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
Renal Function Interpretation with Dr Dabasish Banerjee Episode 1 - Potassium
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Richard is joined by renal consultant Dr Dabashish Banerjee to break down the interpretation of renal function tests — without the nephrology-induced headache.
In this episode, we explore when renal function tests should be requested, what they actually include, and how to interpret results confidently in clinical practice.
The conversation then focuses on potassium disorders, using real-world cases to unpack hypokalemia and hyperkalemia. We discuss key history points, relevant investigations, red flags not to miss, and when referral.
A practical, case-based episode aimed at clinicians working in primary care, urgent care, and acute settings.
Hope you enjoy the episode
As always massive thank you to Scott
Richard Tennant - richard.tennant@nhs.net
Coventry and Warwickshire Training Hub
Home - Coventry & Warwickshire Training Hub
College of Paramedics
https://collegeofparamedics.co.uk/
UK Kidney
UK Kidney Association | The leading professional body for the UK kidney community
Overview | Sodium zirconium cyclosilicate for treating hyperkalaemia | Guidance | NICE
https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ta599
ABCD-UKKA joint finerenone consensus statement | UK Kidney Association
https://www.ukkidney.org/about-us/news/abcd-ukka-joint-finerenone-consensus-statement
https://www.nejm.org/doi/abs/10.1056/NEJMoa2509542
https://kdigo.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Diabetes-Management-in-Chronic-Kidney-Disease-Consensus-Report-by-the-ADA-and-KDIGO.pdf
UKKA Clinical Practice Guideline – Management of Hyperkalaemia in Adults – October 2023
https://www.ukkidney.org/sites/renal.org/files/FINAL%20VERSION%20-%20UKKA%20CLINICAL%20PRACTICE%20GUIDELINE%20-%20MANAGEMENT%20OF%20HYPERKALAEMIA%20IN%20ADULTS%20-%20191223_0.pdf
Optimization of RAASi Therapy Toolkit - International Society of Nephrology
https://www.theisn.org/initiatives/toolkits/raasi-toolkit/#Challenges
