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Abbreviated Mental Test Score (AMTS)
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Abdominal Pain History
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Alcohol History
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Anxiety History
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Back Pain History
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Breast Lump History
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Cardiovascular History
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Chest Pain History
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Cough History
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Dementia Communication Skills
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Depression History
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Dermatological History
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Dizziness History
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Elbow Pain History
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Exploring First Rank Symptoms in a psychiatric history
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Fall History
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Female Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms (LUTS) History
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Fertility History
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Gastrointestinal History
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Gynaecological History
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Headache History
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Head Injury History
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HEEADSSS Assessment
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Ideas, Concerns and Expectations (ICE)
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Leg Swelling History
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Loss of Consciousness History
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Male Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms (LUTS) History
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Medication History
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Memory Impairment History
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Mental Capacity Assessment
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Mental State Examination (MSE)
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Neurological History
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Obstetric History
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Ophthalmic history
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Paediatric History
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Palpitations History
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Presenting a History
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Psychiatric History
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Psychiatric Risk Assessment
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Pyrexia of Unknown Origin (PUO) History
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Respiratory History
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Rheumatological History
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Seizure History
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Sexual History
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Shortness of Breath History
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Stroke and TIA History
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Suicide Risk Assessment
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Systemic Enquiry
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Taking a Collateral History
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Taking a Dental History
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Taking and Drawing a Family History
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Taking an Eating Disorder History
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Telephone Consultations
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The SOCRATES Acronym in History Taking
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Tiredness History
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Unintentional Weight Loss History
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Urological History
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Counselling
Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitor Counselling
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Bisphosphonate Counselling
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Breaking Bad News
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Childhood Immunisation Counselling
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Clozapine Counselling
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Combined Oral Contraceptive Pill (COCP) Counselling
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Condom Counselling
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Consent for Blood Transfusion
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Contraceptive Implant Counselling
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Copper Coil Counselling
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Corticosteroid Counselling
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Dealing With Angry Patients and Relatives
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Dialysis Counselling
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DNACPR Discussion and Documentation
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Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) Counselling
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Emergency Contraception Counselling
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Epilepsy Counselling
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Explaining a Colonoscopy
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Explaining a Diagnosis of Acne Vulgaris
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Explaining a Diagnosis of Angina
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Explaining a Diagnosis of Asthma
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Explaining a Diagnosis of COPD
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Explaining a Diagnosis of Eczema
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Explaining a Diagnosis of Hypertension
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Explaining a Diagnosis of Melanoma
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Explaining a Diagnosis of Psoriasis
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Explaining a Gastroscopy (Endoscopy)
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Explaining a Medical Error
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Explaining Bowel Cancer Screening
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Explaining Diabetes
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Explaining Induction of Labour
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Explaining the Triple Assessment Breast Clinic
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Explaining the Use of an Adrenaline Auto-Injector
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Glaucoma Counselling
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Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) Counselling
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Information Giving - an Overview
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Inhaler Technique
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Intrauterine System (IUS) Counselling
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Iron Supplementation Counselling
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Levothyroxine Counselling
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Lithium Counselling
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Metformin Counselling
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Methotrexate Counselling
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Obtaining Consent for Treatment
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Paediatric GORD Explanation
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Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) Counselling
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Progesterone Depot Injection Counselling
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Progestogen-Only Pill (POP) Counselling
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SBAR Communication Tool
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Other
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI) Counselling
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Smoking Cessation Counselling
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Statin Counselling
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Warfarin Counselling
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Examination
Gastroenterology
Abdominal Examination
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Gastroenterology
Abdominal Surgical Incisions and Abdominal Scars
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Endocrine
Acromegaly Examination
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Musculoskeletal
Ankle and Foot Examination
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Cardiovascular
AnkleβBrachial Pressure Index (ABPI)
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Ophthalmology
Anterior Segment Eye Examination
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Cardiovascular
Aortic Stenosis Examination
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Obs & gynae
Bimanual Vaginal Examination (PV)
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Ophthalmology
Blind Spot Assessment
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Cardiovascular
Blood Pressure (BP) Measurement
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Other
Breast Examination
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Cardiovascular
Cardiothoracic Incisions
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Cardiovascular
Cardiovascular Examination
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Neurology
Cerebellar Examination
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Obs & gynae
Cervical Screening Test (Smear Test)
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Ophthalmology
Colour Vision Assessment
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Neurology
Cranial Nerve Examination
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Endocrine
Cushing's Syndrome Examination
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Other
Death Confirmation
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Other
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) Examination
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Neurology
Dermatomes and Myotomes
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Paediatrics
Developmental Milestones
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Endocrine
Diabetic Foot Examination
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Ear, nose & throat
Dix-Hallpike Test and Epley Manoeuvre
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Musculoskeletal
Elbow Examination
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Neurology
Extrapyramidal Side Effects (EPSE) Examination
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Ophthalmology
Eye Examination
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Musculoskeletal
FABER Test
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Ophthalmology
Fundoscopy (Ophthalmoscopy)
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Neurology
Gait Abnormalities
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Musculoskeletal
GALS Examination
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Musculoskeletal
Hand and Wrist Examination
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Cardiovascular
Heart Murmurs
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Gastroenterology
Hernia Examination
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Neurology
HINTS Examination
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Musculoskeletal
Hip Examination
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Neurology
Hoffmannβs Sign
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Other
Hydration Status Assessment
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Cardiovascular
Jugular venous pressure (JVP)
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Musculoskeletal
Knee Examination
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Neurology
Lower Limb Neurological Examination
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Respiratory
Lung Sounds
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Cardiovascular
Lying and Standing Blood Pressure
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Other
Lymphoreticular Examination
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Obs & gynae
Mechanism of Labour
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Neurology
Muscle Power Assessment (MRC Scale)
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Ear, nose & throat
Nasal Examination
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Ear, nose & throat
Neck Lump Examination
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Paediatrics
Newborn Baby Assessment (NIPE)
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Obs & gynae
Obstetric Abdominal Examination
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Ear, nose & throat
Oral Cavity Examination
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Ear, nose & throat
Otoscopy and Hearing Assessment
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Paediatrics
Paediatric Abdominal Examination
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Paediatrics
Paediatric Cardiovascular Examination
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Paediatrics
Paediatric Growth Assessment
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Paediatrics
Paediatric Neurological Examination
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Paediatrics
Paediatric Respiratory Examination
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Neurology
Parkinson's Disease Examination
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Respiratory
Peak Expiratory Flow Rate (PEFR) Measurement
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Cardiovascular
Peripheral Vascular Examination
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Musculoskeletal
pGALS Examination
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Other
Pigmented Skin Lesion Examination
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Other
Rash and Non-Pigmented Skin Lesion Examination
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Gastroenterology
Rectal Examination (PR)
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Other
Renal System Examination
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Respiratory
Respiratory Examination
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Musculoskeletal
Shoulder Examination
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Musculoskeletal
Slump Test
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Obs & gynae
Speculum Examination
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Musculoskeletal
Spine Examination
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Gastroenterology
Stoma Examination
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Other
Testicular Examination
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Endocrine
Thyroid Status Examination
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Musculoskeletal
Trendelenburgβs Test and Trendelenburgβs Gait
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Neurology
Upper Limb Neurological Examination
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Obs & gynae
Vaginal Swabs
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Cardiovascular
Varicose Vein Examination
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Ophthalmology
Visual Acuity Assessment
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Ophthalmology
Visual Field Defects
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Procedures
Administering a Suppository
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Administering Insulin
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Administering Intravenous (IV) Medication
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Administering Nebulised Medication
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Administration of Oxygen
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Adult Choking
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Arterial Blood Gas (ABG) Sampling
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Arterial Line Insertion
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Ascitic Drain
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Ascitic Tap
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Basic Airway Manoeuvres
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Blood Culture Collection
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Blood Glucose Measurement
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Blood Transfusion
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Cardiac Monitoring
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Catheter Care and Removal
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Central Line Insertion (Central Venous Cannulation)
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Chest Drain Insertion (Intercostal Drain)
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Deep Dermal Suture
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Diagnostic Thoracentesis (Pleural Tap)
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Direct Current (DC) Cardioversion
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Eponymous Surgical Instruments
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Fascia Iliaca Compartment Block
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Female Catheterisation
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Fluid Balance Monitoring
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General Surgical Instruments
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Hand Washing
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Horizontal Mattress Suture
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How to Assess The Post-Operative Surgical Patient
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How To Record an ECG
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Infiltration of Local Anaesthetic
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Intramuscular (IM) Injection
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Intraosseous (IO) Access
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Intravenous Cannula Removal
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Intravenous Cannulation
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Intravenous (IV) Flush and Visual Infusion Phlebitis (VIP) Assessment
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Knee Joint Aspiration and Injection
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Lumbar Puncture
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Male Catheterisation
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Manual Handling
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Measuring and Recording Urine Output
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Measuring Basic Observations (Vital Signs)
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Nasal Cautery for Epistaxis
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Nasogastric (NG) Tube Insertion
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Nasopharyngeal Airway Insertion
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Nasopharyngeal Swab
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Needle Thoracocentesis (Chest Decompression)
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Neonatal Capillary Blood Gas Sampling (Heel Prick)
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Oropharyngeal Airway Insertion
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Oropharyngeal Swab
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Oxygen Delivery Devices
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Paediatric Intravenous Cannulation
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Paediatric Venepuncture
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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
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Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS)
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Pregnancy Testing
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Pre-Operative Assessment
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Recovery Position
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Setting Up an Intravenous (IV) Fluid Infusion
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Simple Interrupted Suture
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Sputum Collection
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Subcutaneous (SC) Injection
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Subcuticular Suture
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Surgical Scrubbing, Gowning and Gloving
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Theatre Etiquette
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Transcutaneous Pacing
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Urinalysis
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Venepuncture
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Vertical Mattress Suture
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Wound Dressings
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Interpretation
Abdominal X-ray (AXR) Interpretation
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ABG Interpretation
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Ankle X-ray Interpretation
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Ascitic Fluid Analysis
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Assessing Nasogastric (NG) Tube Placement
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Audiogram Interpretation
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Blood Bottles Guide
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Bone Profile Interpretation
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Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Interpretation
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Cervical Spine X-ray Interpretation
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Chest X-ray (CXR) Interpretation
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Common Investigation Panels
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CTG Interpretation
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CT Head Interpretation
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Full Blood Count (FBC) Interpretation
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Haematinics Interpretation
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Hepatitis B Serology Interpretation
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Hip X-ray Interpretation
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How To Read an ECG
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Interpretation of Liver Function Tests (LFTs)
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Interpreting a Coagulation Screen
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Joint Fluid Interpretation
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Lipid Profile Interpretation
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Lumbar X-ray Interpretation
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MRI Interpretation
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Musculoskeletal (MSK) X-ray Interpretation
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Paediatric Growth Chart Interpretation and Documentation
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Pleural Fluid Interpretation
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Reference Ranges
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Sensitivity, Specificity, PPV and NPV
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Shoulder X-ray Interpretation
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Spirometry Interpretation
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Stroke Classification
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Thyroid Function Test (TFT) Interpretation
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Urea and Electrolytes (U&E) Interpretation
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Venous Blood Gas (VBG) Interpretation
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Wrist X-ray Interpretation
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Emergency
ABCDE Assessment
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Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
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ACVPU
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Adult Basic Life Support (BLS)
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Other
Advanced Life Support (ALS)
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Airway Equipment
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Anaphylaxis
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Asthma
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Atrial Fibrillation (AF)
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Benzodiazepine Overdose
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COPD
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Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)
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Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) and Neurological Observations
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Hypoglycaemia
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Major Trauma
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Newborn Life Support (NLS)
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Opioid Overdose
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Paediatric Basic Life Support (BLS)
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Pneumothorax
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Post-Operative Bleeding
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Pre-Hospital Advanced Life Support (ALS)
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Pulmonary Embolism (PE)
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Pulmonary Oedema
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Seizures
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Sepsis
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Stroke
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Traumatic Head Injury
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Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding
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Using an Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
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Prescribing
Commonly Prescribed Antibiotics
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Commonly Prescribed Medications
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Controlled Drug Prescribing
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Drug Calculations
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Drug Interactions
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Insulin Prescribing
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Oxygen Prescribing
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Prescribing Analgesia
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Prescribing Anticoagulants
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Prescribing Antiemetics
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Prescribing Antiplatelet Therapy
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Prescribing Basics
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Prescribing in Palliative Care
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Prescribing in Primary Care
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Prescribing in Renal Impairment
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Prescribing Laxatives
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Prescribing Sodium-Glucose Co-Transporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors
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Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) Risk Assessment
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Warfarin Prescribing
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Documentation
Clerking 101
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Common Abbreviations In Medical Notes
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Completing a Death Certificate (MCCD)
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How To Document ABG Results in the Notes
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How To Document a Chest X-ray (CXR) in the Notes
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How To Document an ECG in the Notes
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How To Document a Patient Assessment (SOAP)
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How To Document Death Confirmation
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How To Document Urinalysis Results in the Notes
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How To Write a Discharge Summary
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How To Write an Operation Note
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How To Write a Referral Letter
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Medical Mnemonics
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Writing in the Notes - an Overview
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OSCE tips
Common Abdominal X-ray (AXR) Findings in OSCEs
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Common ABG Findings in OSCEs
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Common Chest X-ray (CXR) Findings in OSCEs
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Common Conditions in OSCE Scenarios
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Common CT Head Findings in OSCEs
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Common ECG Findings in OSCEs
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Common Musculoskeletal X-Ray Findings in OSCEs
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OSCE Revision Checklist
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Top Tips for OSCEs
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What is an OSCE?
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