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RCP Medicine Podcast

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The RCP Medicine podcast is a discussion of different topics relevant to physicians. Episodes discuss and explore different topics including real-life clinical cases, new evidence-based guidelines and specific physician issues in the modern healthcare environment. The views expressed in this podcast are those of the presenters and not necessarily the RCP. 

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Episodes

Episode 24: Decompensated Liver Disease

Amie and Akon approach a difficult case of jaundice. How to manage decompensated liver disease and the latest guidelines are discussed. Amie covers the physiology of the liver, and the huge impact of poor communication is realised.

Oct 18, 2019•32 min

Episode 20: Another Crisis

Education Fellow, Dr Akon Esara, takes us through the key points of a frequent attender.Music: 'Impressive Deals' - Nicolai Heidlas

Sep 06, 2019•31 min

Episode 19: Gut Instinct - Upper GI Bleed

In this episode, Hussain and Amie discuss their general medical approach to Upper GI bleed management, with a little help from a couple of famous names...Music: 'Impressive Deals' - Nicolai Heidlas

Aug 30, 2019•24 min

Episode 18: Delirium Myths and Legends

In her second guest episode, consultant psychiatrist Dr Becky Chubb goes through the key points of delirium diagnosis and management.Music: 'Impressive Deals' - Nicolai Heidlas

Aug 23, 2019•32 min

Episode 17: Never to be Forgotten

Hussain and Amie delve into an unusual case where a very commonly prescribed drug becomes the focus.Music: 'Impressive Deals' - Nicolai Heidlas

Aug 16, 2019•25 min

Episode 16: A Right Pain In The Back

Amie and Hussain unpick a case with this most common of symptoms, presenting to an ambulatory care unit. Music: 'Impressive Deals' - Nicolai Heidlas

Aug 02, 2019•34 min

Episode 15: Liaising With a Psychiatrist

Amie and guest consultant psychiatrist- Dr Becky Chubb- take us through the key points of mental health in medicine, including the all-important mental state examination.Music: 'Impressive Deals' - Nicolai Heidlas

Jul 26, 2019•32 min

Episode 14: Night Fever

In this episode of the RCP Medicine podcast, Amie and Hussain de-brief about a case presenting with fever, weight loss and night sweats. All is not as it seems...Music: 'Impressive Deals' - Nicolai Heidlas

Jul 19, 2019•33 min

Episode 13: Hyponatraemia

In episode 13, Hussain and Amie compare their generalist approaches to the ‘low sodium’ resultMusic: 'Impressive Deals' - Nicolai Heidlas

Jul 12, 2019•25 min

Episode 12: Pleural Effusion Part 2

Hussain recalls the drainage of a hepatic hydrothorax, and a rare complication.Music: 'Impressive Deals' - Nicolai Heidlas

Jul 05, 2019•20 min

Episode 10: 'Flu-monia'

Amie gives her take on the guidelines of pneumonia management, sometimes complicated by influenza.Music: 'Impressive Deals' - Nicolai Heidlas

Jun 21, 2019•28 min

Episode 9: Pleural Effusion Part 1

This week Hussain recalls a case presenting to the acute medical take with a unilateral pleural effusion, highlighting key initial investigations and management.Music: 'Impressive Deals' - Nicolai Heidlas

Jun 07, 2019•31 min

Episode 8: Meningitis on the Acute Take

Amie recollects a serious case which highlights the importance of prompt recognition, and treatment, of meningitis.Music: 'Impressive Deals' - Nicolai Heidlas

May 31, 2019•29 min

Episode 7: To LP or not LP

This week Amie investigates the evidence-base behind lumbar punctures and headachesMusic: 'Impressive Deals' - Nicolai Heidlas

May 24, 2019•29 min

Episode 6: Just One More To See

Amie takes us through a hard-hitting case of infective endocarditis. Resources: 2023 ESC Guidelines for the management of endocarditis | European Heart Journal | Oxford Academic Infective endocarditis - Symptoms, diagnosis and treatment | BMJ Best Practice Music: 'Impressive Deals' - Nicolai Heidlas...

Apr 24, 2019•29 min

Episode 5: A Difficult Day

In Episode 5, Hussain discusses a tragic case that highlights the challenges of having difficult conversations during a busy on-call shift.Music: 'Impressive Deals' - Nicolai Heidlas

Apr 24, 2019•21 min

Episode 4: COPD in a Hurry

In this episode, Hussain runs through the management of COPD presentations on the acute take, with some important points about smoking (and vaping!).Music: 'Impressive Deals' - Nicolai Heidlas

Apr 24, 2019•19 min

Episode 3: The Acute Hot Joint

In the third episode, Amie gives us a quick run-through of the investigation and management of the acute, hot joint. Resources Guidelines | British Society for Rheumatology Music: 'Impressive Deals' - Nicolai Heidlas

Apr 24, 2019•32 min

Episode 1: Pulmonary Embolism on the Acute Take

In this episode, Amie explores the investigation and management of suspected pulmonary emboli on the acute take, and discusses the merits of ambulatory care with references to NICE and BTS guidelines.Music: 'Impressive Deals' - Nicolai Heidlas FYI: The pulmonary embolism guidelines have recently been updated, so please refer to the most up-to-date guidelines.

Apr 24, 2019•28 min
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