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RCGP eLearning Podcast

RCGP eLearning Podcast

The Royal College of General Practitioners is the professional membership body for family doctors in the UK and overseas. This podcast is produced by the RCGP eLearning and Essential Knowledge Update teams and features discussions with clinical experts about a range of key topics in primary care.

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All Episodes

24:12

Getting To Grips With Population Health (PCD Podcast)

RCGP eLearning Podcast ·

2020/06/02

A brief introduction to population health for Primary Care Networks (PCN) from Dr Kathrin Thomas a GP and Consultant in Public Health. The discussion includes a clear explanation of what a population health approach means, how it can address health inequalities and improve the health of your PCN population, and some practical suggestions as to how this might be achieved. Resources mentioned in the podcast Kings Fund Short video Public Health England: All Our Health: personalised care and

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21:27

Allergy and COVID-19

RCGP eLearning Podcast ·

2020/06/01

In this podcast, Dr Helen Howells, a GP with a special interest in Allergy, and Dr Dirk Pilat discuss aspects of atopy management during lockdown. Topics include hayfever, anosmia, weaning, adrenaline auto-injectors and service provision. This podcast was produced in collaboration with Thermo Fisher Scientific. Reviewed and updated: February 2024

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21:23

Obesity and COVID-19

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2020/05/28

This podcast is hosted by Dr Emma Nash, a GP and RCGP eLearning Development Fellow and Dr Barbara McGowan, a Consultant and Honorary Reader in Endrocrinology. The podcast topic is overweight and obesity. It focuses on the illnesses in the context of COVID-19, but also explores their importance in the context of other health conditions and their impact on the health care system and population needs.

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7:41

4. Managing health anxieties regarding COVID-19

RCGP eLearning Podcast ·

2020/04/03

Many of our patients are very anxious at the moment; in the worst case scenario this anxiety can manifest as apparent shortness of breath and affect your clinical assessment. In this episode we discuss how to address these issues, what we can say to patients to help and the use of communication skills and empathy in these difficult consultations. This is episode 4 in a series about telephone triage during COVID-19.

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7:22

3. How to triage a potential COVID-19 case

RCGP eLearning Podcast ·

2020/04/03

This episode focuses specifically on triaging a patient with possible COVID-19, including a discussion about how to carry out a verbal examination and what red flags to look for. It also discusses how to assess shortness of breath on the phone, which is a particular challenge for patients who may have COVID-19. This is episode 3 in a series about telephone triage during COVID-19.

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12:28

1. Introduction to telephone triage

RCGP eLearning Podcast ·

2020/04/03

This introductory episode discusses telephone triage from the perspective of a doctor who is new to it. We discuss how to set up a session of telephone triage to maximise success, how to structure and document the call and how to safety net. Some groups of patients can be particularly challenging and we talk about how to manage these challenges and how to know when triage won’t work and the patient has to be seen. This is episode 1 in a series about telephone triage during COVID-19.

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2. Refresher on how to triage

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2020/04/03

Aimed at those coming back to triage after a break, this episode discusses new technology such as video calls and techniques to get started again, such as the golden minute. We also talk about the adaptation of basic communication skills to the triage call and how to handle the patient’s ideas, concerns and expectations. This is episode 2 in a series about telephone triage during COVID-19.

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25:14

EKU2019.3: Combined hormonal contraception

RCGP eLearning Podcast ·

2020/03/09

This EKU2019.3 explores the recent Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare on Combined hormonal contraception with Dr Anne Lashford, a GP in Wiltshire, Vice President of the FSRH and an Assessor for EMBRACE, which audits maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality combined hormonal contraception.

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18:57

EKU2019.3: Ulcerative colitis & Crohn's disease

RCGP eLearning Podcast ·

2020/03/09

In the UK, there are approximately 146,000 people with a diagnosis of ulcerative colitis and at least 115,000 people with Crohn’s disease. This EKU2019.3 podcast discusses the symptoms, causes, diagnosis and treatment of people with ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease with Dr Kevin Barrett, a GP in Hertfordshire, Chair of the Primary Care Society for Gastroenterology and RCGP Crohn's and Colitis Spotlight Clinical Lead.

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7:28

Sharing vs disclosure

RCGP eLearning Podcast ·

2020/01/16

In this podcast Dr Toni Hazell and Dr Kamilla Kamaruddin discuss the issue of disclosure of LGBT status, including reasons why patients may not feel comfortable sharing their status. Legal issues are covered, as well as general good practice around language and communication with secondary care. This episode was launched in January 2020. Reviewed: September 2023

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6:58

Improving your practice to be more inclusive

RCGP eLearning Podcast ·

2020/01/16

It is important that all patients feel welcome at their GP and survey data suggests that this is not always the case for LGBT patient. In this podcast Dr Toni Hazell and Dr Kamilla Kamaruddin discuss how you can make your practice inclusive and welcoming for LGBT patients, starting from when they walk through the door into the waiting room. They also discuss the use of pronouns for transgender patients and how GPs can be supportive of LGBT staff. This episode was launched in January

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20:36

EKU2019.2: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

RCGP eLearning Podcast ·

2019/12/02

There are approximately 1.2 million patients with COPD in the UK with 115,000 new cases each year. However most people are diagnosed in their 50’s or older and a large number remain undiagnosed. This EKU2019.2 podcast explores the symptoms, investigations, referral, treatment and management of people with COPD with Dr Steve Holmes, a GP in Somerset and Education Lead with the Primary Care Respiratory Society.

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15:54

EKU2019.2: Prostate Cancer Screening & the PSA Test

RCGP eLearning Podcast ·

2019/10/28

Prostate cancer is the commonest cancer in men and is the third commonest cause of cancer death in the UK, causing more deaths than breast cancer. This Essential Knowledge Update (EKU2019.2) podcast discussed prostate cancer screening and the prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test with Dr Sam Merriel a GP in North Somerset and a Clinical Senior Research Fellow at the University of Exeter.

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22:35

Food allergy

RCGP eLearning Podcast ·

2019/09/27

Patients with allergy commonly present to GPs – some can be treated in primary care, whilst others will need referring to a hospital clinic or a GP with an interest in this area. In this podcast, Dr. Susan Leech, clinical lead for the paediatric allergy service at King’s hospital, discusses issues such as how to treat in primary care, when to refer and who should have an adrenaline auto-injector. The podcast also covers cows’ milk protein allergy and how to advise a patient who feels that they have

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17:22

Coeliac disease

RCGP eLearning Podcast ·

2019/09/27

In this podcast, Dr Charlie Andrews, committee member of the Primary Care Society of Gastroenterology and Clinical Champion for West of England for inflammatory bowel disease, discusses various aspects of coeliac disease, from when it should be considered through to longer term management. He offers hints to diagnostic clues which should prompt testing, and guidance on the process of testing, including consuming enough gluten in the run-up to investigating. Patients need support and information once

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11:44

EKU2019.1: Rheumatoid arthritis in adults

RCGP eLearning Podcast ·

2019/07/05

There are approximately 1.5 men and 3.6 women per 10,000 people who develop rheumatoid arthritis each year. This EKU2019.1 Podcast discusses the management of rheumatoid arthritis in adults with Dr Barbara Noble, a GP in Wolverhampton, a CSA assessor, appraiser and EKU Programme Author.

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16:55

Contraception

RCGP eLearning Podcast ·

2019/04/26

Contraception is a rapidly changing field, with new devices becoming available and new guidelines being issued. RCGP Clinical Champion for Menstrual Wellbeing, Dr Anne Connolly, talks to Dr Toni Hazell about a variety of subjects in the area of contraception. She starts by discussing emergency contraception and how to choose between the two oral methods available and then goes on to discuss the UKMEC which is the main reference guideline for contraception safety. The podcast then covers the

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14:50

EKU2018.3: Abnormal liver blood tests

RCGP eLearning Podcast ·

2018/11/26

While deaths from other common conditions are falling, mortality from liver disease is increasing. There has been a 400% increase in deaths from liver disease between 1970-2010. This is higher in patients under the age of 65. This Essential Knowledge Update (EKU2018.3) podcast discussed the management of abnormal liver blood tests.

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15:22

EKU2018.3: Heavy menstrual bleeding

RCGP eLearning Podcast ·

2018/11/16

Studies report that between 4-51% of women are affected by heavy periods. This Essential Knowledge Update (EKU2018.3) podcast explores the assessment and management of heavy menstrual bleeding.

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13:10

EKU2018.2: Endometriosis

RCGP eLearning Podcast ·

2018/08/07

Endometriosis is associated with infertility and is also associated with a lower quality of life with women taking more sick days because of the condition. This Essential Knowledge Update (EKU2018.2) podcast explores the diagnosis and management of endometriosis in primary care.

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