Best Dr Munir Adam Podcasts (2024)

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The Problem of Over-Investigating Patients 14:12

7h ago14:12

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Send us a text Do you believe that we tend to over-investigate patients? Request tests that we know aren't indicated? If so, why is that, why does it matter, and what should we do about it? The Clinician's Survival Guide is about helping you make your life as productive and efficient as possible. Extra tests = extra work. This episode nicely summar…

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Navigating Trauma and Burnout in Healthcare: A New Approach 42:09

2h ago42:09

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Send us a text THIS EPISODE: Primary Care UK Nurse Lead Emma Borders has a conversation with Dr Lorre Laws, a a renowned nurse scientist and trauma burnout expert. The aim is to help clinicians understand and manage this endemic problem. Dr Laws sheds light on the pressing issue of professional burnout among healthcare providers. The discussion tra…

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Dealing with Challenging Fit Note requests 15:22

2d ago15:22

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Send us a text This episode briefly summarises the rules regarding fit notes, but then focuses on the challenge of dealing with fit note requests from patients - something that causes feelings of despair in many clinicians. Reference: The fit note: guidance for patients and employees - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) Message re feedback & Community; Disclaimer…

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Protecting the Generalist Role 13:59

14d ago13:59

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Send us a text This is the second part of a two-part discussion about the Generalist clinician role - a role that many believe is under threat. This second part covers what individual clinicians can do to help protect the Generalist role. Message re feedback & Community; Disclaimer; Music Join our community: www.linkedin.com/groups/13020078 Contact…

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Effective Supervision in Primary Care 37:47

13d ago37:47

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Send us a text THIS EPISODE is about providing effective supervision in Primary Care. The role of supervisors and the provision of high-quality supervision needs to be given attention now because: There have been a whole multitude of new roles in Primary Care in the last few years, and most, if not all, require supervision The training path for tho…

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Is the Generalist Role Under Threat 13:33

17d ago13:33

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Send us a text The role of the Generalist clinician typically refers to GPs, although it can also refer to Physician Associates, Nurse Practitioners and others in Primary Care and, to some extent, to Generalists in Secondary care, such as Geriatricians and paediatricians. Is this role under threat? There is a growing concern that, due to a variety …

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The Clinician's Survival Guide: Recap Episodes 12-19 14:02

28d ago14:02

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Send us a text The purpose of this episode is to briefly revisit episodes 12 to 19 to allow listeners to consider: Important and relevant information that was covered in episodes 12-19 The need to re-listen to any of those episodes Any key changes arising from those episodes which the listener planned to implement Reflection on progress and a remin…

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Beyond Medicine: Exploring the Importance of Women's Circles 39:49

1M ago39:49

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Send us a text The Power and Purpose of Women's Circles. In this episode of Primary Care UK's Let's Learn Together Emma Borders interviews a guest about a concept little known to clinicians: Dr. Asha Ashokan, a GP and Women's Circles Facilitator, explores the concept of women's circles—a safe space for women to gather, share experiences, and suppor…

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Tricky encounters: Managing Eczema patients 14:24

1M ago14:24

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Send us a text In this episode of The Clinician's Survival Guide we consider some of the challenges, and potential approaches for dealing with patients by anchoring the conversation onto a clinical condition. This is a new approach which we hope will make the learning more tangible. The episode considers how to deal with atopic dermatitis, and by d…

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Educational events: How to Get the Most out of Them 15:39

1M ago15:39

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Send us a text So you decide you will attend an educational event. But how do you make the most of it? This episode follows on from the previous one which discussed whether to attend an event. This episode discusses things you should consider to make the most of that event. Your time and energy is too important to waste. The Clinician's Survival Gu…

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Unspoken Truths of Testosterone Management: Insights from Dr Amir Eslami 1:00:25

2M ago1:00:25

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Send us a text THIS EPISODE unravels the extremely important role of testosterone for men. It covers: The function and regulation of testosterone in the body Prevalence and impact of deficiency Clinical features of deficiency Primary care workup and when to refer onwards The importance of testosterone in women At least in the UK, this is an extreme…

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Educational events: Should You Attend? 15:44

2M ago15:44

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Send us a text How good are you at getting it right when deciding whether to attend an educational event? An Educational Event is coming up. Don't just go because it's happening. Don't just go 'in case you miss something'. Your time is important, and you want to make efficient use of it. The episode is there to help you decide when to attend (wheth…

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Keeping Active in the Workplace: Strategies for Clinicians 13:45

2M ago13:45

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Send us a text How physically active are you at work, and is work contributing to your health or illness? In this episode of The Clinician's Survival Guide we explore: That this is certainly a problem amongst doctors and other clinicians. The importance of keeping physically active during work The benefits of adopting healthy practices at work Why …

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Managing the Demanding Patient 15:26

2M ago15:26

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Send us a text If you've been a clinician for any significant period of time, you will know exactly what I mean when I refer to the demanding patient. But how much time have you spend discussing how to manage one? This episode of The Clinician's Survival Guide discusses: What we mean by the demanding patient What underlies this behaviour Why it's a…

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Theory to Practice: Integrating Genomics in Primary Care 45:32

2M ago45:32

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Send us a text THIS EPISODE: Summary of key points from previous episodes on Genomics Personalised care: Pharmacogenomics How to discuss genomics with your patients The importance and impact of genetic testing Special thanks to our guest speakers: Dr Pooja Dasani. Lead genomic counsellor, North Thames GMSA and Principal genetic counsellor, North Ea…

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7 ways Clinician's Can Prevent Complaints 15:45

2M ago15:45

15:45

Send us a text This episode is about what YOU should do to protect yourself from receiving patient complaints. Complaints are an unpleasant reality of working as a clinician. Whilst they may serve important functions, they are not a nice experience. This episode highlights: 7 often neglected things you should be doing to prevent complaints 7 things…

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The Clinician's Guide to Dealing with a Patient Complaint 14:28

3M ago14:28

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Send us a text Whether you're unfortunately enough to be dealing with a complaint made against you, you fear a complaint might be forthcoming, or you just want to be prepared for when that happens to you, this episode will help you. In this second episode dealing with complaints, the discussion focuses on important things you should do if a patient…

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NHS NEWS: General Practice: Closures, Strikes and Wes Streeting's response 32:52

3M ago32:52

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Send us a text In this episode of the NHS News show, hosts Emma Borders and Simon discuss pressing issues in primary care and recent NHS developments, focusing on Health Secretary Wes Streeting's commitment to reform amidst funding disparities. They highlight the alarming trend of GP practices returning contracts due to unsustainable costs, which l…

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Why Complaints are NOT a great way to Improve Patient Care 15:28

3M ago15:28

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Send us a text This episode is about complaints: what they are, and what they are not. It debunked some of the popular narrative surrounding complaints, such as its role in improving standards and complaints being a neutral activity. In this episode: Definition of Complaint Where it fits in with our overall wellbeing Misconceptions surrounding comp…

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The Clinician's Survival Guide: Recap E1-10 13:35

3M ago13:35

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Send us a text This episode revisits the journey so far, providing a reminder of some of the key learning points from previous episodes. The purpose of this is to: Aid recall Help internalise important concepts Help listeners decide whether any episodes need revisiting To serve as a check on whether action points identified previously have been imp…

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Genomics in Primary Care: Rare Diseases and Their Impact 35:33

3M ago35:33

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Send us a text IN THIS FIFTH EPISODE of Primary Care UK's six-part series on genomics, hosts Claire and Munir are joined by Anwar Khan and Sophia Varadkar to discuss the significance of rare diseases in the realm of primary care. The episode emphasizes the prevalence and impact of rare diseases, elaborating on how genomics can provide crucial insig…

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Overworked Clinician: What to do about it 15:11

3M ago15:11

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Send us a text This is the second half of our discussion about feeling overworked. In this part we focus on trying to adopt an approach to resolving the problem: What are the different factors you have to look at CPR, locus control and what is it about the work - revisted. Overview to approach when the problem lies with your workplace Overview of a…

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The Overworked Clinician: Making sense of it 14:59

3M ago14:59

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Send us a text Do you feel overworked? Or, shall we call it overwhelmed, tired out, not coping with it, working beyond capacity? Whatever you call it, you may be concerned about it's consequences: burnout, unhappiness, loss of work-life balance, stress. While clinicians being overworked isn't news to anybody, trying to make sense of it is less well…

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Cultural Awareness for Clinicians 36:47

4M ago36:47

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Send us a text THIS EPISODE is about Cultural Awareness. Irina Varlan speaks to two clinicians who have an interest in this area, as they cover important issues such as: How to approach culure conversations, and what language to use when discussing. Important principles to bear in mind. By way of example, there will be a focus on Muslim patients fa…

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Time Management: Does running late really matter? 14:30

4M ago14:30

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Send us a text "So what if you keep running late, it's part of the job... you're a professional, get on with it". What's your response to this statement? In this episode Dr Munir Adam takes a strong view against this narrative, and emphasises the many downsides to running late - something which is often ignored. The episode covers: Perspectives in …

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Negotiating better pay as a Clinician 14:58

4M ago14:58

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Send us a text You ask for a pay rise, or perhaps you negotiate a salary during application, but you get a 'no' in reply. You don't get what you asked for. What do you do? Following on from the previous episode which covered the basic, but oft forgotten steps you should take to give you the best offer, this episode is about what you need to do in o…

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What you should be paid as a clinician 15:19

4M ago15:19

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Send us a text Whether you're applying for a job, having an annual review or just feel it's time you had a pay rise, you need to know what to ask for when it comes to money. In this episode of The Clinician's Survival Guide there is highlight of the steps you need to take to give you the best chances of getting the fair salary you deserve. Getting …

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Early Diagnosis and Treatment: The Role of Genomics in Cancer Care 35:43

4M ago35:43

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Send us a text THIS EPISODE: Do you agree there is more that needs doing to detect cancer early, and to treat optimally? This is episode 4 of the 6-part Genomics mini-series, and looks at: Cancer and the role of Primary Care in early diagnosis/detection Using Breast cancer & Lung cancer genomics as examples Highlighting what you, the primary care c…

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GPs struggling to find a job: Analysis and Solutions 15:40

4M ago15:40

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Send us a text It may be affecting you personally or may just be something you've become aware of through conversations & the news: GPs finding it a struggle to get jobs! For it to be a challenge in becoming employed as a GP is a strange headline. GPs are considered amongst the most employable people, almost guaranteed a job, and several surveys ha…

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Time management: One-Problem-Only in Difficult Consultations 15:20

5M ago15:20

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Send us a text The patient has multiple issues, you ask them to rebook to discuss those you don't have time for, and they... they resist. What do you do? If the previous episode of The Clinician's Survival Guide was about the importance of sticking to one problem per consultation, this episode is about what to do if the patient insists otherwise. T…

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Managing Chronic Kidney Disease in Primary Care: Essential Insights 40:41

5M ago40:41

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Send us a text IN THIS EPISODE, doctors Catherine Byrne and Rahul Mohan discuss the critical aspects of managing chronic kidney disease (CKD) in primary care. They explain: the definition, prevalence, and risk factors of CKD, highlighting its association with other conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases. Led by podca…

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Time Management: Implementing One-Problem-Only in Consultations 15:25

5M ago15:25

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Send us a text If you find yourself struggling with time management due to dealing with multiple problems in a single appointment, you need to do something about it. This episode hits at the survival challenge in consultations when patients have an agenda that is beyond the intended purpose of the appointment), Why it is (almost always) not appropr…

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Job hunting: Choosing the right place to work 12:32

5M ago12:32

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Send us a text This episode is about finding the right job. It takes the position that clinicians don't always make the wisest choices when looking for a job, and there are numerous examples of this being realised much later. Whilst generic advice can't possibly take into account every person's individual needs, this episode of The Clinician's Surv…

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Familial Hypercholesterolaemia Genomics - Urgent for Primary Care 34:01

5M ago34:01

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Send us a text Imagine you had a time-bomb inside your body ticking away... now imagine that your GP surgery had the ability to detect it and defuse it, but didn't. How would that make you feel? Familial hypercholesterolaemia is common and dangerous without treatment, yet most cases remain undiagnosed. The condition highlights the key role that pri…

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To Survive - Watch YOUR attitude 12:27

5M ago12:27

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Send us a text YOUR attitude has a LOT to do with what happens next. LISTEN to this before moving onto further episodes. This episode highlights the key role that our own attitude has on our success and why, despite being highly qualified professionals, we might not be that clever when it comes to attitude. The episode is a foundation for subsequen…

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How The Clinician's Survival Guide will help you 1:39

6M ago1:39

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Send us a text Do you encounter challenges and limitations that prevent you from delivering the high quality of care you aspire to? Difficulties and systems that prevent you from having fulfilment in your work? Things that are clearly not the way they should be? The Clinician's Survival Guide is about making you as productive and efficient as possi…

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NHS NEWS: Vaping, the GP Contract and GP Abuse 33:33

6M ago33:33

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Send us a text What you, as a primary care clinician should know about: - Vaping - The General Practice contract deal - GPs getting abused. Emma is a senior nurse and Si is a Paramedic and Advanced Clinical Practitioner. Representing Primary Care UK, they discuss what these news headlines mean for us working in the front line. If you want to add to…

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The Basics of Genomics explained 39:28

6M ago39:28

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Send us a text THIS EPISODE: Having understood the importance of Genomics in Primary Care, we start the beginning, and cover the basic terms concepts and how we in primary care should move forward when faced with a patient with such a presentation. This is episode 2 of our 6 part series. The episode is about helping you understand Genomics terminol…

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Are Physician Associates replacing Doctors? (Part 2) 59:43

7M ago59:43

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Send us a text Let's continue the discussion... Please check part 1 if you haven't already. So are PA's replacing doctors? And let's get to the bit that matters most: What should we be doing about this? Quite specifically, what can YOU do about this? This is the SECOND HALF of a discussion in which hosts Munir Adam (the GP) and Marium Hanif (the PA…

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Does Genomics Matter in Primary Care? 41:21

7M ago41:21

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Send us a text THIS EPISODE: Do you have any idea about how much of a role Genomics is beginning to play in the care of our patients? Or do you continue to pretend it doesn't matter? We're excited to introduce a 6-part series that demystifies genomics for Primary Care staff. In a manner that is easy-to-understand and grounded in the realities of wo…

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Are Physician Associates replacing Doctors? (Part 1) 57:12

8M ago57:12

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Send us a text THIS EPISODE: As a Doctor do you have concerns about the impact of Physician Associates on you, and on patient safety? Or do you welcome their contributions? As a PA are you a welcome part of the team and well supported? As an AHP or Nurse, can you relate to some of the tensions that exist between the professions? This is the FIRST H…

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Primary Care UK Season 2 Recap 18:37

8M ago18:37

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Send us a text IN THIS EPISODE we look back over the last year's episodes and hear short snippets from some of the speakers. This is so that you can: Re-visit the discussions and recall useful learning Decide if you want to re-listen to the conversation Ask yourself whether you managed to implement the changes that you thought you would Decide if y…

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GP NHS News: Appointments variety & Lucy Letby case 34:52

9M ago34:52

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Send us a text Do any of these things mean anything to you: Shortage of GP appointments! Changing skill mix in Primary Care: Allied Health Professionals. Lucy Letby case & trust in HCPs Why does it affect us? What can we do about it? Dawn and Simon discuss possible implications for Primary Care professionals. Do you agree with them? Dawn Hunt, Prac…

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Air Pollution & Illness: What Primary Care can do 28:27

9M ago28:27

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Send us a text THIS EPISODE features a discussion on the critical issue of air pollution and its significant impact on health. Experts from London share insights on the pervasive problem, though the topic is highly relevant UK wide. They discuss different sources of pollution, health effects and the current climate change crisis, and the responsibi…

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A Deeper Dive into Mental Health Dynamics 48:09

10M ago48:09

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Send us a text IN THIS EPISODE: Really get to understand mental health, both for yourself and for your patients. Co-host, Irina Varlan speaks with Matt Elswood, about the complexities of mental health conditions, stressing the importance of understanding mental health better rather than offering oversimplified solutions. Elswood emphasizes the need…

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How to thrive in the ever-changing workforce 21:19

10M ago21:19

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Send us a text IN THIS EPISODE Claire and Munir from the PCUK team talk to Rachel Morris about the challenges in General Practice in these turbulant times with evolving roles and uncertainties. She explains how to think about this differently, in order to not only survive, but to thrive. SPECIAL THANKS to our guest speaker: Dr Rachel Morris. Rachel…

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Lower Back Pain: Expert Guidance and Patient Empowerment 46:56

11M ago46:56

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Send us a text IN THIS EPISODE: Munir Adam discusses the common issue of lower back pain with an expert in the field who: starts by reminding us about the basics, red flags and then also the need for patient education and empowerment to manage their own pain, instead of relying solely on strong analgesia. He also discourages unnecessary spine surge…

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Global Conflicts and War: Impact on UK Healthcare Professionals 19:34

11M ago19:34

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Send us a text IN THIS EPISODE: Does the global war and conflict affect your role in Primary Care? Co-hosts Dawn Hunt and Munir Adam discuss the challenges healthcare professionals face due to global conflicts. Referring to the emotional toll and distress caused by news of the wars, they delve into how healthcare professionals should maintain profe…

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Learning Disabilities in Primary Care: Bridging the Gap 45:54

12M ago45:54

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Send us a text IN THIS EPISODE: Are you doing justice to your patients with Learning disability? Irina Varlan interviews senior pharmacist Alison Barr to discuss the important topic of Learning Disability. The discussion underlines the importance of extra effort in assisting these patients access healthcare services because they may face more limit…

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Covid - An update for Primary Care 21:26

1y ago21:26

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Send us a text IN THIS EPISODE Co-host Emma Borders updates Munir Adam and all of us on the current position of Covid-19. Has the danger really gone away? How common is it now? And, most importantly, what should we be doing in Primary Care? The episode will summarise the current position, and focus on vaccination. As well as being part of the PCUK …

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