Clinical Skills with Dr James Gill

09/05/2025

I dont mind admitting that I expected the say “we should be using the NHS 75-150mins a day activity scale, and then 10,000 steps is outdated”

To say the least, I was wrong!

10000 Steps a Day - What Is The Science? - Dr Gill
https://youtu.be/ADWl15n0sOU

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17/04/2025

A clinical skills video drop, just before Easter, you know, in case you decide to exercise those chocolate eggs off… what could possibly go wrong with a little run???

https://youtu.be/p0kkCOfxDx8?si=5sdAuL0aDEA0uj0v

Achilles Tendon Rupture - Clinical Skills - Dr GillREUPLOAD DUE TO AUDIO ISSUEThe Achilles tendon rupture is a significant pathology that affects both normal...

10/04/2025

Testicular Torsion - Surgical Emergencies - Dr GillTesticular torsion is probably the most well-known Urological Emergency. Literally, the twisting of the te...

11/02/2025

This month at https://www.jobs.ac.uk/ we interviewed a graduate who describes himself as “a doctor who happens to teach.” From ov...

28/10/2024

A new video has just gone live - we’re got starting off in just a couple of days, and I thought it might be worth while to have a chat about a discussion that comes up a lot - should you have your checked to look for ?

Let’s be clear is crucial, but that doesn’t necessarily mean that the PSA is the right tool for EVERY patient

👇👇 have a look why getting a random PSA test, might actually cause more HARM that good 😳😳

Should you check your PSA? Cancer Testing Isn't Straight Forward - Dr Gill

Should you check your PSA? Why Prostate Cancer Testing Can Harm - Dr GillIt's nearly Movember, and that means a focus on prostates across the world. I though...

01/10/2024

I’m going to do a Q&A video for expedition medicine, on the final day of my current tour

So:

Your adventure medicine questions - ask away!

15/09/2024

Given the recent work I’ve been doing, I’ve seen a few ankle injuries.

So it seemed like a good topic to cover. Even if you are not medical, the Ottawa Ankle Rules can be very useful for anyone who has ankles!!



How to Diagnose an Ankle Fracture - Ottawa ankle rules - Dr Gill

How to Diagnose an Ankle Fracture - Ottawa ankle rules - Dr GillYou've rolled your ankle, is it a sprain, or perhaps more seriously a fracture. Previously th...

28/08/2024

After explained to plenty of people how sore throats might not need antibiotics - I decided to film it to help others understand!

Should You Really Take Antibiotics for Your Sore Throat? - CENTOR criteria - Dr Gill

Should You Really Take Antibiotics for Your Sore Throat?A very common piece of discussion between patients and doctors, is whether or not they need antibioti...

13/08/2024

The fabulous Dr Alison Mace joined me on the channel for another Dental Discussion - this time on how you *should* brush your teeth.

I genuinely learnt a lot from her!!

Are you brushing your teeth properly? Dental myths with Dr Gill
https://youtu.be/FhSVkeFqZeU

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29/05/2024

Hey, we did a thing!!!

For those that might be interesting, we are currently doing a Warwick Medical School podcast discussing the steps for clinical examinations

(Basically it’s just me droning into a microphone!!)

You can find the link here

This is the podcast from the Warwick Clinical skills team, aiming to provide an audio supplement which can be used as preparation whilst commuting to a clinical location, whilst revising whilst on the move, or as a refresher prior to exams. This podcast is administered by Dr James Gill - Associated....

29/04/2024

Invitation to The House of Lords… well that was a surprise!

I’m worried what will happen when people actually realise that I am actually the Bear of Very Little Brain, and somewhere I’ve been confused with someone who can reliably tell their left from the right without double checking!!

29/04/2024

Why Are Antibiotics Failing Us?

Why Are Antibiotics Failing Us?