The FCP Podcast
Information and learning podcast for first contact practitioners in primary care. During the podcast episodes Emma and Richard will be discussing first contact cases commonly seen in General Practice with experienced clinicians with a background in a certain clinical area. The cases will review the approach to history taking, red flags and the appropriate investigations. The cases will be based around the FCP - Paramedics roadmap core clinical competencies, to unsure appropriate knowledge .
These podcast's should serve as a supplement to your learning as a first contact practitioner. You will require further learning, support and self directed study to develop into a qualified FCP.
These podcasts are for health care professionals only and should not be used for medical advice by members of the public. The content is based on the interviewees opinion and interpretation of best clinical practice at the time of the recording. These podcasts should support your learning and should not replace your clinical judgement or local guidelines.
Special thanks to Scott Edwards for audio and Martin Berrisford for editing.
The FCP Podcast
Latest Episodes
Neurology patient assessment Episode 1 with Dr Fiona Mckevitt 'Should i investigate!'
Richard is joined by Consultant Neurologist Dr Fiona McKevitt for a practical discussion around two common neurological presentations in primary care: tremor and headache.Using two patient cases, we explore the clinical ass...
Management of Acute Emergencies in GP Surgeries (Magic) project with Emily Styles 'Improving emergency care in general practice'
In this episode of The FCP Podcast, Richard is joined by Emily Styles to discuss the MAGIC project — a programme designed to help general practice teams prepare for and manage medical emergencies.We explore where the...
Frailty Prevention Programme: using a population health approach to service development with LIzzie Mattacola 'It won't be perfect at the start'
Richard is joined by Occupational Therapist LIzzie Mattacola to discuss her service improvement project she developed withing her General Practice role. We discuss how the project idea originated, the problem it aimed to solve...
Emergency Assessment with Greg Markham - Episode 2 'Raise the legs!'
Richard is joined by ED Paramedic ACP Greg Markham to explore emergency presentations in general practice — and what truly constitutes an emergency in the primary care setting.Through case-based discussion, they work through presentation...
Emergency Assessment with Greg Markham - Episode 1 'Is this patient to poorly to be in your surgery'
Richard is joined by ED Paramedic ACP Greg Markham to explore emergency presentations in general practice — and what really counts as an emergency in the primary care setting.Greg shares a structured approach to recognising and assessing...