Best Royal College of General Practitioners Podcasts (2025)

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9: GP+ Working in Secure Environments with Dr Juli McCulloch 26:46

4h ago26:46

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In this month’s episode we hear from Dr Juli McCulloch, a First5 GP working in secure environments and secondary care addiction services. Juli provides valuable insights into working in a high security prison, how her personal interest attracted her to the role and the benefits of pursuing this specialist interest. If you have any questions, please…

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Endometriosis 15:38

21h ago15:38

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In this podcast, Dr Toni Hazell speaks to Dr Julie Oliver about what is Endometriosis, how to identify symptoms and diagnose it, as well as how to manage someone with Endometriosis. An educational grant was received from Scottish Governement for the production of this podcast. Editorial and content decisions were made solely by the RCGP.…

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ReSPECT forms in general practice – more than just a DNACPR 20:32

3d ago20:32

20:32

Today, we’re speaking to Professor Anne Slowther, Emeritus Professor of Clinical Ethics based at the University of Warwick. Title of paper: Experiences of using the Recommended Summary Plan for Emergency Care and Treatment (ReSPECT) in English general practice: a qualitative study among key primary health and social care professionals, patients, an…

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Providing digital support for cancer survivors – the Renewed trial 14:05

10d ago14:05

14:05

In this episode, we talk to Professor Paul Little, Professor in Primary Care Research at the University of Southampton. Title of paper: A randomised controlled trial of a digital intervention (Renewed) to support symptom management, wellbeing and quality of life in cancer survivors Available at: https://doi.org/10.3399/BJGP.2023.0262 There are incr…

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EKU Podcast: The evolving role of GLP1-RA in obesity 21:26

15d ago21:26

21:26

Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs) are a class of drugs initially developed to treat type 2 diabetes and are now becoming more widely used for obesity. They work by mimicking the actions of the GLP-1 hormone, which is released by the gut after eating. GPs will be used to prescribing them for type 2 diabetes, but less so for obesit…

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BJGP’s top 10 most read papers of 2024 39:35

17d ago39:35

39:35

It’s that time of the year again! This episode, we have a round table discussion with the editorial team of Sam Merriel, Tom Round and Nada Khan. This collection of the BJGP’s top 10 research most read and published in 2024 brings together high-profile primary care research and clinical innovation. And here are the top 10 most read papers of 2024: …

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What makes Veterans different from other patients? 24:45

24d ago24:45

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This podcast is part of a Veterans' Health eLearning course, which aims to educate GPs and primary care teams as to why veterans are a special group. In this podcast, Dr Emily Brookes talks to Jon Lynn, a military veteran, about how a veteran patient may present differently in their health-seeking behaviours and how identifying whether a patient is…

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Standing up for general practice – what it means to be a GP 15:46

24d ago15:46

15:46

The BJGP podcast is back for a new season! Today, we’re speaking to Professor Joanne Reeve, who is a GP and Professor of Primary Care Research at Hull York Medical School. Joanne has published an editorial in the recent January edition of the BJGP titled, ‘Standing up for general practice’, and today we’re going to speak about this article and what…

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8: GP+ Appraiser with Dr Nicky Wilson 16:09

28d ago16:09

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In this month’s episode our host Dr Sophie Lumley is joined by Dr Nicky Wilson, a GP appraiser since 2018. Nicky outlines her career journey so far, the skills required to be appraiser, benefits of the role and much more. Top tips: Build a career to suit you – the role offers flexibility in terms of how many appraisals you want to take on each year…

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Chronic kidney disease (CKD): an essential guide for GPs 21:30

1M ago21:30

21:30

Boehringer Ingelheim and Lilly Alliance has provided funding towards this independent Programme. The Alliance has had no editorial input into or influence on the agenda, content of this podcast. Editorial and content decisions were made solely by the RCGP. In this podcast, Dr Emma Nash speaks to Dr Jim Moore, a GP with a special interest in cardiov…

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Shingles Podcast 11:00

2M ago11:00

11:00

In this podcast, Dr Emma Nash speaks to Dr Laura Patterson about the complications of shingles. Laura tells us about the most common short and long term complications, and also the serious consequences that we need to be vigilant for. The highest risk groups for complications are described, along with the steps we can take to try to prevent them fr…

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7: GP+ Genomics with Dr Will Evans 21:32

2M ago21:32

21:32

In this month's episode we are pleased to be joined by Dr Will Evans, a salaried GP in Leeds and as a GP with a special interest in Genetics with the Yorkshire regional genetic service. Will tells Sophie how he got into the field, what his typical work week looks like, benefits of the role and how you can get involved in Genomics within primary car…

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Men's Testosterone Deficiency 22:02

2M ago22:02

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Christmas break, and a return in 2024 with a new podcast! 1:10

3M ago1:10

1:10

We’re taking a break over Christmas and new year, but we’ll be back at the end of January 2025 with a new BJGP podcast. Look forward to seeing you then!By The British Journal of General Practice

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Getting ‘bang for your buck’ for good quality general practice, and why hybrid working leads to fragmented and inefficient care 18:32

3M ago18:32

18:32

Today, we’re speaking to Dr Rebecca Payne and Professor Trish Greenhalgh. Rebecca is a GP and an NIHR In Practice Fellow, and works alongside Trish at the Nuffield Department of Primary Health Care Sciences at the University of Oxford. Title of paper: What are the challenges to quality in modern, hybrid general practice? A multi-site longitudinal s…

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What's it like working in the Deep End Network in Northern Ireland? It's challenging, but ultimately rewarding 16:01

3M ago16:01

16:01

Today, we’re speaking to Dr Dan Butler, a portfolio GP completing his PhD at Queen’s University Belfast. Title of paper: “Challenging but ultimately rewarding”: A qualitative analysis of Deep End GPs’ experiences Available at: https://doi.org/10.3399/BJGP.2024.0167 GPs working in the highest need, socioeconomically deprived areas, the “Deep End”, f…

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6: GP+ Learning Disabilities with Dr Ayesha Mahmud 27:37

3M ago27:37

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This month we are joined by Dr Ayesha Mahmud, a salaried GP, TPD, ICB lead and Faculty Education Lead with a special interest in Learning Disabilities and Autism. Ayesha describes how her GP career path changed due to her passion for advocating for patients with learning disabilities. She also outlines her achievements within this area of work and …

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Looking at how people access (and can’t access) general practice – lessons to take into action 18:52

3M ago18:52

18:52

Today, we’re speaking to Dr Carol Sinnott, a GP and a Senior Clinical Research Associate based at The Healthcare Improvement Studies Institute. Title of paper: Understanding access to general practice through the lens of candidacy: a critical review of the literature Available at: https://doi.org/10.3399/BJGP.2024.0033 Dominant conceptualisations o…

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Predicting psychosis in general practice - opportunities for earlier diagnosis using PRisk 12:17

4M ago12:17

12:17

Today, we’re speaking to Dr Sarah Sullivan, a Senior Research Fellow based within the Centre for Academic Mental Health at the University of Bristol. Title of paper: External validation of a prognostic model to improve prediction of psychosis in primary care Available at: https://doi.org/10.3399/BJGP.2024.0017 This paper reports the external valida…

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What’s behind decisions to do a diagnostic test in a child in general practice? Lessons from the Netherlands 12:42

4M ago12:42

12:42

Today, we’re speaking to Dr Sophie Ansems, a GP and PhD candidate, and Dr Lianne Mulder, both based at the Department of Primary and Long-term Care at the University of Groningen in the Netherlands. Title of paper: General practitioners’ perspectives on diagnostic testing in children with persistent non-specific symptoms Available at: https://doi.o…

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Why current clinical scoring systems don’t work when assessing acutely ill children in general practice 15:43

4M ago15:43

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Today, we’re speaking to Dr Amy Clark and Dr Kathryn Hughes. Amy is a resident doctor in North West Anglia Foundation Trust, and Kathryn who is a GP and a Senior Clinical Lecturer based at PRIME Centre Wales within Cardiff University. Title of paper: Assessing acutely ill children in general practice using the National PEWS and LqSOFA clinical scor…

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The triple whammy effect: Why people from ethnic minorities may not get adequate care for Long Covid 15:26

4M ago15:26

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Today, we’re speaking to Professor Carolyn Chew-Graham, Professor of General Practice Research at Keele University. Title of paper: People from ethnic minorities seeking help for Long Covid: a qualitative study. Available at: https://doi.org/10.3399/BJGP.2023.0631 People from ethnic minority groups are less likely to present to primary healthcare f…

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EKU Podcast: Bipolar disorder 20:40

4M ago20:40

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Bipolar is one of the UK’s commonest long-term conditions with almost as many people living with bipolar as cancer. 1.3 million people in the UK have bipolar, that is one in fifty people. It takes an average 9.5 years to get a correct diagnosis of bipolar disorder and there is a misdiagnosis an average of 3.5 times. In this podcast Dr Thomas Round,…

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Healthcare avoidance during Covid - the increased mortality risk and the reasons why 11:42

5M ago11:42

11:42

Today, we’re speaking to Marije Splinter, an epidemiologist and sociologist based at the Department of Epidemiology at Erasmus University Medical Centre in the Netherlands. Title of paper: Healthcare avoidance during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic and all-cause mortality: a longitudinal community-based study Available at: https://doi.org…

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Safeguarding: the new standards 14:44

5M ago14:44

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In this 15 minute podcast, Dr Michael Mulholland, RCGP Honorary Secretary, talks to Dr Joy Shacklock, GP and RCGP Clinical Policy Representative for Safeguarding, about the new RCGP safeguarding standards. Joy explains the new document and the drivers behind the updates, as well as the supporting resources and how they can be used. In particular, s…

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Prescribing beta-blockers for patients with anxiety - GP views on increasing use in practice 14:28

5M ago14:28

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Today, we’re speaking to Dr Charlotte Archer, Research fellow in primary care mental health based at the University of Bristol. Title of paper: GPs’ views of prescribing beta- blockers for people with anxiety disorders: a qualitative study Available at: https://doi.org/10.3399/BJGP.2024.0091 Beta-blockers are licensed for managing the symptoms of a…

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What predicts unplanned hospital admissions in older adults, and what can we do about it? 12:10

5M ago12:10

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Today, we speak to Dr Jet Klunder, a GP trainee and a PhD candidate based at the Department of General Practice at Amsterdam University Medical Centre in the Netherlands. Title of paper: Predicting unplanned admissions to hospital in older adults using routinely recorded general practice data: development and validation of a prediction model Availa…

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5: GP+ Undergraduate Medical Education with Dr Egbe Efefaroro 15:12

5M ago15:12

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This month we hear from Dr Egbe Efefaroro, a GP who took up an interest in Undergraduate Medical Education at Keele University. Egbe talks to Sophie about her love for teaching her Year four medical students, how she got into the role and her advice for those interested in pursuing a career in this area. Top tips: Gain taster experience: Get involv…

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4: GP+ Sexual Health with Dr Rachel Taylor 18:14

5M ago18:14

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This week, Dr Sophie Lumley interviews Dr Rachel Taylor, a GP partner, Trainer, Appraiser and Mentor who works mainly as a GP but also in sexual health clinics. Rachel outlines her career journey, ideas of how to get into this area of work and her highlights of the role. Top tips: Consider the motivation for the role: Be very clear what your driver…

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3: GP+ Frailty with Dr Alistair Robertson 15:35

5M ago15:35

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In this episode we hear from Dr Alistair Robertson, a GP with a special interest in frailty speak to Dr Sophie Lumley about his experience of getting into this area of work, how to seek out opportunities in frailty if you want to get involved and his downsides and highlights of the role. Top tips: Make the most out of your networks - Seek out any h…

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2: GP+ Expedition Medicine with Dr Nadia Tharib 18:01

5M ago18:01

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In this episode, Dr Sophie Lumley interviewed Dr Nadia Tharib, a GP with an interest in expedition medicine, mountain medicine, tropical and humanitarian medicine. Find out how Nadia got into this field of work, the challenges and the highlights of her role and more! Top tips The variety is unmatched - From following a group of teenagers doing a Du…

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1: The GP+ Careers podcast - Introduction with Dr Helena McKeown and Dr Sophie Lumley 9:03

5M ago9:03

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Brought to you by RCGP, the GP+ Careers podcast is a series aiming to showcase the breadth and diversity of opportunities available to you as a GP. In this introductory episode, Dr Helena McKeown, Medical Director for Professional Development and Quality at the RCGP, interviews podcast host Dr Sophie Lumley to find out the purpose of the podcast, h…

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The first 100 days after childbirth - what do women need in general practice? 15:16

5M ago15:16

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In this episode, we talk to Dr Holly Smith, Research Fellow in Perinatal Mental Health based at the Department of Primary Care and Population Health at University College London. Title of paper: The first 100 days after childbirth: cross-sectional study of maternal clinical events and health needs from primary care Available at: https://doi.org/10.…

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Early intervention in psychosis and overcoming the lost connection in general practice 13:54

6M ago13:54

13:54

In this episode, we talk to Dr Michelle Rickett, a Research Associate on the NIHR funded EXTEND study based at the School of Medicine at Keele University. Title of paper: Collaboration across the primary/specialist interface in early intervention in psychosis services: a qualitative study Available at: https://doi.org/10.3399/BJGP.2023.0558 Early I…

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Taking a trauma-informed care approach in women’s health 16:07

6M ago16:07

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In this episode, we talk again with Jen MacLellan, a qualitative researcher based within the Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences at the University of Oxford. Title of paper: Unpacking complexity: GP perspectives on addressing the contribution of trauma to women’s ill health Available at: https://doi.org/10.3399/BJGP.2024.0024 Signif…

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EKU Podcast: Osteoarthritis 20:29

6M ago20:29

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An estimated 10 million people (6 million women, 4 million men) in the UK have osteoarthritis, with an estimated 5.4 million people affected osteoarthritis in the knee and 3.2 million in the hip. An estimated 350,000 people are diagnosed with osteoarthritis each year with a median age of symptom onset of 55 years. In this podcast Dr Thomas Round, a…

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Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) 10:02

6M ago10:02

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Sponsored by Pfizer Limited. Pfizer has had no involvement in the editorial component of this educational material. Editorial and content decisions were made solely by the RCGP. Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is an RNA virus which causes respiratory infections; the most significant clinical effects are in infants and people who are elderly and h…

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BJGP interviews summer break 0:36

6M ago0:36

0:36

We're taking a summer break but will be back with our BJGP interview podcast on Tuesday 3 September.By The British Journal of General Practice

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How to communicate breast cancer risk in women taking HRT with a family history of breast cancer 16:31

6M ago16:31

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In this episode, we talk to Professor Clare Turnbull, Professor in Cancer Genetics at the Institute for Cancer Research and Honorary Consultant based at the Marsden. Title of paper: Breast cancer risk assessment for prescription of menopausal hormone therapy in women with a family history of breast cancer: an epidemiological modelling study Availab…

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The problem with defining GP work in terms of sessions – a study of trends in GP working hours and intensity 12:09

7M ago12:09

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In this episode, we talk to Dr Joe Hutchinson, who is a salaried GP and an academic GP working within the Centre for Primary Care and Health Services Research at the University of Manchester. Title of paper: Trends in full-time working in general practice: repeated cross-sectional study Available at: https://doi.org/10.3399/BJGP.2023.0432 General p…

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EKU Podcast: Familial Breast Cancer 15:02

7M ago15:02

15:02

A person’s risk of developing cancer depends on many factors, including age, genetics, and exposure to risk factors (including some potentially avoidable lifestyle factors). In this podcast Dr Thomas Round, a GP and EKU Clinical Lead, talks with Dr Nicola Weaver, a GP and Clinical Cancer Lead in Southwark, Southeast London about familial breast can…

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Link workers for social prescribing: the inverse care law and identifying areas of higher need 15:13

7M ago15:13

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In this episode, we talk to Dr Anna Wilding, a Research Fellow based at Health Organisation, Policy and Economics at the University of Manchester. Title of paper: Geographic inequalities in need and provision of social prescribing link workers Available at: https://doi.org/10.3399/BJGP.2023.0602 Social prescribing link workers were proposed in the …

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How to work with patients to prevent long-term use of opioids in general practice 15:03

7M ago15:03

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In this episode, we talk to Lisa Davies, a PhD candidate based at Utrecht University. Title of paper: Patients’ perspectives about the role of primary healthcare providers in long-term opioid therapy: a qualitative study in Dutch primary care Available at: https://doi.org/10.3399/BJGP.2023.0547 Previous research has shown the pivotal role of primar…

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Risk of Parkinson’s in patients with new onset anxiety – implications for practice 11:24

7M ago11:24

11:24

In this episode, we talk to Juan Carlos Bazo-Alvarez, a Senior Research Fellow within the Department of Primary Care and Population Health at University College London. Title of paper: Risk of Parkinson’s disease in people with New Onset Anxiety over 50 years - Incidence and Associated Features Available at: https://doi.org/10.3399/BJGP.2023.0423 P…

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Sarcoma: diagnosing this rare type of bone cancer in general practice 10:34

8M ago10:34

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In this episode, we talk to Dr Meena Rafiq, Academic GP and Clinical Research Fellow within the Institute of Epidemiology and Health at University of Melbourne. Title of paper: Clinical activity in general practice before sarcoma diagnosis: an Australian cohort study Available at: https://doi.org/10.3399/BJGP.2023.0610 Sarcoma is challenging to dia…

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Anal incontinence after childbirth: how to support women in general practice 15:11

8M ago15:11

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In this episode, we talk to Dr Abi Eccles, Assistant Professor within Warwick Applied Health at Warwick Medical School. Title of paper: The GP’s role in supporting women with anal incontinence after childbirth injury Available at: https://doi.org/10.3399/BJGP.2023.0356 Anal incontinence after childbirth injury has profound impacts on women’s lives …

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EKU Podcast: Combined Oral Contraception 22:21

8M ago22:21

22:21

Both the combined and progestin-only pills are highly effective with perfect use, with a failure rate of less than 1%. However, the failure rate with “typical use” is 9%, which accounts for inconsistent or incorrect use. In this podcast Dr Thomas Round, a GP and EKU Clinical Lead, talks to Dr Toni Hazell, a GP with an interest in women's health and…

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Consultations patterns in general practice before suicide 15:56

8M ago15:56

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In this episode, we talk to Dr Ed Tyrell, a GP and Clinical Assistant Professor within the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences at the University of Nottingham. Title of paper: Primary care consultation patterns before suicide: a nationally representative case–control study Available at: https://doi.org/10.3399/BJGP.2023.0509 Although increased …

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Gender bias in pain 19:47

8M ago19:47

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In this podcast Dr Emma Nash talks to Dr Pranav Sharma about gender bias in pain. They discuss what gender bias in pain is, and what evidence there is that it exists. Dr Sharma goes on to explain the possible reasons why it came about and what we can do to address it in our own practice.By RCGP eLearning Podcast

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