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
Women's Health Assessment with Dr Heidi Kerr - Part 1
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.
Please feel free to leave comments and follow us on twitter @FCPParamedicpod.
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/
