"I didn't give it enough respect" - an evaluation of preparation strategies used by GP trainees for the AKT.

The Applied Knowledge Test (AKT) is one third of the licensing exam to become a General Practitioner in the United Kingdom. It is a computer-based, machine-marked multiple-choice examination with an overall pass rate of around 70%. Statistics reveal international medical graduates to have lower rates of passing.

A qualitative study of GP, NP and patient views about the use of rapid streptococcal antigen detection tests (RADTs) in primary care: 'swamped with sore throats?'.

Objective: To explore patient and healthcare professionals' (HCP) views of clinical scores and rapid streptococcal antigen detection tests (RADTs) for acute sore throat.

Design: Qualitative semistructured interview study.

Setting: UK primary care.