Do you know your chocolates? Recognition survey among medical staff of various grades

摘要

Gifts of chocolates are common on hospital wards. Preregistration house officers have a massive exposure to a wide range and quantity of chocolates—one of the many early and challenging experiences for the new doctor. Chocolate contains caffeine, a methyl xanthine whose primary biological effect is antagonism of the adenosine receptor, producing a stimulant effect It is not surprising that chocolates are keenly sought after, particularly by the tired and weary. We set out to test the ability of doctors and nurses to recognise popular chocolates and determine the association with years post qualification.