December 2008

Psychiatry: A Medical Students Insight

Psychiatry is an unattractive profession. A bold statement to be made by medical students who have...
The Hoffa Fracture: a case report

ABSTRACT We report a case of the rare coronal unicondylar fracture of the distal femur...
Post-Operative Urinary Retention in Elective Total Hip and Knee Replacement Surgery

Introduction: Post-operative urinary retention affects up to 38% of the 200,000...
From behind the couch - ‘Alliance’

Introduction Psychotherapy, psychological treatment and psychological techniques...
SEPTIC SHOCK: A Review article

Abstract Septic shock still remains one of the leading causes of death in hospital...
Modern management of abnormal cervical smear

Abbreviations BSCCP British Society of Colposcopy and Cervical...
Stapled haemorrhoidectomy: A day case procedure for symptomatic haemorrhoids

Introduction: Since Longo first described it in 1998, Stapled Haemorrhoidectomy (SH...
Clinical Audit on Babies Admitted to Paediatrics Unit at Crosshouse Hospital Within 7 Days Of Birth

AIMS To identify risk factors predicting readmission of neonates within 7 days of birth...
Understanding the Mental Health Act changes – challenges and opportunities for doctors.

Abbreviations MHA Mental Health Act COP Code of...
It’s Time To Require Written Informed Consent When Using Antipsychotics in Dementia

The prevalence of behavioural symptoms in dementia is well...