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
Mental Health Assessment with Dr David Palmer - Part 1 'There's no health without mental health'
Emma's back and we are discussing mental health assessment with Dr David Palmer, who is a GP with a keen interest in mental health. During the episode we discuss the importance of mental health assessment, David give his guidance of how he approach's mental health assessment. We they apply his knowledge to two cases including depression and anxiety.
Thank you to Martin and Scott for you help as always.
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Basic Human needs
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs (simplypsychology.org)
PHQ9
PHQ-9 Depression Test Questionnaire | Patient
GAD7
GAD7 Anxiety Test Questionnaire | Patient
Depression
Depression | Health topics A to Z | CKS | NICE
Anxiety
Generalized anxiety disorder | Health topics A to Z | CKS | NICE
Talking therapies
NHS talking therapies - NHS (www.nhs.uk)
