Home of Medicine with Dr Amie Burbridge and Dr Ben Lovell
Home of Medicine Podcast | Challenging Medical Cases & Clinical Insights
Welcome to the Home of Medicine podcast, brought to you by EFIM Academy in partnership with the European Federation of Internal Medicine (EFIM). Hosted by Dr. Amie Burbridge and Dr. Ben Lovell, both experienced Consultants in Acute and General Medicine in the UK, this podcast delves into complex medical cases faced in Acute and General Medicine.
Each episode focuses on challenging clinical cases, with a particular emphasis on the impact of cognitive biases in medical decision-making. We also explore the latest clinical guidelines to keep you up-to-date with the most current practices in internal medicine.
Join us as we reflect on real-world cases, unpack critical thinking in medicine, and provide valuable insights for healthcare professionals navigating the fast-paced world of Acute and General Medicine.
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Home of Medicine with Dr Amie Burbridge and Dr Ben Lovell
Frequent attender in SDEC
Palpitations in SDEC, what could be causing this?
Amie and Ben discuss a challenging case and possible diagnoses.
If you have been affected by any of the topics we have discussed in this episode you can access the following;
NHS Practitioner Health Free, confidential service for doctors and dentists in England who are experiencing mental health or addiction problems. Clinical support, psychological therapies, etc. www.practitionerhealth.nhs.uk
Doctors in Distress Peer support, webinars, reflective spaces, creative groups etc.; aims to reduce stigma and offer supportive community. Contact via Doctors in Distress website
DocHealth Specialist psychotherapy service just for doctors; up to six face-to-face sessions; self-referral. Use the DocHealth website to self-refer.
BMA Wellbeing Support Services 24/7 telephone counselling & peer support, structured therapy sessions, advice for doctors with substance use, bereavement etc. Through BMA website / membership.
Doctors’ Support Network (DSN) Peer group for doctors with mental health concerns; confidential and supportive. Contact via DSN website.
NHS Mental Health Services For anxiety, depression etc, talking therapies; crisis help; also self-referral options sometimes depending on area, in urgent cases call 999 or NHS 111.
We love to hear from you, get in touch at a.burbridge@nhs.net.