International Women's Day!
On #IWD2019, blogger Jess reflects on the role of women in the world of medicine.
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Study Skills Part One: Take Note
Study skills are one of those things that need continuous development – as medics we’re always learning new things, and some methods work better for different information and circumstances. Below are a few humble suggestions on the subject of note-taking, to help you with whatever you're trying to learn this exam season!
What do I need to know to be a good doctor?
Good doctors know stuff. But what kind of stuff? Dr Luke Martin ponders what 5 years of school (and a lifetime of CPD) needs to achieve...
Being Responsible with Opioids
Like a lot of things in medicine, opioids are a double-edged sword. On the surface they seem like a panacea of wonderful pain-free floatiness, but scratch beneath the surface and you find a world of irritations, side-effects and occasionally life-threatening problems. Thankfully, we’re here with a few tips on how to avoid pitfalls and keep your patients and your medical defence union happy!
Surviving and Thriving in a Foundation Junior Doctor A&E Job
Many of us hear 'horror stories' from colleagues and the media about working in A&E as a junior doctor. Tough rotas, high-stakes and work-life stress: is the nightmare a reality? Nat Jansen, an A&E F2, offers his tips on making the most of the job...
Ideas, Concerns & Expectations of a Baby Junior Doctor
Medical school teaches you a lot of things... but not how to survive out there in the 'wild' of the wards. In the first of a new series of blogs, Aidan Whitehead, a new FY1 doctor reflects on his first impressions of surviving on the job. It's a jungle out there...