Gastroenterology and hepatology
After reading this chapter you should be able to assess, diagnose and manage: • conditions presenting with the common symptoms of abdominal disease • conditions resulting in malabsorption • diseases…
Nephro-urology
After reading this chapter you should be able to assess, diagnose and manage: • congenital anomalies of the kidney and urinary tract • acute kidney injury and chronic kidney disease…
Hearing and ENT
After reading this chapter you should be able to assess, diagnose and manage • hearing impairment • conditions affecting the ears, nose and throat including epistaxis Hearing Impairment Paediatric hearing…
Respiratory
After reading this chapter you should be able to assess, diagnose and manage: • chronic cough • wheezing illnesses • lower respiratory tract infection • cystic fibrosis presentation • sleep…
Cardiology
After reading this chapter you should: • understand investigation of cardiac diseases, e.g. ECG, echocardiograms, cardiac catheterisation and their appropriate selection in diagnosis and management • know the various presentations…
Infectious diseases
After reading this chapter you should: • be able to assess, diagnose and manage infections acquired in the UK and overseas Infections acquired in the UK Infections present at all…
Immunology
After reading this chapter you should: • primary and secondary immunodeficiency • understand the presentation and management of autoimmune disorders The impact of an infection depends on many factors including…
Safeguarding
After reading this chapter you should be able to: • recognise the different presentations of abuse • assess and manage abuse and fabricated illness • know the emotional and behavioural…
Infection control
After reading this chapter you should: • be able to follow the UK national guidelines on notification of communicable diseases • know the principles of infection control • be able…
