Primary Care UK: Let's Learn Together
Primary Care UK: Let's Learn Together is the podcast for the busy healthcare Professional interested in Clinical updates, System updates, Primary Care Roles, Supervising & Support and Personal wellbeing. Main website: www.primarycareuk.org
The multi-professional team ensures that every episode is for all: GPs, Nurses, and all the AHPs (Allied Health Professionals) including Clinical Pharmacists, Physician Associates, First Contact Physiotherapists and Paramedics, Nursing Associates, other doctors, Advanced Clinical Practitioners, Mental Health Practitioners and trainees and students of the above.
The podcast receives contributions from Training Hubs, NHS England, other NHS bodies and private hospitals and from individual clinicians and experts from across the UK. If you would like to contribute please email: primarycareuk@outlook.com.
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Episodes
56 episodes
Looking Back Over the Year
IN THIS EPISODE we look back at the year and review the thoughts that come to mind when we revisit some of the episodes in season 3.Each of us, as co-hosts have shared our passions and worked with several experts to hear what they are a...
NHS News: GP Contract threatened; Pharmacies threatened; and whatever else
In this edition of NHS news:The GP Partnership contract under threatThe survival of high street pharmacies under threatPharmacy First UpdateAnd more. Presented by Irina and Si...
Navigating Trauma and Burnout in Healthcare: A New Approach
THIS EPISODE: Primary Care UK Nurse Lead Emma Borders has a conversation with Dr Lorre Laws, a a renowned nurse scientist and trauma burnout expert. The aim is to help clinicians understand and manage this endemic problem. &nb...
Effective Supervision in Primary Care
THIS EPISODE is about providing effective supervision in Primary Care. The role of supervisors and the provision of high-quality supervision needs to be given attention now because:There have been a whole multitude of new role...
Beyond Medicine: Exploring the Importance of Women's Circles
The Power and Purpose of Women's Circles.In this episode of Primary Care UK's Let's Learn Together Emma Borders interviews a guest about a concept little known to clinicians: Dr. Asha Ashokan, a GP and Women's Circles Facilita...
Unspoken Truths of Testosterone Management: Insights from Dr Amir Eslami
THIS EPISODE unravels the extremely important role of testosterone for men. It covers:The function and regulation of testosterone in the bodyPrevalence and impact of deficiencyClinical features of deficiency<...
Theory to Practice: Integrating Genomics in Primary Care
THIS EPISODE: Summary of key points from previous episodes on GenomicsPersonalised care: PharmacogenomicsHow to discuss genomics with your patientsThe importance and impact of genetic testing
NHS NEWS: General Practice: Closures, Strikes and Wes Streeting's response
In this episode of the NHS News show, hosts Emma Borders and Simon discuss pressing issues in primary care and recent NHS developments, focusing on Health Secretary Wes Streeting's commitment to reform amidst funding disparities. They highlight...
Genomics in Primary Care: Rare Diseases and Their Impact
IN THIS FIFTH EPISODE of Primary Care UK's six-part series on genomics, hosts Claire and Munir are joined by Anwar Khan and Sophia Varadkar to discuss the significance of rare diseases in the realm of primary care. The episode emphasizes the pr...
Cultural Awareness for Clinicians
THIS EPISODE is about Cultural Awareness. Irina Varlan speaks to two clinicians who have an interest in this area, as they cover important issues such as:How to approach culure conversations, and what language to use w...
Early Diagnosis and Treatment: The Role of Genomics in Cancer Care
THIS EPISODE: Do you agree there is more that needs doing to detect cancer early, and to treat optimally? This is episode 4 of the 6-part Genomics mini-series, and looks at:Cancer and the role of Primary Care in e...
Managing Chronic Kidney Disease in Primary Care: Essential Insights
IN THIS EPISODE, doctors Catherine Byrne and Rahul Mohan discuss the critical aspects of managing chronic kidney disease (CKD) in primary care. They explain: the definition, prevalence, and risk factors of CKD, highlighting its associ...
Familial Hypercholesterolaemia Genomics - Urgent for Primary Care
Imagine you had a time-bomb inside your body ticking away... now imagine that your GP surgery had the ability to detect it and defuse it, but didn't. How would that make you feel? Familial hypercholesterolaemia is common and...
NHS NEWS: Vaping, the GP Contract and GP Abuse
What you, as a primary care clinician should know about:- Vaping- The General Practice contract deal- GPs getting abused.Emma is a senior nurse and Si is a Paramedic and Advanced Clinical Practitioner. Representing Pri...
The Basics of Genomics explained
THIS EPISODE: Having understood the importance of Genomics in Primary Care, we start the beginning, and cover the basic terms concepts and how we in primary care should move forward when faced with a patient with such a presentation.<...
Are Physician Associates replacing Doctors? (Part 2)
Let's continue the discussion... Please check part 1 if you haven't already.So are PA's replacing doctors?And let's get to the bit that matters most: What should we be doing about this?Quite specifically, what ca...
Does Genomics Matter in Primary Care?
THIS EPISODE: Do you have any idea about how much of a role Genomics is beginning to play in the care of our patients? Or do you continue to pretend it doesn't matter?We're excited to introduce a 6-part series that demystifi...
Are Physician Associates replacing Doctors? (Part 1)
THIS EPISODE: As a Doctor do you have concerns about the impact of Physician Associates on you, and on patient safety? Or do you welcome their contributions? As a PA are you a welcome part of the team and well supported?...
Primary Care UK Season 2 Recap
IN THIS EPISODE we look back over the last year's episodes and hear short snippets from some of the speakers. This is so that you can:Re-visit the discussions and recall useful learningDecide if you want to re-listen ...
GP NHS News: Appointments variety & Lucy Letby case
Do any of these things mean anything to you:Shortage of GP appointments!Changing skill mix in Primary Care: Allied Health Professionals. Lucy Letby case & trust in HCPsWhy does it affect us?&n...
Air Pollution & Illness: What Primary Care can do
THIS EPISODE features a discussion on the critical issue of air pollution and its significant impact on health. Experts from London share insights on the pervasive problem, though the topic is highly relevant UK wide. They discuss differ...
A Deeper Dive into Mental Health Dynamics
IN THIS EPISODE: Really get to understand mental health, both for yourself and for your patients. Co-host, Irina Varlan speaks with Matt Elswood, about the complexities of mental health conditions, stressing the importance of...
How to thrive in the ever-changing workforce
IN THIS EPISODE Claire and Munir from the PCUK team talk to Rachel Morris about the challenges in General Practice in these turbulant times with evolving roles and uncertainties. She explains how to think about this differently, in order ...
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 t...
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 toll and...