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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Working as a general practitioner (GP) – 5 Pros and 5 Cons We will now describe 5 pros and 5 cons working as a general practitioner (GP). 5 Pros 1. Variety of cases – as a GP, you will encounter a wide range of medical conditions and patients. This variety keeps your work interesting, and […]
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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 reasons to go to A&E Are you having trouble deciding to go to A&E? If so, here are 10 common reasons to go to A&E. If you have any if them, you should consider it. CRASH-CABIN is a useful acronym. Chest pain Recent fracture Abdominal pain (severe) or bleeding Shortness-of-breath Headache (new, severe), […]
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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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