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Applying to Ophthalmology
Ophthalmology provides a great deal of variety by combining medicine, surgery & A&E. It is predominantly an outpatient specialty with plenty of opportunities to subspecialise....
Death Verification
Death Verification
As a new F1 in August, it can feel like quite a daunting task to verify a death, particularly if you have never seen this done before. This step by step guide will take you through...
Reviewing and Requesting Bloods
Reviewing and Requesting Bloods
Here we focus on blood tests requests for a variety of common scenarios you might see in practice and also common further tests you may do as a result of the first abnormality. When...
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Prioritising Jobs
I’m going to try and be as generic as possible so that hopefully these tips work across different specialities and settings for both in & out of hours. Over time you will find what...
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Femoral Stab
Femoral puncture is typically used to acquire blood from a patient in an emergency setting as both the veins and arteries are large vessels. In profound hypotension, unlike the radial,...
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Requesting Scans
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...

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Medicolegal Essentials
A medico-legal quick-start guide by Dr Udvitha Nandasoma (MDU Head of advisory services) Overseas doctors and other healthcare professionals have made tremendous contribution to the...
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Bilious Vomiting in the Neonate
“Bilious vomiting” is a common problem you will be asked to review babies for on the postnatal ward or in the neonatal unit. True bilious vomiting can be an emergency and this article...
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Nephrotic Syndrome
Nephrotic syndrome is rare but is often misdiagnosed resulting in delayed diagnosis and increased morbidity. This article will help you to accurately diagnose and manage nephrotic syndrome...
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A guide to passing MRCP Part 2 written
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...
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Henoch Schonlein Purpura
Henochn Schonlein Purpura (HSP) is a common vasculitis in paediatrics that presents with a non-blanching rash and can often cause a migrating arthritis, abdominal pain and renal problems....
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Behavioural and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia (BPSD)
In people over the age of 65 years, 1 in 11 will have a diagnosis of dementia. Dementia is a chronic, irreversible and progressive condition, not only affecting memory but also an individual’s...
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Abdominal Pain in Children
Abdominal pain in paediatrics can have a wide range of causes, some being innocent and some needing urgent intervention. This article gives you an idea of how to narrow down your list...
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Paediatric Constipation
Constipation is a very common cause of abdominal pain and recurrent presentations to paediatric services. It can be difficult to manage and it is important to rule out underlying causes....
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Common Viral Infections (exanthem) in Paediatrics
Viral infections are extremely common in paediatrics and a common presentation to paediatric A&E is a worried parent with a child with a rash. This article will help you to identify...
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Kawasaki Disease
Kawasaki disease is a rare but serious condition in children which should always be considered in children with 5 or more days of fever without an identifiable source. This article...
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