Clinical Conversations

00:45:46

Breathlessness in Pregnancy (28 Sept 2026)

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2026/09/28

In this episode, Dr Heather Kennedy is joined by Dr Ailie Young, Consultant in Acute Medicine with special skill in Obstetric Medicine. They discuss breathlessness in pregnancy, covering the approach to initial assessment and investigations in the AMU, the management of acute exacerbation of asthma in pregnancy, and the investigation/management of PE in pregnancy. Dr Ailie Young is a Consultant in Acute and General medicine with a specialist skill in Obstetric Medicine. She is particularly

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00:27:39

Digital Health Literacy (22 June 2026)

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2026/06/22

In this episode of Clinical Conversations, Dr Emma Spencer discusses the importance of digital health literacy - the ability to access, understand and use digital health tools - with Professor Mahmood Adil, RCPE's outgoing Clinical Data & Digital Health Lead. Prof Adil provides insights into the evolution of digital health and clinical informatics over his career and how doctors can enhance their digital health literacy.The introductory resource on clinical data and digital health can be accessed

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00:32:31

Cases that changed me - connecting the dots (8 Jun 2026)

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2026/06/08

In this episode, Dr Heather Kennedy hears about a case that was challenging but rewarding for Dr Neil Watson, which he had presented at the recent RCPE Medical Trainees Conference. They discuss multi-system disease, and the challenge of connecting the dots between different symptoms and presentations, highlighting the importance of combining specialism and generalism.Dr Neil Watson is a neurology registrar in NHS Lothian. His research background is in human prion disease, and he completed an MD

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00:31:03

Practical Management of Heart Failure (25 May 2026)

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2026/05/25

In this episode Dr Marilena Giannoudi discusses all things heart failure with Dr Sam McClure. They begin with how to diagnose and classify heart failure with reduced ejection fraction and heart failure with preserved ejection fraction before moving onto treatment and when to refer to the Heart Failure Team. Dr Sam McClure is a Consultant Interventional Cardiologist and Clinical Lead for Heart Failure in Sunderland. Dr Marilena Giannoudi is a cardiology registrar based in Leeds. She is Co-Chair

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00:48:58

Dyslipidaemia (11 May 2026)

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2026/05/11

In this episode, Dr Angus Sinclair speaks with Dr Jonathan Malo about dyslipidaemias. They discuss the different types of dyslipidaemias, the treatments (including some new ones) and the types of cases that should be referred. Dr Jonathan Malo is a consultant chemical pathologist at the Department of Clinical Biochemistry in NHS Lothian. And is the clinical lead for the Lipid Clinic at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh. He currently chairs a Scottish network of lipid clinic specialists, and is

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00:23:30

Supporting Patients with Sight Loss with Guide Dogs...

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2026/04/27

In this episode, Dr Marilena Giannoudi talks with Rebecca Howard and Bruce Cruickshank from Guide Dogs UK, one of the UK's leading sight loss charities. They discuss some of the small acts and considerations that medical professionals can practice to help their patients with sight loss. Rebecca Howard is a Sighted Guide Trainer with Guide Dogs UK. Bruce Cruickshank is a volunteer with Guide Dogs UK and is a guide dog owner. Dr Marilena Giannoudi is a cardiology registrar based in Leeds. She is

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00:26:33

Preventive Cardiology (13 Apr 2026)

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2026/04/13

In this episode, Dr Marilena Giannoudi chats with Dr Heeraj Bulluck about preventive cardiology. They discuss the little habits that can make a big difference in preventing heart disease and the importance of taking care of yourself as a doctor as well as the patients you see. Dr Heeraj Bulluck is a UK-based interventional cardiologist with a keen academic interest. Alongside his clinical work, he recently developed an interest in cardiovascular prevention - helping individuals understand and act

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01:06:17

Updates in Asthma (16 Mar 2026)

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2026/03/16

In this episode Professor Tom Fardon returns to Clinical Conversations to discuss updates in asthma diagnosis and management from the joint BTS/SIGN/NICE guideline on Asthma. Prof Fardon and Dr Ben Warner discuss the changes to practice since the guidelines were released and the evolving role of biologics in asthma treatment. Professor Fardon is a Consultant Respiratory Physician at NHS Tayside and Honorary Professor at the University of Dundee. They are also the chair of the Scottish Severe

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00:27:48

Medical Specialties - Aerospace Medicine (4 Mar 2026)

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2026/03/04

This is a co-release with our sister podcast, Career Conversations.In this episode, Dr Marilena Giannoudi talks with Dr Manav Sharma about the specialty, Aerospace Medicine. They discuss the pathways which lead to the specialty and some interesting cases. Dr Manav Dutt Sharma is an aerospace medicine physician, former Indian Air Force flight surgeon and human factors specialist with over 23 years of experience at the intersection of aviation and healthcare. He has led an award‑winning primary

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00:41:33

Headaches in Pregnancy (16 Feb 2026)

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2026/02/16

In this episode, Dr Aoife Duignan speaks with Dr Mireia Moragas about how to treat headaches in a pregnant person. They discuss what questions physicians should ask themselves when a pregnant person attends the acute ward with headaches, the green and red flags for headaches as well as the medications that are safe during pregnancy. Dr Mireia Moragas is a Consultant Neurologist in Edinburgh where she also runs the Headache Clinic, as well as participating in the acute care of patients with

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00:23:33

Cardiorenal Metabolic Disease (15 Dec 2025)

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2025/12/15

In this episode of Clinical Conversations, Dr Marilena Giannoudi discusses cardiorenal metabolic disease with Dr Andrew Frankel. Their discussion provides an overview of this common cause of chronic kidney disease (CKD) and they focus on the management of cardiorenal metabolic disease, with Dr Frankel highlighting the importance of lifestyle management and patient education and engagement, and the pharmacotherapy 'four pillars' of RAAS inhibition, SGLT2 inhibition, blood pressure control, and MR

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00:35:44

Cases that Changed Me - Whistleblowing (17 Nov 2025)

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2025/11/17

In this episode, Dr Kat Ralston speaks to Professor Edwin Jesudason about how his experience of whistleblowing as a paediatric surgeon changed his practice. They reflect on the importance of listening and creating a shared dialogue with patients, discuss how experiencing moral injury can help clinicians better understand and navigate patient suffering and explore the art of being human in medicine.Professor Edwin Jesudason is a Consultant in Rehabilitation Medicine in NHS Lothian. Dr Kat Ralston

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00:33:38

Cases that Changed Me - Defence against The Dark Arts...

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2025/11/03

In this episode, Dr Kat Ralston speaks to Dr Jane Rimer about a challenging clinical case which had an unexpected outcome. They discuss the importance of reflection with trusted colleagues and consider systems to help us cover the basics well. They explore how we can reduce the sense of isolation and vulnerability that is often encountered when we have to navigate complaints, adverse event reviews and legal processes, as illustrated by the title 'Defence against The Dark Arts'. Dr Jane Rimer is a

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00:31:40

Cases that changed me - managing mystery diagnoses...

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2025/06/23

In this episode, Dr Marilena Giannoudi hears about a case that changed the practice of Professor James Dear.They discuss the challenges of caring for a patient without a diagnosis, who to talk to if you are feeling uncertain in how to treat a patient, and how you can own up to and move on from mistakes you may make. Professor James Dear is a Consultant in Clinical Pharmacology at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh and Personal Chair of Clinical Pharmacology at the Centre for Cardiovascular Science

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00:39:43

Cases that changed me - why you should ask about the...

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2025/05/26

In this episode, Dr Kat Ralston hears about a case that changed the practice of Dr Chris Tiplady. They discuss the importance of recognising when a patient may be entering the last phase of life, what we owe to patients and families in understanding what matters to them, and how we can navigate managing uncertainty and being wrong as clinicians.Dr Chris Tiplady has been a Consultant Haematologist in Northumbria since 2001 and has held a number of roles in postgraduate and undergraduate medical

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00:49:59

Hospital at Home (12 May 2025)

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2025/05/12

In this episode of Clinical Conversations, Dr Aoife Duignan chats with Dr Claire Steel and Dr Shelagh O'Riordan about Hospital at Home. They explore what Hospital at Home is, and the evidence base behind it, thinking through which patients may benefit from it. They also consider how technology can enable patients to receive care in their own homes and what a day in the life might look like. Finally they consider some top tips for becoming involved with Hospital at Home. Dr Claire Steel is a

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00:29:17

Decompensated Cirrhosis (28 Apr 2025)

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2025/04/28

In this episode Dr Emma Spencer discusses decompensated cirrhosis with Dr Michael Williams. This discussion includes the definition of a decompensation event, how to recognise these events on the medical take and the importance of doing so. They also discuss key steps in investigating causes of decompensations of cirrhosis and how to manage these unwell patients.Dr Michael Williams is a consultant hepatologist, working on the Scottish Liver Transplant Unit in Edinburgh. His clinical interests are

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00:42:37

Poisoning in the Older Adult (31 Mar 2025)

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2025/03/31

In this episode of clinical conversations, Dr Kat Ralston chats with consultant toxicologist Dr Emma Morrison about poisoning in the older adult. They explore why we need to think differently about deliberate self-harm in the older adult and talk through common toxicology cases, including decision-making around escalation. Finally, they consider a common sense approach to what we can do differently as clinicians to reduce the risk of self-harm and suicide in this patient group. Dr Morrison

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00:49:11

Palliative Care in Heart Failure (17 Mar 2025)

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2025/03/17

In this episode, Dr Kat Ralston chats with Prof Miriam Johnson about palliative care in heart failure. They discuss the evidence supporting specialist palliative care input in this patient group and explore how to develop effective integrated services. They chat about holistic, needs based assessment and share top tips on the approach to the debilitating symptom of breathlessness. Professor Miriam Johnson is Professor of Palliative Medicine at Hull York Medical School, Associate Director of the

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00:30:09

T1 Diabetes and Technology (3 March 2025)

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2025/03/03

In this episode, Dr Marilena Giannoudi discusses Type 1 diabetes with Dr Sam Pearson. Topics include diagnosing T1 diabetes, recognising the impact of a new diagnosis of diabetes on patients and possible treatments, including technological interventions. Dr Sam Pearson is a diabetes consultant at St James hospital in Leeds. They help look after patients with all types of diabetes mellitus but have a particular interest in helping younger adults with type 1 diabetes and how technology may help

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