Best Urgent Care Basics Podcasts (2024)

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

1h 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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Genomics in Primary Care: Rare Diseases and Their Impact 35:33

18d ago35:33

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Send us a Text Message. 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 cruc…

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Cultural Awareness for Clinicians 36:47

1M 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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Early Diagnosis and Treatment: The Role of Genomics in Cancer Care 35:43

2M 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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Managing Chronic Kidney Disease in Primary Care: Essential Insights 40:41

2M 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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Familial Hypercholesterolaemia Genomics - Urgent for Primary Care 34:01

3M 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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NHS NEWS: Vaping, the GP Contract and GP Abuse 33:33

3M 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

4M 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

4M 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

5M 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

5M 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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Plus que « résilient » : faits, fiction et perspectives vers une Haïti autonome 1:01:08

5M ago1:01:08

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Les nouvelles qui arrivent d'Haïti ne sont pas bonnes : l'insécurité politique, la terreur des gangs, la crise humanitaire... Qu'est-ce qui se passe réellement ? Pourquoi tout ça se passe-t-il dans le pays? Y a-t-il des bonnes nouvelles ? Comment les Haïtiens peuvent-ils survivre ? Prospérer ? Quel chemin existe-t-il pour qu'Haïti puisse aller au-d…

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Primary Care UK Season 2 Recap 18:37

6M 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

6M 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

7M 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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More Than ‘Resilient’: Facts, Fiction and Forward to a Self-Made Haiti 57:30

6M ago57:30

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News reports from Haiti aren’t good: political insecurity, gang terror, humanitarian crisis… What’s really happening? Why is it happening? Is there any good news? What are average Haitians to survive? To thrive? What path forward exists for Haiti to rise about the news headlines and claim her right to a better future? How can caring Canadians actua…

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A Deeper Dive into Mental Health Dynamics 48:09

7M 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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Bonus Episode: Proposed Security Force to Haiti 9:55

7M ago9:55

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This episode is a short preview, a special bonus glimpse into our upcoming full-length episode, ‘Facts, Fiction and Forward to a Self-Made Haiti’. The full episode takes us deep in conversation with renowned author and scholar Dr. Myriam J. A. Chancy, beloved author, artist and poet Gabriel Osson, and Director of Rayjon Share Care in Haiti, Mr. Ren…

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

8M 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

8M ago46:56

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

9M 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

9M 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

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

10M ago51:10

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Send us a text 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 vulnerabl…

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Advance Care Planning: Doing it right 21:14

11M ago21:14

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Send us a text 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 @Home Clin…

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Workforce Transformation in Primary Care 49:12

11M ago49:12

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Send us a text 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 it right? …

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Advance Care Planning: Why so important? 21:24

12M ago21:24

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Send us a text 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 situation. …

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

1y ago53:34

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Send us a text 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 be able t…

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

1y ago21:17

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Send us a text 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 consider why …

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Empowering Wellness: Health Coaching in Primary Care 55:06

1y ago55:06

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Send us a text 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 & Wellbeing Coa…

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Primary Care Nurse Opportunities and Portfolio Working 17:04

1y ago17:04

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Send us a text 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 points m…

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

1y ago57:59

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Send us a text 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 are part…

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Fit Notes: The challenges 19:50

1y ago19:50

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Send us a text 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 Jawaid, GP …

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Time Management: Dealing with Challenging Patients 49:50

1+ y 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

1+ y ago17:50

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Send us a text 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 Pharmacist We…

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BONUS: Primary Care Nurse Fellowships 11:05

1+ y ago11:05

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Send us a text 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 to Senior …

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

1+ y ago45:00

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Send us a text 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 president of…

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When to Suspect Cancer in General Practice 20:14

1+ y ago20:14

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Send us a text THIS EPISODE covers the all important topic of when to suspect cancer in your day to day work in Primary Care. It also marks the start of our mini-episode series where we aim to provide useful information in a succinct way, without the extra talk (mid-month episodes). Cancer lead Helen Stedeford explains which important things to bea…

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Time Management: How to work better in Primary Care 49:59

1+ y ago49:59

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Send us a text Do you find time management in General Practice a challenge? We kick off this season with some episodes addressing the all-too-familiar problem of managing time in Primary Care, both within and outside of the consultation. In this episode Dr Munir Adam speaks to a GP who has a lot of good advice to share with us about how we can mana…

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Season 2 of Primary Care UK is coming! 3:01

1+ y ago3:01

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Send us a text The first season of Primary Care UK comes to an end, we've listened to your feedback and taken onboard your suggestions. Season two starts on 1st April and this is a 2 minute trailer of what's to come. Season 2 will consist of a main episode released on the 1st of each month, and an equally important but shorter episode on the 15th. …

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Recap of Season 1 22:16

1+ y ago22:16

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Send us a text Call it recap, revisit, revise or just looking back, here we spend 20 minutes whizzing through the 10 episodes as Season 1 comes to an end. This can aid recall, check follow-through of any action plans you may have made, and perhaps prompt you to listen again (or listen for the first time) if you wish to. For details of contributors,…

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The Right to a Name and a Nationality: The Reality of Statelessness in the Dominican Republic 31:54

1+ y ago31:54

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To many North Americans, the Dominican Republic is known for its sandy beaches and pristine resorts, but there is a story that runs deeper than the clear water along the coast. In the Dominican Republic, a 2013 legal change stripped hundreds of thousands of Dominicans of Haitian descent of their Dominican nationality, leaving them stateless. Rayjon…

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The Primary Care Fellowship Scheme 53:11

1+ y ago53:11

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Send us a text THIS EPISODE is about the General Practice Fellowship Scheme that provides funding to allow GPs and GPNs to pursue interests. Developed by NHS England and further enhanced in areas, such as London: The SPIN-new-to-Practice offer: Munir Adam is joined by a variety of contributors to see how this plays out, the benefits, the challenges…

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El derecho a un nombre y a una nacionalidad: La realidad de la apatridia en la República Dominicana 43:28

1+ y ago43:28

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Por muchos norteamericanos, la República Dominicana es conocida por sus playas de arena y centros turísticos hermosos, pero hay una historia que corre más profundo que el agua clara a lo largo de la costa. En la República Dominicana, un cambio legal de 2013 despojó a cientos de miles de dominicanos de ascendencia haitiana de su nacionalidad dominic…

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Consultations in GP: There isn't enough TIME 24:21

2y ago24:21

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Send us a text IN THIS EPISODE our host Munir Adam begins discussing a theme that is ever-present in the daily life of many frontline clinicians in Primary Care: the struggle of keeping to time during consultations. What are the thoughts about time management? Why has this happened to us? What is its impact? What needs to happen? Does it even matte…

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Burnout in Educators & Supervisors in Primary Care 56:29

2y ago56:29

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Send us a text THIS EPISODE: As an educator you may find yourself putting on a positive and confident persona, aimed at encouraging your 'students'. But you are not immune to burnout. Munir Adam is joined by Mary-Rose Shears, Primary Care Dean for South London, who leads us in a discussion about the challenges in supervising and educating our learn…

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Remote Consultations in General Practice 40:46

2y ago40:46

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Send us a text THIS EPISODE is about getting it right when providing remote consultations to patients in the GP or Primary Care setting. It focuses on the sudden increase in remote consultations in recent times, and what issues we should be considering when offering patients consultations in this way. Munir Adam speaks with Anwar Khan who provides …

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Racial Discrimination in Primary Care & the NHS - Part 2 36:36

2y ago36:36

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Send us a text This is part 2 of our special episode in which our host Munir Adam is again joined by Naureen, Jonathan, Sarah and Carrianne, the London team dedicated to addressing the problem of racial discrimination in Primary Care staff. Having heard about the scale of the problem and the forms that this may take, we hear about: The 8 workstream…

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Racial Discrimination in Primary Care & the NHS - Part 1 41:28

2y ago41:28

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Send us a text THIS EPISODE makes the case that Racial Discrimination is an extremely common problem in Primary Care and the NHS and can take many forms. It is a SPECIAL EPISODE in which our host Munir Adam is joined by a number of leaders that have dedicated their time, expertise and their heart towards addressing this extremely important problem.…

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The Power of Language in Consultations 41:45

2+ y ago41:45

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Send us a text IN THIS EPISODE Munir is joined by Roo and Lynne to discuss how the way we use language can affect the consultations we provide as healthcare professionals. The episode covers some key concepts and some common examples of how many of us get it wrong without even realising it! By raising awareness of such points, we can strive to impr…

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