Happy New Year!

Well, fellow haemobloggings fans!

It's definitely been a great year...

But, what fascinating things will next year bring?

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Secret Sunday: Help! Doc! There's Something In My Arm!

Can you guess what this is?

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First-Aid Friday: Christmas Problems...

Remember not to eat too many mince pies guys!



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Wednesday Words: Heart Time?

 [WORD] is a rare congenital heart defect in which the left ventricle of the heart is severely underdeveloped.

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Over 2000 Views!

Woop! Over 2000 Views!

Thanks everyone! I'll keep the posts coming!


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Mash-Up Monday: Drugs Man'

S E R P S T A N E D

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Last Week's Answers 10!

Secret Sunday: Strep Throat

Mash-Up Monday: Giberellins

Wednesday Words: Diptheria

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BrightMed 3: The Year Finale!

 Well guys, hasn't it been a busy week!

I haven't posted much recently, but I suppose I'll try and make it up to you today. I went to BrightMed yesterday for the last time this year, and like always, I have much to tell you.

You see, a very good point was made while I was there. We don't just go to BrightMed to develop our mind with medicine and anatomy. Or to even push ourselves as potential doctors. Of course, these are very major factors, and yet there is one other reason that seems particularly important. It's not just about grades and knowledge when you become a doctor, it's also about care, commitment and communication. Not just any odd "Hello, I'm Doctor [fill in with awesome sounding surname], what can I do for you today?", it's also about non-verbal communication, actually caring for your patients and making them feel as reassured as possible.

Which leads me onto what we did whilst I was there. Most of the day consisted on one of my favourite activities they offer at BrightMed; taking some one's history. The funny thing is (yes, I have a bizarre sense of humour), was that it was awesome to see your techniques develop throughout the day. You would begin the day answering small, open questions that only offered quick answers. But, by the end of the day we really saw how you can effectively communicate with your patients - and of course work on our teamwork skills.

They ended the day with us presenting our findings to the rest of the class. Our presentation was on gall-stone related illnesses.

However, this wasn't the end of the day for me. I decided to help out one of the medical students with her project she is performing. So, I participated in a interview with six other students where we discussed our learning techniques. Needless to say, it was a really eye opener as it was great to be with others who had the same mind set on education and the need to learn.

What can I say? Another great session.

And I haven't even had dinner...

- Geeker

Wednesday Words: CB Radio Slang and Infectious Stuff'

 Quick; 10:38!

Don't understand?: http://www.meetthebreakers.co.uk/cb-slang.php


 For Wednesday Words....

[Word] is a contagious bacterial infection that mainly affects the nose and throat

 Can you guess?

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Mash-Up Monday: Can you Stem to Reach the Answer?

L I B R E N S B I G E L

Can you stem to reach the answer?

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