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As you transition from medical school to your first year as an FY1 doctor, it’s important to recognise the challenges you’ll face and prioritize your well-being. The shift from student...
Mental health and well-being are taboo subjects for medical students and doctors, and something which is often not talked about enough. This is surprising, considering there is a higher...
Intercostal chest drains (ICD) are used for therapeutic purposes to remove air and/or fluid from the pleural space (e.g. pneumothorax and haemothorax in trauma cases).  ICD insertion...
It is very common that we perform a cardiovascular examination in paediatrics, particularly in babies, but we will often leave out key steps which would be expected in a clinical exam...
Microscopy is an interesting, straightforward and fast point-of-care method of diagnosis in Sexual Health clinics. In this article, we’ll go through the process of collecting a sample,...
Children can appear stable until they suddenly deteriorate. Unlike adults, they compensate effectively through physiological mechanisms before rapidly decompensating. This makes early...
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This is a UKMLA-centred article about explaining cervical smear results.
Introduction
The cervical smear test, also known as a Pap smear or Pap test, is a screening test used...
This is a UKMLA-centred article about the management of hypertension in pregnancy.
Introduction
Managing hypertension in pregnancy is vital to ensure the health and safety of...
This is a UKMLA-centred article about explaining gestational diabetes.
Introduction
Gestational diabetes is a common condition that affects nearly 1 in 20 pregnancies in the...
This is a UIKMLA-centred article about explaining HRT.
Introduction
Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) forms an important part of managing perimenopause and menopause. Explaining...
This is a UKMLA-centred article about intravenous cannulation.
Introduction
Intravenous cannulation is a common medical procedure that involves inserting a flexible catheter...
This is a UKMLA-centred article about nasogastric tube insertion.
Introduction
A nasogastric tube, also known as a NG tube is a common medical procedure employed in various healthcare...
This is a UKMLA-centred article about prescribing and administering oxygen.
Introduction
Oxygen therapy plays a crucial role in the management of various medical conditions....
This is a UKMLA-centred article about venupuncture.
Introduction
Venepuncture is the process of taking a sample of blood from a vein. This is done using a needle and barrel,...
This is a UKMLA-centred article about surgical scrubbing.
Introduction
Surgical scrubbing, gowning and gloving are crucial steps in maintaining sterile conditions during surgical...
This is an article about how to assess inhaler technique.
Introduction
Explaining inhaler technique effectively is a frequent scenario encountered both in clinical practice and...
