Case study: Surgical infection
...Mr K's knee replacement surgery is a success but two weeks later the joint is hot and swollen...
No longer a man's world - women in surgery
Nicola Stobbs offers an insight into her work as a surgeon and the initiative encouraging more women to follow in her footsteps
Patient-centric consent
The updated approach to consent means focusing on the specific needs of the patient
The good doctor - practical advice for trainees
Do you know what it takes to be a good doctor? The General Medical Council has some practical new advice for trainees
The art of reflective practice
All doctors have to do it, but what exactly does reflective practice entail? Dr Greg Dollman offers some insight
Book review: A is for Arsenic: The Poisons of Agatha Christie
Jim Killgore reviews the new book by Kathryn Harkup
Taking the next step - from F1 to F2
Get ready to transition from F1 to F2 with these practical tips from the UK Foundation Programme Office
Professional boundaries: A step too far?
Maintaining appropriate boundaries with patients is key for doctors – but sometimes the right course of action is not so clear. Dr Naeem Nazem offers some advice
Revalidation requirements need greater clarity
A NEW review of medical revalidation urges greater clarity in required supporting information, as well as re-doubled efforts to reduce workload and duplication for GPs also engaged with the CQC and NHSE in England.
New app for GMC guidance
AN app that allows healthcare professionals to conveniently access Good medial practice (GMP) guidance has been launched by the GMC.