most popular resource with over 50,000 downloads! It has key information to provide when referring to every specialty.
Special thanks to Drs Ben Turner...
Urinalysis is the physical and chemical examination of a urine sample. It is a common procedure that can be done quickly and yields important clinical information. This article will...
Facial pain is common, and it can be not easy to form a certain diagnosis. In this article, we will provide a differential for the causes of facial pain and key features to consider....
The NHS offers several screening programmes, following recommendations set by the UK National Screening Committee. They are designed to aid early detection of serious conditions (such...
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Main Functions of AI:
AI has many capabilities, but to understand it at a basic level, it can be broken down into four main functions (1):
LEARNING – This step...
Do you have an interest in human behaviour? Did you go into medicine to speak to patients? Are you looking for variety in your work? Do you want to make a difference in people’s lives?
Then...
Anaesthetics is a very hands-on specialty. Day-to-day work involves a mix of practical procedures, problem-solving, pre-operative assessment, and being involved in the team to review...
Surgical scrubbing can be a daunting task when it is your first few times or if you are rusty, especially if you are bieng watched by other staff or in a rush! Here is a re-fresher...
This is a UKMLA-centred article about breaking bad news.
Introduction
Breaking bad news is a crucial skill to practice for exams and clinical practice.
At any stage in their...
This is a UKMLA-centred article about contraceptive counselling.
Introduction
Contraception is a critical aspect of reproductive health care. With a variety of methods available,...
This is a UKMLA-centred article about difficulties in breastfeeding.
Introduction
Breastfeeding is often regarded as vital component of baby and maternal bonding, yet many new...
You’re cruising at 35,000 feet, the seatbelt sign is on, and suddenly…
“Is there a doctor on board?”
In-flight medical emergencies (IMEs) are relatively common events,...
Pre-Hospital Management of Hypothermia
Hypothermia is defined as a core body temperature below 35°C. It may sound like a condition reserved for mountaineers or explorers stranded...
This is a UKMLA-centred article about explaining endoscopy procedures.
Introduction
You may be asked to explain a procedure or investigation to a patient. These will include...
