This episode: Older adult abuse and safeguarding Presented by: Dr Iain Wilkinson (Consultant Geriatrician East Surrey Hospital), and Dr Jo Preston (Consultant Geriatrician St George’s Hospital). A BigFings Media Production - www.bigfings.com
Mar 28, 2017•34 min
This episode - pressure areas and ulcers in older adults. Presented by: Dr Iain Wilkinson (Consultant Geriatrician East Surrey Hospital), and Dr Jo Preston (Consultant Geriatrician St George’s Hospital). A BigFings Media Production - www.bigfings.com
Mar 14, 2017•33 min
This episode - Constipation in older adults. Presented by: Dr Iain Wilkinson (Consultant Geriatrician East Surrey Hospital) Dr Jo Preston (Consultant Geriatrician St George’s Hospital) Mairead O’Malley (Specialty Pharmacist Brighton and Sussex University Hospital) Guest faculty: Dr Gaggandeep Singh Alg (Geriatric and General Medicine Registrar, Royal Berkshire Hospital) A BigFings Media Production - www.bigfings.com
Feb 28, 2017•38 min
This episode: Multimorbidity Presented by: Jo Preston (Consultant Geriatrician at St George’s Hospital, London) and Iain Wilkinson (Consultant Geriatrician at East Surrey Hospital). A BigFings Media Production - www.bigfings.com
Feb 14, 2017•31 min
Welcome to this MDTea Conference and Knowledge Exchange Special from the Autumn 2016 BGS Conference in Glasgow. We'll talk you through some of our highlights include community geriatrics, hospital at home models, telemedicine and principles of setting up and evaluation. Hip fracture database and care. Measuring postural BP. Sarcopenia and frailty, strength and balance training. CGA. Use of patient feedback to develop understanding of patient experience. Quality improvement projects on falling, r...
Feb 07, 2017•39 min
As it's near Christmas the MDTea faculty wanted to give you an extra little podcast to help pass the time over the Christmas break... So here it is the first MDTea Christmas quiz!! Enjoy and have a lovely Christmas time.
Dec 22, 2016•44 min
This episode explores interventions that can delay cognitive decline in early dementia, and help patients and their families to live well. We also look at lifestyle changes in mid-life that may help to prevent dementia. Presented by: Jo Preston (Consultant Geriatrician at St George’s Hospital, London) and Iain Wilkinson (Consultant Geriatrician at East Surrey Hospital). A BigFings Media Production - www.bigfings.com
Dec 20, 2016•43 min
In this episode we cover the evidence base for falls prevention, particularly community based programmes designed to improve balance and mobility. A BigFings Media Production - www.bigfings.com
Dec 13, 2016•31 min
Presented by: Jo Preston (Consultant Geriatrician at St George’s Hospital) and Iain Wilkinson (Consultant Geriatrician at East Surrey Hospital). This episode: nutrition in older adults. See thehearingaidpodcasts.org.uk for more. A BigFings Media Production - www.bigfings.com
Nov 29, 2016•46 min
Presented by: Jo Preston (Consultant Geriatrician at St George’s Hospital) and Iain Wilkinson (Consultant Geriatrician at East Surrey Hospital). This episode: foot health in older adults. See thehearingaidpodcasts.org.uk for more. A BigFings Media Production - www.bigfings.com
Nov 15, 2016•38 min
Presented by: Jo Preston (Consultant Geriatrician at St George’s Hospital) and Iain Wilkinson (Consultant Geriatrician at East Surrey Hospital). This episode: depression in older adults. See thehearingaidpodcasts.org.uk for more. A BigFings Media Production - www.bigfings.com
Nov 01, 2016•37 min
Presented by: Jo Preston (Consultant Geriatrician at St George’s Hospital) and Iain Wilkinson (Consultant Geriatrician at East Surrey Hospital). In this episode we talk about UTIs, how to diagnose them accurately and avoid over diagnosis. We also explore how to prevent and manage UTIs, including investigations (beyond the dreaded dip!) A BigFings Media Production - www.bigfings.com
Oct 18, 2016•36 min
Presented by: Jo Preston (Consultant Geriatrician at St George’s Hospital) and Iain Wilkinson (Consultant Geriatrician at East Surrey Hospital). This episode: diagnosis and treatment of dementia in older adults. See thehearingaidpodcasts.org.uk for more. A BigFings Media Production - www.bigfings.com
Oct 04, 2016•38 min
Presented by: Jo Preston (Consultant Geriatrician at St George’s Hospital) and Iain Wilkinson (Consultant Geriatrician at East Surrey Hospital). A BigFings Media Production - www.bigfings.com
Sep 20, 2016•39 min
Presented by: Jo Preston (Consultant Geriatrician at St George’s Hospital) and Iain Wilkinson (Consultant Geriatrician at East Surrey Hospital). This episode: recognizing acute stroke, and what you can do about it. See thehearingaidpodcasts.org.uk for more. A BigFings Media Production - www.bigfings.com
Sep 06, 2016•35 min
‘MDTea and Cake’ – A Conference And Knowledge Exchange - from the British Geriatric Society Spring Meeting in Liverpool May 2016. @Gerisjo and @geriatricsdoc talk through the BGS conference platform presentations and a selection of the posters on display.
Aug 30, 2016•47 min
Presented by: Jo Preston (Consultant Geriatrician at St George’s Hospital) and Iain Wilkinson (Consultant Geriatrician at East Surrey Hospital). This episode explores frailty in older adults. See thehearingaidpodcasts.org.uk for more. A BigFings Media Production - www.bigfings.com
Aug 23, 2016•31 min
Presented by: Jo Preston (Consultant Geriatrician at St George’s Hospital) and Iain Wilkinson (Consultant Geriatrician at East Surrey Hospital). Core Faculty: Sarah Jane Ryan – Physiotherapist, Tracy Szekely – Occupational Therapist and Pam Trangmar – Physician Associate. This episode explores the evidence base for rehabilitation in older adults, in particular those with cognitive impairment. We also look at the question of what we mean by rehabilitation potential. A BigFings Media Production - ...
May 24, 2016•29 min
This episode looks at the complex interplay of dizziness and balance. Presented by: Jo Preston & Iain Wilkinson Core Faculty: Adam Buckler – Pharmacist Guest Faculty: Gaggandeep Alg – Geriatrics Registrar A BigFings Media Production - www.bigfings.com
May 10, 2016•28 min
Presented by: Jo Preston (Geriatrician at St George’s Hospital) & Iain Wilkinson (Geriatrician at Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust) Core Faculty Contributors: Frances Scott (KSS AHSN) and Claire Watson (Practice Development Nurse – Sussex) A BigFings Media Production - www.bigfings.com
Apr 26, 2016•34 min
Pain is often under treated in older adults. This episode outlines the basics of pain and pharmacological measures. Presented by: Jo Preston & Iain Wilkinson, Geriatricians at Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust. A BigFings Media Production - www.bigfings.com
Apr 12, 2016•35 min
This episode outlines how to assess mental capacity. Find out more, at thehearingaidpodcasts.org.uk/mdtea A BigFings Media Production - bigfings.com
Mar 29, 2016•31 min
This episode focuses on the acute management of falls. What causes them, how to approach managing them, and why they are important. A BigFings Media Production - www.bigfings.com
Mar 15, 2016•37 min
In this episode we will explore why communication can be challenging with those with cognitive impairment and look at some strategies that can be used to work around it to make interactions easier and more meaningful for all involved. A BigFings Media Production - www.bigfings.com
Mar 01, 2016•37 min
The conservative management of urinary incontinence - not covering medications or surgical options. We focus on the different types of urinary incontinence and explore what steps can be taken to tackle them in a team approach. Visit thehearingaidpodcasts.org.uk for more info. A BigFings Media Production - www.bigfings.com
Feb 16, 2016•30 min
The second episode in the MDTea Podcast series concentrates on what the MDT can do to recognise and manage delirium including medication management. Visit thehearingaidpodcasts.org.uk for more info. A BigFings Media Production - bigfings.com
Feb 02, 2016•29 min
The first MDTea podcast explains what the Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment, or CGA, is about and why it matters for older people. Specifically, it explores the role each member of the MDT in the process to create a person centred plan. Visit thehearingaidpodcasts.org.uk for more info. A BigFings Media Production - bigfings.com
Jan 11, 2016•26 min