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
Liver function tests with Dr Sophia Than 'Its hard to change life style'
Richard is joined on the podcast by consultant hepatologist Dr Sophia Than. During the episode we introduce liver function tests. We discuss what is included in a liver function test, who needs a liver function test, any guidance for clinicians in interpreting liver function tests and some common reasons for abnormal liver function test. We then discuss a case of a raised alanine transaminase, including history, red flags, further investigations and referral.
As always big thank you to Scott for your support.
Richard Tennant - richard.tennant@nhs.net
British Society of Gastroenterology - Management of abnormal liver function tests
https://www.bsg.org.uk/clinical-resource/guidelines-on-abnormal-liver-blood-tests
FIB-4
https://www.mdcalc.com/calc/2200/fibrosis-4-fib-4-index-liver-fibrosis
NAFLD score
https://www.mdcalc.com/calc/3081/nafld-non-alcoholic-fatty-liver-disease-fibrosis-score
Kings college acute liver injury
https://www.mdapp.co/kings-college-criteria-calculator-527/
Change Grow Live
https://www.changegrowlive.org/
Coventry and Warwickshire Training Hub
https://www.cwtraininghub.co.uk/
British Society of Gastroenterology
https://www.bsg.org.uk/
