Urgent Bite 183 – Elson’s Test
Elson’s test is an important test to know in urgent care.
HDC Education Update July 2023
Free Professional Development eLearning module opportunities Last year the HDC launched a series of online learning modules to improve providers’ knowledge and understanding of people’s health and disability rights. These three free modules cover how the Code of Rights improves health and disability services, what you need to know about informed consent, and complaints management…
Urgent Bite 182 – High Pressure Injection Injuries
High-pressure injection injuries might look innocuous on the surface, but they need an immediate surgical referral.
Urgent Bite 181 – Thinking about Bell’s Palsy
Bell’s palsy can be diagnosed clinically, but it is important to exclude other differentials.
Urgent Bite 180 – Kanavel’s Sign
Always look for Kanavel’s sign and refer if present.
Urgent Bite 179 – Looking at the Tongue
Why should we look at the tongue in urgent care? And why does it sometimes stick out when we are thinking?
Urgent Bite 178 – Tibial Stress Fracture
A tibial stress fracture in a golfer. Unusual, given that they are often associated with runners, but it does highlight how listening to your patient when they say something is wrong is important.
Urgent Bite 177 – Talking corneal foreign body removal with Dr David Sorrell
Today we chat with Dr David Sorrell about how he bends the needle to aid corneal foreign body removal.
Urgent Bite 176 – Latissimus Dorsi Tears
A Latissimus Dorsi tear is a rare sporting injury but one we should be aware of in urgent care.
Urgent Bite 175 – Thinking about AI
Will we need urgent care clinicians in an AI health system?