Terminology

Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is a common cause of unusual vaginal discharge (white/grey with a characteristic fishy smell) due to an imbalance of bacteria in the vagina.

BV is not an STI, but increases the risk of developing an STI.

BV is treated with antibiotics.

A coronary artery bypass graft (CABG), commonly termed heart bypass surgery, involves creating an alternative channel to improve blood flow to the heart when a coronary artery is blocked.

The College Advisory Forum on the Environment (CAFE) is comprised of fellows, members and staff of the RCPE. It aims to support the College's strategies and aims regarding climate change.

RCPE CAFE

10 things a doctor can do to combat climate change

Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) is a pneumonia developed by a person with little contact with the healthcare system - in contrast with HAP.

NICE Guideline (NG138) - Pneumonia (community-acquired): antimicrobial prescribing

BMJ Best Practice - CAP

Continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD) is a form of dialysis which happens throughout the day/night, in which the person drains and exchanges their own fluid. 

During CAPD, dialysis fluid is left in the peritoneal cavity for 4-6 hours to allow waste products from the blood to accumulate. The fluid is then drained out. Fluid can be left overnight.

The other form of peritoneal dialysis is APD.

CAPD is an example of RRT.

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a psycho-social 'talking therapy' focussing on how your thoughts, beliefs and attitudes affect your feelings and behaviour. CBT teaches coping strategies.

Patient.info - CBT

Congestive cardiac failure (CCF, or congestive heart failure, CHF) refers to combined left and right heart failure.

Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) confirms that a doctor has completed an approved training programme in the UK and is eligible for entry onto the specialist register (or GP register).

CESR provides an alternative route to the specialist register.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is a public health institute of the United States.

Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR) provides a route for doctors who do not hold a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) to gain entry onto the Specialist Register.

RCPE information on CESR