Radio Doctor: Recent Episodes
Manx Radio
Manx Radio's Radio Doctor provides a weekly audio surgery, providing tips on healthy living and medical dos and don'ts.
The Radio doctor looks at the joys of the new year including the so called "quandremic" . . flu, RSV, norovirus and covid. Keep up with those new year's resolutions!
The Radio Doctor discusses prostate cancer, fertility in the country and the ongoing moves to allow assisted dying
The Radio Doctor talks about issues relating to suicide and how help is always available for those who feel they can see no way forward in their lives
Could you perform CPR? Or operate a defibrillator ? The Radio Doctor considers cases of sudden cardiac arrest
The Radio Doctor discusses the early autumn chills and bugs, COVID and Respiratory Synctial Virus or RSV
The Radio Doctor ponders a non-existent summer, the re-appearance of polio in Gaza and non-prescribed weight-loss treatments
The Radio doctor reflects on the effects of the mass IT outage and an increasing demand for sleeping tablets.
Covid, viral chest infections, diarrhoea, vomiting and horseflies - all in a day's work for the radio doctor.
The Radio Doctor muses on headaches caused for TT organisers - and headaches elsewhere among the general populace . . .
The Radio Doctor talks about the prevalence of long term coughs and dry eye - and do you know the 20-20-20 rule . . .?
After the chocolate fest which is Easter, the Radio Doctor urges you to think about the sugar content of your diet and talks viruses, coughs and scabies. Welcome back!
The Radio Doctor is back after suffering himself with RSV and reflects on the recent debate in Tynwald on assisted dying.
The Radio doctor looks at busy surgeries as we head towards winter and reviews some topics covered in the most recent GP educational afternoon held on the Island
The Radio doctor is back after a busy month, to tell us about the latest round of Covid infections, summer bugs, overdoses and and thanks for those who work with drug and alcohol addiction
The Radio Doctor looks back at 75 years of the NHS - its achievements, changes and future . .
The Radio Doctor marks a vague return to normality in the surgery with chat about horse fly bites, heat, hydration and hospital backlogs . .
The radio doctor talks about changes in attitude to brain injuries, big pay-outs and lessons to be learnt and slip slap slop as it warms up on the IOM!
The Radio Doctor talks about the Covid vaccination, diabetes, sugar in food and one small step - upping your exercise!
The Radio Doctor talks Medical Meetings, Covid doing the rounds again and pain management .. .and officers a hurray for Easter!
The Radio Doctor considers the danger of falls due to the recently returned icy conditions and as another drug hits the headlines, discusses the ongoing battle against obesity
The Radio doctor tells us the busiest times he's ever know as a GP, massive workloads and flu - and how nothing is impossible when it comes to improving our lifestyles.
The Radio Doctor discusses Type A flu, the latest strains of Covid, Health Anxiety - and staying positive!
The Radio Doctor discusses respiratory viruses, flu and winter pressures on the health system and the acronym of Scarlet Fever!
The Radio Doctor talks about the dangers of Type A Strep, antibiotics and winter infections.
The Radio Doctor discusses the pressures facing GP practices, flu this winter - and some cases of shingles
The Radio Doctor discusses winter jabs and cataract treatments .. . and a bit of Manx at yer!
The Radio Doctor discusses onset of the season of coughs and sneezes and says stay alert as Covid is still around
The Radio Doctor ponders the onset of the darker months with all the associated problems, booster jabs and brittle bones.
On the passing of her majesty Queen Elizabeth the Second, the Radio Doctor reflects on life and death
The Radio Doctor thinks about loud bikes and rock concerts as he urges us to protect our ears from persistent loud noise.
The Radio Doctor discusses jabs as autumn looms, the effects of long covid becoming apparent - and peers into ears!
The Radio Doctor talks post holiday tummy upsets - and how to avoid them - and says don't ignore any changing skin blemishes . .
The Radio Doctor talks about the pressures of modern life and taking control of your tests
The Radio Doctor considers continuing effects of covid on frontline workers and mechanical back pain . .
The radio doctor discusses covid figures rising again and the presence of chickenpox and shingles
The Radio Doctor discusses keeping anxiety at bay in a turbulent world and kicking the smoking habit!
The Radio doctor ponders an unsettled world as we head into spring and get used to an endemic life with Covid
The Radio Doctor discusses the Marmite effect of stating among those for whom it is prescribed
There may be a chink of light at the end of the covid tunnel - meantime the Radio Doctor is getting to the bottom of things - and urges you to do the same. . .
The radio doctor considers the challenges ahead for GPs and the health service as we gradually free ourselves from the effects of Covid on our lives . .
The Radio Doctor marks 100 years since the first use of insulin to treat diabetes . . and a few thoughts on vaccination debacles!
Things can only get better! The Radio Doctor looks forward to 2022 and its challenges . .
Covid certainly hasn't disappeared and with colder weather closing in, we must remain vigilant. He also explains just how vaccinations work
This week's appointment deals with long Covid, seasonal colds, and that feeling of just being slightly under-the-weather.
The Covid and flu vaccine programme begins this week for the clinically vulnerable and frontline health staff, GP surgeries are getting busier marking the beginning of autumn. The Radio Doctor reminds us to be honest when filling in those pesky Covid-19 symptom forms in various settings.
As we head towards autumn, The Radio Doctor charters the stormy seas which may lie ahead as the weather gets colder and different viruses come out of the woodwork
This week, Doc discusses the unexpected effects of Covid-19 - a potential shortage of blood test tubes, for example!
The Radio Doctor reflects on the island's recent losses to Covid-19. He also explains some of the long-term complications of contracting the virus, particularly fatigue.
This week, The Radio Doctor comments on infection trends of Covid-19 recently, and it's mostly young, unvaccinated people.
This week, the discussion surrounds lateral flow test supplies, the need for a sensible and vigilant response to the virus, and is there such thing as a cold anymore? If you have symptoms, CALL 111
As Covid case numbers rise, The Radio Doctor reminds us of alternative services to A&E for non-emergency health issues to avoid putting pressure on Nobles Hospital - whichever healthcare service you attend in person, don't forget your mask!
The Radio Doctor reminds us to exercise caution should we experience any Covid-like symptoms and call 111. He also comments on the high number of people experiencing hay fever, either for the first time, or with worse symptoms than previous years, and shares his advice.
Following the events of Denmark's Euro 2021 opener last Friday, The Radio Doctor reflects on such emergency situations, and how we can be prepared for them
What would have been TT 2021, looking further afield at Covid-19 situation and the new Alzheimer's disease.
This week, the Indian variant of Covid-19 is The Radio's Doctor's topic, along with dehydration and how to avoid it
As we prepare to open our borders, The Radio Doctor reflects on the non-physical effects of the pandemic. He also discusses issues affecting keen gardeners such as hayfever and back pain
The Radio Doctor reflects on the situation in India - although one of the worlds most prolific vaccine manufacturers, less than 2% of the population have been fully vaccinated; the country is now in crisis. He also points us in the direction of more, detailed information on how different vaccines actually work!
This week, the Radio Doctor discusses all things Covid vaccination, giving us some perspective on the risks associated with the Oxford vaccine, and looking ahead to how the pandemic may shape society in years to come
The Radio Doctor weighs up risks posed by potential side effects of Covid vaccines against the effects of actually contracting the virus
This week, the Radio Doctor encourages us to follow all guidance to prevent the spread of the more contagious Kent variant. He also explains the chemical appeal of chocolate, and the efficacy of over-the-counter vitamins.
The Radio Doctor reflects on the current situation, discusses the variety of Covid-19 symptoms, explains the effects of lockdown on GP Surgeries and patients, and looks to a brighter future as we all continue to play our part in eliminating this virus in the Isle of Man
The Radio Doctor reflects on our current situation and explains the thinking behind extended intervals between vaccination doses
This week, the Radio Doctor discusses how the Covid vaccine works. He also address some of the knock-on effects of the pandemic, the extent of which will likely only become apparent as time goes on.
The Radio Doctor reflects on our fortunate position on the island, and shares some insight into prevention of that uncomfortable winter complaint - chilblains
While we celebrate coming out of lockdown, the Radio Doctor reminds us to care for our vulnerable. He also discusses World Cancer Day which is on the 4th of February.
The Radio Doctor explains the origins of cataract surgery, and reminds us that even as freedom from lockdown approaches, 'hands, face, space' is as important a saying as it has been over the last year.
The Radio Doctor brings us an update on goings on at the island's GP surgeries. He reminds us to stay attuned to our wellbeing, not to put off getting help or advice for any medical issues and to practice vigilance in our daily activities as per government guidelines and regulations.
This week, the Radio Doctor reflects on our current situation from his point of view as a GP, discusses the use of face coverings, and offers his thoughts on minimising the spread of Covid-19
The Radio Doctor explains how the Covid-19 virus works, and shares his thoughts on our second lockdown
The Radio Doctor reflect on this strange and dreadful year, and looks to a brighter 2021 following the approval of the Oxford Vaccine. He also gives advice on how to stick to those New Year diets
This week, the Radio Doctor reflects on recent developments affecting our current situation, while the pandemic rages on around the world
This week, the Doctor looks at the Covid-19 vaccine and how the world may change as it is distributed
It's International Men's' Day today, so The Radio Doctor shines a light on mental and physical issues faced by the male body