The FCP Podcast

Women's Health Assessment with Dr Heidi Kerr - Part 1

August 07, 2023 Richard Tennant
The FCP Podcast
Women's Health Assessment with Dr Heidi Kerr - Part 1
Show Notes

Richard and Emma welcome Dr Heidi Kerr who is a GPwSI in Women's Health to the podcast.  Within the episode Dr Kerr discus's her approach to patient assessments in women's health.  We then discuss common general practice presentations including breast pains and vaginal discharge.

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As always special thank you to Martin and Scott for your input on the podcast.

If you wish to contact Dr Heidi Kerr about training in Women’s Heath please contact - vhkwomenshealthclinic@gmail.com.

VHK Education
VHK Education – Delivering bespoke education in women’s health

Breast cancer reconition
https://cks.nice.org.uk/topics/breast-cancer-recognition-referral/diagnosis/symptoms-suggestive-of-breast-cancer/

NHS Breast Cancer screening program
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/breast-screening-mammogram/when-youll-be-invited-and-who-should-go/

Breast cancer managing FH
https://cks.nice.org.uk/topics/breast-cancer-managing-fh/

Dr Kerr’s funnel questions for sexual history
When did you last have sexual intercourse?
Was it a new or regular partner?
Was it a male or female?
What sort of sexual intercourse?
Was protection used?

Coventry and Warwickshire Training hub
https://www.cwtraininghub.co.uk/