This episode continues the conversation between Professor Sir Michael Marmot and Dr Jasmine Lee as they discuss the challenges faced now following over a decade of growing health inequity and the current cost of living crisis. Professor Sir Michael Marmot is a Professor of Epidemiology at University College London, the Director of the UCL Institute of Health Equity and the author of The Health Gap: the challenge of an unequal world (Bloomsbury: 2015). He has over four decades of experience leadi...
Sep 30, 2022•26 min
Listen to Professor Sir Michael Marmot and Dr Jasmine Lee discuss the impact of social determinants of health inequity looking at research and policies over the years, the important relationship they have to the health of our population and the impact of the Coronavirus-19 pandemic. Professor Sir Michael Marmot is a Professor of Epidemiology at University College London, the Director of the UCL Institute of Health Equity and the author of The Health Gap: the challenge of an unequal world (Blooms...
Sep 30, 2022•31 min
In this episode of Medicine Zoë Fleet, Curriculum and credentials manager at the RCP and previous Curriculum and assessment manager at the Joint Royal Colleges of Physicians Training Board (JRCPTB), discusses the practicalities of transferring to the new group 1 General Internal Medicine/Internal Medicine Stage 2 curricula and carrying out a gap analysis with Anastasia-Vasiliki Madenidou, rheumatology specialist advisory committee (SAC) trainee representative. Anastasia shares her approach to su...
Sep 22, 2022•18 min
Listen to Dr Ian Sinha and Dr Laura Gordge discuss the effects of air pollution, in recognition of ‘Clean Air day’ on 16 June 2022. Dr Ian Sinha is a Consultant Respiratory Paediatrician, with a special interest in childhood asthma and neonatal lung disease, Dr Sinha is also heavily involved in the campaign against air pollution. Dr Laura Gordge is an Education fellow at the RCP. Credit: Bensound.com
Jun 10, 2022•46 min
Dr Seun Anyiam and Dr Molly Bradbury discuss the impact of drug abuse. Dr Seun Anyiam is a regional representative of the RCP Trainees committee, working in the specialty of, and studying for a PhD in, obesity medicine. Dr Molly Bradbury is a junior doctor with a special interest in inclusion health, health inequality and addiction Credit: Bensound.com
Mar 11, 2022•31 min
Listen to Dr Veena Raleigh, epidemiologist and Senior Fellow of The King's Fund and Dr Ajay Verma, consultant gastroenterologist at Kettering General Hospital discuss ethnicity and health inequalities along with relevant statistics. The relationship patterns between life expectancy and ethnicity may surprise you.
Dec 10, 2021•35 min
Dr Jenny Baverstock and Professor Stephen Holgate discuss air pollution and health.
Nov 12, 2021•38 min
In this episode, Florence Wedmore, a junior doctor and education fellow, talks about sustainable healthcare with Jyoti Baharani, a renal physician.
Aug 25, 2021•25 min
Apr 30, 2021•28 min
In today's episode, Amie and Dr Nerys Conway discuss toxicology, specifically the effects of paracetamol, and the treatment of overdose in acute care. Resources Safety and Efficacy of the SNAP 12-hour Acetylcysteine Regimen for the Treatment of Paracetamol Overdose
Mar 19, 2021•19 min
In this special episode for World Obesity Day, Dr Seun Anyiam and Professor John Wilding discuss all things obesity, including how to tackle the increasing prevalence of obesity in society and the increased risk of worse outcomes in COVID-19. They also tackle the important issue of obesity stigma, and how the existence of this among healthcare professionals can lead to inequality in the treatment of people living with obesity. Dr Seun Anyiam is a regional representative of the RCP Trainees commi...
Mar 02, 2021•34 min
Feb 19, 2021•30 min
In this special episode, Dr Seun Anyiam and Professor Carol Brayne discuss the issue of health inequalities and explore how the unconscious biases of clinicians may be contributing to ongoing inequalities in the health outcomes of patients.
Jan 14, 2021•30 min
In today's episode, Doctor Burbridge speaks again with Cat Atkin, and they discuss being on the overnight stroke team. This podcast has been made with an educational grant from Celgene. They have had no input or involvement in the design, development or content of the podcast.
Nov 23, 2020•27 min
Today Doctor Burbridge is joined by Cat Atkin, an acute medicine trainee, to discuss the case of a 37 year-old lady with lower back pain and vomiting. This podcast has been made with an educational grant from Celgene. They have had no input or involvement in the design, development or content of the podcast.
Nov 06, 2020•37 min
Amie chats with Professor Andrew Goddard, President of the RCP, about how Covid-19 has altered the clinical landscape, and also about his personal experiences with the virus over the last 6 months. This podcast has been made with an educational grant from Celgene. They have had no input or involvement in the design, development or content of the podcast.
Oct 12, 2020•37 min
In the second of a two-parter, Amie and Hussain discuss a case of a 90 year-old lady who also has a shortness of breath... This podcast has been made with an educational grant from Celgene. They have had no input or involvement in the design, development or content of the podcast.
Sep 11, 2020•23 min
In the first of a two-parter, Hussain and Amie discuss a 70 year-old man admitted with breathlessness... This podcast has been made with an educational grant from Celgene. They have had no input or involvement in the design, development or content of the podcast.
Sep 11, 2020•28 min
In today's episode, Hussain returns to talk to Amie about a case she dealt with early on in the Covid-19 pandemic. This podcast has been made with an educational grant from Celgene. They have had no input or involvement in the design, development or content of the podcast.
Jul 27, 2020•40 min
In this special episode, Amie and Dr Chris Bassford discuss decision making during this especially challenging time. This podcast has been made with an educational grant from Celgene. They have had no input or involvement in the design, development or content of the podcast.
May 19, 2020•42 min
In episode 34, Amie considers the case of a woman, 3 days postpartum, who is admitted with a headache.
Apr 24, 2020•33 min
Episode 33: Inflammatory Bowel by RCP London
Apr 10, 2020•43 min
This week Amie and special guest, Cat Atkin (acute medicine trainee), talk about a case of an elderly patient who's recently been feeling more and more tired.
Mar 27, 2020•34 min
Episode 31: Breathlessness by RCP London
Mar 13, 2020•40 min
In episode 30, Amie and Cat Atkin, a NIHR clinical lecturer and acute medical registrar, discuss acute back pain on call and who best to turn to for advice.
Feb 24, 2020•25 min
This week Amie and guest presenter Dr Nerys Conway discuss commonly misused drugs and their effects.
Feb 14, 2020•19 min
This week Amie is joined by the Academic Vice president of the RCP, Professor Cheng-Hock Toh.Amie and Cheng-Hock discuss a difficult case of bleeding and oral anti-coagulation use. We also take a brief look at Medicine 2020. Resources GGC Medicines - Reversal of Antithrombotic Therapies Scenario: Edoxaban | Management | Anticoagulation - oral | CKS | NICE Diagnosing a urinary tract infection | Diagnosis | Urinary tract infection (lower) - men | CKS | NICE...
Jan 31, 2020•39 min
Amie and Bryony discuss breaking bad news, using some difficult cases they have been involved in.
Jan 17, 2020•26 min
In the first episode of series 2, Amie and Bryony discuss a rock climber with uncommon symptoms...
Jan 10, 2020•34 min
Amie and Hussain are back with another medical emergency. This week it’s diabetic ketoacidosis. Investigations and management are discussed. Amie explains why hyperchloraemic acidosis develops and covers the all-important pathophysiology of DKA.
Nov 01, 2019•34 min
