RCP Medicine Podcast

In this episode of the RCP Medicine Podcast, Dr Raj Amarnani, consultant in sport, exercise and musculoskeletal medicine, Fellow of the Faculty of Sport and Exercise Medicine, and current president of the Royal Society of Medicine Rheumatology and Rehabilitation Section, joins Dr Alice Cole, clinical education fellow at the Royal College of Physicians, to explore how motivational interviewing can support the NHS shift from treatment to prevention. Raj explains why patients are often not lacki...

Coeliac disease is often viewed as a straightforward gastrointestinal condition, but its presentation, diagnosis and long-term management can be far more complex than many clinicians appreciate. In this episode of the RCP Medicine Podcast Dr. Dushen Murugiah, Consultant Gastroenterologist and Trust Lead for Nutrition at Royal Surrey County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, joins Dr Abhishek Ray to explore the modern approach to coeliac disease. Together they discuss classical and non-classical p...

In this episode of the RCP Medicine Podcast, respiratory consultant and clinical lead for environmental sustainability Dr Thom Daniels joins host Dr David Charles to explore why air quality should be treated as a core clinical issue rather than a distant environmental concern. Drawing on landmark coroner’s cases, including the deaths of Ella Adoo Kissi Debrah and Awaab Ishak, they examine how outdoor and indoor pollution contribute to asthma, COPD, cardiovascular disease, stroke, dementia and...

In this powerful and timely episode, Dr Ahmed Seedat — respiratory and general internal medicine consultant, global health specialist, and former policy fellow — joins Dr Krishna Misra, an experienced GP in inclusion health, for an in‑depth exploration of migrant and refugee health. Together with host Dr Rohan Mehra, they unpack the realities facing displaced populations today: from the impact of geopolitical instability and the climate emergency, to the language and stigma shaping public att...

In this episode of the RCP Medicine Podcast, Dr Aula Abbara, consultant in infectious diseases and internal medicine at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust and an infectious diseases and malaria advisor to MSF Amsterdam, joins Dr Bryony Alderman, palliative medicine consultant and RCP Sustainability Education Fellow. Together, they explore how climate change is reshaping global health, with a particular focus on infectious diseases, health inequalities, forced displacement, and the increasi...

In this episode of the RCP Medicine Podcast, Professor Jeremy Levy, consultant nephrologist in London, joins Dr Alex Crowe, consultant physician in Liverpool, for an insightful and practical conversation about chronic kidney disease (CKD). Together, they explore why CKD is so common, and often silent. How to distinguish acute from chronic kidney problems, and which investigations matter most. The discussion also highlights the growing importance of cardiorenal metabolic medicine, offering cli...

In this episode, Dr Bryony Alderman, palliative care consultant and RCP sustainability clinical education fellow, joins Dr Vasiliki Thanopoulou, rheumatology registrar and RCP clinical education fellow, for a wide‑ranging discussion demystifying modern palliative care. Together they explore how the specialty has evolved beyond end‑of‑life support, highlighting early integration, symptom management across disease groups, and the importance of compassionate, individualised care. The conversatio...

In this episode of the RCP Medicine Podcast, Professor Ewan Forrest, Consultant Hepatologist at the Glasgow Royal Infirmary, joins Dr Jennifer Tham, Gastroenterology Trainee in the West of Scotland, to explore the diagnosis and management of alcohol related hepatitis. A common but often misunderstood emergency presentation. Through a detailed case, they unpack diagnostic challenges, key blood markers, distinguishing features from decompensated cirrhosis, and the practical steps clinici...

In this episode of the RCP Medicine Podcast, transplant hepatologist Dr Mhairi Donnelly joins gastroenterology trainee Dr Jennifer Tham to explore the high‑stakes world of acute liver failure. Through a detailed case of a young woman presenting with severe transaminitis and paracetamol toxicity, Mhairi and Jennifer guide listeners through the crucial steps in recognising acute liver injury, identifying early markers of deterioration, and escalating care at the right time. The discussion cover...

In this episode of the RCP Medicine Podcast, we explore the pressing challenges facing resident doctors in the NHS and the transformative work of the Next Generation campaign. Joining us is Professor Mumtaz Patel, President of the Royal College of Physicians, Vice President for Education and Training, and Chair of the Next Generation Oversight Group. Professor Patel shares her extensive experience in medical education and workforce planning, offering candid insights into recruitment pressures...

In this episode of the RCP Medicine Podcast, we explore the critical issue of health inequalities during pregnancy and the postpartum period. Joining us is Dr Maria Mouyis, Consultant Physician & Rheumatologist with Specialist Interest in Obstetric Medicine, alongside Dr Vasiliki Thanopoulou, RCP clinical education fellow, Rheumatology/GIM Specialist Registrar. Together, they unpack why pregnancy itself can be a risk factor for health inequality, the findings from the MBRRACE report, and ...

In this collaborative episode between the RCP Medicine Podcast and the British Society for Rheumatology’s Talking Rheumatology series, consultant rheumatologist Dr Tam Malley from the Royal Free Hospital joins Dr Vasiliki Thanopoulou, RCP Clinical Education Fellow and registrar, to explore the complexities of inflammatory myositis. Through a compelling case study and rich clinical discussion, they unpack the diagnostic challenges, multidisciplinary considerations, and treatment strategies for...

In this RCP Medicine podcast and BSR Talking Rheumatology podcast collaboration Dr Roz Benson and Dr Lisa Waters discuss a challenging case of a patient with an acute hot joint who presented to the acute medical unit. It covers wide ranging topics including diagnosis and management of gout, investigation of the acute hot joint and how to treat septic arthritis. Dr Roz Benson is a Consultant Rheumatologist at NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, BSR Digital Learning Editor, and Talking...

In this episode of the RCP Medicine Podcast, Dr Sagen Zac-Varghese, Consultant in Diabetes and Endocrinology, East and North Herts Teaching NHS Trust is joined by Dr Samantha Scholtz , Consultant Psychiatrist, Imperial Weight Centre, St Mary’s Hospital to explore the complex relationship between obesity and mental health. Drawing on clinical experience and recent research, they discuss the stigma surrounding obesity, its psychological impact, and how healthcare professionals can better suppor...

In this episode of the RCP Medicine Podcast, Dr Lisa Hamza, HIV and Sexual Health Consultant at St George’s Hospital, London, joins Dr Rohan Mehra, Infectious Diseases and Microbiology Registrar, to explore the evolving landscape of HIV care. Together, they delve into the virology, history, and treatment of HIV, highlighting the remarkable progress made over the past four decades - from the early days of the epidemic to today’s cutting-edge therapies and prevention strategies. Dr Hamza shares...

In this episode of the RCP Medicine podcast, we delve into the complexities of obesity and the importance of person-centred care. Hosted by Dr Vasiliki Thanopoulou, a rheumatology and general internal medicine specialist registrar and RCP Clinical Education Fellow, she is joined by Dr Charles Fox and Dr Anne Kilvert, both retired consultant diabetes physicians with over 30 years of experience in teaching healthcare professionals how to deliver empowering, person-centred care. Together, they e...

In this episode of the RCP Medicine Podcast, Dr Vincent Simpson, diabetes and endocrine registrar based in Derriford, Plymouth joins Dr Bryony Alderman, palliative medicine consultant and RCP Education Fellow in Sustainability. Together, they explore the intersection of diabetes care and environmental sustainability, focusing on Vincent’s pioneering work around reusable cartridge insulin pens. From the initial spark of curiosity during a training session to national-level conversations with N...

In this episode of the RCP Medicine Podcast, Consultant Respiratory Physician Milind Sovani joins Respiratory Registrar Daniella Draicchio and Foundation Doctor Masooma Ali to explore a compelling case of progressive breathlessness in a 45-year-old woman. What begins as a seemingly routine presentation unfolds into a diagnostic journey. Together, the team discusses the challenges of diagnosing chronic type 2 respiratory failure, the importance of recognising paradoxical breathing, and the rol...

In this RCP Medicine podcast and BSR Talking Rheumatology podcast collaboration Dr Pip Watson and Dr Rik Patel discuss an interesting case of a patient presenting with headache to the acute take. Topics include tips on history and examination, an update on treatment including the use of tocilizumab and the role of fast-track pathways. Pip is a Rheumatology Consultant in Manchester, BSR Digital Learning Editor, and Talking Rheumatology host, Rick is a Rheumatology and Acute Medicin...

In this episode of the RCP Medicine podcast, Professor Mark Harber, nephrologist, and RCP sustainability advisor, is joined by Chris Gormley, Chief Sustainability Officer at NHS England, to explore the NHS’s groundbreaking journey toward net zero. Together, they discuss the origins of the NHS’s green strategy, the global health implications of climate change, and the ambitious targets set for 2040 and 2045. Chris shares insights into the NHS’s leadership on sustainability, the economic and he...

In this episode of the RCP Medicine podcast, Dr Helen Banks, Consultant in Rehabilitation Medicine and Training Programme Director for Rehabilitation Northwest/Mersey, talks to Dr Ganesh Bavikatte, Consultant and Clinical Lead for Rehabilitation Medicine at The Walton Centre in Liverpool. They discuss disability after stroke and the role of specialist rehabilitation to help patients optimise their activity and independence. Their discussion describes the rehabilitation pathway, from acute and...

In this episode of the RCP Medicine Podcast, Dr Neil Stone, consultant in infectious diseases and microbiology at University College London Hospitals and associate professor at UCL, joins host Dr Rohan Mehra to explore the often overlooked and increasingly important field of clinical mycology. The conversation covers a wide spectrum of fungal infections—from diagnosing and managing invasive candidiasis to understanding the global emergence of Candida auris, and the clinical complexities of Cr...

In this episode of RCP Medicine Podcast, Dr Dale Seviar a Consultant Haematologist at Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust is welcomed by Dr Rebecca Kuruvilla, a previous RCP clinical education fellow and an ST7 Clinical Pharmacology and GIM registrar. Together, they discuss the management of sickle cell disease using a hypothetical case study, providing valuable insights and practical tips for medical professionals. Sickle cell disease is one of the fastest growing genetic conditi...

In this episode RCP Medicine Podcast, we are joined by Dr John Dean, Clinical Vice President at the Royal College of Physicians and a physician in East Lancashire, and Dr John Ford, an academic public health doctor and Senior Clinical Lecturer at Queen Mary University. Together. They explore the multifaceted nature of health inequalities and discuss actionable steps physicians can take to address these disparities. Both share their personal experiences and professional insights into health in...

In this episode of the RCP Medicine podcast, Professor Ailsa Hart and Dr Eathar Shakweh discuss how to approach managing Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) in the acute medical setting. This is the second episode of a 2-part series, with a focus on Crohn's disease. IBD is a common condition, affecting 1 in 123 people in the UK. The 2024 State of the IBD Care in the UK report highlighted the urgent need to shorten time to diagnosis and initiate early treatment to minimise the risk of IBD-r...

In this episode of the RCP Medicine podcast, Professor Ailsa Hart and Dr Eathar Shakweh discuss how to approach managing Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) in the acute medical setting. This is the first episode of a 2-part series, with a focus on ulcerative colitis. IBD is a common condition, affecting 1 in 123 people in the UK. The 2024 State of the IBD Care in the UK report highlighted the urgent need to shorten time to diagnosis and initiate early treatment to minimise the risk of IB...

In this episode of RCP Medicine podcasts Dr Racheal Cheek and Dr Ben Chadwick discuss a common presentation to Acute Medicine. We use this as a springboard to discuss the differences that near patient testing can make in assisting rapid diagnosis and management on the Acute Medicine Unit, and how this can influence length of stay. Dr Ben Chadwick is an Acute Medicine Consultant at Southampton General Hospital. He has a specialist interest in Medical Education and has previously been Training ...

In this episode of the RCP Medicine podcast, Rebecca Kuruvilla, a previous RCP clinical education fellow and an ST7 Clinical Pharmacology and GIM registrar talks with Professor Sir Ian Gilmore, an honorary consultant physician with a specialist interest in liver disease. They discuss the rising issue of alcohol-related harm in the UK, the impact of Covid-19 on alcohol misuse, and the role of regulation in reducing health harms. Professor Gilmore also shares insights on the changing drinking c...

In this episode of RCP Medicine podcasts Dr Racheal Cheek and Dr Ben Chadwick discuss an interesting case involving a deteriorating patient and the challenges around appropriate escalation of care in the acute setting. We discuss the difficulties that can occur when dealing with a deteriorating patient, and think about different strategies to ensure that the right care can be given in the right environment. Dr Ben Chadwick is an Acute Medicine Consultant at Southampton General Hospital. He ha...

In this episode of RCP Medicine podcasts Dr Racheal Cheek and Dr Ben Chadwick discuss a challenging case of Deep Venous Thrombosis in a young patient. We discuss potential causes, and options for treatment, with reference to NICE guidance Dr Ben Chadwick is an Acute Medicine Consultant at Southampton General Hospital. He has a specialist interest in Medical Education and has previously been Training Programme Director for Acute Internal Medicine in Wessex and has chaired the Acute Inter...

In this episode of the RCP Medicine Podcast, Dr. Rohan Mehra, an Infectious Diseases/Microbiology SPR, discusses the critical role of behavioural science in addressing health inequalities. Decreased vaccine uptake and lack of engagement with healthcare services are pressing issues, particularly among those affected by health disparities. To shed light on these challenges, Rohan is joined by Professor Susan Michie, a leading expert in health psychology and behaviour change from Universit...

In this episode of RCP medicine podcast, Dr Zeina Al-Matlik is joined by Dr John Williamson, a consultant Neurologist and Stroke Physician working in Liverpool, to discuss one of the leading causes worldwide for disability - Strokes. Whether you are a healthcare provider, caregiver, or a stroke survivor, this podcast covers everything you need to know about the vital ins and outs of stroke. This episode unpacks essential topics such as recognizing the warning signs of strokes and ...

In this episode of RCP Medicine podcasts, Dr Rebecca Kuruvilla discusses Sustainability in Quality Improvement, also known as the SusQI Framework with Dr Ayoma Ratnappuli. Ayoma is an HIV/Genitourinary Medicine specialist registrar working in South London has an out of programme experience with the Centre for Sustainable Healthcare as an Education Fellow, a role she now continues with alongside her clinical training. The Centre for Sustainable Healthcare works to embed and spread SusQI ...

In this episode of RCP Medicine podcasts, Dr Rebecca Kuruvilla discusses e-cigarettes and vaping with the RCP’s special advisor on Tobacco, Professor Sanjay Agrawal. It is an area that many physicians are unclear on how to advise their patients on. In this episode, Sanjay aims to shed a light on e-cigarettes and their role on health and he will also discuss the recent report he has co-authored “E-cigarettes and harm reduction: an evidence review” for the RCP. Sanjay will explain how we should...

In this episode of the RCP Medicine podcast's Health Inequalities series, Dr. Rohan Mehra delves into the commercial determinants of health—how private sector activities influence health outcomes and deepen inequalities. This episode focuses on the food industry, examining how corporate actions like product design, marketing, and lobbying can negatively impact public health. Joining Rohan is Dr. Chris Van Tulleken, an infectious diseases consultant at the Hospital for Tropical Diseases in Lon...

Osteoporosis Listen along to Dr Sagen Zac-Varghese, Dr Amy Purohit and Dr Elinor Roderick as they discuss osteoporosis. They discuss identifying people with osteoporosis, investigating for causes of falls and secondary causes of osteoporosis, use of FRAX, understanding bone mineral density, and, management to reduce fracture risk, including diet, exercise and medications. Sagen Zac-Varghese is a consultant in diabetes, endocrinology and general internal medicine and lead for under...

Listen along to Dr Sagen Zac-Varghese and Dr Elinor Roderick as they discuss hyponatraemia. Using analogies and a structured framework (a five-step approach), they talk you through diagnosing and managing people with hyponatraemia, walk you through a case and, illustrate how to discuss this with your patients. Sagen Zac-Varghese is a consultant in diabetes, endocrinology and general internal medicine and lead for undergraduate students at the East and North Herts NHS Trust. She is the R...

In this episode of the RCP Medicine podcast, Dr Rohan Mehra, an Infectious Diseases and Microbiology registrar with an interest in conflict and catastrophe medicine, delves into the critical issue of pandemic preparedness. As we reflect on the challenges faced during the COVID-19, and other pandemics, the question remains: how ready are we for the next inevitable outbreak? Joining Dr. Mehra is Professor Tom Solomon, a leading expert with nearly three decades of experience in emerging infectio...

Listen to Dr Rohan Mehra, RCP clinical education fellow, (Infectious diseases/microbiology SPR) and Dr Mumtaz Patel, as they shine a spotlight on female leadership in healthcare. They discuss many of the issues facing women in leadership position within healthcare and the challenges faced in reaching those positions. Inequality remains deeply engrained within the healthcare workforce and urgently needs addressed and Mumtaz and Rohan outline how this could be done. Dr Mumtaz Patel is a consult...

Listen to Dr Rohan Mehra, RCP clinical education fellow, (Infectious diseases/microbiology SPR) and Professor Habib Naqvi as they highlight health inequalities that exist due to race and what you can do to improve this situation. Sadly, racism is still pervasive in society and healthcare is not immune from this and needs urgently addressed. They explore some of the inequalities that exist due to race, how they need to be tackled and what you can do in your daily practice to try and address th...

Listen to Dr Charly Annesley (Consultant Learning Disability physician) and Dr Rebecca Kuruvilla (RCP clinical education fellow and Clinical Pharmacology and GIM registrar) discuss health inequalities in the population of patients living with a learning disability and why we need more physicians who are trained in this area of medicine. They also talk to Dr Alex Tyler who is an ST6 registrar in Geriatrics and GIM who is completing a PG certificate in Medical Practice in Adult Learning Disabil...

Listen to Dr Rohan Mehra, RCP clinical education fellow, (Infectious diseases/microbiology SPR) and Dr Mumtaz Patel, as they shine a spotlight on differential attainment in healthcare. This is a pervasive issue within UK healthcare which requires work from everyone. Here Rohan and Mumtaz illustrate the issue, how it impacts people and what you can do to try and make a difference. Dr Mumtaz Patel is a consultant in nephrology in Manchester as well as Senior censor and Vice President for...

Ever been unsure of how to deal with the patient that turns up in A&E having travelled to some far flung places sweating profusely? Then this one is for you! Listen along as Dr Alex Kew delivers a masterclass on how to treat a patient with an acute undifferentiated fever, at times, ably assisted by Dr Rohan Mehra (Infectious diseases/Microbiology SPR). They provide you with a framework to help with even the trickiest cases that will allow you to get to the bottom of what is going on...

Listen to Dr Rohan Mehra (Infectious diseases/microbiology SPR), Dr Pippa Medcalf and Peter Bull as they discuss health inequalities for people experiencing homelessness. Pete shares some powerful accounts of times he has interacted with healthcare when he was without a permanent residence. He highlights the negatives, but also important steps healthcare professionals can take to make the situation better. Pippa describes how her hospital have introduced systems to best help those experiencin...

Listen to Dr Rohan Mehra (RCP education fellow/Infectious diseases and microbiology SPR), Dr Merle Henderson and Dr Josh Elliott as they discuss research as a trainee. They discuss what a day as a trainee involved in research looks like and how varied that can be, whilst providing helpful tips to anyone thinking of getting involved in research, and what the RCP is doing to promote research in healthcare. Dr Merle Henderson is undertaking a PhD exploring biomarkers of neuronal inflammation, im...

Listen to Dr Mark Harber (RCP special adviser on healthcare sustainability and Consultant Nephrologist at the Royal Free Hospital) and Dr Rebecca Kuruvilla (RCP clinical education fellow and Clinical pharmacology/GIM registrar) discuss why sustainability is an issue that all clinicians working in the NHS need to be concerned about. They also discuss simple ways healthcare workers can have an impact on climate change in their day-to-day practice. Below are links to some of the documents discus...

Listen to Dr Rohan Mehra (RCP education fellow/Infectious diseases and microbiology SPR) and Professor Catherine Meads as they discuss the vast Health inequalities facing LGBTQIA+ communities. They outline practical steps that you as a clinician can take to ensure you do not contribute to or worsen health inequalities in your local environment as well as suggestions at national level to help tackle this issue. Professor Catherine Meads is a senior systematic reviewer at Anglia Ruskin un...

Haemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis or HLH, heard of the concept but never certain when it applies? Unsure of how to diagnose or manage it? Listen along as Dr Rohan Mehra (RCP education fellow/Infectious diseases and microbiology SPR) and Dr Alexis Jones (Rhematology consultant, UCLH) discuss a clinical case and provide key points to remember so that you can identify when HLH might be the problem, who to call and what to do to tackle this potentially devastating condition. Links https...

In the second podcast in this two-part series Dr Raisah Khaliq and Dr Joseph Cox, both education fellows at the RCP, explore how trainees can approach teaching on clinical procedures. They explore the difficulties of teaching practical skills with the recent NHS service demands, and proactive approaches to make the most of opportunities that arise. They also discuss the potential benefits to the workforce of changing the culture towards procedural education. In the second part of this podcas...

This podcast is the first in a two-part series. In this podcast, Dr Raisah Khaliq, a clinical education fellow at the RCP, interviews Dr Androniki Abelidis who is an acute physician. The podcast explores ways in which on the job teaching can be embedded into the day regardless of however busy the clinical environment may be. Tried and tested tips and tricks are shared as well as ways in which junior clinicians can be made to take the lead on their own learning. There is also an introduction t...

In this episode Dr Rohana Wright, consultant in diabetes and endocrinology, and Dr Rory Conn, consultant child and adolescent psychiatrist, explore adolescent healthcare and the importance of positive interactions during this period of life. To learn more you can visit the RCP Young Adults and Adolescents Steering Group (YAASG) webpage. Rohana and Rory mention several resources during this podcast, you can access them here: Adolescent Health Programme: www.e-lfh.org.uk/programmes/adoles...

In this podcast Dr Jasmine Lee, education fellow at the RCP, is joined by Dr Kyra Neubauer, consultant geriatrician. They explore the poor physical health of patients with serious mental illness and discuss how over many decades the lost opportunities to address this problem has meant there has been no improvement in the significant morbidity and reduced life expectancy of this group. To learn more about this topic access the Royal College of Physicians signs UK-wide consensus statement on ...

In part two of this podcast Dr Alastair Thompson, fellow of the RCP, consultant paediatrician and expert in medico-legal work is joined by Jenny Tetlow, a solicitor who represents claimants in clinical negligence claims. They explore the process by which clinical negligence claims are managed by NHS Trusts, record keeping and how we can learn from mistakes. Profile link for Jenny Tetlow Explore our CPD portfolio by your career stage Education and professional development Leadership CP...

In part one of this podcast Dr Alastair Thompson, fellow of the RCP, consultant paediatrician and expert in medico-legal work is joined by Jenny Tetlow, a solicitor who represents claimants in clinical negligence claims. They explore clinical negligence claims from both the claimant’s and defendant’s point of view, and why patients may make a legal claim for compensation. Profile link for Jenny Tetlow Explore our CPD portfolio by your career stage Education and professional developmen...

This episode continues the conversation between Professor Sir Michael Marmot and Dr Jasmine Lee as they discuss the challenges faced now following over a decade of growing health inequity and the current cost of living crisis. Professor Sir Michael Marmot is a Professor of Epidemiology at University College London, the Director of the UCL Institute of Health Equity and the author of The Health Gap: the challenge of an unequal world (Bloomsbury: 2015). He has over four decades of experie...

Listen to Professor Sir Michael Marmot and Dr Jasmine Lee discuss the impact of social determinants of health inequity looking at research and policies over the years, the important relationship they have to the health of our population and the impact of the Coronavirus-19 pandemic. Professor Sir Michael Marmot is a Professor of Epidemiology at University College London, the Director of the UCL Institute of Health Equity and the author of The Health Gap: the challenge of an unequal worl...

In this episode of Medicine Zoë Fleet, Curriculum and credentials manager at the RCP and previous Curriculum and assessment manager at the Joint Royal Colleges of Physicians Training Board (JRCPTB), discusses the practicalities of transferring to the new group 1 General Internal Medicine/Internal Medicine Stage 2 curricula and carrying out a gap analysis with Anastasia-Vasiliki Madenidou, rheumatology specialist advisory committee (SAC) trainee representative. Anastasia shares her approach to...

Listen to Dr Ian Sinha and Dr Laura Gordge discuss the effects of air pollution, in recognition of ‘Clean Air day’. Dr Ian Sinha is a Consultant Respiratory Paediatrician, with a special interest in childhood asthma and neonatal lung disease, Dr Sinha is also heavily involved in the campaign against air pollution. Dr Laura Gordge is an Education fellow at the RCP. Explore our CPD portfolio by your career stage Education and professional development Leadership CPD Teach the teacher...

Dr Seun Anyiam and Dr Molly Bradbury discuss the impact of drug abuse. Dr Seun Anyiam is a regional representative of the RCP Trainees committee, working in the specialty of, and studying for a PhD in, obesity medicine. Dr Molly Bradbury is a junior doctor with a special interest in inclusion health, health inequality and addiction. Explore our CPD portfolio by your career stage Education and professional development Leadership CPD Teach the teacher Educational supervisor Six-step programme&n...

Listen to Dr Veena Raleigh, epidemiologist and Senior Fellow of The King's Fund and Dr Ajay Verma, consultant gastroenterologist at Kettering General Hospital discuss ethnicity and health inequalities along with relevant statistics. The relationship patterns between life expectancy and ethnicity may surprise you. Explore our CPD portfolio by your career stage Education and professional development Leadership CPD Teach the teacher Educational supervisor Six-step programme RCP Soci...

Dr Jenny Baverstock and Professor Stephen Holgate discuss air pollution and health. Explore our CPD portfolio by your career stage Education and professional development Leadership CPD Teach the teacher Educational supervisor Six-step programme RCP Social Media Instagram LinkedIn Facebook Bluesky Music Ep 50 onward - Bensound.com Ep 1 - 49 'Impressive Deals' - Nicolai Heidlas Any adverts within this podcast may use computer generated voices

In this episode, Florence Wedmore, a junior doctor and education fellow, talks about sustainable healthcare with Jyoti Baharani, a renal physician. Explore our CPD portfolio by your career stage Education and professional development Leadership CPD Teach the teacher Educational supervisor Six-step programme RCP Social Media Instagram LinkedIn Facebook Bluesky Music Ep 50 onward - Bensound.com Ep 1 - 49 'Impressive Deals' - Nicolai Heidlas Any adverts within this podcast ...

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In today's episode, Amie and Dr Nerys Conway discuss toxicology, specifically the effects of paracetamol, and the treatment of overdose in acute care. Resources Safety and Efficacy of the SNAP 12-hour Acetylcysteine Regimen for the Treatment of Paracetamol Overdose Explore our CPD portfolio by your career stage Education and professional development Leadership CPD Teach the teacher Educational supervisor Six-step programme RCP Social Media Instagram LinkedIn Facebook Bluesky Mu...

In this special episode for World Obesity Day, Dr Seun Anyiam and Professor John Wilding discuss all things obesity, including how to tackle the increasing prevalence of obesity in society and the increased risk of worse outcomes in COVID-19. They also tackle the important issue of obesity stigma, and how the existence of this among healthcare professionals can lead to inequality in the treatment of people living with obesity. Dr Seun Anyiam is a regional representative of the RCP Trainees co...

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In this special episode, Dr Seun Anyiam and Professor Carol Brayne discuss the issue of health inequalities and explore how the unconscious biases of clinicians may be contributing to ongoing inequalities in the health outcomes of patients. Explore our CPD portfolio by your career stage Education and professional development Leadership CPD Teach the teacher Educational supervisor Six-step programme RCP Social Media Instagram LinkedIn Facebook Bluesky Music Ep 50 onward - Bensound.co...

In today's episode, Doctor Burbridge speaks again with Cat Atkin, and they discuss being on the overnight stroke team. Funding This podcast has been made with an educational grant from Celgene. They have had no input or involvement in the design, development or content of the podcast. Explore our CPD portfolio by your career stage Education and professional development Leadership CPD Teach the teacher Educational supervisor Six-step programme RCP Social Media Instagram LinkedIn Faceboo...

Today Doctor Burbridge is joined by Cat Atkin, an acute medicine trainee, to discuss the case of a 37 year-old lady with lower back pain and vomiting. Funding This podcast has been made with an educational grant from Celgene. They have had no input or involvement in the design, development or content of the podcast. Explore our CPD portfolio by your career stage Education and professional development Leadership CPD Teach the teacher Educational supervisor Six-step programme RCP Social ...

Amie chats with Professor Andrew Goddard, President of the RCP, about how Covid-19 has altered the clinical landscape, and also about his personal experiences with the virus over the last 6 months. Funding This podcast has been made with an educational grant from Celgene. They have had no input or involvement in the design, development or content of the podcast. Explore our CPD portfolio by your career stage Education and professional development Leadership CPD Teach the teacher Educational...

In the second of a two-parter, Amie and Hussain discuss a case of a 90 year-old lady who also has a shortness of breath... Funding This podcast has been made with an educational grant from Celgene. They have had no input or involvement in the design, development or content of the podcast. Explore our CPD portfolio by your career stage Education and professional development Leadership CPD Teach the teacher Educational supervisor Six-step programme RCP Social Media Instagram LinkedIn Fac...

In the first of a two-parter, Hussain and Amie discuss a 70 year-old man admitted with breathlessness... Funding This podcast has been made with an educational grant from Celgene. They have had no input or involvement in the design, development or content of the podcast. Explore our CPD portfolio by your career stage Education and professional development Leadership CPD Teach the teacher Educational supervisor Six-step programme RCP Social Media Instagram LinkedIn Facebook Bluesky Mu...

Amie recollects a serious case which highlights the importance of prompt recognition, and treatment, of meningitis. RCP Links Education and learningEventsMembershipImproving carePolicy and campaignsRCP Social Media InstagramLinkedInFacebookXBlueskyMusic: 'Impressive Deals' - Nicolai Heidlas Explore our CPD portfolio by your career stage Education and professional development Leadership CPD Teach the teacher Educational supervisor Six-step programme RCP Social Media Instagram LinkedIn F...

In today's episode, Hussain returns to talk to Amie about a case she dealt with early on in the Covid-19 pandemic. Funding This podcast has been made with an educational grant from Celgene. They have had no input or involvement in the design, development or content of the podcast. Explore our CPD portfolio by your career stage Education and professional development Leadership CPD Teach the teacher Educational supervisor Six-step programme RCP Social Media Instagram LinkedIn Facebook Bl...

In this special episode, Amie and Dr Chris Bassford discuss decision making during this especially challenging time. Funding This podcast has been made with an educational grant from Celgene. They have had no input or involvement in the design, development or content of the podcast. Explore our CPD portfolio by your career stage Education and professional development Leadership CPD Teach the teacher Educational supervisor Six-step programme RCP Social Media Instagram LinkedIn Facebook ...

In episode 34, Amie considers the case of a woman, 3 days postpartum, who is admitted with a headache. Explore our CPD portfolio by your career stage Education and professional development Leadership CPD Teach the teacher Educational supervisor Six-step programme RCP Social Media Instagram LinkedIn Facebook Bluesky Music Ep 50 onward - Bensound.com Ep 1 - 49 'Impressive Deals' - Nicolai Heidlas Any adverts within this podcast may use computer generated voices

Episode 33: Inflammatory Bowel by RCP London Explore our CPD portfolio by your career stage Education and professional development Leadership CPD Teach the teacher Educational supervisor Six-step programme RCP Social Media Instagram LinkedIn Facebook Bluesky Music Ep 50 onward - Bensound.com Ep 1 - 49 'Impressive Deals' - Nicolai Heidlas Any adverts within this podcast may use computer generated voices

This week Amie and special guest, Cat Atkin (acute medicine trainee), talk about a case of an elderly patient who's recently been feeling more and more tired. Resources IMWG Criteria for the Diagnosis of MM | Inl Myeloma Fn Guidelines - UK Myeloma Society Explore our CPD portfolio by your career stage Education and professional development Leadership CPD Teach the teacher Educational supervisor Six-step programme RCP Social Media Instagram LinkedIn Facebook Bluesky Music Ep 50 ...

Episode 31: Breathlessness by RCP London Explore our CPD portfolio by your career stage Education and professional development Leadership CPD Teach the teacher Educational supervisor Six-step programme RCP Social Media Instagram LinkedIn Facebook Bluesky Music Ep 50 onward - Bensound.com Ep 1 - 49 'Impressive Deals' - Nicolai Heidlas Any adverts within this podcast may use computer generated voices

In episode 30, Amie and Cat Atkin, a NIHR clinical lecturer and acute medical registrar, discuss acute back pain on call and who best to turn to for advice. Explore our CPD portfolio by your career stage Education and professional development Leadership CPD Teach the teacher Educational supervisor Six-step programme RCP Social Media Instagram LinkedIn Facebook Bluesky Music Ep 50 onward - Bensound.com Ep 1 - 49 'Impressive Deals' - Nicolai Heidlas Any adverts within this...

This week Amie and guest presenter Dr Nerys Conway discuss commonly misused drugs and their effects. Explore our CPD portfolio by your career stage Education and professional development Leadership CPD Teach the teacher Educational supervisor Six-step programme RCP Social Media Instagram LinkedIn Facebook Bluesky Music Ep 50 onward - Bensound.com Ep 1 - 49 'Impressive Deals' - Nicolai Heidlas Any adverts within this podcast may use computer generated voices

This week Amie is joined by the Academic Vice president of the RCP, Professor Cheng-Hock Toh.Amie and Cheng-Hock discuss a difficult case of bleeding and oral anti-coagulation use. We also take a brief look at Medicine 2020. Resources GGC Medicines - Reversal of Antithrombotic Therapies Scenario: Edoxaban | Management | Anticoagulation - oral | CKS | NICE Diagnosing a urinary tract infection | Diagnosis | Urinary tract infection (lower) - men | CKS | NICE Explore our CPD portfolio by your car...

Amie and Bryony discuss breaking bad news, using some difficult cases they have been involved in. eLearning: Breaking bad news Explore our CPD portfolio by your career stage Education and professional development Leadership CPD Teach the teacher Educational supervisor Six-step programme RCP Social Media Instagram LinkedIn Facebook Bluesky Music Ep 50 onward - Bensound.com Ep 1 - 49 'Impressive Deals' - Nicolai Heidlas Any adverts within this podcast may use computer gene...

In the first episode of series 2, Amie and Bryony discuss a rock climber with uncommon symptoms... Links Clinical Treatment Guidelines - RSDSA Complex regional pain syndrome in adults – second edition Explore our CPD portfolio by your career stage Education and professional development Leadership CPD Teach the teacher Educational supervisor Six-step programme RCP Social Media Instagram LinkedIn Facebook Bluesky Music Ep 50 onward - Bensound.com Ep 1 - 49 'Impressive Deal...

Amie and Hussain are back with another medical emergency. This week it’s diabetic ketoacidosis. Investigations and management are discussed. Amie explains why hyperchloraemic acidosis develops and covers the all-important pathophysiology of DKA. Explore our CPD portfolio by your career stage Education and professional development Leadership CPD Teach the teacher Educational supervisor Six-step programme RCP Social Media Instagram LinkedIn Facebook Bluesky Music Ep 50 onward - Bensoun...

Amie and Akon approach a difficult case of jaundice. How to manage decompensated liver disease and the latest guidelines are discussed. Amie covers the physiology of the liver, and the huge impact of poor communication is realised. Explore our CPD portfolio by your career stage Education and professional development Leadership CPD Teach the teacher Educational supervisor Six-step programme RCP Social Media Instagram LinkedIn Facebook Bluesky Music Ep 50 onward - Bensound.com E...

Amie and Hussain discuss a case with a very unexpected cause. Amie revisits the Kreb's cycle. Hussain remains baffled. Explore our CPD portfolio by your career stage Education and professional development Leadership CPD Teach the teacher Educational supervisor Six-step programme RCP Social Media Instagram LinkedIn Facebook Bluesky Music Ep 50 onward - Bensound.com Ep 1 - 49 'Impressive Deals' - Nicolai Heidlas Any adverts within this podcast may use computer generated vo...

Episode 22: Acute Kidney Injury by RCP London Explore our CPD portfolio by your career stage Education and professional development Leadership CPD Teach the teacher Educational supervisor Six-step programme RCP Social Media Instagram LinkedIn Facebook Bluesky Music Ep 50 onward - Bensound.com Ep 1 - 49 'Impressive Deals' - Nicolai Heidlas Any adverts within this podcast may use computer generated voices

Amie and Dr Becky Chubb take us through the case of an 82 year old who has a surprising diagnosis... Explore our CPD portfolio by your career stage Education and professional development Leadership CPD Teach the teacher Educational supervisor Six-step programme RCP Social Media Instagram LinkedIn Facebook Bluesky Music Ep 50 onward - Bensound.com Ep 1 - 49 'Impressive Deals' - Nicolai Heidlas Any adverts within this podcast may use computer generated voices

Education Fellow, Dr Akon Esara, takes us through the key points of a frequent attender. Explore our CPD portfolio by your career stage Education and professional development Leadership CPD Teach the teacher Educational supervisor Six-step programme RCP Social Media Instagram LinkedIn Facebook Bluesky Music Ep 50 onward - Bensound.com Ep 1 - 49 'Impressive Deals' - Nicolai Heidlas Any adverts within this podcast may use computer generated voices

In this episode, Hussain and Amie discuss their general medical approach to Upper GI bleed management, with a little help from a couple of famous names... Explore our CPD portfolio by your career stage Education and professional development Leadership CPD Teach the teacher Educational supervisor Six-step programme RCP Social Media Instagram LinkedIn Facebook Bluesky Music Ep 50 onward - Bensound.com Ep 1 - 49 'Impressive Deals' - Nicolai Heidlas Any adverts within this p...

In her second guest episode, consultant psychiatrist Dr Becky Chubb goes through the key points of delirium diagnosis and management. Explore our CPD portfolio by your career stage Education and professional development Leadership CPD Teach the teacher Educational supervisor Six-step programme RCP Social Media Instagram LinkedIn Facebook Bluesky Music Ep 50 onward - Bensound.com Ep 1 - 49 'Impressive Deals' - Nicolai Heidlas Any adverts within this podcast may use comput...

Hussain and Amie delve into an unusual case where a very commonly prescribed drug becomes the focus. Sepsis in adults - Symptoms, diagnosis and treatment | BMJ Best Practice Adrenal crisis | Society for Endocrinology Systemic glucocorticoid therapy and adrenal insufficiency in adults: A systematic review - PubMed Joint Guideline: Diagnosis and Therapy of Glucocorticoid-induced Adrenal Insufficiency | ESE Joint Guideline: Diagnosis and Therapy of Glucocorticoid-induced Adrenal Insufficiency | ...

Amie and Hussain unpick a case with this most common of symptoms, presenting to an ambulatory care unit. Explore our CPD portfolio by your career stage Education and professional development Leadership CPD Teach the teacher Educational supervisor Six-step programme RCP Social Media Instagram LinkedIn Facebook Bluesky Music Ep 50 onward - Bensound.com Ep 1 - 49 'Impressive Deals' - Nicolai Heidlas Any adverts within this podcast may use computer generated voices

Amie and guest consultant psychiatrist- Dr Becky Chubb- take us through the key points of mental health in medicine, including the all-important mental state examination. Explore our CPD portfolio by your career stage Education and professional development Leadership CPD Teach the teacher Educational supervisor Six-step programme RCP Social Media Instagram LinkedIn Facebook Bluesky Music Ep 50 onward - Bensound.com Ep 1 - 49 'Impressive Deals' - Nicolai Heidlas Any adver...

In this episode of the RCP Medicine podcast, Amie and Hussain de-brief about a case presenting with fever, weight loss and night sweats. All is not as it seems... Explore our CPD portfolio by your career stage Education and professional development Leadership CPD Teach the teacher Educational supervisor Six-step programme RCP Social Media Instagram LinkedIn Facebook Bluesky Music Ep 50 onward - Bensound.com Ep 1 - 49 'Impressive Deals' - Nicolai Heidlas Any adverts withi...

In episode 13, Hussain and Amie compare their generalist approaches to the ‘low sodium’ result Explore our CPD portfolio by your career stage Education and professional development Leadership CPD Teach the teacher Educational supervisor Six-step programme RCP Social Media Instagram LinkedIn Facebook Bluesky Music Ep 50 onward - Bensound.com Ep 1 - 49 'Impressive Deals' - Nicolai Heidlas Any adverts within this podcast may use computer generated voices

Hussain recalls the drainage of a hepatic hydrothorax, and a rare complication. Explore our CPD portfolio by your career stage Education and professional development Leadership CPD Teach the teacher Educational supervisor Six-step programme RCP Social Media Instagram LinkedIn Facebook Bluesky Music Ep 50 onward - Bensound.com Ep 1 - 49 'Impressive Deals' - Nicolai Heidlas Any adverts within this podcast may use computer generated voices

This week Amie explores the investigation and management of hypercalcaemia. Explore our CPD portfolio by your career stage Education and professional development Leadership CPD Teach the teacher Educational supervisor Six-step programme RCP Social Media Instagram LinkedIn Facebook Bluesky Music Ep 50 onward - Bensound.com Ep 1 - 49 'Impressive Deals' - Nicolai Heidlas Any adverts within this podcast may use computer generated voices