British Journal of Hospital Medicine (BJHM) is the leading bimonthly multi-speciality review journal for hospital doctors. The journal has been at the forefront of medical education for over 45 years, publishing only the best and authoritative clinical reviews, symposia, editorials and case reports available to doctors. All articles are concise, fully referenced, presented in an easy-to-read format and peer-reviewed by some of the world’s leading international authorities. BJHM cover all specialities in hospital medicine, making it essential reading for doctors of all grades who want to ensure that their practice is evidence-based and up-to-date. Subscribe now to make sure you receive the latest issue in newsstand as soon as it is published.

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The July-August issue of BJHM includes editorials looking at the importance of compassion for colleagues, and at the proposed changes to reform the General Medical Council’s regulation of doctors and other healthcare professionals. Our reviews cover the interpretation and management of abnormal liver blood test results in older people, ways in which day case shoulder arthroplasty can be safely performed, common haemostatic techniques used in surgery, an overview of the place of the D-dimer test and a look at the anatomy features and management of compression neuropathies of the forearm.

Our education and training update discusses whether simulation-based education improves patient safety, and the issue also contains a quality improvement article which outlines efficiency changes in orthopaedic trauma surgery.

Online, we include additional Doctors in Training articles on topical treatments in dermatology, an overview of patella dislocation and a look at how to optimise the educational opportunities for trainees during the pandemic and moving forward.

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