Working as a surgeon – 5 Pros and 5 Cons Working as a surgeon has its advantages and disadvantages. Here are five pros and five cons of working in surgery. 5 Pros 1. Life-saving impact, and cures Surgeons have the opportunity to directly save lives, limbs and eyesight, and cure their patients of their problem. […]
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How to go to medical school if you don’t get A levels For those in the UK who want to pursue a career in medicine but did not get the A level grades, or want to follow the traditional pathway, there are several alternate routes into the profession: 1. Foundation Year or ‘Access to Medicine’ Courses […]
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Registering baby with your GP For your baby to have access to GP care for non-urgent issues, you should register your baby with GP as soon as you are able. They may have already been informed, but it’s a good idea to check that they have the baby’s NHS number. You can register your baby with the […]
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10 common A&E visits So. What are 10 common A&E visits? All are good reasons to go to A&E. 1. Chest pain Myocardial infarction (heart attack); pulmonary embolus (lung clot); pneumothorax (collapsed lung); aortic dissection. 2. Shortness-of-breath Upper respiratory infection; pneumonia (bad lung infection); heart failure; COPD/asthma. 3. Abdominal pain or bleeding Appendicitis, gastroenteritis (food […]
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How to review a patient on a ward round Before the ward round Make it clear who is leading, usually the most senior doctor. But it may be a PA or ACP. Before the WR, the leader should identify themselves, who everyone is, and assign roles (e.g. X checks bloods on computer, Y checks observations). The […]
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Free prescriptions for over 60s You may be entitled to help with NHS health costs, depending on your age and circumstances. In the UK everyone aged over 60 gets free prescriptions. If you’re under 60 you can save money on prescriptions by buying prescription prepayment certificates (PPC) from the NHS for 3 or 12 months. […]
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What is A&E for? An Accident and Emergency (A&E) department at hospital is for major, life-threatening illnesses and injuries. Major A&E departments offer access 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, although not every hospital has an A&E department. A&E departments assess and treat patients with serious injuries or illnesses. Generally, you should visit […]
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What are the 10 most common eye drops? In this article we will describe what are the 10 most common eye drops. 1. Artificial tears Used to lubricate and moisturise the eyes, especially in cases of dry eye syndrome. 2. Antibiotic eye drops (e.g. 1% chloramphenicol) Prescribed to treat bacterial eye infections such as conjunctivitis […]
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When should you have a pregnancy test? Pregnancy tests can be carried out from the first day of a missed period, or at least 21 days after unprotected sex if the patient is unsure of their menstrual cycle. Some sensitive tests can detect pregnancy before a missed period. Conducting the Test Urine samples can be […]
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What is a hospital surgeon? A surgeon is a doctor who specialises in evaluating and treating conditions that may require surgery, or physically changing the human body. They carry out operations. There are two main types of surgery. Open surgery requires a cut into the skin so the surgeon can see into the body. ‘Keyhole’ […]
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