Safe Prescribing
Antibiotic stewardship: principles, empirical prescribing and de-escalation
Antibiotic stewardship is a huge topic for the UKMLA AKT, and honestly, it’s one of those areas where being a "good" doctor overlaps perfectly with being a "safe" prescriber. It’s all about the "Start
Drug interactions: warfarin, statins, antibiotics — high-yield combinations
Managing drug interactions is a massive part of the UKMLA AKT, especially since warfarin and statins are so commonly prescribed in primary care. These interactions often boil down to the **Cytochrome
Prescribing errors: common mistakes, high-risk drugs and safe prescribing principles
Prescribing is a huge part of the UKMLA AKT, and honestly, it's one of the most practical skills you'll take onto the wards. It's not just about knowing the drug; it's about getting the details right
Prescribing in renal impairment: dose adjustment and drugs to avoid
Prescribing in renal impairment is one of those "bread and butter" topics for the AKT. It’s all about making sure we don't accidentally cause toxicity because the kidneys aren't clearing drugs or thei
Prescribing in the elderly: polypharmacy review, STOPP/START criteria
Prescribing for the elderly is like a high-stakes game of Jenga—one wrong move and the whole thing can come crashing down! It's a massive topic for the UKMLA AKT because, in the NHS, our patients are
Ethics & Law
Confidentiality: when to break it, GMC guidance and Caldicott principles
Confidentiality is one of those "bread and butter" topics for the UKMLA AKT, and honestly, it’s something you’ll use every single day on the wards. The GMC is very clear that patients have a right to
End of life care: DNACPR, advance decisions and lasting power of attorney
End-of-life care is a major theme in the UKMLA AKT, and getting these legalities straight is key for both the exam and your future practice. It's all about respecting patient autonomy, even when they
Fitness to drive: DVLA rules for common medical conditions
Navigating the DVLA rules for fitness to drive is a classic high-yield topic for the UKMLA AKT. It's all about knowing which conditions require a break from the wheel and which ones need to be reporte
Gillick competence and Fraser guidelines: consent in under 16s
This is a classic UK medical law topic that pops up all the time in the AKT! It's all about balancing a young person's autonomy with their protection. In the UK, while 16 and 17-year-olds are presume
Mental Capacity Act 2005: five key principles, best interest decisions and DOLS
The Mental Capacity Act (MCA) 2005 is a cornerstone of UK medical law and a very high-yield topic for the UKMLA AKT. It basically provides the framework for acting and making decisions on behalf of ad
Prescribing, Ethics & Patient Safety for UKMLA AKT — Study Guide
Prescribing, Ethics & Patient Safety is one of the most tested subjects in UKMLA AKT. Rezzy has answered 10 questions across 2 topics: Safe Prescribing, Ethics & Law.
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