Welcome along for another exciting episode of the MDTea Podcast! Today it's Episode 7 and we’re spending some time thinking about the amazing work done with older patients by occupational therapists (OT's). OT's are problem solvers, and play a crucial role in enabling patients to carry out meaningful activities (or "occupations") and recover a degree of quality of life following illness. This can involve setting targets for patient goals such as using the shower, brushing their hair, making a cu...
Apr 05, 2022•52 min•Season 11Ep. 7
This week we are chatting to the physiotherapists working throughout Jean's time at the hospital. We meet Amy and Joe who work at the front door assessing patients as they arrive, Grace who works in a dedicated hip fracture unit and Ailie who is a respiratory physio working on a surgical ward. Then we think about our case patient Jean as she continues her journey following her fall and how the physios may work with her. Finally we present the next MDTeaser- don’t forget to let us know what you l...
Mar 22, 2022•45 min•Season 11Ep. 6
Welcome back to the MDTea Podcast! Today on Episode 5 we’re looking into the exciting world of physician associates, and learning about the many ways they help the hospital team when it comes to looking after older patients. Physician associates first appeared in the UK in 2003, and have been growing in number since then. Nowadays, most hospitals have them working on the wards where they review patients, initiate treatments, formulate management plans, have discussions with patients and their fa...
Mar 08, 2022•56 min•Season 11Ep. 5
This week we speak to our local hospital pharmacy team to find out how they help us manage patients like Jean. We discuss her medicines, thinking about what they’re for and what problems might be associated with them. And how our pharmacy teams can help us and patients manage medications and patient care. Keep getting in touch on Twitter @mdtea_podcast, on Instagram @mdteapodcast or via email at thehearingaidpodcasts@gmail.com. Our website has every episode we’ve ever done, and can be found at w...
Feb 22, 2022•45 min•Season 11Ep. 4
In this episode, we’re delving into the daily lives of doctors. And we’re about to discover how many different types of doctor can come into contact with an older patient in hospital. The ones we’re going to meet in this episode include an A&E doctor, an orthopaedic surgeon and a group of elderly care medics. All with the same goal in mind…managing the acutely unwell patient, maximising their comfort, planning for the future, and getting them safely back into the community again where possib...
Feb 08, 2022•44 min•Season 11Ep. 3
This week we are talking to nurses to find out how they fit into our multidisciplinary team caring for older adults. We think we can all agree nurses have very much been the face of the NHS since its inception, and possibly more so over the past two years. But who are nurses and what do they feel their experience is like? What are the challenges in their job- and more importantly what do they like most about being nurses? We chat to fantastic nurses- Joe, Lucy, and Chris about each of their role...
Jan 25, 2022•38 min•Season 11Ep. 2
We’re taking a closer look at a day in the life of a paramedic in our first episode of Series 11. Maybe the picture that springs to mind when you hear the word ‘paramedic’ is of an ambulance driving past you with its siren blaring. Or perhaps they might be people that you come across from time to time as they hand over unwell patients in the Emergency Department. But what do paramedics do? What does their typical day look like? How many older patients do they come into contact with? Are there an...
Jan 11, 2022•40 min•Season 11Ep. 1
The MDTea podcast started out six years ago, with us wanting to create a place where we could foster multiprofessional learning around the care of older patients. And after 100 episodes that is still very much our aim. But we’ve decided to do something unique and exciting for Series 11 to explore what it really means to be part of the team. We want to spend time over the next ten episodes exploring what each of our colleagues in the MDT do on a daily basis to provide older patients with the best...
Jan 04, 2022•12 min0
Our 100th episode! This week we have a think about the (complex) topic of immigration law, the EU settlement scheme and the right to reside in the UK - and how these rules and processes affect older adults uniquely, particularly with regards to access to health and social care. Show notes are available to view and download at www.thehearingaidpodcasts.org.uk for more detail and curriculum mapping against Foundation, CMT, IMT, GPVTS, Geriatric Registrar and NHS Knowledge Skills Framework (KSF) pr...
Jul 21, 2021•43 min
Dr Gaggandeep Singh Alg and Chaplain and Pastor Steve Thomas join us for an open and honest discussion about some of the cultural and religious practices that surround death and dying. We explore specific traditions, but also learn about the plurality of practices in the UK across cultures and within religions, and the importance of talking to patients and families about their personal spiritual beliefs. For resources, or signposting to organisations to help with any issues raised in the episode...
Jul 06, 2021•56 min•Season 10Ep. 9
What can elite older athletes tell us about the physiology of 'normal' ageing? And what barriers exist that stop all of us (elite and non-elite) participating in sport and exercise as we age? We try to answer these questions and more with the help of Professor of Sociology, Emmanuelle Tulle. Show notes are available to view and download at www.thehearingaidpodcasts.org.uk for more detail and curriculum mapping against Foundation, IMT, GPVTS, Geriatric Registrar and NHS Knowledge Skills Framework...
Jun 22, 2021•48 min•Season 10Ep. 8
This week we discuss grief, bereavement and loss. As well as thinking about how grief can affect older adults uniquely, we look at the experience of losing loved ones with dementia, and also consider grief in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. For resources, or signposting to organisations to help with any issues raised in the episode, see our show notes. Show notes are available to view and download at www.thehearingaidpodcasts.org.uk for more detail and curriculum mapping against Foundation...
Jun 08, 2021•42 min•Season 10Ep. 7
The number of older prisoners is increasing rapidly in the UK, and these individuals may have health and social care needs both unique to their circumstances, and comparable to those of their contemporaries in the community. Listen to our conversation with Warren Stewart, as we begin to consider this topic. Show notes are available to view and download at www.thehearingaidpodcasts.org.uk for more detail and curriculum mapping against Foundation, IMT, GPVTS, Geriatric Registrar and NHS Knowledge ...
May 25, 2021•42 min•Season 10Ep. 6
In this episode we discuss sexuality, biases and the unique experiences and challenges that members of the LGBTQ+ community may face in relation to ageing. Show notes are available to view and download at www.thehearingaidpodcasts.org.uk for more detail and curriculum mapping against Foundation, IMT, GPVTS, Geriatric Registrar and NHS Knowledge Skills Framework (KSF) programmes. Presented by: Dr Iain Wilkinson, Dr Jo Preston and Dr Sophie Norman. Faculty: Jackie Lelkes Special guest: Dr Cate Bai...
May 11, 2021•41 min•Season 10Ep. 5
We explore the future of medical therapies for OA, and the current evidence for popular 'nutraceuticals' with Dr Helen Linklater. Show notes are available to view and download at www.thehearingaidpodcasts.org.uk for more detail and curriculum mapping against Foundation, IMT, GPVTS, Geriatric Registrar and NHS Knowledge Skills Framework (KSF) programmes. Presented by: Dr Iain Wilkinson and Dr Jo Preston. Special guests: Dr Helen Linklater....
Apr 27, 2021•9 min•Season 10Ep. 4
Consultant rheumatologist Dr Helen Linklater and Occupational Therapist Tracy Szekely join the MDTea to discuss this common condition, the available interventions and the importance of an MDT approach when it comes to managing OA. Show notes are available to view and download at www.thehearingaidpodcasts.org.uk for more detail and curriculum mapping against Foundation, IMT, GPVTS, Geriatric Registrar and NHS Knowledge Skills Framework (KSF) programmes. Presented by: Dr Iain Wilkinson, Dr Jo Pres...
Apr 27, 2021•42 min•Season 10Ep. 4
Iain speaks to Professor Sir Muir Gray about the recently published health and social care white paper. Show notes are available to view and download at www.thehearingaidpodcasts.org.uk for more detail and curriculum mapping against Foundation, IMT, GPVTS, Geriatric Registrar and NHS Knowledge Skills Framework (KSF) programmes. Presented by: Dr Iain Wilkinson Special guest: Professor Sir Muir Gray....
Apr 13, 2021•4 min•Season 10Ep. 3
We explore the topic of population health, particularly in the context of an ageing population. We learn from the team joining us why it is so key that all health care professionals understand and contribute to population health, about how to live longer better and about how a project in Merton and Wandsworth is helping people to do just that. Show notes are available to view and download at www.thehearingaidpodcasts.org.uk for more detail and curriculum mapping against Foundation, IMT, GPVTS, G...
Apr 13, 2021•47 min•Season 10Ep. 3
Trigger warning: suicide and self harm. In this episode we explore the topics of suicide and self harm in relation to older adults. Dr Cate Bailey joins the faculty and we discuss the epidemiology, risk factors and features of these issues specific to older adults, as well as how to broach conversations about suicide and self harm. Show notes are available to view and download at www.thehearingaidpodcasts.org.uk for more detail and curriculum mapping against Foundation, IMT, GPVTS, Geriatric Reg...
Mar 30, 2021•46 min•Season 10Ep. 2
Series 10 begins with 'prehabilitation', and Dr Tara Rampal joins as our special guest. We discuss the evidence for prehabilitation, the key to successful prehab programmes, what these programmes involve, and the future direction of the field. Show notes are available to view and download at www.thehearingaidpodcasts.org.uk for more detail and curriculum mapping against Foundation, IMT, GPVTS, Geriatric Registrar and NHS Knowledge Skills Framework (KSF) programmes. Presented by: Dr Jo Preston, D...
Mar 16, 2021•34 min•Season 10Ep. 1
This week we delve into the physiology of the kidney, looking at how ageing affects kidney function and what this means practically when it comes to treating older adults on the ward or in the community. Show notes are available to view and download at www.thehearingaidpodcasts.org.uk for more detail and curriculum mapping against Foundation, IMT, GPVTS, Geriatric Registrar and NHS Knowledge Skills Framework (KSF) programmes. Presented by: Dr Jo Preston, Dr Iain Wilkinson and Dr Alice O'Connor. ...
Dec 15, 2020•35 min•Season 9Ep. 10
Osteoporosis is a common condition in patients over the age of 50. We look at the evidence there is for using high intensity resistance, strength and impact training to improve bone density and reduce fracture risk in these individuals, and how practically we can incorporate this into our practice and recommendations for long term benefits. Show notes are available to view and download at www.thehearingaidpodcasts.org.uk for more detail and curriculum mapping against Foundation, CMT, IMT, GPVTS,...
Dec 08, 2020•36 min•Season 9Ep. 9
In this episode we discuss the challenges faced by people with learning disabilities as they grow older, reasons why they may have worse health outcomes, and what we can all do to improve our practice to facilitate better care for this group of individuals. Show notes are available to view and download at www.thehearingaidpodcasts.org.uk for more detail and curriculum mapping against Foundation, CMT, IMT, GPVTS, Geriatric Registrar and NHS Knowledge Skills Framework (KSF) programmes. Presented b...
Dec 01, 2020•33 min•Season 9Ep. 8
In the first episode back after the coronavirus pandemic we talk to Julian Stodd - author and founder of sea salt learning - about what makes a team, the importance of trust, tribes and how we adapt our roles depending on the teams we are in. Show notes are available to view and download at www.thehearingaidpodcasts.org.uk for more detail and curriculum mapping against Foundation, CMT, IMT, GPVTS, Geriatric Registrar and NHS Knowledge Skills Framework (KSF) programmes. Presented by: Dr Jo Presto...
Nov 24, 2020•52 min•Season 9Ep. 7
We are joined in the studio by Grace Meadows, programme director of Music for Dementia 2020, to discuss the ways in which music can benefit people living with dementia and their caregivers. Show notes are available to view and download at www.thehearingaidpodcasts.org.uk for more detail and curriculum mapping against Foundation, CMT, IMT, GPVTS, Geriatric Registrar and NHS Knowledge Skills Framework (KSF) programmes. Presented by: Dr Jo Preston, Dr Iain Wilkinson, Dr Alice O'Connor, Grace Meadow...
Apr 14, 2020•59 min•Season 9Ep. 6
Poverty affects a significant number of older people in the UK and the underlying causes are complex in this group. Show notes are available to view and download at www.thehearingaidpodcasts.org.uk for more detail and curriculum mapping against Foundation, CMT, IMT, GPVTS, Geriatric Registrar and NHS Knowledge Skills Framework (KSF) programmes. Presented by: Dr Jo Preston, Dr Iain Wilkinson and Dr Alice O'Connor. Contributing Faculty: Jackie Lelkes, Tracy Szekely...
Mar 31, 2020•29 min•Season 9Ep. 5
Most people are familiar with the motor symptoms of Parkinson's disease, but less so with the non-motor symptoms. Join us as we explore what they are and how they affect people living with Parkinson's. Show notes are available to view and download at www.thehearingaidpodcasts.org.uk for more detail and curriculum mapping against Foundation, CMT, IMT, GPVTS, Geriatric Registrar and NHS Knowledge Skills Framework (KSF) programmes. Presented by: Dr Jo Preston, Dr Iain Wilkinson and Dr Alice O'Conno...
Mar 17, 2020•40 min•Season 9Ep. 4
This week we are talking about the various ways in which a home can be adapted to better suit the needs of an older person with mobility issues, cognitive impairment or difficulty with activities of daily living. Show notes are available to view and download at www.thehearingaidpodcasts.org.uk for more detail and curriculum mapping against Foundation, CMT, IMT, GPVTS, Geriatric Registrar and NHS Knowledge Skills Framework (KSF) programmes. Presented by: Dr Jo Preston, Dr Iain Wilkinson, Dr Alice...
Mar 03, 2020•27 min•Season 9Ep. 3
Here is the full interview with Professor Heiss on peripheral arterial disease.
Feb 27, 2020•23 min
In this episode we are discussing the surprisingly broad topic of peripheral vascular disease, with a focus on lower limb arterial disease, which can have a significant impact on quality of life and functional ability. Show notes are available to view and download at www.thehearingaidpodcasts.org.uk for more detail and curriculum mapping against Foundation, CMT, IMT, GPVTS, Geriatric Registrar and NHS Knowledge Skills Framework (KSF) programmes. Presented by: Dr Jo Preston, Dr Iain Wilkinson and...
Feb 18, 2020•37 min•Season 9Ep. 2
