The Uncomplicated Doctor

In this special episode looking back at a turbulent year, we hear from six people, with different experiences and backgrounds, as they tell Dr Lucy Delaney their highs and lows of the year. Please be aware that some of their stories may be triggering, as we cover topics such as bereavement and isolation. But there are plenty of positive stories in there too.From all of The Uncomplicated Doctor team, we're wishing you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.Support LinksAnxiety UKCharity providing support if you have been diagnosed with an anxiety condition.Phone: 03444 775 774 (Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 5.30pm)Website: www.anxietyuk.org.ukBipolar UKA charity helping people living with manic depression or bipolar disorder.Website: www.bipolaruk.org.ukCALMCALM is the Campaign Against Living Miserably. A charity providing a mental health helpline and webchat.Phone: 0800 58 58 58 (daily, 5pm to midnight)Website: www.thecalmzone.netMen's Health Forum24/7 stress support for men by text, chat and email.Website: www.menshealthforum.org.ukMental Health FoundationProvides information and support for anyone with mental health problems or learning disabilities.Website: www.mentalhealth.org.ukMindPromotes the views and needs of people with mental health problems.Phone: 0300 123 3393 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm)Website: www.mind.org.ukPAPYRUSYoung suicide prevention society.Phone: HOPElineUK 0800 068 4141 (9am to midnight, every day of the year)Website: www.papyrus-uk.orgSamaritansConfidential support for people experiencing feelings of distress or despair.Phone: 116 123 (free 24-hour helpline)Website: www.samaritans.org.ukSANEEmotional support, information and guidance for people affected by mental illness, their families and carers. Textcare: comfort and care via text message, sent when the person needs it most: www.sane.org.uk/textcarePeer support forum: www.sane.org.uk/supportforumWebsite: www.sane.org.uk/supportYoungMindsInformation on child and adolescent mental health. Services for parents and professionals.Phone: Parents' helpline 0808 802 5544 (Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 4pm)Website: www.youngminds.org.ukAbuse (child, sexual, domestic violence)NSPCCChildren's charity dedicated to ending child abuse and child cruelty.Phone: 0800 1111 for Childline for children (24-hour helpline)0808 800 5000 for adults concerned about a child (24-hour helpline)Website: www.nspcc.org.ukRefugeAdvice on dealing with domestic violence.Phone: 0808 2000 247 (24-hour helpline)Website: www.refuge.org.ukDrinklineA free confidential helpline for people worried about their own or someone else's drinking.Phone: 0300 123 1110 (weekdays 9am to 8pm, weekends 11am to 4pm)BereavementCruse Bereavement CarePhone: 0808 808 1677 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm)Website: www.cruse.org.uk

As part of the final two episodes of The Uncomplicated Doctor, Dr Lucy Delaney, speaks to Dr Victoria Hobbs and Dr Heidi Kerr from VHK Education about women's health. Part two focuses on vaginal discharges, hormonal replacement therapy and cervical smears.About VHK EducationVHK Education offers bespoke health education courses targeted to specific audiences. It is run by two practising GPs with over 30 years of practical experience, who are keen to share their knowledge, skills and expertise.ReferencesPatient UK. Bacterial Vaginosis (Internet). United Kingdom. (Updated June 2020; Cited July 2020). Available at URL: https://patient.info/sexual-health/vaginal-discharge-female-discharge/bacterial-vaginosisPatient UK. Vaginal Discharge (Internet). United Kingdom. (Updated September 2017; Cited July 2020). Available at URL: https://patient.info/sexual-health/vaginal-discharge-female-dischargeUnited States Department of Health and Human Sciences. Office of Women’s Health. Douching (Internet). United States. (Updated April 2019; Cited July 2020). Available at URL: https://www.womenshealth.gov/a-z-topics/douchingVHK Education suggested websitesMenopause MattersRock My MenopauseWomen's Health Concern

As part of the final two episodes of The Uncomplicated Doctor, Dr Lucy Delaney, speaks to Dr Victoria Hobbs and Dr Heidi Kerr from VHK Education about women's health. Part one focuses on periods and contraception and everything important a woman should know about their body.About VHK EducationVHK Education offers bespoke health education courses targeted to specific audiences. It is run by two practising GPs with over 30 years of practical experience, who are keen to share their knowledge, skills and expertise.References:NHS Website. What causes a woman to bleed after sex? (Internet). United Kingdom. (Updated March 2018; Cited July 2020). Women and Children’s Care Group Patient Information. The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust. Post Coital Bleeding/Suspicious looking cervix (Internet). (Published December 2015; Cited July 2020). NHS Website. Heavy periods (Internet). United Kingdom. (Updated June 2018; Cited July 2020). NHS Website. Why does sex hurt? (Internet). United Kingdom. (Updated May 2018, Cited July 2020). 

In the seventh episode of The Uncomplicated Doctor, Dr Lucy Delaney speaks to Respiratory Registrar, Dr Abdi Ali, about the effects of COVID-19 on the lungs, e-cigs and red flag symptons people shouldn't avoid.**This podcast was recorded a number of weeks before it's release**References:Asthma UK. Diagnosing Asthma (Internet). United Kingdom. (Last updated March 2018, Cited July 2020). Available at URL https://www.asthma.org.uk/advice/diagnosis/NHS Website. Smoke free (Internet). United Kingdom. (Last Updated unknown, Cited July 2020). Available at URL  https://www.nhs.uk/smokefree/why-quit/what-happens-when-you-quit\NHS Website. Respiratory disease (Internet). United Kingdom. (Last updated unknown, Cited July 2020). Available at URL https://www.england.nhs.uk/ourwork/clinical-policy/respiratory-disease/NHS Website. 10 Myths about stop smoking treatments. United Kingdom. (Last updated December 2018, Cited July 2020). Available at URL https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/quit-smoking/10-myths-about-stop-smoking-treatments/ 

In the sixth episode of The Uncomplicated Doctor, Dr Lucy Delaney speaks to Ear Nose and Throat (ENT) Registrar, Dr Max Osborne, all about ear wax, tinnitus and vertigo. References:Patient UK. Nasal Congestion (Internet). United Kingdom. (Last updated Nov 2018, Cited June 2020). Available at URL: https://patient.info/ears-nose-throat-mouth/nasal-congestionNational Institute of Clinical Excellence Clinical Knowledge Summaries. Acute Sinusitis (Internet). United Kingdom. (Updated 2018, Cited June 2020). Availabel at URL: https://cks.nice.org.uk/sinusitis#!scenario NHS. Beclomethasone Nasal Spray (Internet). United Kingdom. (Updated Macrh 2020, Cite June 2020). Available at URL https://www.nhs.uk/medicines/beclometasone-nasal-spray/

In the fifth episode of The Uncomplicated Doctor, Dr Lucy Delaney speaks to Physio Ash James all about back pain and associated myths around an issue that is commonly brought up in a GP's clinic.ReferencesUK Government Website. Disability Act (Internet). United Kingdom. (Updated 2019, Cited 2020). Available at URL https://www.gov.uk/definition-of-disability-under-equality-act-2010Hoy D, March L, Brooks P, et al. The global burden of low back pain: estimates from the Global Burden of Disease 2010 study Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases. Published online March 24 2014. Available at URL: https://ard.bmj.com/content/73/6/968.abstract?sid=72849399-2667-40d1-ad63Benjamin W. Friedman, MD, MS, 1  Eddie Irizarry, MD, 1 Clemencia Solorzano, PharmD, 2  Nauman, Khankel, MD, 1  Jennifer Zapata, DO, 1   Eleftheria Zias , RPh, 2  and  E. John Gallagher, MD 1. Diazepam is No Better Than Placebo When Added to Naproxen for Acute Low Back Pain. Ann Emerg Med . Author manuscript; available in PMC 2018 Aug 1.Available at URL: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5517351/

In the fourth episode of The Uncomplicated Doctor, Dr Lucy Delaney speaks to Ophthalmology Registrar, Dr William Fusi-Rubiano, and addresses all the common questions she's asked by patients about their eyes.ReferencesMcCormick A, Fleming D, Charlton J (1995). Morbidity statistics from general practice. Fourth national study 1991-2. London: HMSO.Royal College of General Practitioners. Management of Infective Conjunctivitis in Primary Care (Internet). United Kingdom. (Updated March 2013, Cited June 2020). Available at URL https://www.rcgp.org.uk/-/media/Files/CIRC/Eye-Health/RCGP-Infective-Conjunctivitis-Factsheet-December-2014.ashx?la=enPatient UK. Infective Conjunctivitis (Internet). United Kingdom. (Updated February 2017, Cited June 2020). Available at URL  https://patient.info/eye-care/eye-problems/infective-conjunctivitis

In the third episode of The Uncomplicated Doctor, Dr Lucy Delaney speaks to Clinical Psychologist Nicola Shanahan.ReferencesMind Charity. Mental Health Problems An Introduction (Internet). United Kingdom. (Updated 2020; Cited June 2020). Available at URL: https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/mental-health-problems-introduction/about-mental-health-problems/ Patient Platform Limited. Depression (Internet). United Kingdom. (Updated Sept 2017; Cited June 2020) Available at URL: https://patient.info/mental-health/depression-leaflet Patient Platform Limited. Anxiety (Internet). United Kingdom. (Updated Sept 2017; Cited June 2020). Available at URL: https://patient.info/mental-health/anxiety National Health Service. Overview: Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (Internet). (Updated Oct 2018; Cited June 2020). Available at URL: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/ssri-antidepressants/

In the second episode of The Uncomplicated Doctor, Dr Lucy Delaney speaks to NHS Community Dietitian and Crossfit gym owner Gina Yates.00:00-00:57 - Introduction to the episode by Dr Lucy Delaney01:09-03:01 - Diet and nutrition prelude 03:02-07:04 - Dr Lucy Delaney addresses some of the common news stories and questions that come up in her clinic.07:16-32:58 - NHS Community Dietitian and Crossfit gym owner, Gina Yates, joins Dr Delaney to talk about a balanced diet, food supplements, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), crossfit, eating disorders and more.33:00-35:25 - Dr Delaney's medical word of the week35:26-36:01 - sign offReferencesBritish Nutrition Foundation (BNF). Facts Behind The Headlines (Internet). United Kingdom. (Updated October 2019; Cited May 2020). Available from URL: https://www.nutrition.org.uk/nutritioninthenews/headlinesNational Institute for Health and Care Excellence. Clinical Knowledge Summaries. Irritable Bowel Syndrome (Internet). United Kingdom. (Updated October 2017; Cited May 2020). Available at URL: https://cks.nice.org.uk/irritable-bowel-syndrome British Nutrition Foundation (BNF). New Reports. New Advice on Vitamin D (Internet). United Kingdom. (Updated May 2018; Cited May 2020). Available from URL: https://www.nutrition.org.uk/nutritioninthenews/new-reports/983-newvitamind.html 

In the first episode of The Uncomplicated Doctor, Dr Lucy Delaney speaks to COVID-19 frontline workers about their experience tackling the virus.00:00-01:50 - Introduction to the new podcast series by Dr Lucy Delaney01:50-09:50 - Dr Lucy Delaney addresses some of the common questions she's been asked at her clinic in relation to COVID-19, including children and the virus, face masks and immunity.09:50-32:55 - Front line workers, Luca (Paramedic) and Sarah (ICU Nurse) join Dr Lucy Delaney to discuss their challenging experience of tackling the virus.32:55-34:20 - Dr Lucy Delaney's medical word of the week34:20-34:48 - sign offReferencesRoyal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH). COVID19 Research Summaries (Internet). United Kingdom. (Updated 2020 May 18; Cited 2020 April 9). Available from URL:https://www.rcpch.ac.uk/resources/covid-19-research-evidence-summaries#transmissionGreenhalgh T, Schmid MB, Czypionka T, Bassler D, Gruer L. Face masks for the public during the covid-19 crisis. BMJ 2020;369:m1435 British Medical Journal (BMJ) Best Practice. Coronavirus Disease 2019 (Internet). BMJ Publishing Group. (Updated May 2020; Cited 2020 April). Available from URLhttps://bestpractice.bmj.com/topics/en-gb/3000168