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Genetic/genomic counselling is central to the speciality of Clinical Genetics. Given the complexity of genetic concepts, inheritance patterns, familial risk, and the psychosocial impact...
Overview Malaria is a tropical protozoal infection caused by the Plasmodium parasite, and is transmitted via the female Anopheles mosquito in endemic areas. It is the most commonly...
Introduction Clinical genetics is a rapidly evolving medical specialty at the forefront of modern healthcare. With the growing impact of personalised medicine, genomic diagnostics,...
As a junior doctor, it can be difficult to find time for a detailed family history — especially during a busy clinic or on-call shift. Here’s a quick framework to help you efficiently...
With IMT interviews fast approaching, we have partnered with Optimise Interviews to publish free resources for anyone who has interviews upcoming! They have provided the below video...
The electrocardiogram (ECG) is one of the most common, and important, investigations interpreted by doctors. In order to help the interpretation process, it is necessary to understand...
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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...
A central line is a catheter placed into a major central vein, typically the internal jugular, subclavian, or femoral vein, with the tip positioned in the superior or inferior vena...
Clinical Genetics training in the UK is relatively competitive due to limited training posts and is open to doctors from various specialties. In 2025, there were 84 applications for...
Genetic/genomic counselling is central to the speciality of Clinical Genetics. Given the complexity of genetic concepts, inheritance patterns, familial risk, and the psychosocial impact...
Recognising when to refer a patient to the Clinical Genetics Service (CGS) is important but not always well understood. This article provides guidance for junior doctors on when and...
As a junior doctor, it can be difficult to find time for a detailed family history — especially during a busy clinic or on-call shift. Here’s a quick framework to help you efficiently...
Introduction Clinical genetics is a rapidly evolving medical specialty at the forefront of modern healthcare. With the growing impact of personalised medicine, genomic diagnostics,...
You’re the resident doctor working in primary care; a patient comes in with symptoms such as neck ache and fatigue – what are the differentials you are going to consider? It is common...
In 2024 there were more than 44,900 people living in the UK with a kidney transplant. 2,868 renal transplants were performed in the UK in 2021/2022 with the projected estimate for renal...
Sexual Health covers some fascinating topics and has featured in some of the most prominent parts of recent history. For anyone who wants to learn more about Sexual Health with a cultural...
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,...
Sexual Health Consultations- navigating challenges and building a strong Doctor-Patient relationship
As a medical student, Sexual Health can seem daunting at first. You need to ask a series of personal questions in quick succession, often followed by an intimate examination. But with...
A lumbar puncture involves the insertion of a needle between the lumbar vertebrae, at a level below the termination of the spinal cord, allowing for CSF collection from the...
With IMT interviews fast approaching, we have partnered with Optimise Interviews to publish free resources for anyone who has interviews upcoming! They have provided the below video...
With IMT interviews fast approaching, we have partnered with Optimise Interviews to publish free resources for anyone who has interviews upcoming! They have provided the below videos...
Although as an FY1/2 you wouldn’t be expected to insert a chest drain yourself but you will often be called out of hours to review a drain for a variety of reasons: Not swinging/bubbling...
What is a Letter to the Editor? A letter to the editor in a medical journal serves as a concise written communication where readers, including healthcare professionals, researchers,...
Skin cancer is usually categorised as melanoma or nonmelanoma skin cancer, the latter including squamous cell (SCC) and basal cell carcinoma (BCC). Risk factors Basal cell carcinoma...
As a foundation doctor, caring for patients who deteriorate rapidly and/or are critically unwell can be daunting.Intensive care units provide the highest-level care for patients within...
So you’ve finally got your rota for your hotly anticipated renal rotation… and your first shift is out of hours. But worry not, for this guide will help you to prepare for that dreaded...
Overview Malaria is a tropical protozoal infection caused by the Plasmodium parasite, and is transmitted via the female Anopheles mosquito in endemic areas. It is the most commonly...
The word cardiomyopathy is used as a general term referring to the abnormal structure or function of the heart. Strictly speaking, the definition of cardiomyopathy excludes myocardial...
IMT is an exciting and challenging training programme which will certainly make you a better clinician but you will need perseverance, dedication and resilience to complete it. In this...
The MRCP part 2 exam is a multiple choice, best-of-five written exam with 2, 3 hour papers. You’ll be familiar with the vague format of the exam if you’ve sat the part 1 exam, but part...
As a foundation doctor, shortness of breath is one of the commonest symptoms you can encounter on the acute take. Causes of shortness of breath are very broad but in this session, we...
Introduction Patients with liver disease are common in the UK. Since 1970, mortality from liver disease has quadrupled. It has become the greatest cause of death in people aged between...
Tachyarrhythmias are abnormal heart rhythms with a pulse rate of >100 beats per minute (bpm). This can be due to a variety of causes, including physiological and pathological, and...
Bronchiectasis is a chronic respiratory condition characterised by the irreversible widening and scarring of the bronchi, leading to recurrent infections and a decline in lung function....
Myocarditis (derived from ‘myocardium’ = cardiac muscle, and -itis = inflammation) describes the inflammation of the muscular layer of the heart, the ‘myocardium’. The myocardium forms...
In this guide, we’ll walk you through how to set up local, regional and national teaching programmes with top tips we’ve learnt over the last several years of running programmes...
INTRODUCTION This article covers common gastroenterological presenting complaints seen in primary care. Presentations covered are: dyspepsia, diarrhoea, PR bleeding, constipation...
In this article, we give an overview of the most important and serious haematological emergencies that resident doctors should know about! Neutropenic sepsis Case 1: 54-year-old woman...
Skin cancers have one of the highest global incidences of any type of cancer. Early diagnosis and management of melanoma can be life-saving. Resident doctors are in a position to spot...
Bradyarrhythmias are abnormal heart rhythms with a pulse rate of <60 beats per minute (bpm). This can be due to a variety of causes, including sinus node disease, atrioventricular...
The electrocardiogram (ECG) is one of the most common, and important, investigations interpreted by doctors. In order to help the interpretation process, it is necessary to understand...
Requesting scans can be a scary daily occurrence for new doctors. It is one of few times where you liaise directly with a consultant. Introduction When requesting scans, there are two...