⚖️ Disclaimer – Please Read Carefully
1. Makindo provides general medical information for educational purposes only. It does not constitute medical advice and must not be relied upon as such.
2. The content is provided without any representations or warranties, express or implied.
3. While every effort is made to ensure accuracy and currency, no guarantee is given that the information is complete, up-to-date, or free from error.
4. This resource is not a substitute for consultation with a qualified healthcare professional.
5. Healthcare professionals must continue to exercise independent clinical judgement and seek advice from appropriate seniors, peers, or specialist services where necessary.
6. If you believe you or someone else may have a medical condition, seek urgent medical attention.
7. Do not delay, disregard, or discontinue medical treatment because of information found on Makindo or its associated applications.
8. Use of this website or app implies acceptance of these conditions. If you do not agree, please discontinue use and remove the application from your device.
🔄 Revisions & Contributions
Makindo is independently developed and maintained. If you would like to suggest additions, corrections, or improvements, please email drokane@gmail.com.
This platform is provided free of charge but incurs significant hosting and development costs. If you find it helpful, please consider sharing it with colleagues or supporting ongoing development.
You may also explore the accompanying textbook:
Acute Medicine Textbook.
📊 Growth & Content
- Over 3000 detailed clinical notes (Makindo 2025)
- Ongoing expansion with regular content updates
- Structured search tools including title search and full-text “Super Search” across the entire database
🌍 Introduction
- Welcome to Makindo.co.uk — available on iOS, Android, and desktop platforms.
- Designed to provide rapid access to essential clinical knowledge without distraction.
- Suitable for ward rounds, clinics, exam preparation (Finals, MRCP, USMLE), and point-of-care reference.
- Powerful search functionality enables fast retrieval of both common and rare topics.
- Regular updates ensure content evolves alongside clinical practice.
📜 Legal Notice
- This platform provides general educational medical information only.
- No warranties are provided regarding accuracy, completeness, or currency.
- It does not replace professional medical advice or formal supervision.
- If you are unwell or concerned about a health condition, consult a qualified healthcare professional promptly.
🩺 About the Author
- Developed and maintained by a UK-based consultant physician in General Internal Medicine, Stroke Medicine, Geriatric Medicine, and Acute Medicine.
- Content is created and updated alongside clinical commitments.
- Built through thousands of hours of writing, editing, and software development over more than a decade.
📱 Platform Evolution
- Initial release with 800 topics
- Progressive expansion beyond 1000, 1500, 2000, and now 3000+ topics
- Android and iOS versions launched (2014)
- Renamed and restructured across versions
- Web-based full-text searchable platform launched (2020)
- Continuous refinement of indexing, formatting, and search capability
📝 Feedback
- Suggestions, corrections, and topic requests are welcome.
- Please email: makindo.info@gmail.com
🙏 Dedication
- Dedicated to Dr Seamus Coyle FRCP and Prof Jennifer Adgey FACC — inspiring clinicians and mentors.
📌 Copyright & Updates
- Last reviewed and updated periodically
- © Dr Declan O'Kane MB BCh MD FRCP FAcadMEd DipCompSci (Cantab) 2011–2025
