Coping with stress, distress and finding support
Medical students experiencing mental health problems need to be fully supported and enabled to find help.
Spring 2017
Spring 2017
Spring 2017
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Playing the field
Dr Ralph Mitchell is a GP and team doctor for rugby team Wasps. He speaks about his career in sports medicine.
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Why I decided to become...a clinical geneticist
Dr Carol Chu was drawn to clinical genetics for its fascinating subject matter and rapidly developing technology.
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How can we help?
The top reasons for student calls to MDU advice line in 2015 and 2016
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Perfecting your presentation skills
Delivering presentations is an important skill to learn in medical school and develop throughout your career.
Ethical issue
Ethical issues in organ donation
The ethical angles of organ donation and why communication is key.
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Breaking bad news with compassion
A sensitive approach is required when breaking bad news to patients.
Favour for a friend
An FY1 doctor is called upon for a favour by a close friend.
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Pet problems
The MDU supports its members through a range of dog-related dilemmas.
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A friendly encounter
A candid patient blurs the boundary between the personal and professional for a foundation doctor.
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Confidentiality made easy
The GMC has revised its confidentiality guidance, with changes coming into effect 25 April.
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Medicine in the world of the Maya
A junior doctor travels to Southern Mexico on a research expedition.