A 2013 journal club explores an Australian observational study of childhood CT exposure and subsequent cancer diagnoses. It puts relative risk headlines into perspective and considers how clinicians balance the immediate benefits of diagnosis against possible harms that may emerge much later.
Can bedside ultrasound identify the cause of undifferentiated hypotension? This 2013 journal club examines a 108-patient diagnostic study, questioning how agreement with a final diagnosis relates to clinical judgement, potential bias and better patient outcomes.
Emergency Department Management
How should doctors teach and discuss cases online without compromising confidentiality? Simon Carley's response to the GMC's 2013 social media guidance explores professional identity, potentially identifiable details and the difficulties of using fictional cases that resemble real patients.
Journal ClubEvidence-Based Medicine
Can ultrasound improve assessment of suspected skin and soft tissue infection in children? This 2012 journal club introduction questions whether finding an abscess necessarily improves outcomes, and raises concern about unnecessary interventions before linking to further ultrasound learning resources.
Emergency Department Management
Can clinicians trust the calculations and recommendations in medical apps? This 2012 discussion examines quality assurance, professional responsibility and the emerging debate over software as a medical device, highlighting why app-store availability and peer recommendations alone may offer insufficient reassurance.
Practical perspectives on trauma care and team leadership.
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