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 wid...
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 Surg...
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 a...
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’...
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...
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 themsel...
Do over 60s get free prescriptions? Yes. 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 certifi...
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...
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 c...
Mental health red flag symptoms What is a red flag symptom? A symptom is something abnormal about your body or mind, that may indicate something is wrong. ‘Red flag’ means potentially serious (and pot...
