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The Lincolnshire LMC Hot Topics PodcastEpisode 37: Lincs LMC Committee meeting highlights (NOV 24)The Lincolnshire LMC team discuss the highlights of the LMC committee meeting that took place in November 2024. You can view the committee report on our website: LMC Committee Meetings | Lincolnshire LMC If you would like to attend our next committee as a guest, please contact us on ⁠info@lincslmc.co.uk 2024-12-1126 min

The Lincolnshire LMC Hot Topics PodcastEpisode 36: Lincs LMC Committee meeting highlights (OCT 24)The Lincolnshire LMC Team discuss the highlights of the LMC committee meeting that took place in October 2024. You can view the committee report on our website: LMC Committee Meetings | Lincolnshire LMC If you would like to attend our next committee as a guest, please contact us on ⁠info@lincslmc.co.uk 2024-11-0524 min

The Lincolnshire LMC Hot Topics PodcastEpisode 35: Lincs LMC Committee meeting highlights (JUL 23)The Lincolnshire LMC Team discuss the highlights of the LMC committee meeting that took place in July 2023. If you would like to attend our next committee as a guest, please contact us on info@lincslmc.co.uk 2023-08-0726 min

The Lincolnshire LMC Hot Topics PodcastEpisode 34: Lincs LMC Committee meeting highlights (APR 23)Lincolnshire LMC's Nick Turner (Practice Support Officer) & Rosa Wyldeman (Operations Officer) discuss the highlights of the LMC committee meeting that took place in April 2023. If you would like to attend our next committee as a guest, please contact us on info@lincslmc.co.uk To keep up with current information relevant to general practice, please follow us on social media: @LincolnshireLMC 2023-06-1326 min

The Lincolnshire LMC Hot Topics PodcastEpisode 33: GPC GP Contract podcast with Dr Kieran SharrockJoin Dr Reid Baker, Lincolnshire LMC's Medical Director and Dr Kieran Sharrock, Acting Chair for GPC England as they discuss the GPC GP contract on the Lincolnshire LMC's hot topics podcast. To keep up with current information relevant to general practice, please follow us on social media: @LincolnshireLMC 2023-04-261h 05

The Lincolnshire LMC Hot Topics PodcastEpisode 32: Lincs LMC Committee meeting highlights (January 23)Lincolnshire LMC's Dr Reid Baker (Medical Director), Nick Turner (Practice Support Officer) & Rosa Wyldeman (Operations Officer) discuss the highlights of the LMC committee meeting that took place in January 2023. All committee meeting reports can be found here: Lincolnshire LMC: 2022 Committee Meeting Reports (lincslmc.co.uk) To keep up with current information relevant to general practice, please follow us on social media: @LincolnshireLMC 2023-02-0634 min

The Lincolnshire LMC Hot Topics PodcastEpisode 31: Lincs LMC Committee meeting highlights (October 22)Lincolnshire LMC's Nick Turner (Practice Support Officer) & Rosa Wyldeman (Operations Officer) discuss the highlights of the LMC committee meeting that took place in October 2022. All committee meeting reports can be found here: Lincolnshire LMC: 2022 Committee Meeting Reports (lincslmc.co.uk) To keep up with current information relevant to general practice, please follow us on social media: @LincolnshireLMC 2022-11-0921 min

The Lincolnshire LMC Hot Topics PodcastEpisode 30: Lincs LMC Committee meeting highlights (September 22)Lincolnshire LMC's Dr Reid Baker (Medical Director), Nick Turner (Practice Support Officer) & Rosa Wyldeman (Operations Officer) discuss the highlights of the LMC committee meeting that took place in September 2022. All committee meeting reports can be found here: Lincolnshire LMC: 2022 Committee Meeting Reports (lincslmc.co.uk) To keep up with current information relevant to general practice, please follow us on social media: @LincolnshireLMC 2022-10-0727 min

The Lincolnshire LMC Hot Topics PodcastEpisode 29: Lincs LMC Committee meeting highlights (July 22)Lincolnshire LMC's Nick Turner (Practice Support Officer) & Rosa Wyldeman (Operations Officer) discuss the highlights of the LMC committee meeting that took place in July 22. Topics Include: GPAD General Practice Alert State ICS Development WebV Testing Phase LMC Practice Calls and Visits Practice Staff wellbeing The full committee meeting reports for this year, can be found here: Lincolnshire LMC: 2022 Committee Meeting Reports (lincslmc.co.uk) If you would like to be an observer for the next committee meeting, please let us know: info@lincslmc.co.uk To keep up with current information...2022-08-1727 min

The Lincolnshire LMC Hot Topics PodcastEpisode 28: Lincs LMC Committee meeting highlights (June 22)Lincolnshire LMC's Dr Reid Baker (Medical Director) and Mr Nick Turner (Practice Support Officer) discuss the highlights of the LMC committee meeting that took place in June 22. Topics Include: Population Health Management ICS Developments Fit Notes Fuller Stocktake Practice Management Support Network General Practice Alert State IT update for practices The full committee meeting reports for this year, can be found here: Lincolnshire LMC: 2022 Committee Meeting Reports (lincslmc.co.uk) If you would like to be an observer for the next committee meeting, please let us know: in...2022-07-0531 min

The Lincolnshire LMC Hot Topics PodcastEpisode 27: Lincs LMC Committee meeting highlights (April 22)In this episode of the Lincolnshire LMC hot topics podcast, Rosa (LMC Operations Officer) and Dr Reid Baker (Medical Director) provide us with the highlights from last month's committee meeting. The full committee meeting reports for this year, can be found here: Lincolnshire LMC: 2022 Committee Meeting Reports (lincslmc.co.uk) To keep up with current information relevant to general practice, please follow us on social media: @LincolnshireLMC Thank you for listening!2022-05-2625 min

The Lincolnshire LMC Hot Topics PodcastEpisode 26: Abnormal Liver Function Tests (Raised ALT, Hepatitis pathway)Welcome back to the final episode in our liver pathways series on abnormal liver function tests. Today we will be joined again by Dr Sreedharan Gastroenterologist from ULHT to discuss the new pathway and flowcharts created to improve identification and management of patients with a hepatitis presentation on their liver biochemistry (predominantly raised ALT). All the new pathways are incorporated into your clinical systems and we encourage you to play around with them, reading the explanatory notes and using the flowcharts with your patients. We will also summarise some of the key points from the l...2021-12-0122 min

The Lincolnshire LMC Hot Topics PodcastEpisode 25: Abnormal Liver Function Tests (Raised ALP, Cholestasis pathway)Welcome back to the penultimate episode in our liver pathways series on abnormal liver function tests. Today we will be joined again by Dr Sreedharan to discuss the new pathway and flowcharts created to improve identification and management of patients with a cholestasis presentation on their liver biochemistry - predominantly raised alkaline phosphatase (ALP) which may occur with a raised gamma GT (GGT) as well. This podcast will talk you through the new pathway and what investigations and actions are necessary when you encounter a patient with raised ALP. Thanks for listening!2021-12-0112 min

The Lincolnshire LMC Hot Topics PodcastEpisode 24: Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver DiseaseThank you for joining us today to discuss Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) and the new Lincolnshire referral pathway and flow chart for patients with this disease. Join us as we discuss risk factors, investigations and management of Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) with Dr Aravamuthan Sreedharan - Consultant Gastroenterologist at ULHT. This is the next instalment of our podcast series on liver pathways so keep your eyes peeled for future episodes on hepatitis and cholestasis presentations. Thanks for listening!2021-12-0115 min

The Lincolnshire LMC Hot Topics PodcastEpisode 23: Using EPACCS in primary careWe are joined today by Dr Clive Cole MacMillan GP in Lincolnshire who will be talking today about the importance of the Electronic Palliative Care Coordination System (EPaCCs) We will cover: What is EPaCCs? Why is it important? How is it used and how can we download the tools? How is it of benefit to patients, clinicians and practices? How can it help with QOF and practice audits? How can it be used for MDT meetings. Here are the resources we discussed in...2021-12-0128 min

The Lincolnshire LMC Hot Topics PodcastEpisode 22: Joining the LMC CommitteeI am joined today by Dr Jaishri Teckchendani - new member of the Lincolnshire LMC Committee. The Lincolnshire LMC Committee is the statutory representative body for GPs and practices in Lincolnshire. We meet (almost) every month to discuss issues affecting general practice. Each area of Lincolnshire is represented on the Committee. Have you ever considered standing for election as an LMC representative for your area? Would you be interested to attend a meeting as an observer? You would be very welcome. We are also able to co-opt members onto the Committee outside of election periods if required....2021-12-0113 min

The Lincolnshire LMC Hot Topics PodcastEpisode 21: High Ferritin Levels (new pathway)Thank you for joining us today to discuss developments within the Gastroenterology/Hepatology service - namely referral pathways for patients with high ferritin levels or suspected Haemochromotosis. Join us as we discuss the ins and outs of Hyperferritinaemia with a brand new pathway explained by Dr Aravamuthan Sreedharan - Consultant Gastroenterologist at ULHT. You can find all the new liver pathway forms and flow charts embedded within your clinical systems (where you usually find your referral forms). Thanks for listening!2021-12-0113 min

The Lincolnshire LMC Hot Topics PodcastEpisode 20: Alcohol-Related Liver Disease and FibroscansThank you for joining us today to discuss developments within the Gastroenterology service - namely referral pathways for patients with Alcohol-Related Liver Disease (ARLD) and how/when to request a Fibroscan. Join us as we discuss the ins and outs of ARLD and the ULHT Fibroscan service with Dr Aravamuthan Sreedharan - Consultant Gastroenterologist at ULHT. Thanks for listening!2021-12-0116 min

The Lincolnshire LMC Hot Topics PodcastEpisode 19: Abnormal Liver Function Tests (Isolated Bilirubin, ALP and GGT)Thank you for joining us once again to continue our discussions with Dr Aravamuthan Sreedharan Consultant Gastroenterologist on the new liver pathways in development. Are you stuck on LFTs? Befuddled by bilirubin? Getting headaches about GGT? This is the next instalment in our liver pathway series where we will be talking about abnormal liver function tests - namely single marker abnormalities like an isolated rise in bilirubin - does that require action or not? What about an isolated raised ALP, should I worry? This podcast is for GPs, GP Registrars, ANPs and anyone wo...2021-12-0110 min

The Lincolnshire LMC Hot Topics PodcastEpisode 18: Introduction to new liver pathways at ULHTThank you for joining us today to discuss developments within the Gastroenterology service - namely the new referral pathways for patients with liver diseases. It is a really exciting time for the Gastroenterology team who have been working with primary care clinicians to update the liver pathways and streamline care for patients. There are changes to the open access endoscopy service to be discussed plus the effect of the pandemic on referral waiting times. Join us as we introduce the changes to the Gastroenterology service locally, the use of Advice and Guidance and also shed some light...2021-12-0120 min

The Lincolnshire LMC Hot Topics PodcastEpisode 17: Rheumatology Referral Forms & PathwaysWe are joined today by Dr Batsi Chikura Consultant in Rheumatology at United Lincolnshire Hospitals. This episode we discuss changes to the Rheumatology service. There are now a number of new referral forms in place which can be accessed within your practice clinical systems - EMIS or System One. You will find the new referral forms in exactly the same place you are used to finding referral forms within your clinical system. Please use them and share them with your colleagues. New referral pathways are now in place for patients with Ankylosing Spondylitis, Early Inflammatory Arthritis, Polymyalgia...2021-12-0142 min

The Lincolnshire LMC Hot Topics PodcastEpisode 16: The Admiral Nurse Service UpdateThis weeks episode features a chat with Tom Rose Clinical Lead for the Lincolnshire Admiral Nurse service. This service is going through a period of review so we discuss what that means, the current service and expected changes. We also discuss the use of virtual consultations and a research project the team have been undertaking looking into this new field. Below you can find the link to the published work from the team: Madden G, Rose T, Crystal L (2021) Using video consultations to support family carers of people living with dementia. Nursing Older People. doi: 10.7748/nop.2021.e1346...2021-10-0718 min

The Lincolnshire LMC Hot Topics PodcastEpisode 15: Palliative Emergencies End of Life BleedWelcome back to another episode from Lincolnshire LMC's Hot Topics. This episode I am delighted to be joined by the fantastic Kerry Bareham Nurse Consultant from St Barnabas Hospice talking about one of the new palliative emergencies care plans. Join us as we discuss what an end of life bleed is, how to identify patients with risk factors and how to support our patients who may be at risk. We also discuss Project Echo - you can find out more information here Project ECHO: Healthcare goes digital in Lincolnshire (stbarnabashospice.co.uk) You can find o...2021-09-0227 min

The Lincolnshire LMC Hot Topics PodcastEpisode 14: How to become a GP trainerWe are joined today by Bevis Heap from Health Education England. Bevis explains the new trainers course, why GPs should consider becoming trainers and details the pros and cons for practices. This open and honest discussion aims to inspire the next generation of GPs to get into training and signposts to the correct resources to get started. If you have a listen and want to find out more you can email bevis here: bevis.heap@hee.nhs.uk You can also have a look on the website by clicking here GP New Trainers' C...2021-07-2025 min

The Lincolnshire LMC Hot Topics PodcastEpisode 13: The Take-30 Service Part 2Have you heard of Take-30? Have you considered it but not quite ready to take the plunge and call? It this week's episode we will continue to walk you through what Take-30 is and why it is so vital as general practice faces unprecedented levels of demand. You are not alone. If you are struggling please reach out and contact Lincolnshire LMC's Impact Lincs service to access Take-30. You can find all the details on our website here Lincolnshire LMC: Impact Lincs (lincslmc.co.uk) Tune in to hear more from Dr Sue Marris and...2021-07-1309 min

The Lincolnshire LMC Hot Topics PodcastEpisode 12: The Take-30 Service Part 1Have you heard of Take-30? Have you considered it but not quite ready to take the plunge and call? It this week's episode we will walk you through what Take-30 is, how to works and what to expect step by step. Tune in to hear from Dr Sue Marris and Dr Lucky Rajput - two of the pioneers of this fantastic free service. For more information about wellbeing, coping with general practice and where to get help have a look at the Lincolnshire LMC wellbeing page Lincolnshire LMC: Wellbeing (lincslmc.co.u...2021-06-2215 min

The Lincolnshire LMC Hot Topics PodcastEpisode 11: Performance Matters - Travelling abroad with medicationsThis episode features another discussion on a 'performance matters' article from Lincolnshire LMC on prescriptions for patients travelling abroad. We are joined by Dr Kieran Sharrock Medical Director of Lincolnshire LMC. Here is a link to full article that we are discussing today Lincolnshire LMC: Medication for patients travelling abroad (lincslmc.co.uk) Thanks for listening!2021-06-0305 min

The Lincolnshire LMC Hot Topics PodcastEpisode 10: Performance Matters - InterruptionsAre you CONSTANTLY interrupted at work? Do you worry about forgetting things or losing your train of thought? Are you concerned interruptions could lead to complaints? This weeks 'hot topic' is INTERRUPTIONS - why they are annoying, why they are risky and what to do about it. We are joined again by Dr Kieran Sharrock Medical Director of Lincolnshire LMC to chat about a change his practice made following identifying a problem with interruptions. Here is the link to the full article on the Lincolnshire LMC website Lincolnshire LMC: Interruptions (lincslmc.c...2021-06-0112 min

The Lincolnshire LMC Hot Topics PodcastEpisode 9: Performance Matters - Medication ReviewsWhat constitutes a good medication review? Are you aware of your responsibilities and what is required when undertaking a medication review? This podcast episode is another feature in our 'performance matters' series which looks at areas where clinicians can improve their practice. The full article appears on the Lincolnshire LMC website, which you can find here: Lincolnshire LMC: Medication Reviews & Repeat Prescribing of Potentially Harmful Drugs (lincslmc.co.uk)2021-05-2508 min

The Lincolnshire LMC Hot Topics PodcastEpisode 8: Performance Matters - Filing Blood Test ResultsKicking off season 2 of The Lincolnshire LMC Hot Topics Podcast with a series called 'performance matters' featuring Dr Kieran Sharrock Medical Director of Lincolnshire LMC. This episode of performance matters discusses the importance of accuracy when filing pathology results. How do you manage abnormal results? How do you safety net and follow up patients when you request blood tests? Click here to read the full article from Lincolnshire LMC Lincolnshire LMC: Blood Test Results (lincslmc.co.uk)2021-05-1811 min

The Lincolnshire LMC Hot Topics PodcastEpisode 7: The RESPECT FormAre you confident in communicating with patients and their families about the RESPECT form? Would you like some tips on starting the conversation? Do you want to improve your RESPECT forms? This podcast will give you some tips on what the RESPECT form is, how to approach it and provide a discussion around some of the difficulties doctors and patients find around RESPECT. Have a look at these wonderful additional videos produced by the palliative care team at ULHT. ReSPECT on Vimeo Here is a link to l...2021-05-0631 min

The Lincolnshire LMC Hot Topics PodcastEpisode 6: The Power of A Collaborative PracticeThe Power of A Collaborative Practice Listen to this podcast from Lincolnshire LMC's Dr Kieran Sharrock talking with Kay and Dave from Alvanley Family Practice. Would you like to hear more about a practice who went from being in a "rut" to inspiring patients and team-members to become health champions? Do you want to be inspired about how your practice could support frequent attenders and reduce workload? Listen to this podcast which focusses on collaborative practice, practice management, wellbeing and social prescribing. Links to the Alvanley Family Practice websites a...2021-04-0138 min

The Lincolnshire LMC Hot Topics PodcastEpisode 5: Time Management For Primary Care Part 3/3Thank you for joining us and listening to the final part in our new podcast series on time management in primary care. Today we will be talking about primary care technology, digital wellbeing and how to make your duty doctor days run more smoothly! We are joined again by the Work Well Doctors. You can find out more about how they help individuals and teams at the following links: Instagram• The WorkWell Doctors @theworkwelldoctors The WorkWell Doctors If you would like to find out more about The WorkWell Doctors or the work...2021-03-2326 min

The Lincolnshire LMC Hot Topics PodcastEpisode 4: Time Management For Primary Care Part 2/3Thank you for joining us and listening to the second part in our new podcast series on time management in primary care. We are joined again by the Work Well Doctors. You can find out more about how they help individuals and teams at the following links: Instagram• The WorkWell Doctors @theworkwelldoctors The WorkWell Doctors You can find out more about Lincolnshire LMC by visiting our website here Lincolnshire LMC: Working for GPs in Lincolnshire we have a wealth of information on life in lincolnshire, job vacancies as well as support and...2021-03-1115 min

The Lincolnshire LMC Hot Topics PodcastEpisode 3: Time Management For Primary Care Part 1/3Thank you for joining us and listening to the first part in our new podcast series on time management in primary care. We are joined by the Work Well Doctors. You can find out more about how they help individuals and teams at the following links: Instagram• The WorkWell Doctors @theworkwelldoctors The WorkWell Doctors You can find out more about Lincolnshire LMC by visiting our website here Lincolnshire LMC: Working for GPs in Lincolnshire we have a wealth of information on life in lincolnshire, job vacancies as well as support and well...2021-02-2323 min

The Lincolnshire LMC Hot Topics PodcastEpisode 2: Self-Harm Awareness for GPsThank you for tuning in to the second episode of the hot topics podcast from Lincolnshire LMC. This podcast is aimed at clinicians working in primary care in Lincolnshire. This episode features the fantastic Naomi Watkins-Ligudzinska from Lincolnshire's NW Counselling Hub talking about how to deal with consultations involving self-harm, spotting self-harm and how to risk assess our patients. There is a wealth of advice on communication challenges, showing empathy and keeping our patients safe. Check out Naomi's team over at NW Counselling Hub and please consider following them on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. 2021-02-0844 min

The Lincolnshire LMC Hot Topics PodcastEpisode 1: Experiencing BurnoutAre you fed up? Worn-out? Overwhelmed? Anxious? Isolated? Do you struggle to sleep? Have you just stopped caring? This could be burnout. Listen to this talk by Dr Lucy Dodington-Boyes & Dr Lucky Rajput. Click here for an article from Lincolnshire LMC on burnout. Have a look on the Lincolnshire LMC website for articles on resilience, mindfulness, physical activity, keeping connected, kindness and giving. Take-30 is a free service to provide confidential peer support for busy GPs, practice managers, nurses and other practice staff members as they work through daily cha...2021-02-0229 min