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 test interpretation with Dr Debasish Banerjee - Chronic Kidney Disease - 'Its not a one time result'
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Richard is joined by renal consultant Dr Dabashish Banerjee for a practical deep dive into renal function tests and chronic kidney disease (CKD).
In this episode, they break down what CKD actually is, how it’s diagnosed in primary care, and what the numbers really mean for your patients — beyond just the eGFR.
Through case-based discussion, we explore a new diagnosis of CKD and a patient with worsening renal function, covering interpretation, red flags, progression, and when to escalate or refer.
Clear, clinically focused, and designed for frontline practitioners — this episode will sharpen your confidence in managing kidney disease in everyday practice.
Enjoy the episode.
As always thank you for your support Scott
UK Kidney CKD staging
https://www.ukkidney.org/health-professionals/information-resources/uk-eckd-guide/ckd-staging
Kidney Failure Risk Calculator
https://www.mdcalc.com/calc/10045/kidney-failure-risk-calculator
NICE - Chronic Kidney Disease
https://cks.nice.org.uk/topics/chronic-kidney-disease/
FLOW Study
https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa2403347
Proteinuria UK Kidney
https://www.ukkidney.org/sites/default/files/education/Proteinuria%20quick%20reference.pdf
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
