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Student dilemma

I broke lockdown rules: now I'm facing a fitness to practise hearing

When a medical student breaches the COVID-19 restrictions, they find themselves called before a panel.

In focus

Feature

TV and film doctors: what they can teach us

Spoiler alert! We’re looking at the medico-legal lessons you can gain from watching the silver screen.
Communication Career Prescribing
Feature

Attending remote fitness to practise hearings: what you need to know

If you’re called to attend a virtual hearing by your university, here’s a checklist to help you prepare.
Career
In focus

How to talk to patients about consent

An effective exchange of information is the basis of good decision making. We explore some scenarios which illustrate the importance of dialogue in the consent process.
Consent

Interview

Why I decided to become... a helicopter rescue doctor

Dr Stephen Hearns relishes the challenge of providing critical care for seriously ill and injured patients in remote locations. He talks about the pressures, the rewards and outlines the career path for his remarkable specialty.

"My ability to perform under pressure has improved as a result of my experiences."

Helicopter rescue doctor

Student dilemma

Misinformation on social media

Should you respond to fake news stories on social media?

Coronavirus conspiracy theories are on the rise on social media. Should medical students respond to them?
Coronavirus Communication Confidentiality

Supercharge your revision

Remote learning

Interview

The 6PM Series: remote learning that works

The 6PM Series is a free near-peer teaching series for medical students, born of necessity during the pandemic. It has now expanded into an interactive community for medical students. One of its founders tells us more.

 Coronavirus
Spaced learning

Feature

Hacking your revision with spaced learning

Transform your revision habits with the Synap revision app.

Prep for practice

FY1 tips

Interview

FY1 tips from a doctor who qualified during the pandemic

Starting your first role as a newly qualified doctor will be full of emotion, from excitement to nervousness. One foundation doctor shares the tips she quickly learned and now lives by to successfully navigate foundation years.
Coronavirus Career
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Laptop and diary

Feature

Provisional GMC registration: what you need to know

Your guide to provisional GMC registration, with examples of what you’ll be asked during the application.
Career
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Working with older patients

In focus

Older and wiser: caring for older patients

It is important to treat all patients with respect and courtesy. Dr Catriona James explores the principles which may be of enhanced importance when caring for an older adult.
Communication Consent
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