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