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Infant Feeding Problems Station

Infant Feeding Problems Station Practice Stations Author – Dr Bhaswati Chowdhury  Editor – Dr Daniel Arbide Last updated 31/08/2025 Table of Contents How to Use Candidate:Read the brief below (1 minute).Take a history and perform a focused examination (6 minutes).EITHER answer the viva questions OR communicate the diagnosis and plan to the parent (3 minutes). …

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Acute Abdominal Pain Station

Acute abdominal pain station Practice Stations Author – Dr Sanojha Rajhbavan  Editor – Dr Daniel Arbide Last updated 11/08/2025 Table of Contents How to Use Candidate: Read the brief below (1 minute).  Take a history and perform a focused examination (7 minutes). Answer the examiners questions (2 minutes).   Patient/Examiner: Familiarise yourself with the history …

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Flashes and Floaters in Visual Fields Station

Flashes and Floaters in Visual Fields Station Practice Stations Author – Dr Eeman Naeem  Editor – Dr Daniel Arbide Last updated 07/08/2025 Table of Contents How to Use Candidate: Read the brief below (1 minute).  Take a history and perform a focused examination (6 minutes). Answer EITHER viva questions OR patient questions (3 minutes).  Patient/Examiner: …

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Gradual Change in or Loss of Vision Station

Gradual Change in or Loss of Vision Station Practice Stations Author – Dr Eeman Naeem  Editor – Dr Daniel Arbide Last updated 17/07/2025 Table of Contents How to Use Candidate: Read the brief below (1 minute).  Take a history and perform a focused examination (6 minutes). Answer EITHER viva questions OR patient questions (3 minute). …

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Colorectal anatomy

Colorectal anatomy Article Author – Daniel Arbide  Editor – Daniel Arbide Last updated 10/05/2025 Table of Contents General Structure Anatomy of the colon. Author: https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/colorectal/basic_info/what-is-colorectal-cancer.htm. CC BY-SA 4.0. Wikimedia Commons.   Approximately 1.5m long, the colon, or the large bowel, is the distal end of the GI tract running from the ileo-caecal junction to the anal …

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Acute Abdominal Pain Station

Acute Abdominal Pain Station Practice Stations Author – Daniel Arbide  Editor – Daniel Arbide Last updated 05/05/2025 Table of Contents How to Use Candidate: Read the brief below (1 minute) Take a brief history and perform an A-E examination (7 minutes) Answer the viva questions (3 minutes) Patient/Examiner: Familiarise yourself with the history & examination …

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Acute Abdominal Pain Station

Acute Abdominal Pain Station Practice Stations Author and Editor – Dr Daniel Arbide  Last updated 06/03/2025 Table of Contents How to Use   Candidate: Read the brief below (1 minute).  Take a history and perform a focused examination (6 minute). Answer EITHER viva questions OR patient questions (3 minute).   Patient/Examiner: Familiarise yourself with the history …

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Surgical Scrubbing

Surgical Scrubbing Practical Skills Author – Mohona Sengupta Editor – James Mackintosh Last updated 31/01/24 Table of Contents Introduction Surgical scrubbing, gowning and gloving are crucial steps in maintaining sterile conditions during surgical procedures. These steps are essential in preventing surgical site infections and other complications. In this guide, we will take you through the correct …

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Abdominal Pain History

Abdominal Pain History History Guides Author – Dr Keiran Dey  Editor – Dr James Mackintosh Last updated 08/01/24 Table of Contents Introduction Causes of abdominal pain can range from surgical emergencies to mild self limiting gastroenteritis. Being able to take a thorough history to differentiate between possible causes is of vital importance.  Presenting Complaint Site Consider …

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