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Many of us have only heard of appraisals happening in the corporate or in the IT sectors. Here in the NHS, appraisals are done annually for all doctors.
What is an appraisal?
It...
If the thought of conducting an intimate examination or attempting to wield (without any embarrassing pitfalls) the contraption that is the speculum is enough to fill you with apprehension-...
Our referral cheat sheet is our most popular resource with over 50,000 downloads! It has key information to provide when referring to every specialty.
Special thanks to Drs Ben Turner...
Urinalysis is the physical and chemical examination of a urine sample. It is a common procedure that can be done quickly and yields important clinical information. This article will...
Facial pain is common, and it can be not easy to form a certain diagnosis. In this article, we will provide a differential for the causes of facial pain and key features to consider....
The NHS offers several screening programmes, following recommendations set by the UK National Screening Committee. They are designed to aid early detection of serious conditions (such...
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This is a UKMLA-centred history guide about fever in children.
Introduction
Fever is one of the most common presenting complaints in children. The causes range from benign and...
This is a UKMLA-centred history guide about limb weakness.
Introduction
Limb weakness can be categorised as functional, such as conversion syndrome, or pathological, due to muscle...
Welcome to ICU: Airway Management
Starting in intensive care can feel overwhelming, especially when it comes to managing airways. This guide will walk you through the basics in simple...
Written by: Dr Varun Kamath and Dr Alexia Caramitsos-Tziras
Psychiatry Core trainees, North London Foundation Trust
Reviewed by Dr Ekaterina Doukova, Consultant Psychiatrist at...
Written for Mind the Bleep by Dr Mamoor Waheed CT1
Reviewed by Dr Shajahan Ismail (Consultant Psychiatrist) and Dr Alexia Caramitsos-Tziras (Core trainee and Psychiatry co-lead for...
If your fixed-rate mortgage is coming to an end, you’re not alone. Many doctors are now reaching the end of two- and five-year deals that were taken out in very different interest rate...
Hand washing is a fundamental and frequent procedure that is practiced in healthcare. Correct technique reduces the transmission of infectious diseases thereby protecting patients,...
HealthTech is becoming an increasingly popular area of interest for doctors looking to diversify their careers, develop portfolio roles, or explore opportunities beyond traditional...
Digital nerve block is a quick and effective method to provide anaesthesia for injuries and procedures to the digits. This is a useful skill for any doctor working in the emergency...
An electrocardiogram (ECG) is a very useful investigation for cardiac symptoms. It is important doctors are able to perform an ECG as it is not uncommon to be in a situation where no...
