Uroscopy is the diagnoses of illnesses by examination of the urine. Urine wheels are illustrated in the RCP library’s newly acquired edition of Fasciculus medicinae (1491), attributed to Johannes de Ketham.

There is a growing awareness that the contributions UK doctors can make to tackle global health inequalities. The Global Health Exchange programme offers trainees a 1-year placement in a level one district hospital in a resource-poor setting.