Doctor’s distant memory comes in useful for asymptomatic patient

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Doctor’s distant memory comes in useful for asymptomatic patient

Jonathan Bentley

Jonathan Bentley

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After taking 20g of paracetamol, Pia was feeling reasonably well but remorseful [Image: clubfoto on iStock]

GP Jonathan Bentley ponders over the things you learn at medical school, including some snippets of knowledge that can only be put into practice on rare occasions

Key points, The recommended maximum adult dosage of paracetamol is 4g per 24 hours. Paracetamol overdose remains a potentially fatal condition, causing liver fa, Pract Green w Pale Yellow