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RCP Medicine Podcast

English, Health / Medicine, 3 seasons, 70 episodes, 1 day, 13 hours, 18 minutes
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The RCP Medicine podcast is a discussion of different topics relevant to physicians and physician associates. Episodes discuss and explore different topics including real-life clinical cases, new evidence-based guidelines and specific physician issues in the modern healthcare environment. The views expressed in this podcast are those of the presenters and not necessarily the RCP.  Current podcasts have been made with an educational grant from Celgene. They have had no input or involvement whatsoever in the design, development and content of the podcasts. Dr Amie Burbridge's latest episodes can now be found on Spotify and Apple Podcasts by searching 'Home of Medicine'.
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Episode: 70 Health inequalities and Race

Listen to Dr Rohan Mehra, RCP clinical education fellow, (Infectious diseases/microbiology SPR) and Professor Habib Naqvi as they highlight health inequalities that exist due to race and what you can do to improve this situation. Sadly, racism is still pervasive in society and healthcare is not immune from this and needs urgently addressed. They explore some of the inequalities that exist due to race, how they need to be tackled and what you can do in your daily practice to try and address these ongoing  challenges.Professor Habib Naqviis Chief Executive of the NHS Race and Health Observatory in the UK, which works to identify and tackle ethnic inequalities in healthcare by facilitating evidence, making health policy recommendations, and enabling long-term transformational change. Habib has worked in healthcare for 25 years, he’s spoken and written widely on health equity and was awarded an MBE in the 2019 Queen’s Birthday Honours for services to equality and diversity in the NHS. Habib is listed in the Health Service Journal’s ‘100 most influential people in health’.Further information on the NHS Race and Health Observatory can be found here: https://www.nhsrho.org/ Music by bensound.comThis podcast has been made with an educational grant from Bristol-Myers Squibb Pharmaceuticals Limited (“BMS”). BMS has had no input or involvement in the design, development or content of the podcast whatsoever. 
7/15/202448 minutes, 25 seconds
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Episode 69: Medical practice in adults with a learning disability

Listen to Dr Charly Annesley (Consultant Learning Disability physician) and Dr Rebecca Kuruvilla (RCP clinical education fellow and Clinical Pharmacology and GIM registrar) discuss health inequalities in the population of patients living with a learning disability and why we need more physicians who are trained in this area of medicine. They also talk to Dr Alex Tyler who is an ST6 registrar in Geriatrics and GIM who is completing a PG certificate in Medical Practice in Adult Learning Disability.Dr Charly Annesley is a consultant learning disability physician. She works at North Middlesex University hospital in London, having set up the first and only post of its kind in the country. She is also an honorary clinical lecturer and course lead for a postgraduate certificate in Learning Disability Medicine that is run with the RCP and Edge hill university.Links: Training Programme to meet the Medical Needs of Adults with a Learning Disability | RCP LondonLearning from Lives and Deaths - people with a learning disability and autistic people (LeDeR) - King's College London (kcl.ac.uk)BTS clinical statement on aspiration pneumonia | Thorax (bmj.com)BTS Clinical Statement on the prevention and management of community-acquired pneumonia in people with learning disability | Thorax (bmj.com)Master LeDeR 2023 (2022 report) (kcl.ac.uk)RCP Toolkit:  Acute medical care for people with a learning disabilityThis podcast has been made with an educational grant from Bristol-Myers Squibb Pharmaceuticals Limited (“BMS”). BMS has had no input or involvement in the design, development or content of the podcast whatsoever. Sound by bensound.com
6/14/202430 minutes, 20 seconds
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Episode 68: Inequalities in healthcare - differential attainment

Listen to Dr Rohan Mehra, RCP clinical education fellow, (Infectious diseases/microbiology SPR) and Dr Mumtaz Patel, as they shine a spotlight on differential attainment in healthcare. This is a pervasive issue within UK healthcare which requires work from everyone. Here Rohan and Mumtaz illustrate the issue, how it impacts people and what you can do to try and make a difference.  Dr Mumtaz Patel is a consultant in nephrology in Manchester as well as Senior censor and Vice President for education for the RCP. Mumtaz led nationally on the research around Differential Attainment for over 5 years and has led cross-collaborative research across organisations such as GMC, NHSE, royal colleges and within different specialties with a focus on earlier interventions and support to improve educational outcomes and trainee experience. Mumtaz has helped produce national guidance around supporting trainers and trainees in addressing and narrowing the Differential attainment gap. This work has had national and international recognition with presentations at multiple conferences. Resources:GMC: tackling differential attainment.https://www.gmc-uk.org/education/standards-guidance-and-curricula/guidance/tackling-differential-attainmentAcademic papers highlighting differential attainment and steps that need taken:Woolf K, Potts HW. Ethnicity and academic performance in UK-trained doctors and medical students: systematic review and meta-analysis. BMJ 2011;342:d901.Regan de Bere S, Nunn S, Nasser M. Understanding differential attainment across medical training pathways: a rapid review of the literature Final report prepared for The General Medical Council. 2015. https://www.gmc-uk.org/-/media/documents/gmc-understanding-differential-attainment_pdf-63533431.pdfWoolfe K, Rich A, Viney R, Needleman S, Griffin A. Perceived causes of differential attainment in UK postgraduate medical training: a national qualitative study. BMJ Open 2016;6:e013429https://www.gmc-uk.org/education/14105.aspHawkridge A, Molyneux D. (2019) A description and evaluation of an educational programme for North West England GP trainees who have multiple fails in the Clinical Skills Assessment (CSA). Education for Primary Care. 30(3):167-172. https://www.gmc-uk.org/-/media/documents/gmc-da-final-report-success-factors-in-training-211119_pdf-80914221.pdfJeremy Brown, Liam Jenkins, John Sandars, Julie Bridson, Mumtaz Patel (2023) Evaluation of the Impact of the Workshop ‘EQiT – Embedding Compassionate, Courageous, Cross-cultural Conversations into Training’ General Medical CouncilJeremy Brown, Liam Jenkins, John Sandars, Julie Bridson, Mumtaz Patel (2023) Evaluation of the impact of the Royal College of Psychiatrists Clinical Assessment of Skill and Applied Knowledge masterclass on reducing the attainment gap General Medical Council Academy of Medical Royal Colleges, 2023 Principles for exam preparation, feedback and support for candidates to address the awarding gap.Patel, M. Differential Attainment and implementing successful strategies, RCP commentary 2023, https://70b706f2.flowpaper.com/CommAugust2023v2/#page=18 Music by Bensound.comThis episode was funded by Vertex Pharmaceuticals (Europe) Limited. Vertex had no involvement in the creation and elaboration of this episode and all views and opinions expressed by the presenter and guests are solely their own.
6/7/202435 minutes, 45 seconds
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Episode 67: Fever in the returning traveller - A hot topic

Ever been unsure of how to deal with the patient that turns up in A&E having travelled to some far flung places sweating profusely? Then this one is for you! Listen along as Dr Alex Kew delivers a masterclass on how to treat a patient with an acute undifferentiated fever, at times, ably assisted by Dr Rohan Mehra (Infectious diseases/Microbiology SPR). They provide you with a framework to help with even the trickiest cases that will allow you to get to the bottom of what is going on. Dr Alex Kew, Alex is an Infectious diseases and microbiology consultant at the hospital for tropical diseases and royal free NHS trust his Specialist interests include bites, stings and parasitology having  studied zoology and further animal related injury research at the natural history museum and imperial college London. ResourcesPlease always contact your local infection team in the first instance, however here are some useful resources if you require further help or the infection team advise you to call them. HOSPITAL FOR TROPICAL DISEASES LONDONhttps://www.uclh.nhs.uk/our-services/find-service/tropical-and-infectious-diseases/how-refer-infectious-and-tropical-diseases Please note the contact number for inpatient advice 020 3456 7890- ask to speak to the on call tropical medicine registrar. LIVERPOOL SCHOOL OF TROPICAL MEDICINE https://www.lstmed.ac.uk/clinical-services0151 705 3100 0151 705 3223IMPORTED FEVER SERVICEhttps://www.gov.uk/guidance/imported-fever-service-ifs0844 778 8990 Where to look for outbreak information/local disease prevalence: National Travel Health Network and Centre (NaTHNaC)https://travelhealthpro.org.uk/outbreaksProgramme for Monitoring Emerging Diseases (ProMED)https://promedmail.org/ World Health Organisation (WHO)- disease outbreak newshttps://www.who.int/emergencies/disease-outbreak-newsCentres for Disease control and Preventionhttps://www.cdc.gov/  Viral haemorrhagic fever risk assessment https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/viral-haemorrhagic-fever-algorithm-and-guidance-on-management-of-patientsThis podcast has been made with an educational grant from Bristol-Myers Squibb Pharmaceuticals Limited (“BMS”). BMS has had no input or involvement in the design, development or content of the podcast whatsoever. Sound by bensound.com
3/29/20241 hour, 32 minutes, 46 seconds
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Episode 66: Health Inequalities- Homelessness

Listen to Dr Rohan Mehra (Infectious diseases/microbiology SPR), Dr Pippa Medcalf and Peter Bull as they discuss health inequalities for people experiencing homelessness. Pete shares some powerful accounts of times he has interacted with healthcare when he was without a permanent residence. He highlights the negatives, but also important steps healthcare professionals can take to make the situation better. Pippa describes how her hospital have introduced systems to best help those experiencing homelessness and what healthcare professionals can do to try and make a difference. Dr Pippa Medcalf is a consultant in acute medicine in Gloucester Hospital where she established the hospital homeless healthcare team. She now advises the RCP and other organisations on the care of the homeless in hospital.This resource has been funded by Novartis by the provision of a grant, Novartis has had no editorial input or control over the content of these materials. Sound by bensound.com
2/19/202437 minutes, 45 seconds
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Episode 65: Research – trainees insight/experience

Listen to Dr Rohan Mehra (RCP education fellow/Infectious diseases and microbiology SPR), Dr Merle Henderson and Dr Josh Elliott as they discuss research as a trainee. They discuss what a day as a trainee involved in research looks like and how varied that can be, whilst providing helpful tips to anyone thinking of getting involved in research, and what the RCP is doing to promote research in healthcare.Dr Merle Henderson is undertaking a PhD exploring biomarkers of neuronal inflammation, immune activation, and injury in people with HIV.Dr Josh Elliott is a National institute for Health and Care research and British Research Council Clinical Research Fellow in Multi-omics, School of Public Health.Links: RCP research and innovation hubhttps://www.rcplondon.ac.uk/projects/rcp-research-and-innovation-hubNIHR-AoMRC Clinician Researcher Credentials Frameworkhttps://sites.google.com/nihr.ac.uk/crcredentials/home Research in practice programme, RCP and NIHRhttps://www.rcplondon.ac.uk/education-practice/courses/new-research-practice-programme-coordinated-royal-college-physicians-nihr This podcast has been made with an educational grant from Bristol-Myers Squibb Pharmaceuticals Limited (“BMS”). BMS has had no input or involvement in the design, development or content of the podcast whatsoever. Sound by bensound.com
1/26/202436 minutes, 24 seconds
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Episode 64: Sustainability and climate change – why should physicians be interested?

Listen to Dr Mark Harber (RCP special adviser on healthcare sustainability and Consultant Nephrologist at the Royal Free Hospital) and Dr Rebecca Kuruvilla (RCP clinical education fellow and Clinical pharmacology/GIM registrar) discuss why sustainability is an issue that all clinicians working in the NHS need to be concerned about. They also discuss simple ways healthcare workers can have an impact on climate change in their day-to-day practice. Below are links to some of the documents discussed during the podcast: Links Greener NHS plan website - https://www.england.nhs.uk/greenernhs/Greener NHS – case studies https://www.england.nhs.uk/greenernhs/whats-already-happening/12 things we can do as individuals to become greenerThis podcast has been made with an educational grant from Bristol-Myers Squibb Pharmaceuticals Limited (“BMS”). BMS has had no input or involvement in the design, development or content of the podcast whatsoever. Sound by bensound.com
1/5/202425 minutes, 44 seconds
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Episode 63: Health inequalities in the LGBTQIA+ Community what’s going on and what can you do?

Listen to Dr Rohan Mehra (RCP education fellow/Infectious diseases and microbiology SPR) and Professor Catherine Meads as they discuss the vast Health inequalities facing LGBTQIA+ communities. They outline practical steps that you as a clinician can take to ensure you do not contribute to or worsen health inequalities in your local environment as well as suggestions at national level to help tackle this issue. Professor Catherine Meads is a senior systematic reviewer at Anglia Ruskin university and has published numerous systematic reviews and has been conducting research into lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) health since 1992 and has published several ground-breaking papers in this area.https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5b39e91ee5274a0bbef01fd5/GEO-LGBT-Action-Plan.pdf https://ec.europa.eu/assets/sante/health/videos/2018_lgbti_trainingvideo_en.mp4 https://health.ec.europa.eu/social-determinants/projects/european-parliament-projects_en#health4lgbti-reducing-health-inequalities-experienced-by-lgbti-people https://www.aru.ac.uk/research/safe-and-inclusive-communities/improving-healthcare-service-provision-for-lgbtq-plus-patients https://www.stonewall.org.uk/system/files/lgbt_in_britain_health.pdf https://www.stonewall.org.uk/resources-creating-lgbtq-inclusive-workplaceThis resource has been funded by Novartis by the provision of a grant, Novartis has had no editorial input or control over the content of these materials. Sound by bensound.com
12/15/202339 minutes, 7 seconds
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Episode 62: Haemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis - Fever, Ferritin and Falling counts

Haemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis or HLH, heard of the concept but never certain when it applies? Unsure of how to diagnose or manage it? Listen along as Dr Rohan Mehra (RCP education fellow/Infectious diseases and microbiology SPR) and Dr Alexis Jones (Rhematology consultant, UCLH) discuss a clinical case and provide key points to remember so that you can identify when HLH might be the problem, who to call and what to do to tackle this potentially devastating condition. Linkshttps://www.histiouk.org/https://www.uclh.nhs.uk/our-services/find-service/medical-specialties-1/hlh-servicehttps://www.uptodate.com/contents/clinical-features-and-diagnosis-of-hemophagocytic-lymphohistiocytosis  https://www.mdcalc.com/calc/10089/hscore-reactive-hemophagocytic-syndromeThis podcast has been made with an educational grant from Bristol-Myers Squibb Pharmaceuticals Limited (“BMS”). BMS has had no input or involvement in the design, development or content of the podcast whatsoever. Sound by bensound.com
12/13/202351 minutes, 21 seconds
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Episode 61: Teaching under pressure - Part 2: focus on procedures

In the second podcast in this two-part series Dr Raisah Khaliq and Dr Joseph Cox, both education fellows at the RCP, explore how trainees can approach teaching on clinical procedures. They explore the difficulties of teaching practical skills with the recent NHS service demands, and proactive approaches to make the most of opportunities that arise. They also discuss the potential benefits to the workforce of changing the culture towards procedural education.In the second part of this podcast we will explore some educational theories that can be applied in practice and introduce the RCP Never too busy to learn.
5/30/202322 minutes, 17 seconds
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Ep 60: Teaching under pressure - Part 1: focus on procedures

In the first podcast in this two-part series Dr Raisah Khaliq and Dr Joseph Cox, both education fellows at the RCP, explore how trainees can approach teaching on clinical procedures. They explore the difficulties of teaching practical skills with the recent NHS service demands, and proactive approaches to make the most of opportunities that arise. They also discuss the potential benefits to the workforce of changing the culture towards procedural education. In the second part of this podcast we will explore some educational theories that can be applied in practice and introduce the RCP Never too busy to learn.
5/25/202324 minutes, 33 seconds
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Episode 59: Stress and Storm? Managing Healthcare in Adolescence and Transition

In this episode Dr Rohana Wright, consultant in diabetes and endocrinology, and Dr Rory Conn, consultant child and adolescent psychiatrist, explore adolescent healthcare and the importance of positive interactions during this period of life. To learn more you can visit the RCP Young Adults and Adolescents Steering Group (YAASG) webpage.  Rohana and Rory mention several resources during this podcast, you can access them here:Adolescent Health Programme: www.e-lfh.org.uk/programmes/adolescent-health/Developmentally Appropriate Healthcare toolkit: www.northumbria.nhs.uk/about-us/quality-and-safety/research-and-clinical-trials/developmentally-appropriate-healthcare-toolkit#0b742aa3NICE Guidance on Transition from children's to adult services: www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng43You're Welcome (DoH): www.gov.uk/government/publications/quality-criteria-for-young-people-friendly-health-servicesReady Steady Go: www.readysteadygo.net/home.htmlHEEADSSS: www.uptodate.com/contents/image/print?imageKey=PEDS%2F68041Music credit: Bensound.com
2/24/202343 minutes, 35 seconds
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Episode 58: Lethal discrimination. Why patients with serious psychiatric conditions have poor physical health?

In this podcast Dr Jasmine Lee, education fellow at the RCP, is joined by Dr Kyra Neubauer, consultant geriatrician. They explore the poor physical health of patients with serious mental illness and discuss how over many decades the lost opportunities to address this problem has meant there has been no improvement in the significant morbidity and reduced life expectancy of this group. To learn more about this topic access the Royal College of Physicians signs UK-wide consensus statement on working together to help patients with mental health needs in acute hospitals.Music credit: Bensound.com
1/4/202336 minutes, 31 seconds
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Episode 57: Medico-legal issues in healthcare: Part 2

In part two of this podcast Dr Alastair Thompson, fellow of the RCP, consultant paediatrician and expert in medico-legal work is joined by Jenny Tetlow, a solicitor who represents claimants in clinical negligence claims. They explore the process by which clinical negligence claims are managed by NHS Trusts, record keeping and how we can learn from mistakes. Profile link for Jenny Tetlow Sound credit: bensound.com
12/9/202223 minutes, 25 seconds
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Episode 56: Medico-legal issues in healthcare: Part 1

In part one of this podcast Dr Alastair Thompson, fellow of the RCP, consultant paediatrician and expert in medico-legal work is joined by Jenny Tetlow, a solicitor who represents claimants in clinical negligence claims. They explore clinical negligence claims from both the claimant’s and defendant’s point of view, and why patients may make a legal claim for compensation. Profile link for Jenny Tetlow Sound credit: bensound.com
12/2/202225 minutes, 1 second
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Episode 54: Professor Sir Michael Marmot on health inequity: Part 1

Listen to Professor Sir Michael Marmot and Dr Jasmine Lee discuss the impact of social determinants of health inequity looking at research and policies over the years, the important relationship they have to the health of our population and the impact of the Coronavirus-19 pandemic. Professor Sir Michael Marmot is a Professor of Epidemiology at University College London, the Director of the UCL Institute of Health Equity and the author of The Health Gap: the challenge of an unequal world (Bloomsbury: 2015). He has over four decades of experience leading research teams on health inequities and chaired commissions. Dr Jasmine Lee is a palliative medicine specialist registrar and trainee, RCP clinical education fellow and Association of Palliative Medicine trainees committee co-chair based in London. This episode was recorded in August 2022 before the results of the Conservative party leadership election for the UK Prime minister on 7th September 2022.
9/30/202231 minutes, 3 seconds
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Episode 55: Professor Sir Michael Marmot on health inequity: Part 2

This episode continues the conversation between Professor Sir Michael Marmot and Dr Jasmine Lee as they discuss the challenges faced now following over a decade of growing health inequity and the current cost of living crisis. Professor Sir Michael Marmot is a Professor of Epidemiology at University College London, the Director of the UCL Institute of Health Equity and the author of The Health Gap: the challenge of an unequal world (Bloomsbury: 2015). He has over four decades of experience leading research teams on health inequities and chaired commissions. Dr Jasmine Lee is a palliative medicine specialist registrar and trainee, RCP clinical education fellow and Association of Palliative Medicine trainees committee co-chair based in London. This episode was recorded in August 2022 before the results of the Conservative party leadership election for the UK Prime minister on 7th September 2022.
9/30/202226 minutes, 21 seconds
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Episode 53: Transition gap analysis

In this episode of Medicine Zoë Fleet, Curriculum and credentials manager at the RCP and previous Curriculum and assessment manager at the Joint Royal Colleges of Physicians Training Board (JRCPTB), discusses the practicalities of transferring to the new group 1 General Internal Medicine/Internal Medicine Stage 2 curricula and carrying out a gap analysis with Anastasia-Vasiliki Madenidou, rheumatology specialist advisory committee (SAC) trainee representative. Anastasia shares her approach to successfully completing a gap analysis as a rheumatology and general internal medicine registrar. Website: www.rcp.ac.ukMusic: BenSound.com
9/22/202217 minutes, 52 seconds
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Episode 52: Clean Air

Listen to Dr Ian Sinha and Dr Laura Gordge discuss the effects of air pollution, in recognition of ‘Clean Air day’ on 16 June 2022. Dr Ian Sinha is a Consultant Respiratory Paediatrician, with a special interest in childhood asthma and neonatal lung disease, Dr Sinha is also heavily involved in the campaign against air pollution. Dr Laura Gordge is an Education fellow at the RCP. Credit: Bensound.com
6/10/202246 minutes, 15 seconds
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Episode 51: PAQB

Today's episode sees one of the RCP's clinical fellows, Laura Gordge, discussing PA exams and how to best prepare for them.For more information see: www.rcp.ac.uk/PAQB Credit: Bensound.com
4/1/202230 minutes, 17 seconds
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Episode 50: Health Inequalities (Drug Addiction)

 Dr Seun Anyiam and Dr Molly Bradbury discuss the impact of drug abuse. Dr Seun Anyiam is a regional representative of the RCP Trainees committee, working in the specialty of, and studying for a PhD in, obesity medicine. Dr Molly Bradbury is a junior doctor with a special interest in inclusion health, health inequality and addictionCredit: Bensound.com
3/11/202230 minutes, 50 seconds
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Episode 49: Health Inequalities (Ethnicity and Health Inequalities)

Listen to Dr Veena Raleigh, epidemiologist and Senior Fellow of The King's Fund and Dr Ajay Verma, consultant gastroenterologist at Kettering General Hospital discuss ethnicity and health inequalities along with relevant statistics.   The relationship patterns between life expectancy and ethnicity may surprise you.
12/10/202135 minutes, 17 seconds
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Episode 48: Health Inequalities (Air Pollution)

Dr Jenny Baverstock and Professor Stephen Holgate discuss air pollution and health.
11/12/202137 minutes, 39 seconds
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Episode 47: Health Inequalities (Sustainability)

In this episode, Florence Wedmore, a junior doctor and education fellow, talks about sustainable healthcare with Jyoti Baharani, a renal physician.
8/25/202125 minutes, 10 seconds
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Episode 46: Health Inequalities (Smoking)

4/30/202127 minutes, 38 seconds
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Episode 45: Paracetamol

In today's episode, Amie and Dr Nerys Conway discuss toxicology, specifically the effects of paracetamol, and the treatment of overdose in acute care.
3/19/202119 minutes, 11 seconds
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Episode 44: Health Inequalities (Obesity)

In this special episode for World Obesity Day, Dr Seun Anyiam and Professor John Wilding discuss all things obesity, including how to tackle the increasing prevalence of obesity in society and the increased risk of worse outcomes in COVID-19. They also tackle the important issue of obesity stigma, and how the existence of this among healthcare professionals can lead to inequality in the treatment of people living with obesity.Dr Seun Anyiam is a regional representative of the RCP Trainees committee, working in, and studying a PHD in obesity medicine. Professor John Wilding is a Professor of Medicine at the University of Liverpool, a specialist in obesity, diabetes and endocrinology, and is the President of the World Obesity Federation.References:Caterson et al 2019, Diabetes, Obesity and MetabolismFlint Narrative NHS Long term planBray Lancet review
3/2/202134 minutes, 27 seconds
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Episode 43: Chest Pain and Pregnant

2/19/202129 minutes, 48 seconds
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Episode 42: Health Inequalities

In this special episode, Dr Seun Anyiam and Professor Carol Brayne discuss the issue of health inequalities and explore how the unconscious biases of clinicians may be contributing to ongoing inequalities in the health outcomes of patients.
1/14/202129 minutes, 41 seconds
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Episode 35: Decisions During Covid-19

In this special episode, Amie and Dr Chris Bassford discuss decision making during this especially challenging time.This podcast has been made with an educational grant from Celgene. They have had no input or involvement in the design, development or content of the podcast.
5/19/202042 minutes, 3 seconds
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Episode 34: Postpartum Headache

In episode 34, Amie considers the case of a woman, 3 days postpartum, who is admitted with a headache.
4/24/202032 minutes, 45 seconds
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Episode 33: Inflammatory Bowel

Episode 33: Inflammatory Bowel by RCP London
4/10/202042 minutes, 40 seconds
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Episode 32: Multiple Myeloma

This week Amie and special guest, Cat Atkin (acute medicine trainee), talk about a case of an elderly patient who's recently been feeling more and more tired.
3/27/202034 minutes, 20 seconds
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Episode 31: Breathlessness

Episode 31: Breathlessness by RCP London
3/13/202040 minutes, 10 seconds
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Episode 30: Metastatic Spinal Cord Compression

In episode 30, Amie and Cat Atkin, a NIHR clinical lecturer and acute medical registrar, discuss acute back pain on call and who best to turn to for advice.
2/24/202025 minutes, 2 seconds
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Episode 29: Toxins and Poisons Part One

This week Amie and guest presenter Dr Nerys Conway discuss commonly misused drugs and their effects.
2/14/202018 minutes, 34 seconds
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Episode 28: Anti-coagulation and Bleeding (Featuring Professor Cheng-Hock Toh)

This week Amie is joined by the Academic Vice president of the RCP, Professor Cheng-Hock Toh.Amie and Cheng-Hock discuss a difficult case of bleeding and oral anti-coagulation use. We also take a brief look at Medicine 2020.
1/31/202038 minutes, 33 seconds
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Episode 27: Breaking Bad News

Amie and Bryony discuss breaking bad news, using some difficult cases they have been involved in.
1/17/202026 minutes, 18 seconds
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Episode 26: Leg Weakness and Pain

In the first episode of series 2, Amie and Bryony discuss a rock climber with uncommon symptoms...
1/10/202034 minutes, 14 seconds
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Episode 25: Diabetic Ketoacidosis

Amie and Hussain are back with another medical emergency. This week it’s diabetic ketoacidosis. Investigations and management are discussed. Amie explains why hyperchloraemic acidosis develops and covers the all-important pathophysiology of DKA.
11/1/201933 minutes, 53 seconds
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Episode 24: Decompensated Liver Disease

Amie and Akon approach a difficult case of jaundice. How to manage decompensated liver disease and the latest guidelines are discussed. Amie covers the physiology of the liver, and the huge impact of poor communication is realised.
10/18/201931 minutes, 56 seconds
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Episode 23: Let's Talk About Vitamins

Amie and Hussain discuss a case with a very unexpected cause. Amie revisits the Kreb's cycle. Hussain remains baffled.
10/11/201925 minutes, 33 seconds
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Episode 22: Acute Kidney Injury

Episode 22: Acute Kidney Injury by RCP London
10/4/201943 minutes, 37 seconds
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Episode 21: A Case of Odd Behaviour

Amie and Dr Becky Chubb take us through the case of an 82 year old who has a surprising diagnosis...
9/13/201930 minutes, 35 seconds
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Episode 20: Another Crisis

Education Fellow, Dr Akon Esara, takes us through the key points of a frequent attender.Music: 'Impressive Deals' - Nicolai Heidlas
9/6/201930 minutes, 53 seconds
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Episode 19: Gut Instinct - Upper GI Bleed

In this episode, Hussain and Amie discuss their general medical approach to Upper GI bleed management, with a little help from a couple of famous names...Music: 'Impressive Deals' - Nicolai Heidlas
8/30/201923 minutes, 33 seconds
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Episode 18: Delirium Myths and Legends

In her second guest episode, consultant psychiatrist Dr Becky Chubb goes through the key points of delirium diagnosis and management.Music: 'Impressive Deals' - Nicolai Heidlas
8/23/201932 minutes, 18 seconds
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Episode 17: Never to be Forgotten

Hussain and Amie delve into an unusual case where a very commonly prescribed drug becomes the focus.Music: 'Impressive Deals' - Nicolai Heidlas
8/16/201924 minutes, 56 seconds
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Episode 16: A Right Pain In The Back

Amie and Hussain unpick a case with this most common of symptoms, presenting to an ambulatory care unit. Music: 'Impressive Deals' - Nicolai Heidlas
8/2/201934 minutes
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Episode 15: Liaising With a Psychiatrist

Amie and guest consultant psychiatrist- Dr Becky Chubb- take us through the key points of mental health in medicine, including the all-important mental state examination.Music: 'Impressive Deals' - Nicolai Heidlas
7/26/201932 minutes, 16 seconds
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Episode 14: Night Fever

In this episode of the RCP Medicine podcast, Amie and Hussain de-brief about a case presenting with fever, weight loss and night sweats. All is not as it seems...Music: 'Impressive Deals' - Nicolai Heidlas
7/19/201933 minutes, 1 second
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Episode 13: Hyponatraemia

In episode 13, Hussain and Amie compare their generalist approaches to the ‘low sodium’ resultMusic: 'Impressive Deals' - Nicolai Heidlas
7/12/201925 minutes, 19 seconds
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Episode 12: Pleural Effusion Part 2

Hussain recalls the drainage of a hepatic hydrothorax, and a rare complication.Music: 'Impressive Deals' - Nicolai Heidlas
7/5/201920 minutes, 6 seconds
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Episode 11: Bones, Moans, Stones And Groans

This week Amie explores the investigation and management of hypercalcaemia.Music: 'Impressive Deals' - Nicolai Heidlas
6/28/201926 minutes, 52 seconds
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Episode 10: 'Flu-monia'

Amie gives her take on the guidelines of pneumonia management, sometimes complicated by influenza.Music: 'Impressive Deals' - Nicolai Heidlas
6/21/201927 minutes, 31 seconds
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Episode 9: Pleural Effusion Part 1

This week Hussain recalls a case presenting to the acute medical take with a unilateral pleural effusion, highlighting key initial investigations and management.Music: 'Impressive Deals' - Nicolai Heidlas
6/7/201930 minutes, 57 seconds
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Episode 8: Meningitis on the Acute Take

Amie recollects a serious case which highlights the importance of prompt recognition, and treatment, of meningitis.Music: 'Impressive Deals' - Nicolai Heidlas
5/31/201929 minutes, 16 seconds
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Episode 7: To LP or not LP

This week Amie investigates the evidence-base behind lumbar punctures and headachesMusic: 'Impressive Deals' - Nicolai Heidlas
5/24/201928 minutes, 58 seconds
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Episode 6: Just One More To See

Amie takes us through a hard-hitting case of infective endocarditis.Music: 'Impressive Deals' - Nicolai Heidlas
4/24/201929 minutes, 23 seconds
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Episode 5: A Difficult Day

In Episode 5, Hussain discusses a tragic case that highlights the challenges of having difficult conversations during a busy on-call shift.Music: 'Impressive Deals' - Nicolai Heidlas
4/24/201921 minutes, 24 seconds
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Episode 4: COPD in a Hurry

In this episode, Hussain runs through the management of COPD presentations on the acute take, with some important points about smoking (and vaping!).Music: 'Impressive Deals' - Nicolai Heidlas
4/24/201919 minutes, 11 seconds
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Episode 3: The Acute Hot Joint

In the third episode, Amie gives us a quick run-through of the investigation and management of the acute, hot joint.Music: 'Impressive Deals' - Nicolai Heidlas
4/24/201932 minutes, 29 seconds
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Episode 2: Off Legs on a Sunday Morning

Hussain recounts an evocative neurology case from a weekend on-call.Music: 'Impressive Deals' - Nicolai Heidlas
4/24/201921 minutes, 55 seconds
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Episode 1: Pulmonary Embolism on the Acute Take

In this episode, Amie explores the investigation and management of suspected pulmonary emboli on the acute take, and discusses the merits of ambulatory care with references to NICE and BTS guidelines.Music: 'Impressive Deals' - Nicolai HeidlasFYI: The pulmonary embolism guidelines have recently been updated, so please refer to the most up-to-date guidelines.
4/24/201927 minutes, 53 seconds