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This is a UKMLA-centred history guide about behaviour/personality change.IntroductionChange in a person’s behaviour or personality can be categorised as Organic (i.e. underlying...
Amblyopia is a childhood cause of visual impairment. It occurs due to abnormal visual development in early life, particularly the cortical visual pathway. It is often described as a...
This is a UKMLA-centred history guide about swallowing problems.IntroductionDifficulty swallowing can be categorised into three subgroups as described by patients:Dysphagia...
Conjunctivitis, which is often termed “pink eye”, is one of the most frequent causes of red eye presentations within primary care and the emergency department. In most cases, the condition...
IntroductionDry eye disease, also known as keratoconjunctivitis sicca, is a common eye disorder characterised by insufficient lubrication and moisture on the surface of the eye....
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You may have used artificial intelligence (AI) tools yourself already, or observed colleagues doing so. Adoption of AI systems is rising amongst doctors, but it’s...
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Working LTFT in FY1/FY2Working LTFT can be a great way to improve your work-life balance and applies to individuals in many situations. Obviously, training takes a little longer...
Whilst on call or in A&E you may be asked to assess somebody who is suspected to have had a stroke. This is a very brief overview that gives you an approach to managing a patient...
Your e-Portfolio is an online tool to gather and store evidence of progression throughout your time as a Foundation Doctor (FD). You can store clinical competencies, reflections on...
Dying is a natural process and unfortunately, something that we all come across in our daily jobs, including whilst on call. Despite this, very little time is dedicated during our training...
Medical documentation should authentically represent every consultation and is primarily intended to support patient care. Good record-keeping means you or a colleague can reconstruct...
Acute headache is a common complaint that you’ll see whilst on the wards or in the acute take. Although most causes of headaches are completely benign, the scope article is to...
Defined as a collection of electrolyte abnormalities associated with a massive intracellular shift of electrolytes. Associated with aggressive nutritional rehabilitation of malnourished...
Hypophosphatemia is a serum phosphate concentration < 2.5 mg/dL (0.81 mmol/L). Mild hypophosphatemia is somewhat common and usually isn’t a cause for concern however...
Alongside strengthening bone, calcium is used in the clotting cascade, in muscle contraction, and in nerve-signalling. As such, low levels can lead to coagulopathy, smooth and skeletal...
After a patient has died you may be asked to complete the death certificate. It may be issued by a doctor who has provided care during the last illness and who has seen the deceased...
