Case study: Slip on the ice
...Three weeks after his slip on ice, Mr H attends his GP with a limp and persistent hip pain...
Flying doctor - an expedition doctor with a passion for adventure
Expedition medic Dr Matt Wilkes talks about a passion for adventure that has taken him around the world
Be phone smart at work
Many doctors use their smartphones at work but are you aware of the potential risks? Dr Naeem Nazem offers some practical advice
Career in public health: Protecting the public
Promoting healthy lifestyles and protecting people’s wellbeing are at the heart of a career in public health
More than just 'bad apples' - the importance of a healthy work environment
A well-functioning work environment is key to reducing doctors’ risk of getting into professional difficulty
Not the man on the Clapham omnibus - the landmark Bolam case
Sixty years on from the landmark Bolam case which established a legal precedent for medical negligence
Top 10 tips for presentations
Dr Allan Gaw explains how to impress and engage your audience
Advice: Safe prescribing
New guidance urges more practical advice for trainees in this vital area of clinical practice
Winter pressure equals burnout
PRESSURES in the NHS always increase at this time of year – and so inevitably does the risk of burnout amongst doctors. Long hours and a hard-working culture might seem "all part of the job" but not at the expense of patient safety and personal health.
Sudden decline
...The next day Mr P’s condition further deteriorates and his wife calls for an ambulance. He is breathless and panicky with a tight chest and tachycardia...