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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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Sharps injuries happen when you least expect them. You can’t always prevent them but you can do a lot to reduce the risk. It might be the patient is delirious and moved their arm, or...
Anaphylaxis is a serious, life-threatening allergic reaction. Features include airway compromise, breathing or circulation difficulties and skin changes. Skin changes alone are not...
You will likely encounter an opiate overdose due to the prevalence of opiates for recreational use, in those who have chronic pain or mental health issues & those who may accumulate...
Scenario: You are bleeped by one of the staff nurses to review a patient on the orthopaedic ward who is “jerking in her bed”. She tells you the patient is a 74-year-old female who is...
In this article, we focus on the interpretation of a CXR. Have a low threshold to request one as they provide a lot of information with minimal radiation. Typically, if the patient...
When I left medical school, I thought my only difficulty would be the actual medicine, which most resident doctors will tell you flies out your head as soon as you walk out of finals...
As an FY1 you will likely manage paediatric patients during their admission, often in other specialties like general surgery. Difficult communication scenarios can occur & being...
As an FY1 it is likely that you will manage paediatric patients during their admission, often in other specialties like general surgery. Having a few prescribing skills under your belt...
If cannulation of a paediatric patient is required, consider simultaneously taking blood samples to avoid repeated venepuncture attempts. Preparation, comfort, and communication are...
As an FY1 it is likely that you will manage paediatric patients during their admission, often in other specialties like general surgery. Having a few paediatric skills under your belt...
