Urgent Bite 278 – Ocular Siderosis
We should be aware of the early signs of ocular siderosis, also known as siderosis bulbi which would indicate a retained metallic intraocular foreign body.
DPD update October 2025
For this month’s newsletter, I wish to share a brief review of the Virtual Bootcamp, held on September 13, 2025. History The first Bootcamp was held at the Cordis Hotel in 2019 as a one-day in-person event. The intention was to provide fast-paced, urgent care updates delivered by urgent care clinicians, hence the theme of…
The STUMBL score – with Dr Ceri Battle
Dr Ceri Battle is a Consultant Respiratory Physiotherapist and an Honorary Associate Professor in Swansea.
Ceri’s PHD work led to the creation of the STUMBL score, a tool to help determine the risk of complications for patients with rib fractures.
Urgent Bite 277 – Hypochondriasis
Why is it called hypochondriasis, and why might it benefit our patients to identify cases and ensure proper follow-up and treatment?
Communication CPD – Part 2 – Dr Fiona Moir and Dr Renske van den Brink
Dr Fiona Moir and Dr Renske van den Brink are directors of Connect Communications. They both have a background in General Practice and medical education, and they have extensive experience in teaching communication skills to students and experienced clinicians alike.
Communication CPD – Part 1 – Dr Fiona Moir and Dr Renske van den Brink
Dr Fiona Moir and Dr Renske van den Brink are directors of Connect Communications. They both have a background in General Practice and medical education, and they have extensive experience in teaching communication skills to students and experienced clinicians alike.
Could it be Sepsis? A Mother’s Story
For World Sepsis Month, we talk with Ally Hossain, whose son is a sepsis survivor.
DPD update September 2025
For this month’s newsletter, I wish to share information on the following Sepsis Awareness Month Previous Bootcamp Videos Sepsis Awareness Month September is Sepsis Awareness Month. Here are some ways that you can get some Sepsis CPD this month. On September 11th, at 1900 NZT, Infectious Disease Specialist and Sepsis Trust founding trustee, Dr. Paul Huggan,…
Urgent Bite 276 – World Sepsis Month
September is World Sepsis Month. Use this as a reason to explore some sepsis related CPD.
Urgent Bite 275 – Pityriasis Rosea
Do you see a Christmas tree when you see pityriasis rosea?