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Post-traumatic stress disorder
1 hour
Renal, Urology and Men's HealthThe purpose of this activity is to review the definition and epidemiology of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), the symptoms and diagnostic criteria in PTSD, and the available treatments and recommended preventive measures in PTSD
Potassium hydroxide 5% for the treatment of molluscum contagiosum
One hour
Dermatology, MSK and RheumatologyThis is a series of multiple choice questions to accompany the article Potassium hydroxide 5% for the treatment of molluscum contagiosum" from the Drug and Therapeutics Bulletin "
Potassium management - hypokalaemia
1 hour
Laboratory investigations and InfectionsUnderstand the causes of hypokalaemia and how to treat patients who present with the disorder.
Potassium management: hyperkalaemia
1 hour
Laboratory investigations and InfectionsHyperkalaemia is common in hospital practice, but is often poorly understood and can have life threatening implications. Update yourself on the causes, appropriate assessment and investigation, and treatment of both acute and chronic presentations.
Practice pointer: an approach to hypopigmentation
30 mins
Dermatology, MSK and RheumatologyThis article aims to help non-specialists assess and treat patients with hypopigmented patches, focusing on the commonest conditions, and mentioning rarer but important conditions where specialist referral may be necessary
Practice Pointer: Assessing the painful, uninflamed eye in primary care
30 minutes
Ophthalmology and ENTThe painful, uninflamed eye presents a difficult diagnostic challenge. This module offers tips for history taking and examination to help you distinguish sight-threatening disease from less serious conditions. Read the article then take the multiple choic
Practice pointer: assessment of shoulder pain for non-specialists
30 mins
Dermatology, MSK and RheumatologyHow to take a history from someone with shoulder pain How to examine someone with shoulder pain How to investigate and manage patients with shoulder pain
Practice pointer: Exploring thoughts of suicide
30 mins
Brain and mental healthHow to assess a patient who might be at risk of self harm How to broach the subject How to grade the risk of suicide.
Practice Pointer: How to assess eyes and vision in infants and preschool children
30 minutes
Ophthalmology and ENTPaediatricsAssessing problems such as poor vision, squint, leukocoria and nystagmus in young children can be daunting and the fear of missing a serious diagnosis is ever present. Read the article and watch the videos for practical tips, then take the multiple choice
Practice Pointer: Patellofemoral pain
30 minutes
Dermatology, MSK and RheumatologyEvidence-based advice on differential diagnosis, investigations, and management when patients present with the common symptom of anterior knee pain. Read the article then take the multiple choice assessment.
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