QUB GP Society's Podcast

CVD, or Cardiovascular Disease is an extremely common cause of morbidity in Primary Care. Today's episode sees one of our Education Officers Aislinn Toner talk through the causes, complications and treatments of CVD.

Welcome back to 'GP Spotlight' - an inside look at life in General Practice.

Our third episode sees our Vice-President Tim Neill sit down to speak with a familiar member of QUB staff, Dr Jim McMullan. Dr McMullan is a GP in Armagh who has specialist interests in Medical Education, Postgraduate Training and Chronic Pain. He tells us about his journey into Medicine, his roles and his outlooks on life in GP today and in the future.

Eczema is common dermatological condition initially treated in Primary Care by General Practitioners. In today's episode, Aislinn Toner one of our Education Officers discusses the pathology, clinical features and management of Eczema from the perspective of a Medical Student.

As dermatology is a very visual subject, we recommend that you use images of these conditions in conjunction with this Podcast Episode. 

In today's episode, one of our Education Officers Aislinn Toner discusses the causes, clinical features, diagnosis and management of Pneumonia from the perspective of a Medical Student. 

Welcome  back to 'GP Spotlight' a brand new Podcast Series from QUB GP Society! 

In our second episode, we are joined by Dr Miriam Dolan - a GP Partner in Lisnaskea, County Fermanagh. Our President Davog McCaffrey chats to Dr Dolan about her journey to Ireland and General Practice, her special interests including Rural Healthcare and Medical Education and where she sees the speciality in the future. 

 In today's episode our Treasurer, Laura Patterson discusses Inflammatory Bowel Disease (Crohn’s and Ulcerative Colitis) in terms of their pathology, clinical features, investigations, diagnosis and management. 

Welcome back to Common Conditions in General Practice! 

In today's episode our Secretary Taran Khangura discusses Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, an important Autoimmune Condition in terms of its pathology, clinical features, investigations, management and complications. 

Welcome to 'GP Spotlight' a brand new Podcast Series from QUB GP Society! 

In this series, we'll be shining a light at life in General Practice. In our first episode, we are joined by Dr Laurence Dorman - a GP Partner in Kilkeel, County Down and current NI Chair of the Royal College of GPs. Our Vice President Tim Neill chats to Dr Dorman about his journey into General Practice, the highlights of his career and where he sees the speciality in the future. 

Psoriasis is common dermatological condition initially treated in Primary Care by General Practitioners. In today's episode, Martha Henry one of our Year 3 Representatives discusses the clinical features and management of Psoriasis from the perspective of a Medical Student.

As dermatology is a very visual subject, we recommend that you use images of these conditions in conjunction with this Podcast Episode. 

In today's episode, our Assistant Secretary,  Shalimar Baldemor discusses the topic of Headaches which are often encountered by General Practitioners in a Primary Care setting. Shaly will consider the different types of headaches, their clinical features and management. This revision style Podcast is from the perspective of a Medical Student.

Altered bowel habit is a presenting complaint with a wide range of differential diagnoses commonly seen by General Practitioners. In today's episode, Tim Neill one of our Year 3 Representatives discusses some of the most common conditions that result in altered bowel habit - in terms of their pathology, presentation, diagnosis and management. 

In today's episode, one of our Education Officers, Jane Bailie, discusses the pathology, diagnosis and management of Parkinson's Disease from the perspective of a Medical Student. 

In today's episode, our Assistant Secretary,  Shalimar Baldemor discusses the topic of Ear Infections which are often encountered by General Practitioners in a Primary Care setting. Shaly will consider the different types of ear infections, their causes and management. This revision style Podcast is from the perspective of a Medical Student.

In the second of 2 episodes on Thyroid Disease in a General Practice setting, our Education Officer Jane Bailie discusses the clinical features, diagnosis and management of Hyperthyroidism from the perspective of a Medical Student. 

In the first of 2 episodes on Thyroid Disease in a General Practice setting, our Education Officer Jane Bailie discusses the clinical features, diagnosis and management of Hypothyroidism from the perspective of a Medical Student. 

Metabolic Bone Diseases are commonly seen by General Practitioners in a Primary Care setting. In today's episode, our President Davog McCaffrey discusses the  Clinical Features, Investigations, Diagnosis and Management of 3 main Metabolic Bone Diseases - Osteoporosis, Osteomalacia and Paget's Disease. 

In today's episode, on of our Education Officers, Radhika Gulati discusses the identification, assessment and the treatment of common symptoms in palliative care - focusing on pain, shortness of breath and nausea and vomiting. 

In this episode, our Assistant Secretary,  Shaly Baldemor discusses the topic of Cardiac (Heart) Murmurs which are often encountered by General Practitioners in a Primary Care setting. This revision style Podcast is from the perspective of a Medical Student.

We are delighted to return to Semester 2 with a new podcast episode. In this episode, one of our Education Officers, Radhika Gulati, discusses the topic of Depression in terms of its clinical features and management in a Primary Care setting from the perspective of a Medical Student.

We understand that this may be a challenging and difficult episode from some of our listeners who are suffering from depression or other mental health conditions. If you have been affected by any issues raised in this podcast, we encourage you to reach out and talk to someone - perhaps your GP or one of the organisations listed below.

BMA Wellbeing/Support - 24/7 - 0330 123 1245

Samaritan’s - 24/7 - 116 123

Doctors in Distress- contact@doctors-in-distress.org.uk 

Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus is an important condition encountered in a Primary Care Setting as it affects 400,000 people in the UK and makes up 95% of Diabetes diagnoses in children. In today's episode, one of our Education Officers Jane Bailie discusses the pathology, presentation, diagnosis and management of Type 1 Diabetes from the perspective of a Medical Student. 

This episode follows on from Episode 10 which was on Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. We will be taking a short break over Christmas but will return in early 2021! Stay tuned to our Social Media for further updates.

Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) are commonly seen by General Practitioners in a Primary Care setting. In today's episode, our President Davog McCaffrey discusses the Pathophysiology, Presentation, Investigations and Management of Urinary Tract Infections in Adult Patients. 

Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus is becoming an increasingly common condition seen in General Practice with approximately 8% of the annual NHS Budget being used on managing this condition. In today's episode, our Treasurer Emma Warnock discusses the pathology, presentation, diagnosis and management of Type 2 Diabetes from the perspective of a Medical Student. 

Contraception is one of the most common reasons for patients to consult their General Practitioner. In today’s episode, one of our Education Officers, Radhika Gulati, discusses a range of contraceptive agents used in the community from the Copper Coil to the Contraceptive Patch.

Acne Vulgaris and Acne Rosacea are common dermatological conditions initially treated in Primary Care by General Practitioners. In today's episode, our President Davog McCaffrey, discusses the pathogenesis, clinical features and management of these conditions from the perspective of a Medical Student.

As dermatology is a very visual subject, we recommend that you use images of these conditions in conjunction with this Podcast Episode. 

Patients with Sore Throats commonly present to their General Practitioner.  In today's episode, our Vice President, Cailean Dolan, discusses some of the important causes of Sore Throats (mainly Viral and Bacterial) and how to treat them from the perspective of a Medical Student. 

Anaemia is defined as a condition where the haemoglobin concentration in an individual is lower than normal.  In today's episode, one of our Education Officers, Radhika Gulati, discusses some of the important causes of Anaemia (which is often multifactorial) followed by diagnosis and management from the perspective of a Medical Student. 

It is estimated that 8.5% of adults in today's society will be affected by Chronic Kidney Disease. In today's episode, one of our Education Officers, Radhika Gulati, discusses some of the important causes of Chronic Kidney Disease, including Diabetes, followed by diagnosis and management from the perspective of a Medical Student. 

Degenerative or "wear and tear" Osteoarthritis and Inflammatory Arthritis like Rheumatoid Arthritis are conditions commonly encountered by General Practitioners. In today's episode, our President Davog McCaffrey discusses the pathology, presentation, diagnosis and management of both Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis from the perspective of a Medical Student. 

5.4 million people in the UK are currently receiving treatment for Asthma. General Practitioners play an important role in the management of Asthma in the community. In today's episode, one of our Education Officers, Jane Bailie, discusses the pathology, diagnosis and management of Asthma from the perspective of a Medical Student. 

Lower back pain is one of the most common presenting complaints in General Practice with 60% of adults experience back pain at some point. In today's episode, one of our Education Officers, Radhika Gulati, discusses some of the important causes of back followed by their diagnosis and management from the perspective of a Medical Student. 

Welcome to the first episode of QUB GP Society's Podcast! In today's episode, we focus on Hypertension (High Blood Pressure). Our President, Davog McCaffrey, discusses the definition, diagnosis, management and complications of Hypertension from the perpective of a Medical Student.