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Medicine

A collection of 26 posts

Machine learning Medicine

Some thoughts on the role of AI in healthcare and whether AI will replace doctors

A couple of weeks ago, we published an article in the British Medical Journal reviewing research papers that evaluated AI algorithms and compared their performance with clinicians. Our main findings in the article

Chris Lovejoy Chris Lovejoy 11 min read
Machine learning Medicine

The Best Artificial Intelligence For Healthcare Courses

We keep on hearing about how artificial intelligence and machine learning is going to revolutionise Medicine.

Chris Lovejoy Chris Lovejoy 2 min read
Medicine Machine learning

Why should doctors understand machine learning?

We are seeing increasing use of, and discussion about, artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) across all sectors; healthcare included. Greater volumes of data, improved computing power and break-throughs in machine learning

Chris Lovejoy Chris Lovejoy 3 min read
Medicine Perspectives and reflections

The benefits of reflection and role models in learning medicine

An interview with Dr Paquita De Zulueta

Chris Lovejoy Chris Lovejoy 9 min read
Medicine

What will British healthcare look like in 20 years' time?

At 8:40am, a medical student named Derek entered the doctor’s office on the Enhanced Recovery post-op ward and sat down by a computer. Two of the foundation doctors, Amir and Sarah, looked up

Chris Lovejoy Chris Lovejoy 4 min read
Medicine Productivity

Memorisation Techniques

Despite one’s best efforts to learn everything for understanding, there can be times where you are presented with a list of names (the branches of the external carotid artery, for example) or numbers

James Hartley 7 min read
Medicine Perspectives and reflections

Is medicine right for me?

Elements of medicine are fantastic but others can be upsetting or frustrating. At any point during your medical career, you may ask whether medicine is really the right career for you. You would

Chris Lovejoy Chris Lovejoy 4 min read
Medicine

Model Answer Examples for Medical Exam Vivas

To prepare for medical final OSCEs, I prepared answers based on the most likely examination findings and the most common questions asked. For each, I thought of a logical structure for an answer

Chris Lovejoy Chris Lovejoy 1 min read
Medicine Productivity

Tips for using the Pomodoro Method effectively

For an explanation of the Pomodoro Method, watch this video.

Chris Lovejoy Chris Lovejoy 1 min read
Medicine

Learning from Others in Medicine

During your medical degree, as you cycle through different rotations, you will meet some inspirational doctors. They may teach you things that stick with you for life. There are many things you can

Chris Lovejoy Chris Lovejoy 3 min read
Medicine Productivity

The Feynman Method

The Feynman method is a useful way to identify any gaps in understanding of a concept and how to solve them:

Chris Lovejoy Chris Lovejoy 2 min read
Machine learning Medicine

Test your Medical AI knowledge (the basics)

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Chris Lovejoy Chris Lovejoy 1 min read
Medicine

If Medicine Gets You Down

I left the ward without telling anyone and headed back to my room. I slumped down on my bed, put on some music and stared at the ceiling.

Chris Lovejoy Chris Lovejoy 7 min read
Medicine

Conclusion

Medical school can be tough but it can also provide some of the best times of our lives. Our approach to medical school can determine the projection that the rest of our medical

Chris Lovejoy Chris Lovejoy 2 min read
Medicine

Commanding Clearer Communication (Part 2)

See Chapter 6 Part 1 here.

Chris Lovejoy Chris Lovejoy 7 min read
Medicine

Commanding Clearer Communication (Part 1)

“The scan showed it is something sinister”, the consultant explained. “We think probably the best is to let you be.”

Chris Lovejoy Chris Lovejoy 9 min read
Medicine

A Scientific Approach to Research (Part 2) - The Supervisor

See Part 1 here.

Chris Lovejoy Chris Lovejoy 5 min read
Medicine

A Scientific Approach to Research (Part 1) - The Idea

I turned off my computer, flicked the light switch and climbed into bed. I was bored and exhausted.

Chris Lovejoy Chris Lovejoy 8 min read
Medicine

Increasing Your Impact (and the power of Self-Education) (Part 2)

See Part 1 here.

Chris Lovejoy Chris Lovejoy 8 min read
Medicine

Increasing Your Impact (and the power of Self-Education) (Part 1)

“…  And that’s why my friend quit medicine and became a banker.”

Chris Lovejoy Chris Lovejoy 9 min read
Medicine

Mastering Clinical Medicine (Part 2)

See Part 1 here.

Chris Lovejoy Chris Lovejoy 10 min read
Medicine

Mastering Clinical Medicine (Part 1)

“What do you think is wrong?”, the consultant asked.

Chris Lovejoy Chris Lovejoy 9 min read
Medicine

The Fundamentals of Fast Learning (Part 2)

For Part 1, click here.

Chris Lovejoy Chris Lovejoy 10 min read
Medicine

The Fundamentals of Fast Learning (Part 1)

Let me tell you about Balraj.

Chris Lovejoy Chris Lovejoy 10 min read
Medicine

Medicine from Fifty Thousand Feet: Perspective, Targets and Limits

Welcome to medicine, a fascinating field with endless amounts of knowledge that can be obtained. Someone could, and many do, spend an entire life striving to learn as much medical knowledge as possible

Chris Lovejoy Chris Lovejoy 10 min read
Medicine

From That Day To This book

“I’ll be there in five minutes”, I said. I hung-up the phone and my heart skipped a beat.

Chris Lovejoy Chris Lovejoy 5 min read
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