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Clinical Medicine
80% of AKT examCardiology
Heart failure, arrhythmias, hypertension, ischaemic heart disease
Respiratory Medicine
From chronic management to acute exacerbations. Includes deep dives into Asthma and COPD guidelines (NICE/BTS) and a masterclass on interpreting Spirometry loops and Peak Flow diaries.
Gastroenterology
IBS, IBD, liver disease, GI bleeding, dyspepsia
Endocrinology
Diabetes, thyroid disorders, adrenal conditions, osteoporosis
Neurology
Headaches, epilepsy, stroke, dementia, Parkinson's
Rheumatology
Arthritis, gout, connective tissue disorders, back pain
Dermatology
Eczema, psoriasis, skin infections, skin cancer
Infectious Diseases
Common infections, sepsis, immunisation, travel medicine
Haematology
Anaemia, coagulation disorders, haematological malignancies
Oncology
Cancer screening, referral criteria, palliative care
Nephrology
CKD, AKI, urinary infections, electrolyte disorders
Urology
Prostate conditions, urinary symptoms, renal stones
Ophthalmology
Red eye, vision loss, glaucoma, cataracts
ENT
Hearing loss, vertigo, sinusitis, sore throat
Women's Health
Contraception, menopause, menstrual disorders, pregnancy
Men's Health
Erectile dysfunction, testicular conditions, prostate health
Paediatrics
Child development, common childhood illnesses, safeguarding
Mental Health
Depression, anxiety, psychosis, substance misuse
Geriatric Medicine
Frailty, polypharmacy, falls, end of life care
Emergency Medicine
Red flags, acute presentations, emergency management
Pharmacology & Prescribing Safety
Master the maths: Drug dosage calculations and conversion. We also cover Controlled Drug regulations, Drug Monitoring protocols (DMARDs, Lithium), and the P450 interaction tables you need to memorize.
Musculoskeletal
Joint pain, sports injuries, fibromyalgia
Sexual Health
STIs, HIV, sexual dysfunction
Pain Management
Chronic pain, neuropathic pain, opioid prescribing
Allergy & Immunology
Allergic reactions, anaphylaxis, immunodeficiency
Genetics
Genetic conditions, genetic testing, counselling
Organisational & Professional
10% of AKT examStatutory Duties & Administration
The essential rules of being a GP. Covers Fitness to Drive (DVLA), Death and Cremation certification, Blindness certification, and Notifiable diseases. We also break down Data Protection, Consent, and Clinical Governance.
Medical Ethics
Consent, capacity, confidentiality, ethical frameworks
Medical Law
Mental Health Act, safeguarding, fitness to practise
Practice Management
NHS structure, QOF, CQC, practice organisation
Patient Safety
Significant event analysis, clinical governance, duty of candour
Communication Skills
Breaking bad news, challenging consultations, complaints
Health Informatics
Clinical coding, electronic records, data protection
Research & Statistics
10% of AKT examCritical Appraisal
Evaluating research papers, study design, bias
Biostatistics
Sensitivity, specificity, NNT, confidence intervals
Epidemiology
Prevalence, incidence, screening principles
Evidence-Based Medicine
Levels of evidence, guidelines interpretation
Audit & Quality Improvement
Clinical audit, PDSA cycles, quality metrics
Emerging & Specific Topics
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