How to Prevent DEADLY Consequences to You and Your Patient! Apprentice Doctor Club / Chapter: Module Two: “For the Sake of Your and Your Patient’s Safety” Doctors and other medical professionals are there to help – to heal and not to harm their patients. All too often – inadvertently the opposite happens – the patient […]
Become a Doctor
Upper & Lower Respiratory System
Advice to Anesthetists: Lose anything you like – but NEVER-EVER lose your patient’s airway! Apprentice Doctor Club / Chapter: Module Three: The Airway – it’s all about Oxygen! The respiratory system is the bodily system responsible for moving Oxygen from the atmosphere and facilitating the transfer of Oxygen into the bloodstream, as well as moving […]
What is Neurology and What is Neurosurgery about?
In Module Four – I would like to take you on a trip to operating theater and give you a glimpse into the professional life of a neurosurgeon. But let’s first distinguish the difference between a neurologist and a neurosurgeon. The public often uses these two terms as synonyms – but there is actually quite […]
Gastroenterology | Colorectal Cancer
The Silent Epidemic: Colorectal Cancer Let’s look at some USA death statistics and view it in perspective? Nearly 3000 people died in the horrific 9-11 attacks. Over a period of 9 years during the war in Iraq, just over 33000 American soldiers died. Every year 50 000 Americans die due to Colorectal cancer! […]
The Musculoskeletal System
The muscular system and the skeletal system are intimately associated regarding function and purpose -making movement not only possible but making movement of the different parts of the body an intricate culmination of complex science and amazingly beautiful art. Think about workers using the complex leverage systems of the muscles, bones and joints of the […]
Obstetrics & Gynecology – Module 7
Reviewed by Dr Lawrize Stofberg (O&G Specialist, Aberdeen, UK) Obstetrics and gynecology Please note: Contains information about human reproduction – quite appropriate for viewers in high school – please ask for parental guidance if unsure! * * * * * * * * * * Obstetrics and gynecology (common abbreviations: OB/GYN, OBG, O&G or Obs & Gynae) are […]