Primary Care UK (prev. London): Recent Episodes
Munir Adam
This Podcast is brought to you by the North East London Training Hubs. The host and technical editor is Munir Adam. The podcast is for ALL Primary Care staff but particularly Clinical staff (Doctors, Nurses, Physician Associates, Clinical Pharmacists in Practice, Paramedics in GP, First Contact Physiotherapists, and trainees and students of those groups). Contents includes: • Clinical (Education updates)• Integration (System updates)• Working together (understanding roles)• Supporting each other (Supervision)• Enjoying work (Personal wellbeing)
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THIS EPISODE unravels the extremely important role of testosterone for men. It covers:
- The function and regulation of testosterone in the body
- Prevalence and impact of deficiency
- Clinical features of deficiency
- Primary care workup and when to refer onwards
- The 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 PGCert Edu (GP and specialist in Testosterone replacement therapy)
SPONSORSHIP: None.
USEFUL LINKS:
Online learning module: PCTAG - Primary Care Testosterone Advisory Group
Authoritative reference: British Society of Sexual Medicine | Founded in 1997 (bssm.org.uk)
European Academy of Andrology (andrologyacademy.net)
Dr Amir Eslami's Service: Fortis Healthcare (fortis-healthcare.com)
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THIS EPISODE:
- Summary of key points from previous episodes on Genomics
- Personalised care: Pharmacogenomics
- How to discuss genomics with your patients
- The importance and impact of genetic testing
Special 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. Special thanks to Shazia Mahamdallie for leading and overseeing the genomics project and team and to Anwar Khan for his incredible insights, awareness and contributions.
Useful links:
- Refer back to episode 3 on FH and CF to learn more -
- NHSE GeNOTES for Primary Care: Two-tier NHS information resource centred around clinical scenarios and encyclopaedia of further learning resources – click HERE
- NHSE Genomics National Test Directory – click HERE
- NTGMS Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Carrier Testing in Primary Care: Bitesize resources and Toolkit – Click HERE
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In 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 patient satisfaction rates from the GP survey, encouraging healthcare workers to focus on successful interactions while maintaining supportive communication within the community.
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 | LinkedIn
Presented by Emma Borders and Simon Robinson.
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IN 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 services.
Special thanks to our guest speakers:
Dr Sophia Varadkar. Co-Medical Director North Thames Genomic Medicine Service, Deputy Medical Director and Consultant Paediatric Neurologist, Great Ormond St Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust, London
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
Useful links:
- National Genomics Education Programme – Knowledge Hub – What is rare disease? Click HERE
- National Genomics Education Programme – Primary Care - Presentation: Patient with a family history of sudden cardiac death. Click HERE
- National Genomics Education Programme – Knowledge Hub – The Generation Study. Click HERE
- NHS Race and Health Observatory - Ethnic inequities in genomics and precision medicine review report. Click HERE
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THIS 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, Health inequality lead for Nottingham City & GP;
- Farheen Jessa- was a Psych pharmacist at Notts HC trust with an interest in the stigma attached to mental health in the Asian community.
Useful links:
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THIS 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/detection
- Using Breast cancer & Lung cancer genomics as examples
- Highlighting what you, the primary care clinician can do
- How 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 this episode.
SPECIAL THANKS to our guest speakers:
Dr Angela George, North Thames Genomic Medicine Service Co-Medical Director, and Consultant Medical Oncologist and Consultant in Oncogenetics at the Royal Marsden Hospital.
Danya Shoeb, GP Partner with a special interest in Genomics.
SPONSOR: The Genomics mini-series was sponsored by, and co-produced with the North Thames Genomics Medicine Service
USEFUL LINKS:
- North Thames Genomic Medicine Service – CLICK HERE
- The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust Patient information library - Implications of alterations in BRCA1 and BRCA2 – CLICK HERE
- The NHS Jewish BRCA Testing Programme - Link correct at the time of publication– CLICK HERE
- The NHS Genomics Education Programme - Family History – CLICK HERE
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IN 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 like SGLT2 inhibitors and finerenone. The discussion emphasizes the need for accurate coding and record-keeping in primary care to ensure effective monitoring and improved patient outcomes. Finally, the episode provides insights into various resources available for patients to help them understand and manage their condition better.
SPECIAL THANKS TO GUEST SPEAKERS:
Catherine Byrne, kidney consultant in Nottingham City Hospital. CKD Midlands Renal Network Lead
Rahul Mohan, GP in Rushcliffe and GPwER in Diabetes and CVRM Medicine, Nottingham and Nottinghamshire ICB. Board member, national Executive Committee of Primary Care Diabetes Society and SAHF.
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USEFUL RESOURCES:
CKS link-https://cks.nice.org.uk/topics/chronic-kidney-disease/
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Imagine 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, and that it's really not that difficult.
There is also brief coverage of Cystic Fibrosis, which in fact is one of three conditions where primary care has direct access to genetics.
Special thanks to our guest speakers:
Dominic Studdart, specialist Genomics nurse
Anwar Khan, GP with special interest in Genomics.
SPONSOR: The Genomics series is sponsored by the North Thames Genomics Medicine Service.
Useful links: Genomics episode links (primarycareuk.org)
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What 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 | LinkedIn
Presented by Emma Borders and Simon Robinson.
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THIS 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.
As your 'average' frontline GP and paramedics, co-hosts Munir Adam and Claire Green speak to the experts, to whom we are grateful:
- Dr Angela Brady, Consultant Clinical Geneticist North West Thames Regional Genetics Service, Joint Clinical Education Lead North Thames Genomic Medicine Service Alliance.
- Dr Faye Dannhauser, Portfolio GP and GP Lead for the North Thames Genetic Medicine Alliance.
SPONSOR: The Genomics mini-series was sponsored by, and co-produced with the North Thames Genomics Medicine Service.
Useful links:
The NTGMS: https://www.norththamesglh.nhs.uk/education-resources
Education programme: https://www.genomicseducation.hee.nhs.uk/education/
National Genomic Test Directory: NHS England » National genomic test directory
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Let'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 Medical Associate Professionals).
USEFUL LINKS: E36/38: Are Physician Associates replacing Doctors: USEFUL LINKS. (primarycareuk.org)
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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.
THIS EPISODE Is about helping you understand the importance of Genomics to Primary Care Professionals. You will learn that applying Genomics is actually more for Primary Care than for anyone else (including geneticists). You'll also learn that it doesn't have to be complicated.
As your 'average' frontline GP and paramedics, co-hosts Munir Adam and Claire Green speak to the experts, to whom we are grateful:
- Dr Angela George, North Thames Genomic Medicine Service Co-Medical Director, and Consultant Medical Oncologist and Consultant in Oncogenetics at the Royal Marsden Hospital.
- Dr Anwar Khan, working GP and GP Lead for Genomics (NTGMSA).
SPONSOR: The Genomics mini-series was sponsored by, and co-produced with the North Thames Genomics Medicine Service.
USEFUL LINKS:
The NTGMS: https://norththamesgenomics.nhs.uk/about-the-gms/
FH Article: Summary of Management of Familial Hypercholesterolaemia in General Practice | RCGP Learning
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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 the GMC 2024. With input from Stephen Nash, they discuss experiences on the ground, the variety of concerns: Training, pay disparity, supervision, competing roles, and more.
SPECIAL THANKS: To Stephen Nash, Physician Associate and Founder at UMAPs Limited (United Medical Associate Professionals).
USEFUL LINKS: E36/38: Are Physician Associates replacing Doctors: USEFUL LINKS. (primarycareuk.org)
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Twitter: @DrMuniradam
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IN 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 learning
- Decide if you want to re-listen to the conversation
- Ask yourself whether you managed to implement the changes that you thought you would
- Decide 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 practices and ICBs with Projects, Training, Resourcing and back-office support. (www.integratedcaresupport.com)
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Do 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 HCPs
Why 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 Services
Simon Robinson, Advanced Care Practitioner (Paramedic)
USEFUL LINKS:
- Launch of NHS pharmacy first advanced services: https://bit.ly/49WSm0R
- I’m a GP-here’s why you cant get an appointment. Dr Ellen Welch Published 6-02-24 in I By Sadhbh O’Sullivan: https://apple.news/AZ_beTvrTTCu6-Ny4l70wag
- How not to waste your doctor’s time, by a fed up GP. https://apple.news/AfeyseNWwRTGNMknlcKTXog
- RCN whistleblowing advice: https://bit.ly/3T0GlAu
- Coaching for staff in SWL: Multi-Professional Coaching | Integrated Care Support Services
- Coaching for HCPs across UK: NHS England » Looking after you too
- Lucy Letby case: https://bit.ly/3IjUeF4
SEASON 2 is produced in partnership with Integrated Care Support Services supporting practices and ICBs with back-office support. (www.integratedcaresupport.com)
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THIS 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 forefront of our knowledge.
Our esteemed guests:
Professor Kevin Fenton (CBE): Public Health Director for London
Rosamund Adoo-Kissi-Debrah (CBE): Founder & Director of the Ella Roberta Foundation
Dr Jo Sauvage: GP and CMO of NCL ICB & Co-Chair of London Air Quality Programme Delivery Group.
Dr Mark Hayden: Paediatrician, Great Ormond Street Hospital
Dr Karen Exley: Air Quality and Public Health Programme Lead, UKHSA (UK Health Security Agency)
Dr Sarah Robertson: Principal Environmental Public Health Scientist, Environmental Hazards and Emergencies Department. UKHSA
USEFUL LINKS:
- Chief Medical Officer's annual report 2022: https://bit.ly/3vfvhaQ
- All our health - elearning: https://bit.ly/3Vi21Li
- Clean Air Hub: Global Action Plan: https://bit.ly/3Vi21Li
- NHS England... children & Asthma: https://bit.ly/3PqBW95
- Outdoor air quality & Health (NICE): https://bit.ly/48XUXXl
- Pollution intro for HCWs: https://bit.ly/43jsn1v
Produced in partnership with Integrated Care Support Services: www.integratedcaresupport.com
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IN THIS EPISODE: Really get to understand mental health, both for yourself and for your patients.
Co-host, Irina Varlan speaks with Matt Elswood, about the complexities of mental health conditions, stressing the importance of understanding mental health better rather than offering oversimplified solutions. Elswood emphasizes the need for non-prescription solutions such as developing gratitude, agency, and humility. He presents five categories of preventative measures for all to know about and also the barriers to accessing care. The conversation also covers the importance of building rapport with patients and the necessity of tailoring care and public health initiatives to improve mental health outcomes.
- Understanding the Spectrum of Mental Health Issues;
- Genetics, life experiences and insulating yourself
- The Impact of Social Media
- Health Inequalities
- Access to support Services
- Consultation Skills
- The Importance of Continuity
- Planning for an Ideal Future for Mental Health Care
- The Role of Parenting and Early Life Initiatives in Mental Health
SPECIAL THANKS to our guest speaker: Matthew Elswood, Chief Pharmacist, Nottinghamshire Healthcare, National Specialty Advisor – Mental Health Pharmacy, NHS England, Honorary Associate Professor, University of Nottingham School of Pharmacy
USEFUL LINKS:
Bonus Episode: Matt Elswood. - YouTube
Medication side effects: Medication Used to Treat Schizophrenia and Their Side Effects | with Pharmacist Matthew Elswood - YouTube
Improve their own MH: Mental Health Toolkit: Tools to Bolster Your Mood & Mental Health - YouTube
SEASON 2 is produced by the PCUK Team in partnership with Integrated Care Support Services supporting practices and ICBs with Projects, Training, Resourcing and back-office support. (www.integratedcaresupport.com)
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IN THIS EPISODE Claire and Munir from the PCUK team talk to Rachel Morris about the challenges in General Practice in these turbulant times with evolving roles and uncertainties. She explains how to think about this differently, in order to not only survive, but to thrive.
SPECIAL THANKS to our guest speaker: Dr Rachel Morris.
Rachel is former GP who now helps doctors and other professionals in high stress, high stakes jobs beat burnout and work happier. Rachel is the host of the Apple Top 100 UK Business Chart podcast ‘You Are Not a Frog’ and creator of the Shapes Toolkit Resilience Training Programme.
Rachel knows what it’s like to feel overwhelmed and one crisis away from not coping. She believes that you don’t need to dramatically change careers to thrive in your 9-5 (or 8-8) but by thinking differently, you can make deliberate choices to feel calmer, get some time and headspace and love what you do again.
Co-hosts:
Claire Green Paramedic/Trainee ACP
Munir Adam, GP & Educator
USEFUL LINKS:
Listen to the You Are Not A Frog podcast: https/youarenotafrog.com
Download some FREE resources about The Zone of Power to share with your team including a bitesize video and team activities
www.shapestoolkit.com/ZoP-bitesize-signup
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IN THIS EPISODE: Munir Adam discusses the common issue of lower back pain with an expert in the field who:
- starts by reminding us about the basics, red flags and then also the need for patient education and empowerment to manage their own pain, instead of relying solely on strong analgesia.
- He also discourages unnecessary spine surgery and advises avoiding gabapentin or pregabalin for lower back pain management, as they have been shown to have no beneficial effect.
- The discussion then shifts towards a newly developed implant technology called 'spinal cord stimulation,' which creates an electromagnetic field to block pain impulses.
- Managing low back pain discussion concludes with an insight into a residential, three-week pain management program aimed at those with severe psychosocial issues.
SPECIAL THANKS to our guest speaker:
Dr Adnan Al-Kaisy- Consultant in pain medicine MB ChB, FRCA, FPMRCA, FIPP
The episode was produced with input from Guys & St Thomas' Private Healthcare.
USEFUL LINKS:
Overview | Low back pain and sciatica in over 16s: assessment and management | Guidance | NICE
Dr Adnan Al-Kaisy - Guy's and St Thomas' Private Healthcare (guysandstthomasprivatehealthcare.co.uk)
Pain services - Overview | Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust (guysandstthomas.nhs.uk)
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IN THIS EPISODE: Does the global war and conflict affect your role in Primary Care?
Co-hosts Dawn Hunt and Munir Adam discuss the challenges healthcare professionals face due to global conflicts. Referring to the emotional toll and distress caused by news of the wars, they delve into how healthcare professionals should maintain professionalism when patients or colleagues share their own struggles and anxieties about war-torn countries. They emphasize self-awareness, maintaining personal wellbeing, remaining sensitive to patients' diverse viewpoints, and upholding professional boundaries in the workplace. They also discuss navigating political matters in social media and protests, with guidance from Mark Swindells, who works for the General Medical Council.
The episode encourages healthcare providers to remain vigilant about their duties and responsibilities.
SPECIAL THANKS to Mark Swindells, Assistant Director, Standards and Ethics Team, General Medical Council.
This episode has been reviewed and approved by the General Medical Council, and has been submitted for approval to the Nursing and Midwifery Council, and we understand it to be based on its guidance.
USEFUL LINKS:
Personal Beliefs: Personal beliefs and medical practice - professional standards - GMC (gmc-uk.org)
Social media: Doctors use of social media - professional standards - GMC (gmc-uk.org)
The updated GMP: Good medical practice 2024 - GMC (gmc-uk.org)
SEASON 2 is produced by the PCUK Team in partnership with Integrated Care Support Services supporting practices and ICBs with Projects, Training, Resourcing and back-office support. (www.integratedcaresupport.com)
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IN THIS EPISODE: Are you doing justice to your patients with Learning disability?
Irina Varlan interviews senior pharmacist Alison Barr to discuss the important topic of Learning Disability.
The discussion underlines the importance of extra effort in assisting these patients access healthcare services because they may face more limitations than others. The podcast continues the ongoing series about patients who suffer due to the 'inverse care law'.
A significant part of the conversation is an interview with Alison Barr, Principal Pharmacist for LD and Autism for Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. Alison sheds light on the definition and diagnosis of LD, the difference between mild and severe forms of LD, how medication for LD is managed, and what guidelines are available for care management. She emphasizes the importance of building quality relationships with patients for improving their engagement with healthcare services. The episode also discusses how raising awareness amongst primary care teams and offering reasonable adjustments can aid in providing better care for patients with LD.
From the PCUK Team:
Irina Varlan, Clinical Pharmacist & co-host
Munir Adam, GP & host.
SPECIAL THANKS to our guest speaker: Alison Barr, Principal Pharmacist for LD and Autism; Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.
USEFUL LINKS:
www.mencap.org.uk/learning-disability-explained/communicating-people-learning-disability
LOTS MORE AMAZING RESOURCES: Check the show notes for this episode on our main website www.primarycareuk.org
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IN THIS EPISODE Co-host Emma Borders updates Munir Adam and all of us on the current position of Covid-19. Has the danger really gone away? How common is it now? And, most importantly, what should we be doing in Primary Care?
The episode will summarise the current position, and focus on vaccination.
As well as being part of the PCUK podcast team and an experienced practice nurse, Emma is also a senior educator and a Covid Vaccination Champion, and trains the multi-professional workforce on this issue.
USEFUL LINKS:
Which COVID-19 Vaccine?
https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/1171095/UKHSA-12555-which-COVID-19-vaccine-2023-poster-landscape.pdf
NHSE elfh Hub (e-lfh.org.uk)
Immunisation against infectious disease - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Cornwall Primary Care Training - Immunisation Training Video Resource
FAQs about vaccines | Vaccine Knowledge Project (ox.ac.uk)
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IN THIS EPISODE: Are we fulfilling the rights of our homeless patients?
Munir Adam has a conversation with Keith and Carla who work at a GP Practice that treats homeless patients. They share their experiences, insights, and suggestions for how each of us, wherever our practice is based, can provide a better service for this vulnerable group.
Dealing with homeless patients forms the start of a mini-series dealing with groups of patients to whom the inverse care law applies. Though much is outside our control, there are things we CAN do to provide them with better care.
SPECIAL THANKS to our guest speakers:
Keith McDonald, GP, The Dr Hickey Surgery - Caring for the homeless
Carla Boreland, Advanced Nurse Practitioner, Homeless Healthcare.
USEFUL LINKS:
- https://helpbristolshomeless.org/
- https://groundswell.org.uk/what-we-do/homeless-health-peer-advocacy/
- https://groundswell.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Hospital-Homeless-pathway-teams-directory.pdf
- https://passage.org.uk/contact-us/our-centres-and-opening-times/
- https://www.connection-at-stmartins.org.uk/
- https://www.turning-point.co.uk/
- https://www.turning-point.co.uk/services/daws
- https://www.mungos.org/contact-us/#:~:text=For%20general%20enquiries%2C%20please%20call,email%20within%20two%20working%20days.
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THIS IS part 2 of 2 on the topic of Advance Care Planning, and here we consider:
- The difference that a care plan can make
- What it should include
- What format that it can take
- The Universal Care Plan as being an example of this.
SPECIAL THANKS to our guest speakers:
Dr Eva Kalmus, Interface Medicine GP Sutton Health and Care @Home Clinical Lead for End of Life Care Sutton
Jodie Grace, Paramedic, London Ambulance Service.
Sarah Fischer, Transformation Manager - Universal Care Plan Programme
USEFUL LINKS:
Marie Curie: www.mariecurie.org.uk/professionals/palliative-care-knowledge-zone/proving-good-quality-care/advance-care-planning?msclkid=5fe931bbf6131160d861554f74fb33c1
NHS England: universal-principles-for-advance-care-planning.pdf (england.nhs.uk)
Universal Care Plan: https://ucp.onelondon.online/
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IN THIS EPISODE: Where did all these new roles come from?
We take head-on what could arguably be described as the biggest change in Primary Care for a long time - the transformation of the workforce. Well embedded GPs and nurses know it, and the newcomers know it. But what does this mean? Why is it happening? How do we get it right? Here is an opportunity to listen to the perspective of different professional groups, as below...
SPECIAL THANKS to our guest speakers:
- Dr Rachel Roberts, Primary Care Dean, London, and Clinical Director of Primary Care Workforce, NHSE London region
- Paul Jeffrey, Strategic Lead, General Practice Nursing, NHS Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board, Cornwall training hub. Queens Nurse.
- Irina Varlan, Specialist Interface Pharmacist for NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire ICB.
- Andrew Preece, Advanced Paramedic Practitioner (Urgent care) Clinical Supervisor.
- Chaima Hale, NHSE Physician Associate Ambassador for North Central London.
USEFUL LINKS:
- Attached is the Retaining GPNs leaflet and the link to Allison Leary Lecture below that I mentioned: https://bit.ly/3TGBCpp
- https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0iI-soGFKUVOV4zIyw4t8uaRjckDo0Z5
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THIS EPISODE is about why Advance Care Planning is so important for Primary Care. Clinicians should:
- Understand why Advance Care Planning is so important
- The significant difference that planning can make to those critical stages in life
- Barriers, misconceptions and needs.
- How each of us can do the right thing when in that situation.
This is part 1 of a 2-part series.
SPECIAL THANKS to our guest speaker:
Dr Eva Kalmus, Interface Medicine GP Sutton Health and Care @Home. Clinical Lead for End of Life Care Sutton.
USEFUL LINKS:
https://www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/my-future-wishes-advance-care-planning-for-people-with-dementia.pdf
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Munir Adam talks to Dr Devin Gray, a GP very much involved with patient access to records, and in fact, despite not being their employee, was invited by NHS England to present the subject. Q: How ready do you feel that patients will readily be able to read (almost) everything you document?
URGENT! For EMIS practices, the deadline to opt-in to prospective records access is 20-09-23, to go-live on 4th October using this form. After this , practices will need to manually edit. For TPP it's by 31/10.
SPECIAL THANKS to: Dr Devin Gray, GP and Clinical Lead for Digital First (Wandsworth)
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USEFUL LINKS:
- Accelerating patient online access: Safeguarding update (Dr James Higgins & Dr Devin Gray)
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IN THIS EPISODE we briefly visit the role of the GPA (General Practice Assistant) and consider how this can let us focus more on the things that we'd like to do.
- An overview of the GPA role is provided by a representative of NHS England.
- Munir Adam has a conversation with a recently qualified GPA about her role
- We consider why GPAs exist, what they can do, and how make the best use of them.
SPECIAL THANKS to our guest speakers:
Sharon Kelly, Project Manager, NHS England (London region) – Workforce, Transformation & Education Directorate (WT&E).
Ms Honey Tandon, General Practice Assistant, London region.
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USEFUL LINKS:
You can find out more general information on GP Assistant role here: https://www.hee.nhs.uk/our-work/gp-assistant Visit NHS England e-lfh GPA webpage (https://www.e-lfh.org.uk/programmes/general-practice-assistant/) to find out more details on the GP Assistant role including JD and GPA competency frameworkDetails of the ARRS scheme, and available levels of funding can be found in the
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IN THIS EPISODE Munir Adam talks to Caroline Haines to discuss a healthcare topic that is so incredibly important for all to know about, and yet so often overlooked: Health Coaching.
SPECIAL THANKS to our guest speaker: Caroline Haines. Health & Wellbeing Coach & Supervisor. Leatherhead PCN
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Summarised overview of role: HWBC 1 pager summary (transformationpartnersinhealthandcare.nhs.uk)
Development framework for H&WB coach:
NHS England » Workforce development framework for health and wellbeing coaches
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ALL ENQUIRIES TO: england.primarycareuk@nhs.net
HOST: Munir Adam (Dr Munir Ali-Zubair)
DISCLAIMER: This podcast is aimed at specified categories of clinical staff working in the UK, and the content provided is both time and location specific. The aim is to ensure information is accurate at the time of publication, but no guarantee is provided in this regard. Hosts, presenters, other contributors, and the organisations they represent do not accept any liability for any actions, consequences or effects that result either directly or indirectly from the information provided.
Specifically, this podcast is NOT intended for use by the general public or patients and MUST NOT be used as a substitute for seeking appropriate medical or any other advice.
Views expressed, advice given and any other information provided is the opinion of the speakers. Whilst any advice given is as accurate and comprehensive as possible, it is only general advice and should not be used as a substitute for the individual advice that may be provided by an appropriate specialist. Healthcare professionals accessing information from the podcast must use their own professional judgement, and accept full responsibility when interpreting the information and deciding how best to apply it, whether for the treatment of patients, or for other purposes.
IN THIS EPISODE we use the example of Primary Care Nursing to discuss things that are available and important to the workforce to help with job satisfaction. Three senior nurses discuss the role of the GPN, focusing on:
-Opportunities for nurses
-Portfolio working
-The value of the GP nurse role.
Munir Adam considers how the points may be relevant to all of us.
SPECIAL THANKS to the lead nurses who are also Programme Directors and have other senior roles in London:
Charlotte Cooley
Dawn Hunt
Debbie Brown
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ALL ENQUIRIES TO: england.primarycareuk@nhs.net
HOST: Munir Adam (Dr Munir Ali-Zubair)
DISCLAIMER: This podcast is aimed at specified categories of clinical staff working in the UK, and the content provided is both time and location specific. The aim is to ensure information is accurate at the time of publication, but no guarantee is provided in this regard. Hosts, presenters, other contributors, and the organisations they represent do not accept any liability for any actions, consequences or effects that result either directly or indirectly from the information provided.
Specifically, this podcast is NOT intended for use by the general public or patients and MUST NOT be used as a substitute for seeking appropriate medical or any other advice.
Views expressed, advice given and any other information provided is the opinion of the speakers. Whilst any advice given is as accurate and comprehensive as possible, it is only general advice and should not be used as a substitute for the individual advice that may be provided by an appropriate specialist. Healthcare professionals accessing information from the podcast must use their own professional judgement, and accept full responsibility when interpreting the information and deciding how best to apply it, whether for the treatment of patients, or for other purposes.
IN THIS EPISODE: Emma Borders, Marium Hanif and Munir Adam explore the ways in which clinicians can save time when working in Primary Care. This is based on tips provided by actual working GPNs, PAs and GPs and includes discussion of common ways that time is lost and how to stop that from happening.
Emma Borders and Marium Hanif are part of the PCUK Team and support the podcast by providing the GPN and PA perspective, respectively. Munir Adam is an Educator and a working GP.
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DISCLAIMER: This podcast is aimed at specified categories of clinical staff working in the UK, and it is important to note that the content provided is both time and location specific. The aim is to ensure information is accurate at the time of publication, but no guarantee is provided in this regard. Hosts, presenters, other contributors, and the organisations they represent do not accept any liability for any actions, consequences or effects that result either directly or indirectly from the information provided.
Specifically, this podcast is NOT intended for use by the general public or patients and MUST NOT be used as a substitute for seeking appropriate medical or any other advice.
Views expressed, advice given and any other information provided is the opinion of the speakers. Whilst any advice given is as accurate and comprehensive as possible, it is only general advice and should not be used as a substitute for the individual advice that may be provided by an appropriate specialist. Healthcare professionals accessing information from the podcast must use their own professional judgement, and accept full responsibility when interpreting the information and deciding how best to apply it, whether for the treatment of patients, or for other purposes.
IN THIS EPISODE: Saira (GP) and Sarah (Clinical Pharmacist) continue discussing Fit Notes, as many healthcare professionals can now provide these. In this second of two part series, the focus is on some of the challenges that clinicians may face in relation to fit note requests.
SPECIAL THANKS to the guest speakers:
Saira Jawaid, GP & Educator
Sarah Partridge, Clinical Pharmacist
We are grateful to Nottinghamshire Alliance Training Hub with whom this Podcast episode was jointly produced.
In this episode our main host Munir Adam is joined by Marium Hanif who is a Physician Associate rep of the PCUK Team.
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Guidance from UK Government: Who can issue fit notes: guidance for healthcare professionals and their employers - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Learning resource and requirement: HEE elfh Hub (e-lfh.org.uk)
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Specifically, this podcast is NOT intended for use by the general public or patients and must not be used as a substitute for seeking medical advice.
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IN THIS EPISODE Munir Adam is pleased to welcome back Dr Ed Pooley, but this time to cover the challenging topic of difficult consultations.
SPECIAL THANKS to the guest speaker: Dr Edward Pooley, GP, author of the book Managing Time in Medicine.
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2. mybook.to/MTIM
3. Managing time in Medicine course: https://tenminutemedicine.podia.com/managing-time-in-medicine
4. Assertiveness and Saying No course: https://tenminutemedicine.podia.com/burnout-to-brilliance-assertiveness-and-saying-no
5. Consulting in a Nutshell: Consulting in a Nutshell: A practical guide to successful general practice consultations before, during and beyond the MRCGP : Neighbour, Roger: Amazon.co.uk: Books
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DISCLAIMER: This podcast is aimed at specified categories of clinical staff, and it is important to note that the content provided is both time and location specific. The aim is to ensure information is accurate at the time of publication, but no guarantee is provided in this regard. The host, presenters, other contributors, and the organisations they represent do not accept any liability for any actions, consequences or effects that result either directly or indirectly from the information provided.
Specifically, this podcast is NOT intended for use by the general public or patients and must not be used as a substitute for seeking medical advice.
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IN THIS EPISODE A GP and a Clinical Pharmacist discuss Fit Notes, as it is now possible for professionals other than GPs to issue these.
This is the first part of a two part series. This first part covers the basics.
SPECIAL THANKS to our guest speakers:
Saira Jawaid, GP & Educator
Sarah Partridge, Clinical Pharmacist
We are grateful to Nottinghamshire Alliance Training Hub with whom this Podcast episode was jointly produced.
For this episode our main host Munir Adam is joined by Marium Hanif who is a Physician Associate rep of the PCUK Team.
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Guidance from UK Governemtn: Who can issue fit notes: guidance for healthcare professionals and their employers - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Learning resource and requirement: HEE elfh Hub (e-lfh.org.uk)
SEASON 2 is produced by the PCUK Team in partnership with Integrated Care Support Services (www.integratedcaresupport.com).
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This is a bonus episode which is an addendum to episode 10 in season 1 which was about the General Practice Fellowship Scheme. In this episode, three SPIN-New-to--Practice-Programme Director nurses discuss examples of fellowships that have been going quite well, in order to give a flavour of what's possible.
SPECIAL THANKS to Senior London nurses who are also Programme Directors:
Charlotte Cooley
Dawn Hunt
Debbie Brown
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IN THIS EPISODE We continue our Time Management series and listen to someone who is regarded by many as an passionate expert in the area of Consultations. Whilst maintaining our focus on managing time, we discuss the pleasure that consultations can be.
SPECIAL THANKS to the guest speaker: Professor Roger Neighbour, former president of the Royal College of GPs and author of 'The Inner Consultation'.
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Some books by Professor Roger Neighbour:
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The Inner Consultation: How to Develop an Effective and Intuitive Consulting Style, Second Edition : Roger Neighbour, David Haslam, Bill Styles: Amazon.co.uk: Books
https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=the+inner+consultation+by+roger+neighbour&crid=30QK7MMGO3CPM&sprefix=the+inner+consultation%2Caps%2C70&ref=nb_sb_ss_ts-doa-p_1_22>
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THIS EPISODE covers the all important topic of when to suspect cancer in your day to day work in Primary Care. This marks the start of our mini-episode series where we aim to provide useful information in a succinct way, without the extra talk. After an introduction and orientation by our host, we hear from cancer lead Helen about important things to bear in mind in relation to common cancers and suspicious presentations, as well as the not-so-straightforward.
SPECIAL THANKS to the guest speakers: Dr Helen Stedeford, GP & Clinical Lead for Cancer in Newham, East London.
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Information about cancer statistics, diagnosis, etc.
https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/
Two-week Cancer referrals:
https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng12/chapter/Recommendations-organised-by-site-of-cancer
Gateway C MindMaps
MindMaps (gatewayc.org.uk)
(https://www.gatewayc.org.uk/cancer-maps)
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DISCLAIMER: This podcast is aimed at specified categories of clinical staff, and it is important to note that the content provided is both time and location specific. The aim is to ensure information is accurate at the time of publication, but no guarantee is provided in this regard. The host, presenters, other contributors, and the organisations they represent do not accept any liability for any actions, consequences or effects that result either directly or indirectly from the information provided.
Specifically, this podcast is NOT intended for use by the general public or patients and must not be used as a substitute for seeking medical advice.
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We kick off season 2 with a few episodes addressing the challenge of managing time in Primary Care, both within and outside of the consultation. In this episode Dr Munir Adam speaks to a GP who has a lot of good advice to share with us about how we can use our time more efficiently.
SPECIAL THANKS to our guest speaker: Dr Ed Pooley; GP and author of the book Managing Time in Medicine.
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mybook.to/MTIM
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Managing time in Medicine course: https://tenminutemedicine.podia.com/managing-time-in-medicine
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Assertiveness and Saying No course: https://tenminutemedicine.podia.com/burnout-to-brilliance-assertiveness-and-saying-no
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Specifically, this podcast is NOT intended for use by the general public or patients and must not be used as a substitute for seeking medical advice.
Furthermore, views expressed, advice given and any other information provided is the opinion of the speakers. Whilst any advice given is as accurate and comprehensive as possible, it is only general advice and should not be used as a substitute for the individual advice that may be provided by an appropriate specialist. Healthcare professionals accessing information from the podcast should use their own professional judgement when interpreting the information and deciding how best to apply it, whether for the treatment of patients, or for other purposes.
Thank you for joining us during the first season of Primary Care UK. We've listened to your feedback: Thank you for the compliments and we've taken onboard your suggestions. Season 2 start on 1st April. This trailer provides a 2 minute overview and a few clips from what's to come.
For season 2 we will be including a main episode at the start of each month, and also a shorter episode mid-month. We will also provide transcript, although the quality and accuracy can not be guaranteed. Finally we'll cover some topics as themes across multiple episodes. This will either follow sequentially on the 1st of each month, or the mid-month channel.
The main month theme to kick-start the season is: Time management.
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Specifically, this podcast is NOT intended for use by the general public or patients and must not be used as a substitute for seeking medical advice.
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Call it recap, revisit, revise or just looking back, here we spend 20 minutes whizzing through the 10 episodes as Season 1 comes to an end. This can aid recall, check follow-through of any action plans you may have made, and perhaps prompt you to listen again (or listen for the first time) if you wish to.
For details of contributors, please refer to the individual episodes.
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We thank you for joining us in season 1, and we'll soon be back with season 2.
Munir Adam, and the team.
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DISCLAIMER: This podcast is aimed at specified categories of clinical staff, and it is important to note that the content provided is both time and location specific. The aim is to ensure information is accurate at the time of publication, but no guarantee is provided in this regard. The host, presenters, other contributors, and the organisations they represent do not accept any liability for any actions, consequences or effects that result either directly or indirectly from the information provided.
Specifically, this podcast is NOT intended for use by the general public or patients and must not be used as a substitute for seeking medical advice.
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THIS EPISODE is about the General Practice Fellowship Scheme that provides funding to allow GPs and GPNs to pursue interests. Developed by NHS England and further enhanced in areas, such as London: The SPIN-new-to-Practice offer: Munir Adam is joined by a variety of contributors to see how this plays out, the benefits, the challenges and even how AHPs, such as Pharmacists in Practice are benefitting from it.
SPECIAL THANKS to the guest speakers:
Dr Rachel Roberts, Primary Care Dean for London;
Mandy Claret, Programme Manager, NCL SPIN/New to Practice Fellowship Scheme & Barnet Training Hub Manager;
Charlotte Cooley, GPN SPIN Programme Director for North London;
Sarah Buthlay, NEL SPIN Programme Manager
And to Adela, Amy, Kaitlyn, Lisa and Tamsin for enriching this further with their contributions.
This episode was developed by the North-Central London Fellowship Team on behalf of the North-Central London Training Hub.
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USEFUL LINKS:The NHS Fellowship Scheme, England: NHS England » General Practice Fellowship programme
HEE: GP fellowships | Health Education England (hee.nhs.uk)
Evaluation of Fellowships (Education for Primary Care Vol. 33; 2022, Issue 6) https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/14739879.2022.2120832
London SPIN/Fellowship website: https://www.hee.nhs.uk/about/how-we-work/your-area/london/salaried-portfolio-innovation-spin-scheme-%E2%80%93-new-practice-fellowships
NCL Fellowship webpage:
Spin/New to Practice Fellowships Programme (ncltraininghub.org)
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Specifically, this podcast is NOT intended for use by the general public or patients and must not be used as a substitute for seeking medical advice.
Furthermore, views expressed, advice given and any other information provided is the opinion of the speakers. Whilst any advice given is as accurate and comprehensive as possible, it is only general advice and should not be used as a substitute for the individual advice that may be provided by an appropriate specialist. Healthcare professionals accessing information from the podcast should use their own professional judgement when interpreting the information and deciding how best to apply it, whether for the treatment of patients, or for other purposes.
IN THIS EPISODE our host Munir Adam begins discussing a theme that is ever-present in the daily life of many frontline clinicians in Primary Care: the struggle of keeping to time during consultations. What are the thoughts around this? Why has it happened? What is its impact, and what needs to happen? Does it even matter?
This is the first episode of this mini-series.
USEFUL LINKS/RESOURCES:
The Inner Consultation; book by Roger Neighbour.
Consultation length | British Journal of General Practice (bjgp.org)(British Journal of General Practice 2017; 67 (656): 108-109.
Consultation length & patient estimation of... https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12528588/
Consultaton length v patient experience: https://bjgp.org/content/66/653/e896
Consultation times: BMJ 2010; 340 doi: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.c2554 (Published 26 May 2010). Cite this as: BMJ 2010;340:c2554
GP Online article: Consultation times not long enough, say 93% of GPs | GPonline (
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Specifically, this podcast is NOT intended for use by the general public or patients and must not be used as a substitute for seeking medical advice.
Furthermore, views expressed, advice given and any other information provided is the opinion of the speakers. Whilst any advice given is as accurate and comprehensive as possible, it is only general advice and should not be used as a substitute for the individual advice that may be provided by an appropriate specialist. Healthcare professionals accessing information from the podcast should use their own professional judgement when interpreting the information and deciding how best to apply it, whether for the treatment of patients, or for other purposes.
IN THIS EPISODE Munir Adam is joined by Mary-Rose Shears, Primary Care Dean for South London, who leads us in a discussion about the challenges in supervising and educating our learners and colleagues. The GPs are joined by experienced and senior members from the Nursing, Pharmacy and Physician Associate professions so that we can all gain a better insight into the challenges faced by the various groups and what some of the solutions might be.
As well as being of prime importance to educators and supervisors, the episode is also of use to anyone who believes that we ALL have a role in supporting and guiding each other.
(See chapter titles for a further overview)
Note: For more focus on the experience of and addressing burnout in general, please have a listen to Episode 3 (Wellbeing in the Workplace). Furthermore, if you are experiencing significant ill health, you should consult your GP and/or obtain other professional support.
SPECIAL THANKS to the guest speakers:
Mary-Rose Shears, Primary Care Dean, South London, Health Education England (HEE).
Rebecca Corneck, QN, Director of GP Nursing, South East London (SEL) ICS Training Hub
Liz Nicholls, Primary Care Tutor, Bexley Training Hub, Lead, SEL Nursing
Bianca Osei-Tutu, Physician Associate Ambassador, SEL, HEE
Graham Stretch - President of the Primary Care Pharmacy Association and Pharmacy Lead Ealing GP Federation.
USEFUL LINKS:
Coaching for all NHS staff through “looking after you too” - https://www.england.nhs.uk/supporting-our-nhs-people/support-now/looking-after-you-confidential-coaching-and-support-for-the-primary-care-workforce/looking-after-you-too/
“The Human Dimension of Supervision” – half day workshop, details available at https://london.hee.nhs.uk/multiprofessional-faculty-development/courses-and-conferences
Another useful link:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/articles/beating-burnout-nhs
Link to variety of support for doctors (some may be multi-professional):
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/cj8914ewnmakeie9kkmj6/Medical_appraisal_2020-support_for_doctors_0920.docx?dl=0&rlkey=ar9j2hg8pnfty3l0lm8h2h28d
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IN THIS EPISODE we focus on the sudden increase in remote consultations in recent times, and what issues we should be considering when offering patients consultations in this way. Munir Adam speaks with Anwar Khan to understand things better and gain some insights into how to do it better. We cover:
- The potential pros and cons of remote consulting
- Important considerations such as framing, setting and context.
- About personal capital and about establishment of rapport
- The disconnect
- About this being a training need across the Primary Care professions.
SPECIAL THANKS to the guest speaker Dr Anwar Khan.
Anwar Khan is a GP Principal and Trainer in Chingford who joined NHS Resolution in late 2020 as Senior Clinical Advisor. He works with the Safety and Learning Team not only to maximize learning from claims but also promoting activities to reduce harm within primary care. His senior roles in commissioning as well as education & assessment are driven by a passion to promote patient safety through education, significant event analysis, and promoting safe systems around hard working professionals on the frontline of Primary Care.
Anwar qualified as a GP but after spending some time in genetics, realised his niche was in primary care given its emphasis on relationship based care promoting continuity of care in the community. As well as his role as a GP Trainer, he is heavily involved in assessment both in UK (MRCGP Examiner since 1996) and Internationally (Medical Director for International Accreditation at RCGP); he has edited a book on assessment. Until 2019, he was Chair of Waltham Forest Clinical Commissioning Group and Chair of the North East London Commissioning Alliance of CCGs.
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Specifically, this podcast is NOT intended for use by the general public or patients and must not be used as a substitute for seeking medical advice.
Furthermore, views expressed, advice given and any other information provided is the opinion of the speakers. Whilst any advice given is as accurate and comprehensive as possible, it is only general advice and should not be used as a substitute for the individual advice that may be provided by an appropriate specialist. Healthcare professionals accessing information from the podcast should use their own professional judgement when interpreting the information and deciding how best to apply it, whether for the treatment of patients, or for other purposes.
This is part 2 of our special episode in which our host Munir Adam is again joined by Naureen, Jonathan, Sarah and Carrianne, the London team dedicated to addressing the problem of racial discrimination in Primary Care staff. Having heard about the scale of the problem and the forms that this may take, we hear about:
- The 8 workstreams: Strategies being employed to address the problem
- Awareness raising, and how this being done
- A Framework in the making, that we can all use
- What each of us should be doing to make a difference.
SPECIAL THANKS to our contributors:
NAVINA EVANS, CEO of Health Education England
NAUREEN BHATTI, London Workforce Race Strategy Primary Care Strategic Lead, Health Education England; co-chair for London Primary Care in Workforce Race Strategy Working Group
JONATHAN SAMPSON, Senior Programme Manager, Transforming Primary Care Regional NHS-Improvement; co-chair for London Primary Care in Workforce Race Strategy Working Group
SARAH SWINFIN, Primary Care School Programme Manager, Health Education England
CARRIANNE GREEN, Project Support Officer, Primary Care School London.
USEFUL LINKS:
https://www.hee.nhs.uk/our-work/equality-diversity-inclusion?utm_source=Twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=Orlo
DISCLAIMER: This podcast is aimed at specified categories of clinical staff working in the specified geographical area, and it is important to note that the content provided is both time and location specific. The aim is to ensure information is accurate at the time of publication, but no guarantee is provided in this regard. The host, presenters, other contributors, and North-East London Training Hubs do not accept any liability for any actions, consequences or effects that result either directly or indirectly from the information provided.
Specifically, this podcast is NOT intended for use by the general public or patients and must not be used as a substitute for seeking medical advice.
Furthermore, views expressed, advice given and any other information provided is the opinion of the speakers. Whilst any advice given is as accurate and comprehensive as possible, it is only general advice and should not be used as a substitute for the individual advice that may be provided by an appropriate specialist. Healthcare professionals accessing information from the podcast should use their own professional judgement when interpreting the information and deciding how best to apply it, whether for the treatment of patients, or for other purposes.
This is a SPECIAL EPISODE in which our host Munir Adam is joined by a number of leaders that have dedicated their time, expertise and their heart towards addressing the extremely important problem of racial discrimination experienced by Primary Care staff.
This is part 1 of a two part discussion. By the end of this part you will have heard about:
- The scale of the problem of racial discrimination and harassment
- Common pitfalls, even by those who perhaps mean well
- The journey taken by a dedicated team in London to create the first ever Primary Care Workforce Report about this
- The impact that discrimination has had on those who have suffered
- Actual quotes from sufferers
- And more
SPECIAL THANKS to our contributors:
NAVINA EVANS, CEO of Health Education England
NAUREEN BHATTI, London Workforce Race Strategy Primary Care Strategic Lead, Health Education England; co-chair for London Primary Care in Workforce Race Strategy Working Group
JONATHAN SAMPSON, Senior Programme Manager, Transforming Primary Care Regional NHS-Improvement; co-chair for London Primary Care in Workforce Race Strategy Working Group
SARAH SWINFIN, Primary Care School Programme Manager, Health Education England
CARRIANNE GREEN, Project Support Officer, Primary Care School London.
USEFUL LINKS:
https://www.hee.nhs.uk/our-work/equality-diversity-inclusion?utm_source=Twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=Orlo
DISCLAIMER: This podcast is aimed at specified categories of clinical staff working in the specified geographical area, and it is important to note that the content provided is both time and location specific. The aim is to ensure information is accurate at the time of publication, but no guarantee is provided in this regard. The host, presenters, other contributors, and North-East London Training Hubs do not accept any liability for any actions, consequences or effects that result either directly or indirectly from the information provided.
Specifically, this podcast is NOT intended for use by the general public or patients and must not be used as a substitute for seeking medical advice.
Furthermore, views expressed, advice given and any other information provided is the opinion of the speakers. Whilst any advice given is as accurate and comprehensive as possible, it is only general advice and should not be used as a substitute for the individual advice that may be provided by an appropriate specialist. Healthcare professionals accessing information from the podcast should use their own professional judgement when interpreting the information and deciding how best to apply it, whether for the treatment of patients, or for other purposes.
IN THIS EPISODE Munir is joined by Roo and Lynne to discuss how the way we use language can affect the consultations we provide as healthcare professionals. The episode covers some key concepts and some common examples of how many of us get it wrong without even realising it! By raising awareness of such points, we can strive to improve our approach for the benefit of patient care and thus become better communicators.
SPECIAL THANKS to our guest speakers:
Dr Rupal Shah, Associate Dean, Education Lead Professional Development, Health Education England (London).
Lynne Rustecki, Professional Development Education Lead, Language & Communication Skills, Professional Support Unit, Health Education England (London)
USEFUL LINKS:
Power of Language video exercise: https://vimeo.com/user4672630/review/651088927/b56728738b
Professional Support Unit, Health Education England (London)
https://london.hee.nhs.uk/professional-development/professional-support-unit#:~:text=The%20Professional%20Support%20Unit%20%28PSU%29%20is%20a%20free,support%20or%20advice%20for%20those%20who%20need%20it.
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Specifically, this podcast is NOT intended for use by the general public or patients and must not be used as a substitute for seeking medical advice.
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IN THIS EPISODE Munir Adam speaks with Dr Nirja Joshi about Stress and wellness in the workplace. Working in healthcare can be so rewarding and yet stress in the workplace is so common. If you haven't been affected yourself, you surely know someone who has. Individually and collectively we all need to understand stress and wellbeing better so that we can contribute to making our workplaces more enjoyable, improve productivity and prevent burnout.
We will discuss what we mean by Stress, Wellbeing and Burnout; how to recognise it, why it's so common, why the situation is quite desperate in the NHS, what strategies we can employ at work, what changes we can make ourselves, and where to turn for help.
SPECIAL THANKS to the guest speaker Nirja Joshi.
Dr Nirja Joshi is a GP and co-founder of The WorkWell Doctors who help to support the wellbeing of NHS staff. Nirja also works as a dance teacher and volunteers for a charity, Duty to Care, who help provide therapy to NHS workers.
USEFUL LINKS:
Workplace Wellbeing webinars for healthcare staff
www.theworkwelldoctors.com
Free therapy for NHS staff:
www.dutytocare.info
10 minute Zumba (RCGP dance workout)
https://youtu.be/6FH6KJgszS4
Looking after you too:
https://www.england.nhs.uk/supporting-our-nhs-people/support-now/looking-after-you-confidential-coaching-and-support-for-the-primary-care-workforce/looking-after-you-too/
Practitioner Health
https://www.practitionerhealth.nhs.uk/
Telephone: 0300 0303 300 Email: prac.health@nhs.net
Frontline 19 (including Hope 19)
Free and confidential service for frontline workers:
https://www.frontline19.com/
Professional Support Unit (London)
https://london.hee.nhs.uk/professional-development/professional-support-unit
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Specifically, this podcast is NOT intended for use by the general public or patients and must not be used as a substitute for seeking medical advice.
Furthermore, views expressed, advice given and any other information provided is the opinion of the speakers. Whilst any advice given is as accurate and comprehensive as possible, it is only general advice and should not be used as a substitute for the individual advice that may be provided by an appropriate specialist. Healthcare professionals accessing information from the podcast should use their own professional judgement when interpreting the information and deciding how best to apply it, whether for the treatment of patients, or for other purposes.
IN THIS EPISODE Munir Adam discusses the foundations for successful appraisals in the NHS. He is accompanied by two clinicians: a pharmacist and a physician associate, who share their experiences and anxieties about the process.
SPECIAL THANKS to the guest speakers: Nabeelah Beeharry and Shunaz Begum.
USEFUL LINKS:
Appraisal guidance summary:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/shbz2hjtgkyk7mf/Appraisal%20tips.pdf?dl=0
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Specifically, this podcast is NOT intended for use by the general public or patients and must not be used as a substitute for seeking medical advice.
Furthermore, views expressed, advice given and any other information provided is the opinion of the speakers. Whilst any advice given is as accurate and comprehensive as possible, it is only general advice and should not be used as a substitute for the individual advice that may be provided by an appropriate specialist. Healthcare professionals accessing information from the podcast should use their own professional judgement when interpreting the information and deciding how best to apply it, whether for the treatment of patients, or for other purposes.
IN THIS EPISODE Munir Adam talks to Lifestyle Medicine Practitioner Dr Roopa Jaiswal to understand the growing area of Lifestyle Medicine and Group Consultations. The episode is of relevance to ALL frontline clinical staff in Primary Care.
SPECIAL THANKS to the guest speaker: Roopa Jaiswal, GP &
London Regional Director for the British Society of Lifestyle Medicine.
USEFUL RESOURCES:
https://bslm.org.uk/
- has links for group consultations under one of the tabs
Book recommendations:
Lifestyle Medicine, by Garry Egger
Why We Sleep, by Matthew Walker
In Defence of Food, by Michael Pollan
How Not To Die, by Michael Greger
How Not To Diet, by Michael Greger
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DISCLAIMER: This podcast is aimed at specified categories of clinical staff working in the specified geographical area, and it is important to note that the content provided is both time and location specific. The aim is to ensure information is accurate at the time of publication, but no guarantee is provided in this regard. The host, presenters, other contributors, and North-East London Training Hubs do not accept any liability for any actions, consequences or effects that result either directly or indirectly from the information provided.
Specifically, this podcast is NOT intended for use by the general public or patients and must not be used as a substitute for seeking medical advice.
Furthermore, views expressed, advice given and any other information provided is the opinion of the speakers. Whilst any advice given is as accurate and comprehensive as possible, it is only general advice and should not be used as a substitute for the individual advice that may be provided by an appropriate specialist. Healthcare professionals accessing information from the podcast should use their own professional judgement when interpreting the information and deciding how best to apply it, whether for the treatment of patients, or for other purposes.
This podcast series is presented by Munir Adam on behalf of North-East London Training Hubs. In this introductory episode you will find out:
- Who this podcast series is for
- Why the podcast is so timely, and
- What variety of content you can expect to hear.
SPECIAL THANKS to our guest speakers:
Dr Rachel Roberts, Primary Care Dean for London, HEE,
and to the following for introducing themselves:
Alec Giles; Ashley; Filiz Osman; Kayode Oremakinde; Mariya Rashid; Nabeelah Beeharry; Peter Murtagh and Ruth Amartey.
USEFUL LINKS:
Health Education England, Training Hubs page:
Training Hubs | Health Education England (hee.nhs.uk)
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DISCLAIMER: The episodes in this podcast are aimed at specified categories of clinical staff working in the specified geographical area, and it is important to note that the content provided is both time and location specific. The aim is to ensure information is accurate at the time of publication, but no guarantee is provided in this regard. The host, presenters, other contributors, and North-East London Training Hubs do not accept any liability for any actions, consequences or effects that result either directly or indirectly from the information provided.
Specifically, this podcast is NOT intended for use by the general public or patients and must not be used as a substitute for seeking medical advice.
Furthermore, views expressed, advice given and any other information provided is the opinion of the speakers. Whilst any advice given is as accurate and comprehensive as possible, it is only general advice and should not be used as a substitute for the individual advice that may be provided by an appropriate specialist. Healthcare professionals accessing information from the podcast should use their own professional judgement when interpreting the information and deciding how best to apply it, whether for the treatment of patients, or for other purposes.