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So, I am starting my third year of GP training in the UK. The first two years I have spent in hospital posts, where all the med equipment (bar a stethoscope) was provided by the hospital. Now, I am about to step out into the big new world of General Practice - and they want me to have a doctor's bag with all the basic medical equipment, to use during my consultations in clinic as well as on home visits.
So, I am looking at Amazon.com (because I can buy the stuff in the US and bring it over in a few weeks). I have NO CLUE whatsoever about the good, the best or the worst brands of any stuff. They have Oto-Ophth stuff by Doctor Mom for 109 USD vs Welch-Ally for 199 USD - and God only knows what the difference is.
I am probably looking at buying ADC hammer and tuning forks, too. Can I get away with just buying a 128 Hz one, or should I buy a 256 one as well?
I did ask my practice, but they were rather vague, just suggesting that I look for something not very hefty... Well, thanks for that.
I was wondering what experiences you folks had with various stuff. I am especially interested in the -scopes, since throwing away 200 bucks would be kind of painful, but if you have good ideas re: hammers and forks, I would love to hear from you.
Also, I will be working in an inner-city practice, so will get away with doing my home visits on a bicycle (yay!). Any ideas for a doctor's bag that I can attach to my rear pannier?
Many thanks!
So, I am looking at Amazon.com (because I can buy the stuff in the US and bring it over in a few weeks). I have NO CLUE whatsoever about the good, the best or the worst brands of any stuff. They have Oto-Ophth stuff by Doctor Mom for 109 USD vs Welch-Ally for 199 USD - and God only knows what the difference is.
I am probably looking at buying ADC hammer and tuning forks, too. Can I get away with just buying a 128 Hz one, or should I buy a 256 one as well?
I did ask my practice, but they were rather vague, just suggesting that I look for something not very hefty... Well, thanks for that.
I was wondering what experiences you folks had with various stuff. I am especially interested in the -scopes, since throwing away 200 bucks would be kind of painful, but if you have good ideas re: hammers and forks, I would love to hear from you.
Also, I will be working in an inner-city practice, so will get away with doing my home visits on a bicycle (yay!). Any ideas for a doctor's bag that I can attach to my rear pannier?
Many thanks!