NHS Hot Topics - Application Guide

COVID-19

Are you totally prepared to talk about COVID-19 in your interview? Prepare with this guide that includes how to answers some key coronavirus questions

Vaccinations and the NHS

Find out how the MMR scandal contributed to falling vaccination rates, the loss of the UK's measle-free status, and how to keep up with COVID-19 vaccination news

Euthanasia and Assisted Dying

Do you know about the different types of euthanasia and what the UK's stance on euthanasia is?

The Francis Reports

All the key information you need to know about the Francis Reports and what it uncovered about poor care at Mid Staffordshire NHS Foundation Trust

AI in Medicine

How much do you understand about the growing importance of AI in Medicine? See some examples of how the NHS is using it here!

HIV and PrEP

Everything you need to know about PrEP in relation to HIV, its availability throughout the UK as well as the arguments for and against PrEP

Bawa-Garba Case

What you need to know about the Bawa-Garba case, including a timeline of events and the related dilemmas raised

Brexit And The NHS

Without a deal, where does Brexit leave the NHS? Everything you need to know is in this guide

Abortion

Are you up-to-date with the latest changes to abortion law? Here's what you need to know about this NHS hot topic

Public Health

Make sure you're familiar with these high-profile Public Health campaigns, and whether they've been effective or not

BAME And The NHS

Every potential Med Student needs to know about the inequalities that the BAME community suffers within the NHS

Accident & Emergency: In Crisis?

Accident and Emergency is a hot topic for interviews. Here's what you need to know - and what you might get asked

The Junior Doctor Contract

The key things you need to know about the Junior Doctor contract, and how you should discuss this at interview

Mental Health

Everything you need to know about mental health and the NHS - including key mental health issues and how the NHS is improving its mental health services

GP Services and Primary Care

You're expected to understand the role of a GP and the challenges facing primary care. Swot-up with this cheat sheet

Medicinal Cannabis

Everything you need to know about medicinal cannabis - including when the law was changed, what this actually means for patients, and two key cases that ignited the campaign for reform

Charlie Gard And Alfie Evans

You should know about these two key cases. Learn about the ethical considerations and the lasting impact on the NHS and UK law

Antibiotic usage

Are you aware of the growing concerns around antibiotic resistance? Here are the key issues and potential solutions the NHS are testing.

The Medical Licensing Assessment

In your final year, you'll have to sit the Medical Licensing Assessment exam - and knowing about this is a good way to demonstrate your depth of knowledge and motivation

Medical Ethics

This guide covers ethics - and the four pillars - so you can learn everything you need to about this important topic

Confidentiality

Make sure you know what confidentiality is - and how you're expected to uphold it!

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