scholarly journals Emergency medicine terminology in the United Kingdom--time to follow the trend?

2001 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 79-80 ◽  
Author(s):  
C Reid
2011 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 67-68
Author(s):  
Alasdair B MacDonald ◽  

The environments in which General, Acute and Emergency Medicine have evolved in Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom have differed significantly. As a result of this, the development and the role of Acute Medicine have also had significant contrasts but there are also many similarities and opportunities for shared learning. We are now in a position to look maturely at our services and allow a little constructive ‘compare and contrast’. Confidence in our own models means now we can each embrace diversity rather than believe one size fits all – not just across the world but also in our own backyards.


1985 ◽  
Vol 1 (S1) ◽  
pp. 85-86
Author(s):  
Andrew K. Marsden

The staff of accident and emergency departments in the United Kingdom are realizing their increasing role in teaching the elements of emergency care. This paper highlights some recent developments which have influenced the way in which emergency medicine is taught.First Aid instruction aims to impart the universally agreed and accepted principles to a wide ranging audience. Traditionally these principles have been embodied in the combined manual of the St. John Ambulance Service, St.


Author(s):  
Ashis Banerjee ◽  
Clara Oliver

This chapter highlights the recent changes in the Royal College of Emergency Medicine (RCEM) postgraduate examination required for Certificate of Completion of Specialist Training in the United Kingdom and focuses on the key aspects of the new Fellowship of the Royal College of Emergency Medicine (FRCEM) intermediate short-answer question (SAQ) exam, previously the MRCEM B. The chapter provides a description of the exam style and layout, marking system, and curriculum content, as well as exam tips to aid revision. The new FRCEM exam structure is linked to the new 2015 RCEM curriculum and this chapter reflects that. In addition this chapter provides useful information on how to use this book to optimize revision.


Sign in / Sign up

Export Citation Format

Share Document