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
Respiratory Assessment with Dr Mai Elftise 'Make sure to assess patients inhaler technique in your assessments' Episode 2
Richard and is joined by guest presenter Sophie and Dr Mai Elftise to discuss respiratory assessment. During the episode we discus's the assessment of patient cases including wheezing, prolonged cough and sleep apnea. This includes history taking, red flags, investigations and referrals for these patient presentations.
As always thank you Scott for your input.
GINA guidelines
Global Initiative for Asthma - Global Initiative for Asthma - GINA (ginasthma.org)
Primary Care Respiratory Society
Inspiring best practice in respiratory care | Primary Care Respiratory Society (pcrs-uk.org)
Asthma Toolkit
NHS RightCare » Asthma toolkit (england.nhs.uk)
Rightbreathe
RightBreathe
Asthma NICE guidelines
Asthma | Health topics A to Z | CKS | NICE
NICE guidelines lung and pleural cancers
Lung and pleural cancers - recognition and referral | Health topics A to Z | CKS | NICE
Coventry and Warwickshire Training Hub
Home - Coventry & Warwickshire Training Hub (cwtraininghub.co.uk)
College of Paramedics
Home (collegeofparamedics.co.uk)
