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Re: the feeding tube - not treating someone goes against what people naturally think is right, but the reality can be very different. Prolonging life for the sake of prolonging life is not seen as ethical. Prolonging life against someone's wishes is a form of assault (battery). But it's all part of being a doctor to make sure you are curing people when you can, and comforting people when you can't. People dying of dementia often lose their appetite. If they don't feel hungry, who does the feeding tube treat?

Re: the doctor looking for procedures to do - if the patient's really don't need the procedure that is not ethical. But also bear in mind that doctors have a very dark sense of humour, and I can see many of my colleagues saying things like this, but would never perform an unnecessary procedure on someone.

This is a really good book on medical ethics - in fact ethics in general. It would look really good if you were able to talk about your experiences above and then said that you'd read a textbook on it.

Wholeheartedly recommend this book - the ECG made easy https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/0702074578/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_YqZPDb3E1FFP3

Very simple to understand, not long and complicated, lots of pictures. Helped me loads.

This and just practice! Have a go, look at as many as you can and ask your seniors for help interpreting them.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Psychiatry-PRN-Principles-Reality-Steps/dp/0199561982

Psychiatry PRN best med student psych textbook ever, have met 2 of the authors-both amazing teachers


Practice classic history takes (definitely psychosis, depression, mania, if possible anxiety disorder, eating disorder)

Practice suicide/self harm/harm to others risk assessment

Practice mental state exam

Enjoy the absurdity of psych

this is the book everyone uses. just read it cover to cover.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Medical-Interviews-3rd-comprehensive-techniques/dp/1905812248