Primary Care Knowledge Boost

Lisa and Sara talk to Dr Rebecca Baron from Health Education England about Resilience. This is part one of a two part series about Resilience. In this episode we talk about what Resilience is and how it started as a concept in general and in healthcare. We also hear about the neuroscience behind Resilience and Rebecca goes through some resources that she has found particularly helpful herself. ___...

Lisa and Sara talk to Consultant Haematologist Dr Chris Gregory about Immunoglobulins. The subject is approached from the point of view of primary care clinicians ordering immunoglobulin blood tests. We get Dr Gregory's opinion on when it is useful to order an immunoglobulins blood test and go through the possible meaning of all the different types of results. We discuss raised immunoglobulin test...

Lisa and Sara talk to Consultant Haematologist Dr Chris Gregory about B12 and folate deficiency. In this episode we talk about B12 and folate deficiency; How to investigate further and manage these results as well as touching on other causes of macrocytosis including haemolytic anaemia.  ____ Useful resources:  British Society for Haematology guidelines 'Diagnosis of B12 and Folate Deficiency': cl...

Lisa and Sara talk to Consultant Haematologist Dr Chris Gregory about anaemia and iron deficiency. In this episode we talk generally about anaemia, how to interpret full blood count results and iron deficiency anaemia. ____ Useful resources:  Blood Journal article 'So you know how to treat iron deficiency anemia': click here http://www.bloodjournal.org/content/126/17/1971?sso-checked=true  ____ Ha...

Lisa and Sara talk to GP Dr Gatenby about contraception. In this episode we talk about when contraception becomes effective when starting or swapping contraception types, quick starting pills, post-natal/breast feeding considerations for contraception as well as contraception around peri-menopause.  ____ Useful resources:  FSRH up to date guidance for all contraception matters:  click here Stockle...

Lisa and Sara talk to GP Dr Gatenby about contraception. In this episode we talk about why contraception is so important, types of contraception, the new ways to take the COCP, the differences between preparations of pills, different bleeding patterns on hormonal contraception and options to manage these.  ____ Useful resources:  FSRH up to date guidance for all contraception matters: click here  ...

Lisa and Sara talk to Consultant Cardiologist Dr Karthikeyan about palpitations and atrial fibrillation.  ____ Resources mentioned in the episode: BMJ best practice article about pheochromocytoma: click here (requires login) NICE CKS, anti-coagulation: click here NICE CKS atrial fibrillation: click here  ____ Have feedback or suggestions? You can help us know how we are doing with our 5 minute sur...

Lisa and Sara talk to Consultant Cardiologist Dr Karthikeyan about cardiac causes for blackouts.  ____ Resources mentioned in the episode: - GMC guidance on reporting driving concerns: click here - DVLA fitness to drive guidance: click here    ____ Have feedback or suggestions? You can help us know how we are doing with our 5 minute survey: click here    ____   This podcast has been made with the...

Lisa and Sara talk to Consultant Cardiologist Dr Arya about Heart failure. Have feedback or suggestions? You can help us know how we are doing with our 5 minute survey: https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/YYQ763C ------------------------- This podcast has been made with the support of Wigan CCG. Given that they are recorded with Wigan clinicians, the information discussed may not be applicable elsewh...

Lisa and Sara talk to Consultant Gastroenterologist Dr Bliss about Irritable Bowel Syndrome.  ***THIS EPISODE HAS BEEN RE-UPLOADED WITH ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT CA125 BLOOD TESTS*** Have feedback or suggestions? You can help us know how we are doing with our 5 minute survey: https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/YYQ763C ------------------------- This podcast has been made with the support of Wigan...

Lisa and Sara talk to Consultant Gastroenterologist Dr Bliss about abnormal liver function tests.  Here is a link to the NAFLD score calculator Have feedback or suggestions? You can get in touch by either emailing us directly at  primarycarepodcasts@gmail.com  or on Twitter  @PCKBpodcast You can help us know how we are doing with our 5 minute survey:  https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/YYQ763C -----...

Lisa and Sara talk to Consultant Gastroenterologist Dr Bliss about acid reflux.  Have feedback or suggestions? You can get in touch by either emailing us directly at primarycarepodcasts@gmail.com or on Twitter @PCKBpodcast You can help us know how we are doing with our 5 minute survey: https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/YYQ763C ------------------------- This podcast has been made with the support of...

Lisa and Sara introduce themselves and the plan for the coming podcasts.    Twitter contact: PCKBpodcast Email contact: primarycarepodcasts@gmail.com