How to make a complaint about a doctor In this article we will describe how to make a complaint about a doctor. Doctors and nurses are human, and sometimes make mistakes. A good doctor will admit the mistake to you and your family immediately and ask to meet to apologise and explain what happened. But mistakes can […]
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Working in rheumatology – 5 pros and 5 cons Rheumatologists are considered to be one of the last of the general physicians, offering a career in medicine that is uniquely positioned to provide long term care to patients. When considering a career in rheumatology, these few points may give you an idea of what to […]
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Working in histopathology: 5 pros and 5 cons This page is mainly written for medical students and junior doctors – for those who are considering a career in Histopathology, to those who have never heard of the speciality! Histopathology is a really hidden career that many students don’t know about so this article will let […]
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What is a teaching hospital? Teaching hospitals are usually large and based in or near the centre of a region of the UK – usually in a big city. They often have 600-1200 beds. They are linked to universities and usually have a linked medical school; where medical students are trained to be doctors. They […]
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What is a general hospital? They are usually smaller local hospitals, as compared to regional teaching hospitals. They often have 300-500 beds. They used to be called District General Hospitals (DGHs). Most have a full range of services, e.g. Accident and Emergency (A&E) department (usually) Outpatient clinics X-ray department Operating theatres. Operations and procedures are done there. […]
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Do’s and don’ts of visiting someone in hospital Visiting someone – a loved one – in hospital is usually a positive thing for them, and you. So. Let’s talk about visiting someone in hospital – do’s and don’ts. And go through them now. 7 Do’s 1. Check the visiting hours before you go 2. Find […]
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When should I see a doctor about a skin rash? Skin rashes are common and can be itchy, unsightly and irritating. But when should you see a doctor? In this article we will describe 10 reasons to see a doctor about a skin rash. Cellulitis This condition is a medical emergency. Urgent care is required, including […]
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What does the skin do? (7 functions) In this article we will describe what does the skin do. Key Points The skin in the largest organ of the human body Made up of three main layers: epidermis, dermis and hypodermis It is a good indicator of our general health Our heaviest organ, making up 1/7th […]
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Working in radiology – 5 Pros and 5 Cons Working as a radiologist has its advantages and disadvantages. Here are five pros and five cons of working in radiology. 5 Pros 1. Job stability Radiology is a specialised field that continues to be in high demand. There is a consistent need for radiologists in various […]
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Building trust with patients (7 principles) Why does trust matter between a doctor and a patient? You can make a diagnosis without trust, just based on clinical information and data. However, without trust, your management plan is unlikely to work – and without that, you are unlikely to get them better. Then the whole doctor-patient interaction is pointless. […]
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