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Important things to remember
You will get sick. That is life. You’re surrounded...
So you’ve finally got your rota for your hotly anticipated renal rotation… and your...
Nephrotic syndrome is rare but is often misdiagnosed resulting in delayed diagnosis...
Introduction
With an increase in the ageing population globally, we will be seeing...
Introduction
Clinical Definition
An open fracture is when the broken bone breaks...
This article gives a run down of how to perform a thorough paediatric respiratory...
Introduction
Group A streptococcus (GAS) is a gram positive cocci usually found...
You will frequently get calls regarding nausea & vomiting: many patients present...
Anxiety is a commonly experienced symptom as part of the body’s reaction to...
In the webinar below, Dr Sam Kular (interventional radiology fellow) provides a structured...
The Newborn and Infant Physical Examination (NIPE) or Examination of the Newborn...
Introduction
Functional neurological disorders are some of the most common neurological...
Necrotising enterocolitis is one of the most common neonatal surgical emergencies...
Choosing a career in Sports and Exercise Medicine (SEM) offers doctors a unique opportunity...
The national selection process for ophthalmology is coordinated by NHS England (South...
Pupil size results from the activity of sympathetic and parasympathetic stimulation...
What is it?
GCA (Giant cell arteritis) or temporal arteritis is a well known Ophthalmology...
Bronchiectasis is a chronic respiratory condition characterised by the irreversible...
Introduction
ENT Foreign bodies can be intimidating to the SHO tasked with first...
Myocarditis (derived from ‘myocardium’ = cardiac muscle, and -itis = inflammation)...
Hand infections are a common presentation, they can spread rapidly and cause damage...
BRUE's are a common presentation for young babies and can be a huge concern for parents....
In the webinars below, Dr June Lau & Dr Henry de Boer (radiology registrars)...
The World Health Organization (WHO) defines adverse drug reactions (ADR) as “any...
Diplopia, also known as double vision, happens when there is a mismatch in images...
CMPA is a very common presentation to GP and paediatric assessment units and can...
Starting a career as a resident doctor in Australia is both a professional milestone...
Although as an FY1/2 you wouldn’t be expected to insert a chest drain yourself but...
Tinnitus is a common and debilitating medical symptom encountered in the field of...
Chemical burns are a unique subset of burns that require specialised management due...
Abdominal pain in paediatrics can have a wide range of causes, some being innocent...
Whether you’re interested in orthopaedics or not, knowledge of basic fracture management...
Infectious disease (ID) is much more than simply collecting blood cultures; it’s...
What is it?
A sudden increase in intraocular pressure, which can present as an...
Ophthalmology training is becoming increasingly competitive every year and is one...
Right, we’ve all been there. You’re starving after finished a long day, have forgotten...
No matter what time of the day it is, this is an ophthalmic emergency and requires...
The management and review of postnatal women are usually straightforward. There are...
What my elective entailed
I undertook a four-week Pre-Hospital Emergency Medicine...
You may have seen Mountain Rescue teams (MRTs) if you’ve been out in the hills or...
Introduction
Starting my research journey as a medical student has...
In the webinar below, Dr Dexter Valencia (interventional radiology registrar) provides...
Kawasaki disease is a rare but serious condition in children which should always...
Choosing between IELTS and OET is an intense conundrum for many Medical students...
Skin cancer is usually categorised as melanoma or nonmelanoma skin cancer, the latter...
Febrile convulsions are a common presentation in paediatrics. This article will you...
Anatomy of a Slit Lamp Biomicroscope
The slit lamp consists of:
An illumination...
A medico-legal quick-start guide by Dr Udvitha Nandasoma (MDU Head of advisory services)
Overseas...
Frontotemporal dementia (FTD) is the third most common dementia across all age groups...
Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is a treatment that has been used in psychiatry since...
The word cardiomyopathy is used as a general term referring to the abnormal structure...
Introduction
The acute scrotum is a ‘constellation of new-onset pain, swelling...
The following article has been written by David Birch. David is a paramedic aiming...
This article is the first of two articles about traumatic eye injuries. This article...
Orofacial infections are a common A&E presentation and are often due to a dental...
Introduction
Cardiology is one of the most popular and varied medical specialities....
With IMT interviews fast approaching, we have partnered with Optimise Interviews...
Infantile Haemangiomas are common skin lesions seen in paediatrics. This article...
Background
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition that...
I am a GP at a large practice based in a town in southwest Scotland, and I also work...
Ophthalmology has long been the specialty with the most referrals and patient appointments...
Introduction
Patients regularly present to the emergency department with animal...
Introduction and Anatomy
The eyelid is important for ensuring physical protection...
Overview
Malaria is a tropical protozoal infection caused by the Plasmodium parasite,...
This article has been written with final year medical students in mind, deciding...
The psychiatric condition obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is estimated to be...
What is it?
Chemical injuries of the eye are ocular emergencies that necessitate...
Introduction:
This exploration of peri-orbital cellulitis and orbital cellulitis...
Problems with salivary glands are often seen at GPs and in emergency departments....
Introduction to AI
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has changed almost every aspect...
There’s a myriad of resources out there to help with maintaining your mental well-being,...
What is digital?
To a Victorian doctor, the term digital would have referred to...
Patients often present to GP practices with oral lesions as they may struggle to...
This article is the second of two articles about traumatic eye injuries.
The...
A lot of your time as an FY1 will be spent on the phone to various other specialities....
Pupillary reflex pathway:
Light reaches the retina, travels via ganglion cells...
A cataract is “a clouding of the lens of the eye or of its surrounding transparent...
Covid-19 is taking a huge emotional toll on everyone. The usual work-life balance tips...
Congratulations, if you’ve made it this far, that means you have either passed...
Basic anatomy
In this article, we will be discussing retinal detachments and will...
Moving into a new healthcare system can be overwhelming. Many international medical...
Poorly controlled hypertension results in target-organ damage. In the eye, it results...
Background
ADHD is a neurodevelopmental disorder that begins in childhood, and...
Strabismus, commonly referred to as “crossed eyes” or “wandering...
The PSA is aimed at final year medical students and those graduating overseas to...
Cystic Fibrosis has a high incidence in the UK and Europe and 1 in 25 people are...
Prepare for OSCE and UKMLA ophthalmology content. Catch up on our 1hr session covering...
Facial trauma commonly presents in Emergency Departments and primary care. More advanced...
Pretibial lacerations are common injuries, especially among older adults, because...
Most common presenting symptoms: Flashing lights or new floaters
Introduction
A...
With IMT interviews fast approaching, we have partnered with Optimise Interviews...
Neonatal hypoglycaemia is defined as blood glucose levels < 2.6mmol/L.
It’s...
The FRCOphth (Fellowship of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists) Part 1 exam is...
Mental health and well-being are taboo subjects for medical students and doctors,...
Introduction
Randomised Control Trials (RCTs) play a vital role in evidence-based...
What is it?
Restorative yoga is a type of yoga that emphasises deep relaxation...
Introduction
Flexor sheath infection is an infection of the synovial sheath surrounding...
Overview
Diabetes mellitus can cause both macrovascular (e.g., myocardial infarction,...
I’m currently in my third year of working in a rural district general hospital Accident...
Your e-Portfolio is an online tool to gather and store evidence of progression throughout...
As you transition from medical school to your first year as an FY1 doctor, it’s important...
Paracetamol overdose is a common presentation in A&E and so you may often find...
Amblyopia is a childhood cause of visual impairment. It occurs due to abnormal visual...
There are certain situations where you need to prescribe IV fluids which vary from...
The NHS offers several screening programmes, following recommendations set by the...
Gratitude – a strong feeling of appreciation to someone or something for what the...
Audits & QIPs are a way to identify issues, drive changes and assess the effects...
Our referral cheat sheet is our most popular resource with over 50,000 downloads!...
Psychiatry, as a specialty is unique in that diagnostic methods, rely very heavily...
We believe you have been through a lot of stress and anxiety while waiting for your...
Introduction
Dry eye disease, also known as keratoconjunctivitis sicca, is a common...
Welcome back to our series on AI in Healthcare. Article 2 will cover the main types...
Retinal detachment is an ophthalmic condition in which the retina is detached from...
Introduction
Thyroid Eye Disease (TED) is an autoimmune disease characterised by...
This amazing guide was created by so many amazing doctors like yourself helping each...
Almost every patient admitted to hospital receives IV fluids at some point in their...
It takes time to get used to the ward round. Particularly, when patients are being...
Glaucoma can be divided into open-angle or closed-angle glaucoma. Closed-angle glaucoma...
Introduction – epidemiology and causes/risk factors:
Uveitis is a condition that...
FY1s are usually most apprehensive about being on call, but it is also the shift...
You may well be asked to take blood from a PICC line or be called to see a patient...
If the thought of conducting an intimate examination or attempting to wield (without...
The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) connects the mandible to the skull. The image below...
Radiology is a very exciting and innovative field of medicine. Radiologists have...
As a doctor, you will frequently be called for a drowsy patient. They can vary from...
Here we assume you know the basics, and instead we focus on the common pitfalls with...
Anaesthetics is a very hands-on specialty. Day-to-day work will have a mix of practical...
A blood film looks at our three cell types (erythrocytes, leukocytes & platelets)...
With the recent removal of additional degrees counting for points towards all specialty...
As an FY1 doctor, there are different types of leave you will come across during...
This article is about claiming tax relief on essential things for your job –...
The Multiple Specialty Recruitment Assessment (MSRA) is a computer-based exam increasingly...
If you’re worried about not getting your top choice, you shouldn’t worry....
We have compiled a list of wellbeing resources designed to support healthcare professionals...
Writing a discharge summary is a task you are likely to carry out every day, and...
The advantages of AXRs are far less radiation to patients & that they’re...
As a new F1 in August, it can feel like quite a daunting task to verify a death,...
Dermatology is a vast topic that resident doctors often find daunting. Do read our...
Congratulations on securing your FY1 position! This is an exciting milestone in your...
On the one hand, you wear a Disney lanyard, with a pocket stuffed with stickers,...
Requesting scans can be a scary daily occurrence for new doctors. It is one of few...
The electrocardiogram (ECG) is one of the most common, and important, investigations...
Balancing your workload as a resident doctor whilst teaching medical students effectively...
Viral infections are extremely common in paediatrics and a common presentation to...
Hyperglycaemia is something you will encounter frequently. In this article, we focus...
Surgical training has a variety of work to get involved in as well as having many...
Here’s a list of apps that are in order of how essential we find them. There’s...
Do you have an interest in human behaviour? Did you go into medicine to speak to...
Being able to use an ophthalmoscope confidently is very important to resident doctors,...
Definition
Sudden onset painless loss of vision is usually due to vascular occlusion....
Facial pain is common, and it can be not easy to form a certain diagnosis. In this...
Resident Doctors in the UK are increasingly moving to Australia after FY1, for FY3...
The mental state examination (MSE) is an observational assessment of a patient’s...
SLEs are supervised learning events that include
Mini-CEX (mini clinical evaluation...
Each month, your pay and any deductions will be summarised to you in the form of...
We asked on social media what your favourite podcasts were & these were rated...
A brief guide to help you distinguish between inflammatory and non-inflammatory arthritis...
Preparing for the Situational Judgement Test (SJT) exam can be quite daunting. It...
The deteriorating patient is often the worst nightmare for new FY1s. I remember...
In this article, we discuss why you should apply to O&G training, how to build your...
Frequently patients wish to self-discharge from hospitals. This article pertains...
It is important for resident doctors to understand what the discharge planning process...
It is common for FY1s to feel anxious & feel like they’re not ready to...
Scenario: You are bleeped by one of the staff nurses to review a patient on the orthopaedic...
FY3 refers to time spent out of training after completing the foundation programme...
When I supervise and teach FY1s, prescribing is among the top three things they are...
One of the most common A&E presentations is a sore throat, and while sore throat...
When I left medical school, I thought my only difficulty would be the actual medicine,...
Hyponatraemia (serum Sodium <135 mmol/L) is one of the most common electrolyte...
As an F1, you will quite frequently get bleeped to review a patient who has had a...
In this article, we will look at more practical aspects of how to read an ABG and...
When assessing pain, ensure you begin by taking a history to characterise the pain...
Femoral puncture is typically used to acquire blood from a patient in an emergency...
Constipation is one of the most common complaints in hospital, especially on the...
Expect many bleeps about hypotension from concerned nursing staff. It is a useful...
Sutures are placed to aid with wound healing following a traumatic laceration or...
Urinary retention can be acute or chronic. When acute it occurs within a number of...
AKI is very common affecting around 20% of inpatients & it is important to recognise...
In this article, we cover the main ENT situations you are likely to encounter either...
In this article, we’ll cover the treatments used in Diabetes Mellitus. We’ll...
At times as a resident doctor, you will be faced with the management of patients...
Here we focus on blood tests requests for a variety of common scenarios you might...
Management of low blood sugar in conscious & unconscious patients, finding common...
As the FY1, you will see patients with liver dysfunction either on the take or deranged...
As an FY1, you will be called to review patients who are hypoxic. Here we will discuss...
Determining the risk of harm to the patient, and sometimes to others, is an essential...
The first thing when called is to identify whether the bleeding is truly a lower...
As a resident doctor, you will also often assess patients complaining of chest pain...
For new doctors, prescribing anticoagulants can be daunting. A few simple rules can...
Working LTFT in FY1/FY2
Working LTFT can be a great way to improve your work-life...
Ophthalmology provides a great deal of variety by combining medicine, surgery &...
AF is the most common sustained cardiac arrhythmia you will encounter. In this article,...
Tachyarrhythmias are abnormal heart rhythms with a pulse rate of >100 beats per...
Finally earning a wage for all your hard work is great and locum work can be a great...
Acute confusion, otherwise known as delirium, is very common in hospitals: 20-30%...
The MRCP part 2 exam is a multiple choice, best-of-five written exam with 2, 3 hour...
Adult Trauma Life Support (ATLS) is the gold standard for managing trauma-related...
As a resident doctor, you will frequently look after patients prior to and after...
Medical documentation should authentically represent every consultation and is primarily...
Ascitic aspiration (tap) is routinely performed for every patient admitted with ascites...
Overview of how much resident doctors earn with a broad range of salaries depending...
Occupation medicine is a fantastic specialty and one with a huge variety of opportunities....
Often one of the scariest things you can do as you will most likely be speaking to...
Heart Failure is not a diagnosis in itself, rather a collection of symptoms that...
Sepsis is an infection with evidence of organ dysfunction. Septic shock is when a...
NG tubes are passed from the nose to the stomach. Depending on the material, they...
I’m going to try and be as generic as possible so that hopefully these tips work...
RCEM has published some clear and comprehensive information which is well worth a...
As a resident doctor, you will have face situations where you have to convey potentially...
In the UK, there are different contracts for each region: Northern Ireland, Scotland,...
You will regularly see patients with blood in their urine, most often picked up incidentally...
Student loans are a Government-run scheme in the UK and the most recent plan (Plan...
As an FY1 you should not be expected to make decisions regarding treatment escalation...
Whilst on call or in A&E you may be asked to assess somebody who is suspected...
GP training is one of the most popular pathways. In this article, we discuss how...
In this article, we give an overview of the most important and serious haematological...
Many of us have only heard of appraisals happening in the corporate or in the IT...
These patients have the potential to become haemodynamically unstable extremely quickly;...
We’ve partnered with Doctors Paycheck to provide a comprehensive webinar on...
It is quite common for you to need to describe rashes for documentation purposes,...
Mental Capacity is the ability to make your own decisions at the time at which the...
Dying is a natural process and unfortunately, something that we all come across in...
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery is a mouthful (no pun intended), but you may have...
What is the MHA?
It is legislation that governs patients’
Compulsory detention
Treatment
Discharge
Aftercare
It...
A CNS infection is one that involves the central nervous system in some way. This...
In this article, we discuss when a catheter might be needed and top tips on male...
Cannulation is a procedure regularly undertaken which involves threading a plastic...
M&M meetings discuss the outcomes of patients and mortality rates, with the view...
As an FY1, you are unlikely to be expected to make decisions about long term COPD...
As an FY1 you will frequently see hypokalaemia and most trusts have guidelines that...
Bowel obstruction is a common reason for admission or complication of patients under...
Non-invasive ventilation is a way of providing ventilatory support to patients in...
Venepuncture is the term used to describe the procedure of withdrawing blood from...
Bradyarrhythmias are abnormal heart rhythms with a pulse rate of <60 beats per...
Neonatal ventilation is a complex topic but one you may need to get your head around...
We’ve created a pay calculator to help you better understand your salary, how...
You are unlikely to be expected to make decisions about long term asthma management,...
This article is supplementary to the webinar on the same subject, which you might...
Fragility fractures in the elderly
As a resident doctor on call, in geriatrics...
This is a tricky area to cover as it can be challenging to us both personally and...
The Duke-Elder Undergraduate Prize Exam is an optional competitive exam run by the...
Pressure ulcers, also known as bedsores, are a unique subset of wounds caused by...
Written by Dr Rebecca Evans, ST3 Paediatrics
One of the most common presentations...
If you ask most people (medics included!) what they think of when you say plastic...
Patients regularly present under the acute take with gallstone disease. The aim of...
Hyperkalaemia can cause life-threatening emergencies particularly cardiac arrhythmias....
Getting onto the property ladder is becoming increasingly difficult for first-time...
A pulmonary embolism (PE) is a blocked blood vessel in your lungs, most often due...
An arterial blood gas (ABG) test is performed to measure the oxygen and carbon dioxide...
In this article, we focus on the interpretation of a CXR. Have a low threshold to...
Work-life balance is a topic that has become increasingly prevalent over the past...
A pneumothorax is defined as the abnormal collection of air between the visceral...
The general prescribing principles from both Old Age Psychiatrists and Geriatricians...
Hypophosphatemia is a serum phosphate concentration < 2.5 mg/dL (0.81...
A "floppy" baby may present in many different ways and there is a long list of differentials...
COVID-19 aside, international travel is easier and more prevalent than ever before,...
As a foundation doctor, shortness of breath is one of the commonest symptoms you...
Handover occurs between shifts to ensure everyone is up to speed with patients. The...
You will likely encounter an opiate overdose due to the prevalence of opiates for...
In this article, we will focus on more practical concerns when managing a patient...
Introduction
Patients with liver disease are common in the UK. Since 1970, mortality...
Introduction
Keratitis is inflammation of the cornea.
It may result from infective...
In this article, we will present several common scenarios involving Parkinson’s disease...
In this article, we will go through the three most common scenarios you will encounter....
After a patient has died you may be asked to complete the death certificate. It may...
Palpitations can be described as the sensation of an abnormally received heartbeat....
IMT is an exciting and challenging training programme which will certainly make you...
One of the most common obstetric/gynaecological presentations in a hospital/GP setting...
Congratulations, if you’ve made it this far, that means you have either passed...
From the Greek: Syn: together & kopein: to cut - referring to a block in blood supply...
Introduction: Diabetic foot ulcerations are a significant complication of diabetes...
A very quick guide to common issues prompting referrals to maxillofacial surgery...
As a resident doctor, you will often be called about patients with raised blood pressure...
As we all rotate so frequently between departments, many of us like to get our seniors...
Cataract Surgery: A Brief Introduction
Cataracts are the leading cause of reversible...
Acute Compartment Syndrome is one of the few orthopaedic emergencies. If missed,...
This guide is designed to help you identify the key areas you need to focus on when...
“Bilious vomiting” is a common problem you will be asked to review babies for on...
Prescribing IV fluids in paediatrics is different to adult medicine and requires...
Croup is one of the most common winter illnesses we see in paediatrics and rarely...
Please read an overview of the management of sepsis before reading this article.
Neutropenic...
Perhaps the most common blood test you will review daily will be the FBC (full blood...
Everyone will receive a complaint – this is inevitable. Usually, these are...
When you are on call, you will often get a bleep about a patient with abdominal pain....
Within Geriatric Medicine you are always working as part of a multidisciplinary team...
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) refers to a relapsing and remitting inflammatory...
Red eye is one of the most common eye presentations you will encounter. Whilst many...
Understanding how to do an LP and interpret the results is an essential skill for...
Hypernatraemia is defined as a sodium above 145 mmol/L with severe being more than...
As a resident doctor, it is your statutory duty as a medical professional to alert...
We’ve created a pay calculator to help you better understand your salary, how...
Suddenly stopping alcohol intake in patients who have been drinking heavily for prolonged...
Introduction
Papilloedema is optic disc swelling which is specifically secondary...
The Specialised Foundation Programme (SFP – formerly known as the AFP or academic...
Public health is a unique specialty programme – It is the only one you can...
Colorectal cancer is one of the most common cancer types seen in the western world....
A lumbar puncture uses a fine needle inserted between the vertebrae in the lower...
In all specialities of medicine patient clinical recordings, whether this is photographs...
Pancreatitis is a condition characterised by the inflammation of the pancreas. These...
Welcome to FY1. In your first few months, you will find your learning curve is steep...
As an FY1 it is likely that you will manage paediatric patients during their admission,...
Patients may live or be discharged to a wide variety of social care settings and...
INTRODUCTION
This article covers common gastroenterological presenting complaints...
Vertigo is described as an “abnormal sensation of motion. It can occur in the absence...
What is frailty?
A state of increased vulnerability to poor resolution of homeostasis...
Spinal cord compression occurs when there is compression of the spinal cord or cauda...
As an FY1 in hospital, you will come across lots of patients with dementia. They...
In this article, I will be discussing the different types of savings accounts and...
This is intended for resident doctors on the ward or in ED, covering how to approach...
The groin, also known as the inguinal region, extends from the anterior superior...
Hand foot and mouth disease is a very common illness in children which commonly causes...
Appendicitis is a one of the most common abdominal emergencies worldwide. Your aim...
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) in adults are extremely common in both primary and...
FY1 is a great opportunity to explore new specialties and start to gain an idea of...
Loss of vision can be a scary symptom for patients to experience, and a scary presentation...
We commonly find ourselves needing to communicate with the next of kin & relatives....
A deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a condition in which a blood clot (thrombosis) forms...
This article will discuss how to take blood and cannulate patients in the paediatric...
In people over the age of 65 years, 1 in 11 will have a diagnosis of dementia. Dementia...
Nutrition is an important aspect of a patient’s health and is overlooked during medical...
Children are vulnerable. Unfortunately, child abuse does happen, and it has a significant...
Anaphylaxis is a serious, life-threatening allergic reaction. Features include airway...
This article aims to give basic information on the assessment of dental trauma to...
Serum calcium concentration is tightly regulated between 2.1-2.6mmol/L. Severe hypercalcaemia...
Infective endocarditis (IE) is relatively rare in the UK. However, delays in diagnosis...
As an FY1 it is likely that you will manage paediatric patients during their admission,...
The visual field is the entire area a patient can see with their eyes fixes and without...
Hypothermia, whilst an infrequently encountered issue during foundation, is a high-risk...
What does your future hold? Have you thought of a specialty that you want to pursue?...
The academic station generally begins with a personal question and is your opportunity...
Diverticulae can occur throughout the gastrointestinal tract but are more common...
Introduction
Affects children under the age of 5 years old
There tends to be...
Ophthalmology is a hugely popular career. Having the skills and ability to improve...
Introduction
Viral infection in children 0-2 years of age (but most commonly <...
Jaundice in the newborn is a relatively common presentation, typically seen on postnatal...
PEG tubes are used as long term feeding options (and medication administration) for...
In this article, we cover the assessment and management of back pain. This article...
As a junior, you will frequently see patients who potentially have thyroid dysfunction....
In this guide, we’ll walk you through how to set up local, regional and national...
The impact you have on yourself and the impact you have on people around you
Although...
In whichever specialty you work, you will encounter large numbers of patients with...
Rehabilitation medicine is a holistic specialty in which you spend a great deal of...
There are three joint pain calls you might receive whilst you’re on call or...
Defined as a collection of electrolyte abnormalities associated with a massive intracellular...
What is a Letter to the Editor?
A letter to the editor in a medical journal...
The UK Medicines Information group have provided excellent guidance on...
In this article, we talk about what the credit score means, how it affects you &...
There is an increasing prevalence of end-stage kidney disease and it is therefore...
This may seem like a very subspecialist topic but as part of a paeds job as a junior...
As gynaecology issues uncommonly present on the ward, many doctors have difficulties...
Sickle cell diseases are a disorder of haemoglobin affecting red blood cells. This...
Epistaxis is a common presentation, especially amongst the young and elderly population....
As an FY1 you will likely manage paediatric patients during their admission, often...
As doctors, you will frequently see patients with opiate dependence. It isn’t...
You will have a total of 10 minutes of interactive time. Prior to the station, you...
SVC syndrome is an oncological emergency. There is obstruction of the superior vena...
This article summarises some key tips and tricks on how to get the most out of your...
The rules on consenting children and adolescents can seem a complex business. Putting...
Cortisol is the body’s natural steroid (glucocorticoid) which helps maintain blood...
Introduction
Randomised Control Trials (RCTs) play a vital role in evidence-based...
As a foundation doctor, caring for patients who deteriorate rapidly and/or are critically...
Psychotropic medication includes some of the most commonly prescribed medication...
Medicines reconciliation is the process of accurately listing a person’s medicines....
Given how frequently patients present with renal colic, it is helpful for FY1s to...
In the webinar below, Dr Henry de Boer (radiology registrar) provides a structured...
In the intensive care unit, junior medical staff conduct and present daily reviews...
Chronic pancreatitis is characterised by repeated pancreatic inflammation. This leads...
Sharps injuries happen when you least expect them. You can’t always prevent them...
If you’ve ever wondered how hospitals generate income from the work you do...
Foreign body in eye is a very common presentation seen in the emergency department....
Psychosis refers to patients suffering a loss of contact with reality. It affects...
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is a species of lentivirus that can infect humans...
Introduction
Dermatology is a fascinating specialty with over 2,000 skin, hair, and...
As a doctor, you may come across patients with complex airways. They should be found...
As an IMG, English is the only language you would use to communicate with people...
Most of the time, chest pain in children originates from a benign cause. However,...
Introduction
The orbital septum is a fibrous connective tissue layer which divides...
In this article, we cover depressive disorders, bipolar affective disorder and schizoaffective...
Constipation is a very common cause of abdominal pain and recurrent presentations...
Skin cancers have one of the highest global incidences of any type of cancer. Early...
Alongside strengthening bone, calcium is used in the clotting cascade, in muscle...
Henochn Schonlein Purpura (HSP) is a common vasculitis in paediatrics that presents...
It’s important for healthcare professionals to have an understanding of the...
In this article, we cover common benign anorectal pathologies including haemorrhoids,...
This article will go over the costs for international medical graduates associated...
In the webinar below, Dr Joe Kang (radiology registrar) provides a structured approach...
Wounds are a very common presentation to A&E and minor injuries departments....
If you’re a medical student and you know you want to do public health, or simply...
Paediatric DKA is a common but life threatening paediatric emergency and it is important...
The most common place you will see a patient who has self-harmed is in ED, where...
This article will cover the different types of credit cards, the main things to look...
Many FY2 doctors spend time in General Practice as part of the Foundation Programme....
There are three joint pain calls you might receive whilst you’re on call or...
Faltering growth (also known as failure to thrive) describes when a child is not...
