ENT (Otolaryngology)
The most comprehensive section on the site. Covers ear examination, otology on-call guides (otitis, Bell's palsy, SSHL, vertigo), rhinology (epistaxis, nasal fractures, septal perforation), head and neck (stridor, quinsy, tonsil bleeds, foreign bodies), and ENT operations including mastoidectomy and panendoscopy.
23 articles Go to ENTClinical Examinations & Procedures
Step-by-step OSCE-style examination guides for ear, nose, thyroid, lump, cranial nerves, respiratory system, and cardiology. Also includes guides to practical procedures including venous cannulation and arterial blood gas sampling. Exam advice for MRCS and GPST entry.
11 articles Go to ExaminationsPsychiatry
A thorough series by Dr Satvir Singh, Consultant Psychiatrist. Covers delivery of psychiatric services, psychiatric history taking (parts 1–3), mental state examination, clinical risk assessment, depression, mood disorders, bipolar disorder, deliberate self-harm, dementia, and intellectual disability. Ideal for foundation doctors on a psychiatry rotation.
19 articles Go to PsychiatryCardiology
ECG interpretation explained from first principles – ideal for FY1 doctors who have just been handed an ECG on the ward. Also covers the cardiology examination and differential diagnosis of chest pain and dyspnoea/shortness of breath.
4 articles Go to CardiologyGeneral Surgery
Quick-reference guides to two of the most common surgical presentations – appendicitis and pancreatitis. Also includes a guide to examining a lump and an in-depth guide to passing the MRCS examination.
4 articles Go to SurgeryAnaesthetics
A practical guide to pre-operative anaesthetic assessment, written by Dr Piyush Pushkar. Covers ASA grading, airway assessment, relevant medical history, commonly asked questions by the anaesthetist, and how to clerk a patient prior to an elective or emergency procedure.
1 article Go to AnaestheticsST3 ENT Interview Preparation
A dedicated guide to getting onto ENT specialty training at ST3 level. Covers the person specification, how to build your portfolio, the three interview stations, common clinical and academic viva questions with model answers, and top tips from Professor Vik Veer.
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