Screening for Heart Disease
John Giles
0.5 Hours
This session covers the population screening for coronary artery disease.
Tetralogy of Fallot
Charles Peebles
0.25 Hours
This session covers the basic anatomy and physiology of tetralogy of Fallot. The typical imaging appearances are illustrated with particular emphasis on the role of cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in the follow-up and management of postoperative patients.
Ultrasound and CT Guided Drainage
David Kessel and Tze Wah
0.5 Hours
This session covers the basic principles of performing guided drainage of fluid collections using ultrasound or computed tomography (CT).
The Basics of Embolisation
Tony Nicholson
0.5 Hours
This session will describe the percutaneous endovascular use of a variety of materials to achieve vascular occlusion and look at relevant considerations when embolising.
Urinary Tract Bleeding
Robert Bradley, Graham Robinson
0.5 Hours
This session outlines the clinical background of urinary tract bleeding and the minimally invasive management options.
Staging of Lung Cancer
Stephen Ellis
0.5 Hours
This session describes the radiology of Tumour, Nodal, Metastases (TNM) classification of staging of lung cancer.
Ultrasound Arterial Imaging: Principles
Jai Patel
0.5 Hours
Vascular ultrasound is a non-invasive method of assessing patients with arterial disease. Knowledge of the physics of Doppler ultrasound is assumed and will not be covered in detail in this module. The indications and technique of scanning the lower limb arteries will be outlined.
Staging of Gastric Cancer
Ben Rock and Mark Puckett
0.5 Hours
This session covers the radiological staging of stomach cancer using a variety of imaging modalities.
Snuffbox Tenderness after Fall
Nigel Raby
0.75 Hours
This session looks at injuries to the carpal scaphoid and the differentiation from other injuries.
Thoracic Imaging Techniques
Mike Seed
0.75 Hours
This session discusses the variety of imaging techniques used to diagnose paediatric chest problems, including computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and ultrasound.
Tubes, Wires and Artefacts
Judith Foster
0.5 Hours
This session looks at many of the tubes, wires and artefacts seen on radiographs in paediatric patients.
Unilateral Hyperlucent Hemithorax
Rosemary Arthur
0.5 Hours
This session looks at asymmetrical translucency of the hemithorax in a child.
Skull Vault Lucencies and Bumps on the Head
Stephanie Mackenzie
0.5 Hours
This session covers the normal radiographic anatomy of the skull, variants of normal development that may simulate pathology, and common causes of skull vault lesions in childhood.
The Large Head Including Hydrocephalus
Neil Stoodley
0.5 Hours
This session will discuss the investigation and causes of an abnormally large or enlarging head (including hydrocephalus) in a child.
Spinal Vascular Anomalies
Dipayan Mitra
0.5 Hours
This session looks at the various types of spinal vascular malformations and the appearence on magnetic resonane imaging (MRI).
Sports Injuries - Radiology
Sobhan Vinjamuri
0.5 Hours
This session describes the nuclear medicine techniques that can be applied to sports injuries.
Thyroid Disease - Anesthesiology
Mark Heining
0.5 Hours
This session will review the anatomy and physiology of the thyroid gland, with implications for anaesthetizing patients with thyroid disease.
Scenario - Liver Disease - Anesthesiology
Ashley Scott and Suzanne O'Neill
0.5 Hours
This session works through a scenario concerning a patient who has liver disease.
Using Electronic Records
Michael Innes
0.5 Hours
This session covers issues and considerations regarding the use of a computer in the consultation room, drawing out the pros and cons as well as exploring where a computer is best placed within the room. This session was reviewed by Suchita Shah and last updated in January 2015.
The Mental Capacity Act 2005
Andrew Swan
0.5 Hours
This session will cover the key elements of the Mental Capacity Act 2005, and outlines what you need to know when dealing with a person who has lost their mental capacity for decision making.
Supporting Those Who Provide Care for Other People
Chantal Simon, Elizabeth Muir and Judith Cameron
0.5 Hours
This session builds on the Supporting Carers action guide for general practitioners produced by the RCGP and Carers Trust (formerly The Princess Royal Trust for Carers).
Ultrasound (US) Investigation of Opaque Ocular Media
Hatem Riad Atta FRCSEd, FRCOphth, DO
0.5 Hours
This session shows how ultrasound can be used in the detection of abnormalities in ocular media opacities. This includes the assessment of dense cataract and vitreous haemorrhage (VH) as well as other causes of opaque ocular media.
Taking a Directed Clinical History
Jim Innes
0.5 Hours
This session describes how to take a concise and appropriate clinical history. It will help you recognise key features in the history and adjust questions accordingly.
Teaching - Clinical Practice: Bedside or Opportunistic Moment
Asif Bachlani
0.5 Hours
This session is the third of three sessions which aims to describe the knowledge, skills, attitudes and behaviours needed to undertake a teaching role.
Selection of Investigations
John Saetta
0.5 Hours
This session will look at when it is appropriate to do an investigation, when it is not and the factors a practitioner needs to consider before ordering investigations.