The FCP Podcast

Send us Fan Mail Richard is joined by Occupational Therapist LIzzie Mattacola to discuss her service improvement  project she developed withing her General Practice role.  We discuss how the project idea originated, the problem it aimed to solve, and what success looked like from the outset. We explore the planning process, including identifying the target patient population, selecting the right l...

Send us Fan Mail Richard is joined by ED Paramedic ACP Greg Markham to explore emergency presentations in general practice — and what truly constitutes an emergency in the primary care setting. Through case-based discussion, they work through presentations of syncope and angioedema, focusing on structured history-taking, clinical assessment, immediate management within general practice, and clear...

Send us Fan Mail Richard is joined by ED Paramedic ACP Greg Markham to explore emergency presentations in general practice — and what really counts as an emergency in the primary care setting. Greg shares a structured approach to recognising and assessing the acutely unwell patient, including practical tools and resources that can support safe, confident decision-making under pressure. Through cas...

Send us Fan Mail Richard is joined by renal consultant Dr Debasish Banerjee for a practical deep dive into sodium disorders and what those blood test results really mean in clinical practice. In this episode, we break down the interpretation of sodium levels — from hyponatraemia to hypernatraemia — and move beyond the numbers to focus on real-world decision making. Through case-based discussion, w...

Send us Fan Mail Richard is joined by renal consultant Dr Dabashish Banerjee for a practical deep dive into renal function tests and chronic kidney disease (CKD). In this episode, they break down what CKD actually is, how it’s diagnosed in primary care, and what the numbers really mean for your patients — beyond just the eGFR. Through case-based discussion, we explore a new diagnosis of CKD and a...

Send us Fan Mail Richard is joined by renal consultant Dr Dabashish Banerjee to break down the interpretation of renal function tests — without the nephrology-induced headache. In this episode, we explore when renal function tests should be requested , what they actually include , and how to interpret results confidently in clinical practice . The conversation then focuses on potassium disorders ,...

Send us Fan Mail Richard is joined by consultant ophthalmologist Dr Stella Hornby for a practical deep-dive into eye assessment in general practice. In this episode we break down real-world cases including:  👁️ Acute vision loss 👁️ Eyelid swelling 👁️ Foreign bodies Together we cover structured history taking , focused clinical assessment , red flags you absolutely can’t miss , and — crucially — wh...

Send us Fan Mail  Richard is joined by consultant ophthalmologist Dr Stella Hornby to discuss the assessment of patients presenting with eye symptoms. This episode provides a practical introduction to ocular assessment and common presentations, before exploring real-world cases including red eye and changes in vision. Key elements of history-taking, relevant investigations, red flags, and appropri...

Send us Fan Mail 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 investig...

Send us Fan Mail 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, f...

Send us Fan Mail 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 macrocyt...

Send us Fan Mail 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.n...

Send us Fan Mail 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 yo...

Send us Fan Mail 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 alani...

Send us Fan Mail 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 th...

Send us Fan Mail 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 yo...

Send us Fan Mail 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 p...

Send us Fan Mail 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 giv...

Send us Fan Mail 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 wit...

Send us Fan Mail 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 Sex...

Send us Fan Mail 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 a...

Send us Fan Mail 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 th...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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 richa...

Send us Fan Mail 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, investig...