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Audits & QIPs are a way to identify issues, drive changes and assess the effects they have. It is your way of making improvements in your workplace, where you can assess the impact...
You may well be asked to take blood from a PICC line or be called to see a patient because their PICC line is not working. In this article we will take you through the basics of PICC...
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Ischaemic bowel disease can be divided into acute mesenteric ischaemia, chronic mesenteric ischaemia, and colonic ischaemia. This article will predominantly...
Glaucoma can be divided into open-angle or closed-angle glaucoma. Closed-angle glaucoma has been described in a separate article. Open-angle glaucoma accounts for the majority (74%)...
It takes time to get used to the ward round. Particularly, when patients are being seen so fast it seems impossible to document properly. The most important tip is to ask your colleagues...
Anaesthetics is a very hands-on specialty. Day-to-day work will have a mix of practical procedures and other clinical work such as pre-operative assessment. You will have a lot of supervision...
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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...
