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Kawasaki Disease – At a Glance
Consultation Models for the MRCGP – At a Glance
The consultation is the foundation of general practice and the MRCGP expects you to know the major consultation models. Balint (1957) – The Doctor, His Patient, and the Illness Introduced the bio-psychosocial model of patient care....
Appendicitis – At a Glance
A quick guide to appendicitis: symptoms, diagnosis and treatment. Covers classic signs, when to scan, and why surgery remains the gold standard.
A Guide to the FRCR Part 1 Examination
The First FRCR (Fellowship of the Royal College of Radiologists) examination is a key milestone for aspiring radiologists in the UK and internationally. It is a rigorous but rewarding challenge that assesses essential knowledge in physics and anatomy. The exam is not...
Septic Arthritis
Septic arthritis is a purulent invasion of a joint by an infectious agent, usually caused by bacteria, but it can also be caused by viruses or fungi. It is usually monoarticular and most commonly affects the knee or hip. If left untreated, it can result in potential...
The Blurting Technique: A Simple Way to Boost Recall and Understanding
We've all been there – sitting in front of our textbooks, highlighters in hand, trying to cram as much information as possible before the big exam. But does it really work? Often, it seems that just reading and highlighting does not help the knowledge stick. That is...
The 2357 Study Hack: A Smarter Way to Remember What You Learn
We have all been there – piles of notes, looming exams, and that constant overwhelming feeling of "how am I going to remember all of this?" If this describes how you are feeling right now and you have been struggling to figure out a study routine that works for you,...
Mastering Single Best Answer Questions
As a medical student or doctor facing exams, one of the common formats you will encounter is the Single Best Answer (SBA) question. These questions are designed to test your knowledge, clinical reasoning, and decision-making skills by asking you to choose the most...
Study in Sprints, Not Marathons: The Pomodoro Method Works
Let's face it – studying for hours on end can be exhausting, and distractions are everywhere. Staying focused is challenging, whether it is your phone, social media, or even just zoning out. But what if there was a way to improve your concentration, get more done, and...
Stay Engaged, Retain More: Transform Your Study Routine with Interleaving
Do you ever feel like you are stuck in a rut when studying? Repeatedly reviewing the same topic until you are so bored you start to zone out? Alternatively, you may have noticed that no matter how much you focus on one subject at a time, it still feels like the...
