Standing up to confrontation
Communication and understanding are vital to handling confrontational situations as a doctor.
Issue 5
Issue 5
Issue 5
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My first weeks as an FY1
Dr Kathryn Leask reminisces about her early days as a foundation year one doctor.
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Why I decided to become...a paediatrician
Dr Christine Walker explains what drew her to paediatric care.
Ethical issue
An onboard emergency
A newly qualified doctor has her skills called upon during a holiday flight.
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Need-to-know: new student guidance from the GMC
The GMC has published new guidance for professional behaviour for students.
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Doctors of the World: removing barriers to healthcare
Doctors of the World provide healthcare access to marginalised and deprived communities in east London
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All you need for the SJT
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My elective: Saint Lucia
A four week elective placement in St Lucia gave Natasha Perera insight into healthcare in a new environment.
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Indemnity explained
Kathryn Leask and Judith Clark take a detailed look at indemnity and the benefits of MDU membership.
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Advice to my student self
Suzanne Mason, professor of emergency medicine at Sheffield University, offers advice on medical student life.
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My elective: Darwin
Fourth year medical student Hannah travelled to Darwin for an elective in community paediatrics.
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Ethics: all about values
Ethics in patient care involves exploring the values underlying the clinical consultation
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Elective snapshots: the MDU photo competition
MDU photo competition elective photo submissions collected in 2016.