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The Clinician's Survival GuideCoping with a broken referral systemSend us a textWe're producing this episode because the process of making a referral and having the patient seen and managed isn't as smooth as might be, and clinicians aren't sure what to do about it. Updated, removing reference to social media, otherwise sameContact email: primarycareuk@outlook.comDr Munir Adam (Dr Munir Ali-Zubair) is the host, and leads the multi-professional Primary Care UK team that manages this podcast. DISCLAIMER. This podcast is for clinicians working in the UK and is not f...2025-02-1813 minThe Clinician's Survival GuideDumping of Work onto Primary Care!Send us a textThis episode addresses the issue of work being dumped onto GP practices by secondary care, and how individual clinicians should respond. Updated, removing reference to social media, otherwise sameContact email: primarycareuk@outlook.comDr Munir Adam (Dr Munir Ali-Zubair) is the host, and leads the multi-professional Primary Care UK team that manages this podcast. DISCLAIMER. This podcast is for clinicians working in the UK and is not for patients or the general public. The podcast should never be used as a substitute f...2025-02-1115 minThe Clinician's Survival GuideDealing with Trivial PresentationsSend us a textUpdated, removing reference to social media, otherwise sameContact email: primarycareuk@outlook.comDr Munir Adam (Dr Munir Ali-Zubair) is the host, and leads the multi-professional Primary Care UK team that manages this podcast. DISCLAIMER. This podcast is for clinicians working in the UK and is not for patients or the general public. The podcast should never be used as a substitute for professional advice, whether clinical, managerial or otherwise. Unless otherwise stated, the views expressed are simply the opinions of those contributing, and should...2025-02-0415 minThe Clinician's Survival GuideWhy you should subspecialiseSend us a textThis episode covers the debatable topic of whether clinicians working in primary care should subspecialise. Munir Adam asserts that, whilst holding steadfast onto the all-important generalist role, there are multiple reasons for also going that little bit extra with an area of interest. Updated, removing reference to social media, otherwise sameContact email: primarycareuk@outlook.comDr Munir Adam (Dr Munir Ali-Zubair) is the host, and leads the multi-professional Primary Care UK team that manages this podcast. DISCLAIMER. This podcast is for cli...2025-01-2815 minThe Clinician's Survival GuideAI 7/7: The Future of Artificial IntelligenceSend us a textThis is the 7th and final episode of the AI mini-series. Previous episodes explored some of the ways in which AI is being used in healthcare in the UK, some of the work that is underway and potential future uses, and in the last episode some of the barriers and concerns. This episode looks into the future - what might the future look like? Is it a good thing or a bad thing? What are the implications likely to be? The episode questions the understanding of the term...2025-01-2113 minThe Clinician's Survival GuideAI 6/7: AI Implementation: Ethical and Practical considerationsSend us a textHaving discussed some of the incredible potential of AI for the various uses in healthcare in the NHS, one must be mindful that just as no medicine is without potential side effects, AI too cannot be adopted without careful scrutiny.What are some of the ethical, legal and practical considerations that the Royal Colleges and our other representative bodies and the UK government are looking at? How can these potential barriers be overcome?Updated, removing reference to social media, otherwise sameContact email: primarycareuk@o...2025-01-1415 minThe Clinician's Survival GuideAI 5/7: Using AI for Education, Training & ResearchSend us a textArtificial Intelligence is being used increasingly for education, training and research purposes, able to serve as an incredible companion. As we move into 2025 we resume the 7 part AI mini-series. You may wish to listen back to the first four episodes if you haven't already.In this episode:How is AI being used for simulation training?What are adaptive learning systems?When might you use ChatGPT, Microsoft Co-pilot, Perplexity, Claude and others?What does the Russell group and the Royal Colleges say about the use of AI for education an...2025-01-0715 minThe Clinician's Survival GuideLooking forward to 2025: What lies ahead for Clinicians?Send us a textWhen you think about 2025, what do you expect the year to be like for you, the frontline clinician?Having looked back at 2024 and some of its challenges in the last episode, this episode looked forward and includes thoughts from the multi-professional team about what 2025 might be like.Contributions from the co-hosts of The Clinician's Survival Guide: Dr Munir Adam, GP, NE LondonIrina Varlan - Pharmacist, NottinghamshireSimon Robinson - Advanced Clinical Practitioner, PlymouthClaire Green - Paramedic, DevonMarium Hanif - Physician A...2024-12-3117 minThe Clinician's Survival GuideLooking back at Clinician's Challenges in 2024Send us a textAs a clinician, when you think back to 2024, what thoughts come to mind?We take a two-week break from the AI series, and reflect back to 2024 and, in the next episode, look forward onto 2025. This episode of The Clinician's Survival Guide looks back at the year 2024. What were some of the main challenges? What did they mean for clinicians and for patients? Where are we now?The episode includes perspectives from different co-hosts, including:Irina Varlan - Pharmacist, NottinghamshireSimon Robinson - Advanced Clinical Prac...2024-12-2420 minThe Clinician's Survival GuideAI 4/7: Letting AI do your documentation and your admin workSend us a textSit back and have that conversation with the patient, while AI takes care of taking notes. Amazing, right? We take a closer look at the pros and cons of using some of the options out there, such as Tortus and Heidi.Also in this episode, how AI can take of the many admin tasks at work. This episode is part of the AI for clinicians mini-series, looking at various aspects of AI, selecting what's useful for you, the frontline clinician.Link to resources: AI Resources (The Clin...2024-12-1715 min
Primary Care UK: Let's Learn TogetherLooking Back Over the YearSend us a textIN THIS EPISODE we look back at the year and review the thoughts that come to mind when we revisit some of the episodes in season 3.Each of us, as co-hosts have shared our passions and worked with several experts to hear what they are able to teach us. We have benefitted immensely and we hope this has been an amazing resource for you too.After this episode, Primary Care UK - Let's Learn Together will not be publishing any further episodes in this season, and we thank you f...2024-12-1519 minThe Clinician's Survival GuideAI 3/7: Chronic disease, Mental Health and using Generative AISend us a textThe Artificial Intelligence for Clinician's series continues and this episode focuses on the management of chronic disease and mental health. What tool has NHS England been reviewing and utilising in some healthcare settings and for which chronic disease? How are wearable devices and AI transforming the care of those with chronic illness? Is there a value to patient participation and empowerment in all this? What is the role of AI for mental health, and which service/tool has become an important part of Talking Therapies? Finally, the episo...2024-12-1014 minThe Clinician's Survival GuideAI 2/7: What AI is doing to diagnose and predict diseasesSend us a textThis episode of The Clinician's Survival Guide provides an overview of some of the AI tools that are used to make diagnoses and predict future and upcoming disease! Some of these tools are readily available to anyone, others to a selected few. If you want an overview and to hear a frontline clinician's honest take on some of what's currently out there, with consideration of some pros and cons, covered in a relaxed and easy-to-follow way, this is it.Tools mentioned:Ada HealthBabylon HealthSymptomateMediktor2024-12-0315 minPrimary Care UK: Let's Learn TogetherNHS News: GP Contract threatened; Pharmacies threatened; and whatever elseSend us a textIn this edition of NHS news:The GP Partnership contract under threatThe survival of high street pharmacies under threatPharmacy First UpdateAnd more. Presented by Irina and SiIrina is a Clinical Pharmacist by background and Simon is a Paramedic by background and an Advanced Clinical Practitioner. Representing Primary Care UK, they discuss what these news headlines mean for us working in the front line. transition sound, 3 messages, end music, disclaimer.JOIN THE PRIMARY CARE COMMUNITY! bit.ly/4dHGtP4 RATE US & comment on...2024-12-0129 minThe Clinician's Survival GuideAI 1/7: Why Clinician's must not ignore Artificial IntelligenceSend us a textThis episode is the start of a mini-series looking at AI in healthcare, with a focus on information that Clinicians should know. Series outline:Introduction - overview, why it matters, examplesAI tools for Dx and Mx (symptom checker, imaging, CDS)Streamlining Admin tasks (voice recognition, scheduling) Patient engagement enhancement (personal health plans; remote monitoring)AI for Teaching, Training, Learning, ResearchEthics, privacy (data security, transparency, bias)Future of AI in PC (emerging technology; resources to keep up to date, thoughts)Th...2024-11-2614 minThe Clinician's Survival GuideThe Problem of Over-Investigating PatientsSend us a textDo you believe that we tend to over-investigate patients? Request tests that we know aren't indicated? If so, why is that, why does it matter, and what should we do about it?The Clinician's Survival Guide is about helping you make your life as productive and efficient as possible. Extra tests = extra work. This episode nicely summarising in 12 minutes what could otherwise be debated over several hours. Updated, removing reference to social media, otherwise sameContact email: primarycareuk@outlook.comDr Munir...2024-11-1914 minPrimary Care UK: Let's Learn TogetherNavigating Trauma and Burnout in Healthcare: A New ApproachSend us a textTHIS EPISODE: Primary Care UK Nurse Lead Emma Borders has a conversation with Dr Lorre Laws, a a renowned nurse scientist and trauma burnout expert. The aim is to help clinicians understand and manage this endemic problem. Dr Laws sheds light on the pressing issue of professional burnout among healthcare providers. The discussion traverses through outdated approaches to burnout, the concept of 'nurse specific traumatization,' and the introduction of polyvagal theory as a foundation for effective self-care. Listeners will gain valuable understanding of the autonomic nervous system, the 'three A's and...2024-11-1542 minThe Clinician's Survival GuideDealing with Challenging Fit Note requestsSend us a textThis episode briefly summarises the rules regarding fit notes, but then focuses on the challenge of dealing with fit note requests from patients - something that causes feelings of despair in many clinicians. Reference:The fit note: guidance for patients and employees - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)Updated, removing reference to social media, otherwise sameContact email: primarycareuk@outlook.comDr Munir Adam (Dr Munir Ali-Zubair) is the host, and leads the multi-professional Primary Care UK team that manages this podcast. 2024-11-1215 minThe Clinician's Survival GuideProtecting the Generalist RoleSend us a textThis is the second part of a two-part discussion about the Generalist clinician role - a role that many believe is under threat. This second part covers what individual clinicians can do to help protect the Generalist role.Updated, removing reference to social media, otherwise sameContact email: primarycareuk@outlook.comDr Munir Adam (Dr Munir Ali-Zubair) is the host, and leads the multi-professional Primary Care UK team that manages this podcast. DISCLAIMER. This podcast is for clinicians working in the UK a...2024-11-0513 minPrimary Care UK: Let's Learn TogetherEffective Supervision in Primary CareSend us a textTHIS EPISODE is about providing effective supervision in Primary Care. The role of supervisors and the provision of high-quality supervision needs to be given attention now because:There have been a whole multitude of new roles in Primary Care in the last few years, and most, if not all, require supervisionThe training path for those in well-established specialities, such as GP trainers, has undergone considerable overhaul so that large scale approvals can be now be undertaken far more easily. There is a growing need for cross-professional and multi-professional supervisionThe conversation is...2024-11-0137 min
FitPod with Nasa - Fitness, Business & MindsetS2 EP16 - APPRENTICE, FITNESS, BIG PHARMA, HEALTH | FITPOD WITH NASA - DR ASIF MUNAF & ADAM KAAN🔥 New Episode Alert! 🔥 S2 EP16 - APPRENTICE FITNESS BIG PHARMA HEALTH - FITPOD WITH NASA - DR ASIF MUNAF & ADAM KAANIn this week's episode, we have not one, but TWO incredible guests joining us! We're thrilled to welcome Adam Kaan, the CEO of "FitDad Life Mastery," and the dynamic Dr. Asif Munaf from "The Apprentice" on BBC.📺 What's in this Episode? 📺Dr. Asif Munaf shares his unique insights and experiences from his time on "The Apprentice," delving into the challenges, lessons learned, and behind-the-scenes moments. But that's not all! As a doctor, Dr. A...2024-10-301h 53FitPod with Nasa - Fitness, Business & MindsetS2 EP13 - KNOWLEDGE IS POWER | FITPOD WITH NASA - ADAM KAAN | FITNESS PODCASTS2 EP13 - KNOWLEDGE IS POWER - FITPOD WITH NASA - ADAM KAAN | FitPod with Nasa🔥 New FitPod Episode Alert! 🔥In today's inspiring episode, we sit down with the incredible Adam Kaan, Fitness Coach and the Founder/CEO of Fit Dad Life Mastery.🏋️♂️✨ Join us as we delve into Adam's transformative fitness journey, a story of resilience, overcoming adversity, and the power of health and faith.🌟 Guest: Adam Kaan - Fitness Coach, Founder & CEO of Fit Dad Life Mastery 📖Episode Highlights: 🤝 From Caregiver to Fitness Advocate: Adam's journey began as the primary caregiver for hi...2024-10-291h 33The Clinician's Survival GuideIs the Generalist Role Under ThreatSend us a textThe role of the Generalist clinician typically refers to GPs, although it can also refer to Physician Associates, Nurse Practitioners and others in Primary Care and, to some extent, to Generalists in Secondary care, such as Geriatricians and paediatricians. Is this role under threat? There is a growing concern that, due to a variety of factors there is a pressure to sub-specialise and compartmentalise patients' problems and thereby diminish provision of holistic care that a Generalist might provide. A potential consequence of this is loss of continuity of care.Thi...2024-10-2913 minThe Clinician's Survival GuideThe Clinician's Survival Guide: Recap Episodes 12-19Send us a textThe purpose of this episode is to briefly revisit episodes 12 to 19 to allow listeners to consider:Important and relevant information that was covered in episodes 12-19The need to re-listen to any of those episodesAny key changes arising from those episodes which the listener planned to implementReflection on progress and a reminder to take action where appropriate.These summary episodes are set at appropriate checkpoints to undertake the above tasks. The Clinician's Survival Guide is a practical guide, but material within each episode is quite condensed.Up...2024-10-2214 minPrimary Care UK: Let's Learn TogetherBeyond Medicine: Exploring the Importance of Women's CirclesSend us a textThe Power and Purpose of Women's Circles.In this episode of Primary Care UK's Let's Learn Together Emma Borders interviews a guest about a concept little known to clinicians: Dr. Asha Ashokan, a GP and Women's Circles Facilitator, explores the concept of women's circles—a safe space for women to gather, share experiences, and support each other. She delves into the history and structure of these circles, their growing popularity, and related topics like cyclical living and its impact on women's health. Dr. Ashokan also reflects on her personal journey wit...2024-10-1539 minThe Clinician's Survival GuideTricky encounters: Managing Eczema patientsSend us a textIn this episode of The Clinician's Survival Guide we consider some of the challenges, and potential approaches for dealing with patients by anchoring the conversation onto a clinical condition. This is a new approach which we hope will make the learning more tangible. The episode considers how to deal with atopic dermatitis, and by discussing the situation we often find ourselves in, we derive five take-away lessons to remember. We explore:"I want an allergy test""Nothing is working""Can you refer me to a specialist""I j...2024-10-1514 minThe Clinician's Survival GuideEducational events: How to Get the Most out of ThemSend us a textSo you decide you will attend an educational event. But how do you make the most of it? This episode follows on from the previous one which discussed whether to attend an event. This episode discusses things you should consider to make the most of that event. Your time and energy is too important to waste. The Clinician's Survival Guide is there to help you be efficient. This includes educational events too. Updated, removing reference to social media, otherwise sameContact email: primarycareuk@outlook.com2024-10-0815 minThe Clinician's Survival GuideEducational events: Should You Attend?Send us a textHow good are you at getting it right when deciding whether to attend an educational event? An Educational Event is coming up. Don't just go because it's happening. Don't just go 'in case you miss something'. Your time is important, and you want to make efficient use of it. The episode is there to help you decide when to attend (whether in person or remote) and when not to. The phrase to remember when deciding is this: TO LEARN IF Practical. Updated, removing reference to social media...2024-10-0115 minPrimary Care UK: Let's Learn TogetherUnspoken Truths of Testosterone Management: Insights from Dr Amir EslamiSend us a textTHIS EPISODE unravels the extremely important role of testosterone for men. It covers:The function and regulation of testosterone in the bodyPrevalence and impact of deficiencyClinical features of deficiencyPrimary care workup and when to refer onwardsThe importance of testosterone in women At least in the UK, this is an extremely important, and yet so often neglected area of clinical care. It's time to wake-up and give patients the expertise they need.Special thanks to our guest speaker: Dr Amir Reza Eslami. MRCGP MBBs BSc MSc clin endo...2024-10-011h 00The Clinician's Survival GuideKeeping Active in the Workplace: Strategies for CliniciansSend us a textHow physically active are you at work, and is work contributing to your health or illness?In this episode of The Clinician's Survival Guide we explore:That this is certainly a problem amongst doctors and other clinicians.The importance of keeping physically active during workThe benefits of adopting healthy practices at workWhy this is particularly of relevance to Clinicians.Strategies that can be incorporated to keep more active at work, sometimes seamlessly.How this is one piece of the keeping healthy at work jigsaw.Updated...2024-09-2413 minThe Clinician's Survival GuideManaging the Demanding PatientSend us a textIf you've been a clinician for any significant period of time, you will know exactly what I mean when I refer to the demanding patient. But how much time have you spend discussing how to manage one?This episode of The Clinician's Survival Guide discusses:What we mean by the demanding patientWhat underlies this behaviourWhy it's absolutely NOT appropriate to give in (in most cases)How to approach the consultationHow to refuse their demandWhat might help the consultation end positivelyUpdated, removing r...2024-09-1715 minPrimary Care UK: Let's Learn TogetherTheory to Practice: Integrating Genomics in Primary CareSend us a textTHIS EPISODE: Summary of key points from previous episodes on GenomicsPersonalised care: PharmacogenomicsHow to discuss genomics with your patientsThe importance and impact of genetic testingSpecial thanks to our guest speakers: Dr Pooja Dasani. Lead genomic counsellor, North Thames GMSA and Principal genetic counsellor, North East Thames regional genetics service (Great Ormond Street Hospital)Dr Anwar Khan. GP with a Special Interest in Genomics. SPONSOR: The Genomics mini-series was sponsored by, and co-produced with the North Thames Genomics Medicine Service...2024-09-1545 minThe Clinician's Survival Guide7 ways Clinician's Can Prevent ComplaintsSend us a textThis episode is about what YOU should do to protect yourself from receiving patient complaints. Complaints are an unpleasant reality of working as a clinician. Whilst they may serve important functions, they are not a nice experience. This episode highlights:7 often neglected things you should be doing to prevent complaints7 things clinicians often do, but should NOT be doing to prevent complaintsThat there are ways to reduce, but not eliminate the risk of complaints altogetherBy practicing in a way that reduces complaints from patients, you are more likely to...2024-09-1015 minThe Clinician's Survival GuideThe Clinician's Guide to Dealing with a Patient ComplaintSend us a textWhether you're unfortunately enough to be dealing with a complaint made against you, you fear a complaint might be forthcoming, or you just want to be prepared for when that happens to you, this episode will help you. In this second episode dealing with complaints, the discussion focuses on important things you should do if a patient makes a complaint against you. This starts from the moment it happens, so forewarned is forearmed. The issue of receiving a complaint is dealt with in this way:Who you need to...2024-09-0314 minPrimary Care UK: Let's Learn TogetherNHS NEWS: General Practice: Closures, Strikes and Wes Streeting's responseSend us a textIn this episode of the NHS News show, hosts Emma Borders and Simon discuss pressing issues in primary care and recent NHS developments, focusing on Health Secretary Wes Streeting's commitment to reform amidst funding disparities. They highlight the alarming trend of GP practices returning contracts due to unsustainable costs, which leaves many patients without care.The conversation also addresses the challenges of integrating technology in patient care due to staff digital literacy gaps, and GPs' concerns regarding workload management amid potential industrial action. The episode ends on a positive note with high...2024-09-0132 minThe Clinician's Survival GuideWhy Complaints are NOT a great way to Improve Patient CareSend us a textThis episode is about complaints: what they are, and what they are not. It debunked some of the popular narrative surrounding complaints, such as its role in improving standards and complaints being a neutral activity. In this episode:Definition of ComplaintWhere it fits in with our overall wellbeingMisconceptions surrounding complaintsTheory versus reality of complaintsWhy Complaints often do not improve standards, and may in fact lower themThe problem with complaintsThe alternative to a complaint: Feedback and QueriesUpdated, removing reference to social media, otherwise sameCon...2024-08-2715 minThe Clinician's Survival GuideThe Clinician's Survival Guide: Recap E1-10Send us a textThis episode revisits the journey so far, providing a reminder of some of the key learning points from previous episodes. The purpose of this is to:Aid recallHelp internalise important conceptsHelp listeners decide whether any episodes need revisitingTo serve as a check on whether action points identified previously have been implemented into daily working lifeThe Clinician's Survival Guide is about improving the working life of a clinician, and is a practical guide. By re-listening to episodes, reflecting on what the take-home points mean to you, reviewing your current situation, planning fo...2024-08-2013 minPrimary Care UK: Let's Learn TogetherGenomics in Primary Care: Rare Diseases and Their ImpactSend us a textIN THIS FIFTH EPISODE of Primary Care UK's six-part series on genomics, hosts Claire and Munir are joined by Anwar Khan and Sophia Varadkar to discuss the significance of rare diseases in the realm of primary care. The episode emphasizes the prevalence and impact of rare diseases, elaborating on how genomics can provide crucial insights for early diagnosis, treatment, and family counselling. The discussion covers the importance of genetic testing, the role of primary care professionals in identifying and managing rare conditions, and the broader implications of equitable access to genetic s...2024-08-1535 minThe Clinician's Survival GuideOverworked Clinician: What to do about itSend us a textThis is the second half of our discussion about feeling overworked. In this part we focus on trying to adopt an approach to resolving the problem:What are the different factors you have to look atCPR, locus control and what is it about the work - revisted.Overview to approach when the problem lies with your workplaceOverview of approach when the problem lies with youThis episode should get you thinking, and equip you with ideas about how you will resolve the issue.Having listened to both parts, you:2024-08-1315 minThe Clinician's Survival GuideThe Overworked Clinician: Making sense of itSend us a textDo you feel overworked? Or, shall we call it overwhelmed, tired out, not coping with it, working beyond capacity? Whatever you call it, you may be concerned about it's consequences: burnout, unhappiness, loss of work-life balance, stress. While clinicians being overworked isn't news to anybody, trying to make sense of it is less well understood and there is a lack of agreement about what to do about it. Fair to say the status quo doesn't look good. This episode of The Clinician's Survival Guide, and the next one, provides an ap...2024-08-0614 minPrimary Care UK: Let's Learn TogetherCultural Awareness for CliniciansSend us a textTHIS EPISODE is about Cultural Awareness. Irina Varlan speaks to two clinicians who have an interest in this area, as they cover important issues such as:How to approach culure conversations, and what language to use when discussing.Important principles to bear in mind.By way of example, there will be a focus on Muslim patients fasting in Ramadhan. And a vareity of other points worth knowing about different cultures and approaches we can use Special thanks to our guest speakers: Dr Margaret Abbott, Heal...2024-08-0136 minThe Clinician's Survival GuideTime Management: Does running late really matter?Send us a text"So what if you keep running late, it's part of the job... you're a professional, get on with it". What's your response to this statement?In this episode Dr Munir Adam takes a strong view against this narrative, and emphasises the many downsides to running late - something which is often ignored. The episode covers:Perspectives in relation to running lateWhy running late mattersWhat to do if you happen to be running late.It thereby justifies the importance that The Clinician's Survival Guide places on covering episodes to...2024-07-3014 minThe Clinician's Survival GuideNegotiating better pay as a ClinicianSend us a textYou ask for a pay rise, or perhaps you negotiate a salary during application, but you get a 'no' in reply. You don't get what you asked for. What do you do?Following on from the previous episode which covered the basic, but oft forgotten steps you should take to give you the best offer, this episode is about what you need to do in order to negotiate more effectively and get the deal you want. Money is important, and you will be happier as a clinician if you are...2024-07-2314 minThe Clinician's Survival GuideWhat you should be paid as a clinicianSend us a textWhether you're applying for a job, having an annual review or just feel it's time you had a pay rise, you need to know what to ask for when it comes to money.In this episode of The Clinician's Survival Guide there is highlight of the steps you need to take to give you the best chances of getting the fair salary you deserve. Getting paid well is a major step towards having a fulfilling life as a clinician and experiencing job satisfaction. It's also tangible, and it helps you pay th...2024-07-1615 minPrimary Care UK: Let's Learn TogetherEarly Diagnosis and Treatment: The Role of Genomics in Cancer CareSend us a textTHIS EPISODE: Do you agree there is more that needs doing to detect cancer early, and to treat optimally? This is episode 4 of the 6-part Genomics mini-series, and looks at:Cancer and the role of Primary Care in early diagnosis/detectionUsing Breast cancer & Lung cancer genomics as examplesHighlighting what you, the primary care clinician can doHow genomics helps, not only for diagnosis, but in several other ways.If you work in primary care and patients consult you, and you want cancer diagnosis and survival to improve, you should listen to...2024-07-1535 minThe Clinician's Survival GuideGPs struggling to find a job: Analysis and SolutionsSend us a textIt may be affecting you personally or may just be something you've become aware of through conversations & the news: GPs finding it a struggle to get jobs!For it to be a challenge in becoming employed as a GP is a strange headline. GPs are considered amongst the most employable people, almost guaranteed a job, and several surveys have focused on practices struggling to recruit GPs, and GPs proactively choosing not to take up permanent positions. Along with this, government papers and schemes aimed at encouraging GPS to join practices. Recent GMC...2024-07-0915 minThe Clinician's Survival GuideTime management: One-Problem-Only in Difficult ConsultationsSend us a textThe patient has multiple issues, you ask them to rebook to discuss those you don't have time for, and they... they resist. What do you do?If the previous episode of The Clinician's Survival Guide was about the importance of sticking to one problem per consultation, this episode is about what to do if the patient insists otherwise.The episode is about the consultation and provides:Tips on how YOU should deal with those difficult situations where patient wants everything discussed in one appointmentThe importance of YOU setting th...2024-07-0215 minPrimary Care UK: Let's Learn TogetherManaging Chronic Kidney Disease in Primary Care: Essential InsightsSend us a textIN THIS EPISODE, doctors Catherine Byrne and Rahul Mohan discuss the critical aspects of managing chronic kidney disease (CKD) in primary care. They explain: the definition, prevalence, and risk factors of CKD, highlighting its association with other conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases. Led by podcast host Irina Varlan, the conversation covers the role of primary care in early detection, optimal management, and timely referral to secondary care. They also discuss the importance of lifestyle modifications and the advancements in CKD treatments, including the adoption of new medications li...2024-07-0140 minThe Clinician's Survival GuideTime Management: Implementing One-Problem-Only in ConsultationsSend us a textIf you find yourself struggling with time management due to dealing with multiple problems in a single appointment, you need to do something about it.This episode hits at the survival challenge in consultations when patients have an agenda that is beyond the intended purpose of the appointment), Why it is (almost always) not appropriate to deal with multiple requests in consultations, and how to manage the situation. Updated, removing reference to social media, otherwise sameContact email: primarycareuk@outlook.com2024-06-2515 minThe Clinician's Survival GuideJob hunting: Choosing the right place to workSend us a textThis episode is about finding the right job. It takes the position that clinicians don't always make the wisest choices when looking for a job, and there are numerous examples of this being realised much later. Whilst generic advice can't possibly take into account every person's individual needs, this episode of The Clinician's Survival Guide covers five common mistakes that clinicians make when applying for a job, only to realise it much later on. Some would say that the landscape is now much more competitive than before, and...2024-06-1812 minPrimary Care UK: Let's Learn TogetherFamilial Hypercholesterolaemia Genomics - Urgent for Primary CareSend us a textImagine you had a time-bomb inside your body ticking away... now imagine that your GP surgery had the ability to detect it and defuse it, but didn't. How would that make you feel? Familial hypercholesterolaemia is common and dangerous without treatment, yet most cases remain undiagnosed. The condition highlights the key role that primary care plays in terms of genomics. IN THIS EPISODE Claire and Munir speak with those who have a clear insight into FH as a genomics condition, what you working in primary care can and should do...2024-06-1534 minThe Clinician's Survival GuideTo Survive - Watch YOUR attitudeSend us a textYOUR attitude has a LOT to do with what happens next.LISTEN to this before moving onto further episodes.This episode highlights the key role that our own attitude has on our success and why, despite being highly qualified professionals, we might not be that clever when it comes to attitude.The episode is a foundation for subsequent episodes and covers the key concepts of:- Attitude- Wrong connectionsUpdated, removing reference to social media, otherwise sameContact...2024-06-1112 minThe Clinician's Survival GuideHow The Clinician's Survival Guide will help youSend us a textDo you encounter challenges and limitations that prevent you from delivering the high quality of care you aspire to? Difficulties and systems that prevent you from having fulfilment in your work? Things that are clearly not the way they should be?The Clinician's Survival Guide is about making you as productive and efficient as possible, and helping you find practical solutions to the challenges you face, thereby allowing you to have a more fulfilling career. Delivered by an experienced and dedicated team across the UK with a wealth of exp...2024-06-0401 minPrimary Care UK: Let's Learn TogetherNHS NEWS: Vaping, the GP Contract and GP AbuseSend us a textWhat you, as a primary care clinician should know about:- Vaping- The General Practice contract deal- GPs getting abused.Emma is a senior nurse and Si is a Paramedic and Advanced Clinical Practitioner. Representing Primary Care UK, they discuss what these news headlines mean for us working in the front line. If you want to add to these discussions, you can do so through out LinkedIn Community group: Primary Care Community: Share Your Attitude! | Groups | LinkedInPresented by Emma Borders and Si...2024-06-0133 minPrimary Care UK: Let's Learn TogetherThe Basics of Genomics explainedSend us a textTHIS EPISODE: Having understood the importance of Genomics in Primary Care, we start the beginning, and cover the basic terms concepts and how we in primary care should move forward when faced with a patient with such a presentation.This is episode 2 of our 6 part series.The episode is about helping you understand Genomics terminology, applicability to primary care, the importance of taking a family history, examples of relevant conditions that we encounter in a GP surgery and about where and when to refer, particularly for genetic tests.2024-05-1539 minPrimary Care UK: Let's Learn TogetherAre Physician Associates replacing Doctors? (Part 2)Send us a textLet's continue the discussion... Please check part 1 if you haven't already.So are PA's replacing doctors?And let's get to the bit that matters most: What should we be doing about this?Quite specifically, what can YOU do about this?This is the SECOND HALF of a discussion in which hosts Munir Adam (the GP) and Marium Hanif (the PA) explore the PA role and upcoming PA regulation by the GMC 2024. SPECIAL THANKS: To Stephen Nash, Physician Associate and Founder at UMAPs Limited (United Medi...2024-05-0159 minPrimary Care UK: Let's Learn TogetherDoes Genomics Matter in Primary Care?Send us a textTHIS EPISODE: Do you have any idea about how much of a role Genomics is beginning to play in the care of our patients? Or do you continue to pretend it doesn't matter?We're excited to introduce a 6-part series that demystifies genomics for Primary Care staff. In a manner that is easy-to-understand and grounded in the realities of working in Primary Care, the experts cover everything we need to know, step-by-step. This is episode 1 of 6. The episode is about helping you understand the importance of Genomics to Primary Care...2024-04-1541 minPrimary Care UK: Let's Learn TogetherAre Physician Associates replacing Doctors? (Part 1)Send us a textTHIS EPISODE: As a Doctor do you have concerns about the impact of Physician Associates on you, and on patient safety? Or do you welcome their contributions? As a PA are you a welcome part of the team and well supported?As an AHP or Nurse, can you relate to some of the tensions that exist between the professions?This is the FIRST HALF of a discussion in which hosts Munir Adam (the GP) and Marium Hanif (the PA) explore the PA role and upcoming PA regulation by...2024-04-0157 minPrimary Care UK: Let's Learn TogetherPrimary Care UK Season 2 RecapSend us a textIN THIS EPISODE we look back over the last year's episodes and hear short snippets from some of the speakers. This is so that you can:Re-visit the discussions and recall useful learningDecide if you want to re-listen to the conversationAsk yourself whether you managed to implement the changes that you thought you wouldDecide if you want to listen to an episode, if you haven't already.USEFUL LINKS: See individual episodes.SEASON 2 is produced by the PCUK Team in partnership with Integrated Care Support Services supporting pr...2024-03-1518 minPrimary Care UK: Let's Learn TogetherGP NHS News: Appointments variety & Lucy Letby caseSend us a textDo any of these things mean anything to you:Shortage of GP appointments!Changing skill mix in Primary Care: Allied Health Professionals. Lucy Letby case & trust in HCPsWhy does it affect us? What can we do about it? Dawn and Simon discuss possible implications for Primary Care professionals. Do you agree with them?Dawn Hunt, Practice Nurse. Clinical Lead at Integrated Care Support ServicesSimon Robinson, Advanced Care Practitioner (Paramedic)USEFUL LINKS: Launch of NHS pharmacy first advanced services: https://bit.ly/49WSm0RI’m a GP-he...2024-03-0134 minPrimary Care UK: Let's Learn TogetherAir Pollution & Illness: What Primary Care can doSend us a textTHIS EPISODE features a discussion on the critical issue of air pollution and its significant impact on health. Experts from London share insights on the pervasive problem, though the topic is highly relevant UK wide. They discuss different sources of pollution, health effects and the current climate change crisis, and the responsibility and potential for clinicians to advocate change.This podcast is released on 15th February 2024 in memory of the life of Ella Adoo-Kissi-Debrah and as a testament to the work of her family in bringing this important issue to the f...2024-02-1528 min