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Information and learning podcast for first contact practitioners in primary care. During the podcast episodes Emma and Richard will be discussing first contact cases commonly seen in General Practice with experienced clinicians with a background in a certain clinical area. The cases will review the approach to history taking, red flags and the appropriate investigations. The cases will be based around the FCP - Paramedics roadmap core clinical competencies, to unsure appropriate knowledge .
These podcast's should serve as a supplement to your learning as a first contact practitioner. You will require further learning, support and self directed study to develop into a qualified FCP.
These podcasts are for health care professionals only and should not be used for medical advice by members of the public. The content is based on the interviewees opinion and interpretation of best clinical practice at the time of the recording. These podcasts should support your learning and should not replace your clinical judgement or local guidelines.
Special thanks to Scott Edwards for audio and Martin Berrisford for editing.
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Send us a text Richard is joined on the podcast by consultant hematologist Dr Suzy Morton. During the episode we discuss interpretation of Full Blood Counts. Including, a introduction to platelets and common reasons for platelets being affected. We then utilise Suzy's knowledge to discuss cases including thrombocytosis and thrombocytopenia. Including, pertinent history, further investigations , red flags and referral. As always big thank you to Scott for your support...
Send us a text Richard is joined on the podcast by consultant hematologist Dr Suzy Morton. During the episode we discuss interpretation of Full Blood Counts. Including, a introduction to white blood cells and common reasons for white blood cells being affected. We then Utilise Suzy's knowledge to discuss cases including neutropenia and raised lymphocytes. Including, pertinent history, further investigations , red flags and referral. As always big thank you to Scott f...
Send us a text Richard is joined on the podcast by consultant hematologist Dr Suzy Morton. During the episode we discuss interpretation of Full Blood Counts. Including, a introduction to full blood count, why we should be requesting a full blood count and common reasons for red blood cells being affected. We then Utilise Suzy's knowledge to discuss cases including microcytic and macrocytic anemia. Including, pertinent history, further investigations , red flags and ref...
Send us a text Richard is joined on the podcast by consultant hepatologist Dr Sophia Than. During the episode discuss the interpretation of liver function tests. We use Sophia expert knowledge to discuss cases of raised ALP and Bilirubin including history, red flags, further investigations and referral. As always big thank you to Scott for your support. Richard Tennant - richard.tennant@nhs.net British Society of Gastroenterology - Management of abnormal liver function...
Send us a text Richard is joined by palliative care doctor Alistair Duncan and Nurse specialist Angela Wilson to discuss palliative care assessment. During the episode we utilise their skills and knowledge to discuss the deteriorating palliative patient. Including pertinent history, red flags and when to refer. Hope you enjoy the episode. Please leave some feedback about the episode. Thank you Scott for all your help as always! Angela Wilson - angela.wilson2@swft.nhs.uk...
Send us a text Richard is joined on the podcast by consultant hepatologist Dr Sophia Than. During the episode we introduce liver function tests. We discuss what is included in a liver function test, who needs a liver function test, any guidance for clinicians in interpreting liver function tests and some common reasons for abnormal liver function test. We then discuss a case of a raised alanine transaminase, including history, red flags, further investigations and refe...
Send us a text Richard is joined on the podcast by Advanced Clinical Practitioner (Nurse) and ReSPECT fellow Debbie White. During the episode we discuss the 'Recommended Summary Plan for Emergency Care and Treatment' (ReSPECT). We discuss the relevant background to the ReSPECT process, including why it was started, who the process is for, when should the process start and what are the legal implications for clinicians. We then discuss two cases including an acutely unwell pa...
Send us a text Richard and Sophie are join by palliative care doctor Alistair Duncan and Nurse specialist Angela Wilson to discuss palliative care assessment. During the episode we then utilise their skills and knowledge to discuss a case of a palliative care patient with low mood/depression and nausea/vomiting. Including pertinent history, red flags and when to refer. Thank you Scott for all your help as always! West Midlands Palliative Care Guidance https://www.westmidspallcare.co....
Send us a text Richard and Sophie are join by palliative care doctor Alistair Duncan and Nurse specialist Angela Wilson to discuss palliative care assessment. During the episode they define palliative care, what the journey may look like for patients, who is involved and when should specialist team get involved. We then utilise their skills and knowledge to discuss a case of a palliative care patient with pain. Including pertinent history, red flags and when to refer. Thank you Scott ...
Send us a text We welcome Dr Graham Dunthorn to the podcast who is a GPwSI in Pain management. During the podcast we define chronic pain, symptoms and types of pain. We discuss assessment of a patient with fibromyalgia including history taking, diagnosis , investigations , red flags and referral. As always thank you for your help with the podcast Scott and thank you to our guest Graham for giving us his time on the podcast. NICE Guidelines Chronic Pain https://www.nice.org.uk/g...
Send us a text We welcome Dr Graham Dunthorn to the podcast who is a GPwSI in Pain management. During the podcast we define chronic pain, symptoms and types of pain. We discuss assessment of pain including ; onset, reviewing medications, investigations and referral. We then utilise Graham's knowledge to discuss a patient with chronic lower back pain. As always thank you for your help with the podcast Scott and thank you to our guest Graham for giving us his time on the podc...
Send us a text We welcome Dr Jeff Forster who is a GP with a specialism in men's health to the podcast. We use Dr Jeff Forster's knowledge to discuss a 2 cases including testicular swelling and testosterone deficiency. We discuss pertinent history, investigations , red flags and referrals. Hope you enjoy the episode. Thank you as always Scott for you help! The British Society for Sexual Medicine Guidelines on Male Adult Testosterone Deficiency https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/...
Send us a text We welcome Dr Jeff Forster who is a GP with a specialism in men's health to the podcast. During the episode we discuss what men's health is and why it is important in general practice. We then use Dr Jeff Forster knowledge to discuss a case of a patient with Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms, including pertinent history, investigation , red flags and referrals. Thank you as always Scott for you help! NICE guidelines LUTS https://cks.nice.org.uk/topics/luts-in-me...
Send us a text We are joined on the podcast by Dr Caroline Wrigley who is a GPwSI and personal interest in ADHD. During the episode we discuss ADHD, the importance of recognition, assessment and referral. We discuss pertinent history, referral and red flags. Caroline also gives some methods to help parents and patients with possible ADHD following her own experience and research. As always thank you Scott for your help and support. Please contact us if you wish Caroline Wr...
Send us a text We are joined on the podcast by Dr Caroline Wrigley who is a GPwSI and personal interest in autism. During the episode we discuss autism, the importance of recognition, assessment and referral. We discuss pertinent history, referral and red flags. Caroline also given some methods to help parents and patients with possible autism follow her own experience and research. As always thank you Scott for your help and support. Please contact us if you wish Carolin...
Send us a text Richard is joined by Dr Ayesha Mahmud who is a GP with a specialist and personal interest in learning disabilities. During the episode we discuss cases including low mood, memory loss and menopause. We use these case studies to discuss pertinent history taking, investigations and referral. Hope you enjoy the episode. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions richard.tennant@nhs.net ayesha.mahmud@nhs.net Thank you as always to Scott for you help an...
Send us a text Richard is joined by Dr Ayesha Mahmud who is a GP with specialist and personal interest in learning disabilities. During the episode we define learning disabilities, why it is important to clinical practice and what should be included in learning disability reviews. We then discuss a case including with Dr Ayesha of a concerned patient which includes pertinent history, investigations and referral. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions richa...
Send us a text Richard welcomes back Dr Mai Elftise to the podcast to discuss Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging (EDIB) in General Practice. During the episode Mai defines EDIB , including the legislation and what this means in General Practice. We then discuss how EDIB can affect patient assessments and how to you may consider adapting your consultations. Thank you to Scott for your help and support as as well. Please feel free to leave comments and suggestions ...
Send us a text Richard is joined by regular MSK specialist - Ed Baker, FCP Physio and ambassador for the episode. During the episode Ed discus's the assessment of patients with possible shoulder pathology. This includes history taking, physical examination , investigations, red flags and referral. Ed then discus's cases in including subacromial impingement syndrome and frozen shoulder. As always thank you Scott for your help and support. Please feel free to leave com...
Send us a text Richard welcomes back consultant cardiologist Professor Derek Connolly to the podcast. During the episode we discuss cases including patients presenting with leg swelling / orthopnea, and patients with palpitations. Derek give us he's specialist knowledge on how to assess's these patient presentations including history, red flags, investigations and referral. Please follow us on X @FCPParamedicpod and Derek @DrDerekConnolly As always special thank you to Scott for your...
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