Best Physicians Amp Clinicians Podcasts (2024)

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

4d ago35:43

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Send us a Text Message. 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 prima…

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

12d ago40:41

40:41

Send us a Text Message. 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…

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S1 E4: Beth Latimer, MD Discusses How the Understanding of PANDAS has Progressed: It is Not Solely a Pediatric Disorder 1:06:31

13d ago1:06:31

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M. Elizabeth “Beth” Latimer, MD is a pioneer in the field of autoimmune encephalitis and is known across the country and in Europe for her expertise in treating PANDAS and PANS. She received her medical degree from Tufts University School of Medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. She completed her residencies in Pediatrics and Neurology at Walter Reed …

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Episode 8 - Connection 42:20

23d ago42:20

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This is the eighth of a series of ten episodes focused on improving wellbeing by learning skills for personal wellness improvement. This month's topic is Connection with special guest Jason G. Newland, MD, MEd, professor of Pediatrics in the Department of Pediatrics Division of Infectious Diseases at Washington University School of Medicine in St. …

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Familial Hypercholesterolaemia Genomics - Urgent for Primary Care 34:01

29d ago34:01

34:01

Send us a Text Message. 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…

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

2M ago33:33

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Send us a Text Message. 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 …

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Episode 7 - Creative Activities 47:13

2M ago47:13

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This is the seventh of a series of ten episodes focused on improving wellbeing by learning skills for personal wellness improvement. This month's topic is Creative Activities with special guest Tosin Adeyanju, MD, assistant professor of Pediatrics in the Department of Pediatrics Division of Hospital Medicine at Washington University School of Medic…

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S1 E3 Part 1: What Do Tick-Borne Diseases Have to Do with PANS? 56:36

2M ago56:36

56:36

Dr. Shannon Delaney, a psychiatrist with expertise in PANDAS/PANS, Lyme, and other vector-borne diseases, talks with Susan Manfull about how these complex disorders present in children and adults. Much of what she came to learn about Lyme came from her work with Dr. Brian Fallon at Columbia University. After her residency at Harvard Longwood Psychi…

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S1 E3 Part 2: What Do Tick-Borne Diseases Have to Do with PANS? 29:33

2M ago29:33

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In Part 2, the discussion with Dr. Shannon Delaney continues with a focus on the diagnosis and treatment of Lyme and other tick-borne diseases. Recorded May 13, 2024 Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of any entities they represent. Credits: Mu…

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S1 E3 Part 3: What Do Tick-Borne Diseases Have to Do with PANS? 13:22

2M ago13:22

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In Part 3, the discussion with Dr. Shannon Delaney continues on her soon-to-be-released study in Frontiers in Psychiatry Journal about the prevalence of Bartonella in patients diagnosed with Bartonella. Recorded May 13, 2024 Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the vie…

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The Basics of Genomics explained 39:28

2M ago39:28

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Send us a Text Message. 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…

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

3M ago59:43

59:43

Send us a Text Message. 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 Hani…

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Episode 6 - Strengths 42:13

3M ago42:13

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This is the sixth of a series of ten episodes focused on improving wellbeing by learning skills for personal wellness improvement. This month's topic is Strengths with special guest William B. Johansen, MD, assistant professor of Pediatrics in the Department of Pediatrics Division of Newborn Medicine at Washington University School of Medicine in S…

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S1 E2: The Intersection of Strep, Intractable OCD, Psoriasis, and IL-17: A Conversation with Kyle Williams, MD, PhD and Andrew 1:06:04

3M ago1:06:04

1:06:04

In episode two, Susan Manfull interviews Dr. Kyle Williams, Director of the Pediatric Neuropsychiatry and Immunology Program at Massachusetts General Hospital, and Andrew about the potential link between strep, psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Andrew shares his personal experience of how his psoriasis and OCD…

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S1 E2 Bonus: The Intersection of Strep, Intractable OCD, Psoriasis, and IL-17: Continued conversation with Kyle Williams, MD, PhD and Andrew 15:54

3M ago15:54

15:54

It seemed our conversation from Episode 2 was left dangling so we continued talking. If you would like to hear a wee bit more, listen to this bonus content which captures most of that conversation, mostly musings about navigating the medical system and whether the division between psychiatry and neurology is artificial (another dangling conversatio…

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Does Genomics Matter in Primary Care? 41:21

3M ago41:21

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Send us a Text Message. 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 realit…

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S1 E1:The Immunological Basis of Eating Disorders and PANDAS/PANS 50:15

4M ago50:15

50:15

Lauren Breithaupt, PhD, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, based in the Eating Disorders Clinical and Research Program at Massachusetts General Hospital, will discuss her cutting-edge research about the immunological basis of eating disorders and PANDAS and PANS. After briefly describing her work on eating disorders, she talks about her new researc…

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S1 E1 Bonus: PANDAS/PANS Advocacy Day on Capitol Hill - Join us on April 12, 2024 42:32

4M ago42:32

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In this bonus episode, I will be talking about our second annual PANS/PANDAS Advocacy Day on Capitol Hill, a joint event planned by the National Alliance of PANS/PANDAS Action (NAPPA) and The Alex Manfull Fund (TAMF) to be held on Friday, April 12th in Washington, DC. My guests -- Amanda Peel Crowley, co-founder of NAPPA, and Paul J. Murphy, Treasu…

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

4M ago57:12

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Send us a Text Message. 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 th…

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Episode 5 - Emotional Balance 47:17

4M ago47:17

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This is the fifth of a series of ten episodes focused on improving wellbeing by learning skills for personal wellness improvement. This month's topic is Emotional Balance with special guest Lisa M. Moscoso, MD, PhD, professor of Pediatrics in the Department of Pediatrics Division of Hospital Medicine at Washington University School of Medicine in S…

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Primary Care UK Season 2 Recap 18:37

4M ago18:37

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Send us a Text Message. 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 De…

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

5M ago34:52

34:52

Send us a Text Message. 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 H…

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Episode 4 - Finding Purpose 40:18

5M ago40:18

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This is the fourth of a series of ten episodes focused on improving wellbeing by learning skills for personal wellness improvement. This month's topic is Finding Purpose with special guest David A. Hunstad, MD, Arnold W. Strauss, MD Endowed Professor for Mentoring in the Department of Pediatrics Division of Infectious Diseases at Washington Univers…

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

5M ago28:27

28:27

Send us a Text Message. 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 r…

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A Deeper Dive into Mental Health Dynamics 48:09

6M ago48:09

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Send us a Text Message. 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…

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Episode 3 - Self-Compassion 40:30

6M ago40:30

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This is the third of a series of ten episodes focused on improving wellbeing by learning skills for personal wellness improvement. This month's topic is Self-Compassion with special guest Barbara B. Warner, MD, F. Sessions Cole Professor of Newborn Medicine in the Department of Pediatrics Division of Newborn Medicine at Washington University School…

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

6M ago21:19

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Send us a Text Message. 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 Morri…

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

7M ago46:56

46:56

Send us a Text Message. 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 sp…

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Episode 2 - Self-Leadership 36:03

7M ago36:03

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This is the second of a series of ten episodes focused on improving wellbeing by learning skills for personal wellness improvement. This month's topic is Self-Leadership with special guest Fahd Ahmad, MD, MSCI, associate professor of Pediatrics in the Department of Pediatrics Division of Emergency Medicine at Washington University School of Medicin…

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

7M ago19:34

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Send us a Text Message. 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 maint…

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

8M ago45:54

45:54

Send us a Text Message. 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 m…

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Episode 1 - Vision 32:29

8M ago32:29

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This is the first of a series of ten episodes focused on improving wellbeing by learning skills for personal wellness improvement. This month's topic is Vision with special guest Jennifer G. Duncan, MD, professor of Pediatrics in the Department of Pediatrics Division of Critical Care Medicine at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis…

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Out with Burnout - Trailer 1:27

8M ago1:27

1:27

This first season of Out with Burnout features guests from the Department of Pediatrics at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis and focuses on wellbeing. Topics discusses this season will range from vision to creative activities and personal health. We will learn skills on personal wellness and improvement from our co-hosts Katheri…

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Why We Gain Weight (The Essentials) The Fat Burning Process 58:18

8M ago58:18

58:18

Listen In: Certified Life and Health Coach Debra Smith Torrence goes over evidence-based reasons people gain weight. Hormone deficiency sometimes plays a major role in weight gain. Hormones determine vital bodily functions such as maintaining muscle composition, losing body fat, and experiencing stress and hunger. Today we discuss evidence-based re…

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Covid - An update for Primary Care 21:26

8M ago21:26

21:26

Send us a Text Message. 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 …

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Compassionate Care in General Practice: Insights from those serving the Homeless 51:10

9M ago51:10

51:10

Send us a Text Message. IN THIS EPISODE: Are we fulfilling the rights of our homeless patients? Munir Adam has a conversation with Keith and Carla who work at a GP Practice that treats homeless patients. They share their experiences, insights, and suggestions for how each of us, wherever our practice is based, can provide a better service for this …

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Hurt People Hurt People (Bitter Human or Better Human) 57:49

9M ago57:49

57:49

Listen In: This Episode Hurt People Hurt People. Why? Going inward first If I, you they or whoever, is hurting people do you have accountability to- self. Before we look outward to others and in an accusatory way. Do you hide your negative actions behind other’s actions? We call it throwing the ball and hiding your hand. We must accountability befo…

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Advance Care Planning: Doing it right 21:14

9M ago21:14

21:14

Send us a Text Message. THIS IS part 2 of 2 on the topic of Advance Care Planning, and here we consider: The difference that a care plan can make What it should include What format that it can take The Universal Care Plan as being an example of this. SPECIAL THANKS to our guest speakers: Dr Eva Kalmus, Interface Medicine GP Sutton Health and Care @…

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Workforce Transformation in Primary Care 49:12

10M ago49:12

49:12

Send us a Text Message. IN THIS EPISODE: Where did all these new roles come from? We take head-on what could arguably be described as the biggest change in Primary Care for a long time - the transformation of the workforce. Well embedded GPs and nurses know it, and the newcomers know it. But what does this mean? Why is it happening? How do we get i…

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Advance Care Planning: Why so important? 21:24

10M ago21:24

21:24

Send us a Text Message. THIS EPISODE is about why Advance Care Planning is so important for Primary Care. Clinicians should: Understand why Advance Care Planning is so important The significant difference that planning can make to those critical stages in life Barriers, misconceptions and needs. How each of us can do the right thing when in that si…

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Patient Access to Records: What you need to know 53:34

11M ago53:34

53:34

Send us a Text Message. THIS EPISODE: Beware - patients can READILY read what you've entered in their notes! Munir Adam talks to Dr Devin Gray, a GP very much involved with patient access to records, and in fact, despite not being their employee, was invited by NHS England to present the subject. Q: How ready do you feel that patients will readily …

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The GPA (General Practice Assistant) - Enhancing Efficiency in Primary Care 21:17

11M ago21:17

21:17

Send us a Text Message. IN THIS EPISODE we briefly visit the role of the GPA (General Practice Assistant) and consider how this can let us focus more on the things that we'd like to do. - An overview of the GPA role is provided by a representative of NHS England. - Munir Adam has a conversation with a recently qualified GPA about her role - We cons…

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Empowering Wellness: Health Coaching in Primary Care 55:06

12M ago55:06

55:06

Send us a Text Message. IN THIS EPISODE: You explain it all very clearly to the patient, yet they don't do it. Why? Munir Adam talks to Caroline Haines to discuss a healthcare topic that is so incredibly important for all to know about, and yet so often overlooked: Health Coaching. SPECIAL THANKS to our guest speaker: Caroline Haines. Health & Well…

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Primary Care Nurse Opportunities and Portfolio Working 17:04

1y ago17:04

17:04

Send us a Text Message. IN THIS EPISODE we use the example of Primary Care Nursing to discuss things that are available and important to the workforce to help with job satisfaction. Three senior nurses discuss the role of the GPN, focusing on: -Opportunities for nurses -Portfolio working -The value of the GP nurse role. Munir Adam considers how the…

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Time Management: Where we waste time, and how to stop that 57:59

1y ago57:59

57:59

Send us a Text Message. IN THIS EPISODE: A nurse, a Physician Associate & a GP explore the ways in which clinicians can save time when working in Primary Care. This is based on tips provided by actual working GPNs, PAs and GPs and includes discussion of common ways that time is lost and how to stop that from happening. Emma Borders and Marium Hanif…

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Fit Notes: The challenges 19:50

1y ago19:50

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Send us a Text Message. IN THIS EPISODE: Saira (GP) and Sarah (Clinical Pharmacist) continue discussing Fit Notes, as many healthcare professionals can now provide these. In this second of two part series, the focus is on some of the challenges that clinicians may face in relation to fit note requests. SPECIAL THANKS to the guest speakers: Saira Ja…

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Time Management: Dealing with Challenging Patients 49:50

1y ago49:50

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Send us a Text Message. IN THIS EPISODE Munir Adam is pleased to welcome back Dr Ed Pooley, but this time to cover the challenging topic of difficult consultations. SPECIAL THANKS to the guest speaker: Dr Edward Pooley, GP, author of the book Managing Time in Medicine. USEFUL LINKS: 1. https://www.facebook.com/groups/difficultconversationsinmedicin…

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How to write a Fit Note 17:50

1y ago17:50

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Send us a Text Message. IN THIS EPISODE A GP and a Clinical Pharmacist discuss Fit Notes, as it is now possible for professionals other than GPs to issue these. This is the first part of a two part series. This first part covers the basics of Fit Notes. SPECIAL THANKS to our guest speakers: Saira Jawaid, GP & Educator Sarah Partridge, Clinical Phar…

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BONUS: Primary Care Nurse Fellowships 11:05

1y ago11:05

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Send us a Text Message. This is a bonus episode which is an addendum to episode 10 in season 1 which was about the General Practice Fellowship Scheme. In this episode, three SPIN-New-to--Practice-Programme Director nurses discuss examples of fellowships that have been going quite well, in order to give a flavour of what's possible. SPECIAL THANKS t…

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TM: Enjoy your Consultations - with Professor Roger Neighbour 45:00

1y ago45:00

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Send us a Text Message. IN THIS EPISODE We continue our Time Management series and listen to someone who is regarded by many as a passionate expert in the area of Consultations. Whilst maintaining our focus on managing time, we discuss the pleasure that consultations can be. SPECIAL THANKS to the guest speaker: Professor Roger Neighbour, former pre…

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