Foundation Doctor Handbook 8

Survive the wards with essential information tailored to support clinical decision-making in common scenarios encountered by Foundation doctors.

This application delivers clear and succinct guidance, aiding UK Foundation doctors in navigating prevalent clinical challenges faced during their ward rotations.

Featuring user-friendly navigation and over 100 referenced documents, this app emerges as an indispensable resource for any Foundation doctor.

Features

• 18 Assessment Documents:
  • A diverse range of presenting complaints
  • Assessment reminders structured in A-E format
  • Presents potential differential diagnoses to consider
  • Topics include: Chest pain, shortness of breath, low GCS, and more.
• 44 Management Documents:
  • Management protocols for typical conditions and symptoms.
  • Information presented through intuitive flow diagrams and step-by-step formats.
  • Key topics include: ACS, acute asthma, Sepsis 6, electrolyte disturbances, and more.
• 27 Reference Documents:
  • Concise reference materials covering a variety of clinical topics.
  • Includes: Radiology interpretation, ECG interpretation, insulin and antibiotic guidelines, basic anatomy, CSF/joint fluid analysis, and more.
• 24 Calculators:
  • A collection of commonly used medical calculators and scoring systems.
  • Examples include: Wells DVT/PE score, GCS, creatinine clearance, HAS-BLED, CHAD-VAS, and more.

Usability

The app features an intuitive navigation system, complete with a favorites list and search functionality to facilitate quick access to critical information. All documents are downloaded for offline access at any time.

Confidence

The Foundation Doctor Handbook application is supported by academic references where applicable. The content has undergone review by junior doctors (SHO), specialty registrars (SpR), and consultant-level physicians.

Legal

This application is specifically designed for fully qualified UK-based doctors. Users must read and accept the Disclaimer and User Agreement before utilizing the app.

The app collects non-identifiable information for research purposes, including user grade, trust affiliation, and document views. It does not request or retain any identifiable information such as names or email addresses. Users must read and accept the Privacy Policy prior to usage.

The Disclaimer + User Agreement and Privacy Policy can be accessed at: http://www.doctorshandbook.com. It is advisable to review these documents before downloading the application.