Clinical Episodes
April 15, 2024
Does Genomics Matter in Primary Care?
Genomics is here... and it is important to our clinical work - time to catch-on.
"This episode made a great argument for the importance of genomic medicine in primary care. Excellent!"
"…very next day in practice I s…
Feb. 1, 2024
A Deeper Dive into Mental Health Dynamics
An interesting discussion and insight into mental health - as applicable to you, the clinician, and your patients.
Jan. 1, 2024
Lower Back Pain: Expert Guidance and Patient Empowerment
IN THIS EPISODE: Munir Adam discusses the common issue of lower back pain with an expert in the field who: starts by reminding us about the basics, red flags and then also the need for patient education and empowerment to …
Dec. 15, 2023
Global Conflicts and War: Impact on UK Healthcare Professionals
IN THIS EPISODE: Does the global war and conflict affect your role in Primary Care? Co-hosts Dawn Hunt and Munir Adam discuss the challenges healthcare professionals face due to global conflicts. Referring to the emotional …
Dec. 1, 2023
Learning Disabilities in Primary Care: Bridging the Gap
IN THIS EPISODE: Are you doing justice to your patients with Learning disability? Irina Varlan interviews senior pharmacist Alison Barr to discuss the important topic of Learning Disability. The discussion underlines the im…
Nov. 15, 2023
Covid - An update for Primary Care
IN THIS EPISODE Co-host Emma Borders updates Munir Adam and all of us on the current position of Covid-19. Has the danger really gone away? How common is it now? And, most importantly, what should we be doing in Primary C…
Nov. 1, 2023
Compassionate Care in General Practice: Insights from those serving the Homeless
IN THIS EPISODE: Are we fulfilling the rights of our homeless patients? Munir Adam has a conversation with Keith and Carla who work at a GP Practice that treats homeless patients. They share their experiences, insights, a…
Oct. 15, 2023
Advance Care Planning: Doing it right
THIS IS part 2 of 2 on the topic of Advance Care Planning, and here we consider: The difference that a care plan can make What it should include What format that it can take The Universal Care Plan as being an example of thi…
Sept. 15, 2023
Advance Care Planning: Why so important?
THIS EPISODE is about why Advance Care Planning is so important for Primary Care. Clinicians should: Understand why Advance Care Planning is so important The significant difference that planning can make to those critical …
Sept. 1, 2023
Patient Access to Records: What you need to know
THIS EPISODE: Beware - patients can READILY read what you've entered in their notes! Munir Adam talks to Dr Devin Gray, a GP very much involved with patient access to records, and in fact, despite not being their employee, …
Aug. 1, 2023
Empowering Wellness: Health Coaching in Primary Care
IN THIS EPISODE: You explain it all very clearly to the patient, yet they don't do it. Why? Munir Adam talks to Caroline Haines to discuss a healthcare topic that is so incredibly important for all to know about, and yet s…
July 1, 2023
Time Management: Where we waste time, and how to stop that
IN THIS EPISODE: A nurse, a Physician Associate & a GP explore the ways in which clinicians can save time when working in Primary Care. This is based on tips provided by actual working GPNs, PAs and GPs and includes discus…
June 15, 2023
Fit Notes: The challenges
IN THIS EPISODE: Saira (GP) and Sarah (Clinical Pharmacist) continue discussing Fit Notes, as many healthcare professionals can now provide these. In this second of two part series, the focus is on some of the challenges t…
June 1, 2023
Time Management: Dealing with Challenging Patients
IN THIS EPISODE Munir Adam is pleased to welcome back Dr Ed Pooley, but this time to cover the challenging topic of difficult consultations. SPECIAL THANKS to the guest speaker: Dr Edward Pooley, GP, author of the book Manag…
May 15, 2023
How to write a Fit Note
IN THIS EPISODE A GP and a Clinical Pharmacist discuss Fit Notes, as it is now possible for professionals other than GPs to issue these. This is the first part of a two part series. This first part covers the basics of Fit …