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Taking a comprehensive constipation history is an important skill often assessed in OSCEs. This guide provides a structured framework for taking a history from a patient with constipation in an OSCE setting.

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Valvular heart diseases (VHD) are a group of conditions that affect the heart valves. Valvular pathologies affect the heart’s ability to pump blood efficiently. Depending on the extent of impairment, this can lead to life-threatening complications such as


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Key points Pelvic organ prolapse: descent of pelvic organs (bladder, uterus, vaginal vault, rectum, small bowel) due to pelvic floor support failure; common post-childbirth, menopause, increasing age. Aetiology: multifactorial—vaginal childbirth (forceps, prolonged labour), ageing (collagen degeneration), oestrogen deficiency, congenital con...


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This guide provides a step-by-step approach to explaining a diagnosis of gestational diabetes. You should also read our overview...


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Catastrophic external haemorrhage is one of the most time-critical prehospital emergencies. In such cases, rapid control of bleeding is essential to prevent exsanguination and death. Life-threatening haemorrhage from a limb can result in death within minutes if not properly managed.1

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