Health Professional Roles
What is Normal Human pH? An arterial blood gas (ABG) being taken. This is how pH – and therefore acid-base (alklali) balance) – is determined. Normal human pH refers mainly to the pH of bl...
What is a Normal Human Weight? There is no such thing as normal human weight. There are averages. And average human weight varies across the globe – with averages generally increasing over time....
What is Normal Human Height? There is no such thing as a ‘normal human height’. The average range for adult men is approximately 1.65 to 1.85 metres (about 5’5″–6’1″...
ABG (Arterial Blood Gas) Interpretation | Including Case Studies This is simpler than it seems. Let’s start with the basics. The pH scale ranges from 1–14, where 1 is the strongest acid, 14 is t...
Normal Blood Bicarbonate Levels: Causes of High and Low Bicarbonate Bicarbonate (HCO3) is a vital electrolyte and a byproduct of the body’s metabolism. It acts as a chemical buffer, managed by t...
Normal oxygen saturation (‘sats’) Oxygen saturation, often referred to as “sats,” measures how much oxygen your red blood cells are carrying. In 2026, with the widespread use o...
Normal human temperature Normal human body temperature is 37°C (98.6°F), though it can range between approximately 36°C and 37.4°C (97° to 99°F) – and vary by individual, age, activity level, an...
A Practical Guide to Medical History Taking by Telephone Telephone consultations rely entirely on what you hear and how you respond. Without visual cues, clear structure and deliberate communication a...
How Much Do Resident (Junior) Doctors Actually Earn? How much “junior” (now officially called resident) doctors earn in the UK is a frequently debated topic. Following significant pay disp...
How are doctors paid in the UK? It depends on the type of doctor. Hospital Doctors Hospital doctors are paid through a combination of a basic salary (which increases with experience and rank), and add...
