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The MDTea Podcast

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A free open access series of podcasts for all healthcare professionals working with older adults. We will present the evidence base, recent advances and established best practice / wisdom in healthcare for older adults. Each episode reviews an aspect of caring for older adults from the perspective of our MDT faculty. A BigFings Media Production - www.bigfings.com
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Episodes

S3 E4 - Older adult abuse and safeguarding

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, 201734 min

S3 E3 - Preventing Pressure Ulcers

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, 201733 min

S3 E2 - Constipation

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, 201738 min

S3 E1 - Multimorbidity

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, 201731 min

'MDTea and Cake' 2 - Autumn 2016

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, 201739 min

SPECIAL - THE MDTea Christmas Quiz!

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, 201644 min

S2 E10: Interventions In Early Dementia

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, 201643 min

S2 E9: Falls Prevention

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, 201631 min

S2 E8: Nutrition

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, 201646 min

S2 E7: Foot Health

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, 201638 min

S2 E6: Depression

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, 201637 min

S2 E5: Urinary Tract Infections

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, 201636 min

S2 E4: Diagnosing Dementia

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, 201638 min

S2 E3: Bone Health

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, 201639 min

S2 E2: Acute Stroke

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, 201635 min

‘MDTea and Cake’ – A Conference And Knowledge Exchange

‘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, 201647 min

S2 E1: Frailty

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, 201631 min

S1 E10: Rehabilitation Potential

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, 201629 min

S1 E9: Dizziness

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, 201628 min

S1 E8: Hydration

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, 201634 min

S1 E7: Pain

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, 201635 min

S1 E6: Capacity

This episode outlines how to assess mental capacity. Find out more, at thehearingaidpodcasts.org.uk/mdtea A BigFings Media Production - bigfings.com

Mar 29, 201631 min

S1 E5: Falls - Acute Management

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, 201637 min

S1 E4: Communication in Cognitive Impairment

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, 201637 min

S1 E3: Urinary Continence

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, 201630 min

S1 E2: Delirium – Supportive Measures

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, 201629 min

S1 E1: Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment

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, 201626 min
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