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Clinical Skills and CPD
ABG Made Easy: A Simple Guide to Acidosis and Alkalosis
ABG interpretation made easy for students and IMGs. Learn the basics of acid-base balance and how to read ABG results step by step.
Clinical Skills and CPD
Effective VTE Prophylaxis in NHS based on Guidelines in 2025
Venous thromboembolism (VTE) refers to blood clots forming in the venous circulation. It includes deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism, both of which are...
Clinical Skills and CPD
DNAR Rules for UK: Top 5 Things in NHS Doctors Need To Know
Struggling with DNAR forms and conversations? This practical guide for UK and IMG doctors explains what DNAR means, who signs it, when to discuss, and how to document it safely.
Clinical Skills and CPD
Why You Should Be ALS Course Certified for NHS Jobs in 2025
Thinking of doing the ALS course as an IMG in the UK? This guide breaks down everything from booking and cost to why it matters for NHS jobs — plus reimbursement tips.
Clinical Skills and CPD
Bladder Scan: Interpreting the Scanner Results for NHS Staff
A clear, practical guide to bladder scans in the NHS. Learn when and how to perform them, interpret results, avoid catheter overuse, and teach junior staff effectively.
Working in the NHS
Confusion Screen for Delirium: Bloods & Screening Tools
It happens frequently that as a junior doctor or a nurse, you encounter confused patients either in A&E or wards (especially geriatric wards) and...
Working in the NHS
NHS Bleep System For Doctors: How To Use During On-Calls
If you’re a junior doctor or IMG starting in the NHS, one of the first things you’ll encounter is the bleep. What is a...
Working in the NHS
[Guide] NHS On-Call Shifts: What Doctors Actually Do
If you’re a doctor new to the NHS, you’ve probably wondered:“What exactly happens during an on-call shift?”
You hear terms like clerking, ward cover, night...