GPnotebook Podcast

GPnotebook

A bite-sized, regular chat for all healthcare professionals working in primary care. Episodes cover clinical tips and hot topics. New episodes published every Thursday or Friday.

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Jun 25, 2020 · 55 min
Ep 17 – Diabetes special: round-up from the ADA 2020 virtual congress
Kevin is joined by Drs Patrick Holmes, Amrit Lamba and Amar Puttanna to discuss the key take-home points from last week’s American Diabetes Association Virtual Scientific Sessions congress. Access episode show notes containing key references and take-home points at: https://gpnotebook.com/en-GB/podcasts/diabetes-and-endocrinology/diabetes-special-round-up-from-the-ada-2020-virtual-congress. Did you know? With GPnotebook Pro, you can earn CPD credits by tracking the podcast episodes you listen to. Learn more.
May 26, 2020 · 15 min
Ep 16 – Diabetes and COVID-19 related mortality in England: an interview with Partha Kar
Kevin discusses the findings of NHS research on COVID-19 in people with diabetes with study author Professor Partha Kar, National Specialty Advisor – Diabetes with NHS England. Access episode show notes containing key references and take-home points at: https://gpnotebook.com/en-GB/podcasts/diabetes-and-endocrinology/diabetes-and-covid-19-related-mortality-in-england-an-interview-with-partha-kar. Did you know? With GPnotebook Pro, you can earn CPD credits by tracking the podcast episodes you listen to. Learn more.
May 15, 2020 · 15 min
Ep 15 – Sick day guidance for diabetes drugs and the management of hypoglycaemia
In the first episode in a new season of the podcast, Kevin discusses helpful guidance on the corrected QT interval in the context of primary care prescribing. Why should we be concerned about prolongation of the QT interval? Which medications can affect QT interval? What other risk factors for QT prolongation should be considered? And for which patients should we recommend electrocardiogram monitoring? Access episode show notes containing key references and take-home points at: https://gpnotebook.com/en-GB/podcasts/diabetes-and-endocrinology/sick-day-guidance-for-diabetes-drugs-and-the-management-of-hypoglycaemia. Did you know? With GPnotebook Pro, you can earn CPD credits by tracking the podcast episodes you listen to. Learn more.
May 1, 2020 · 8 min
Ep 14 – Primary adrenal insufficiency, long-term steroid use and COVID-19 infection
Kevin discusses some helpful and important clinical guidance on the prevention of adrenal crisis during the pandemic. Notably, this includes not only those patients with primary adrenal insufficiency but also all of those patients on long-term steroid treatment. Access episode show notes containing key references and take-home points at: https://gpnotebook.com/en-GB/podcasts/diabetes-and-endocrinology/primary-adrenal-insufficiency-long-term-steroid-use-and-covid-19-infection. Did you know? With GPnotebook Pro, you can earn CPD credits by tracking the podcast episodes you listen to. Learn more.
Apr 22, 2020 · 8 min
Ep 13 – Effective contraception provision during the COVID-19 pandemic
Kevin summarises recommendations from the Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare to help support women with contraceptive requirements as primary care cuts back on non-essential face-to-face contact to reduce viral transmission. Access episode show notes containing key references and take-home points at: https://gpnotebook.com/en-GB/podcasts/covid-19/effective-contraception-provision-during-the-covid-19-pandemic. Did you know? With GPnotebook Pro, you can earn CPD credits by tracking the podcast episodes you listen to. Learn more.
Apr 17, 2020 · 4 min
Ep 12 – Vitamin B12 supplementation during the COVID-19 pandemic
Kevin covers recently updated guidance from the British Society for Haematology on managing vitamin B12 supplementation in primary care within the context of the pandemic. Access episode show notes containing key references and take-home points at: https://gpnotebook.com/en-GB/podcasts/covid-19/vitamin-b12-supplementation-during-the-covid-19-pandemic. Did you know? With GPnotebook Pro, you can earn CPD credits by tracking the podcast episodes you listen to. Learn more.
Apr 6, 2020 · 6 min
Ep 11 – British Society for Rheumatology guidance, DMARDs, steroid therapy and COVID-19
Kevin covers helpful BSR guidance including a risk stratification and scoring grid for those with rheumatological conditions who are receiving immunosuppressive therapies, and considers which patients should be advised to practice shielding. Access episode show notes containing key references and take-home points at: https://gpnotebook.com/en-GB/podcasts/covid-19/british-society-for-rheumatology-guidance-dmard-steroid-therapy-and-covid19. Did you know? With GPnotebook Pro, you can earn CPD credits by tracking the podcast episodes you listen to. Learn more.
Mar 31, 2020 · 6 min
Ep 10 – COVID-19: could nasal irrigation reduce transmission, and is there a role for anosmia in screening?
Kevin discusses evidence-based practical advice to potentially reduce transmission of coronavirus, in the form of nasal irrigation and gargling with saline solution. Access episode show notes containing key references and take-home points at: https://gpnotebook.com/en-GB/podcasts/infectious-disease/ep-10-covid-19-could-nasal-irrigation-reduce-transmission-and-is-there-a-role-for-anosmia-in-screening. Did you know? With GPnotebook Pro, you can earn CPD credits by tracking the podcast episodes you listen to. Learn more.
Feb 21, 2020 · 22 min
Ep 9 – Tips and hacks on diagnosing and managing osteoporosis in primary care
Kevin considers the challenges related to managing osteoporosis in the context of conflicting clinical guidelines, including who to assess for fracture risk, who to treat (and with what agent) and how long to treat individuals for. Access episode show notes containing key references and take-home points at: https://gpnotebook.com/en-GB/podcasts/rheumatology/tips-hacks-on-the-diagnosing-managing-osteoporosis-in-primary-care. Did you know? With GPnotebook Pro, you can earn CPD credits by tracking the podcast episodes you listen to. Learn more.
Feb 17, 2020 · 15 min
Ep 8 – Tips and hacks on the diagnosing & management of gout in primary care
Dr Kevin Fernando explains why the thinking around gout needs to change, along with common questions in relation to its management in primary care. What lifestyle advice should be given? When should urate-lowering therapy be offered, and what options are available? For those with a history of gout, how can future episodes be avoided? Access episode show notes containing key references and take-home points at: https://gpnotebook.com/en-GB/podcasts/rheumatology/tips-hacks-on-diagnosing-managing-gout-in-primary-care. Did you know? With GPnotebook Pro, you can earn CPD credits by tracking the podcast episodes you listen to. Learn more.
Jan 20, 2020 · 19 min
Ep 7 – Appropriate use and safety profile of SGLT2 inhibitors
Dr Kevin Fernando provides a practical overview of the utility of sodium–glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors, focusing on dosing, cardiovascular and renal safety and the management of adverse events, including dehydration and genital infections. Access episode show notes containing key references and take-home points at: https://gpnotebook.com/en-GB/podcasts/diabetes-and-endocrinology/appropriate-use-and-safety-profile-of-sglt2-inhibitors. Did you know? With GPnotebook Pro, you can earn CPD credits by tracking the podcast episodes you listen to. Learn more.
Dec 11, 2019 · 15 min
Ep 6 – Top 10 tips and hacks from GPnotebook Clinics 2019
Have your notebooks at the ready as Dr Kevin Fernando rounds off 2019 with tips on topical oestrogen, mirtazapine prescribing, symptoms associated with withdrawal of varenicline, valvular atrial fibrillation and gout, among others. Access episode show notes containing key references and take-home points at: https://gpnotebook.com/en-GB/podcasts/general-information/top-10-hacks-tips-from-gpnotebook-clinics-2019. Did you know? With GPnotebook Pro, you can earn CPD credits by tracking the podcast episodes you listen to. Learn more.
Dec 4, 2019 · 12 min
Ep 5 – Tips and hacks on the use of ESR & CRP in primary care
Dr Kevin Fernando considers the optimal use of these tests: can we reduce unecessary testing, unecessary referrals and primary care workload? Access episode show notes containing key references and take-home points at: https://gpnotebook.com/en-GB/podcasts/general-practice/tips-hacks-on-the-use-of-esr-crp-in-primary-care. Did you know? With GPnotebook Pro, you can earn CPD credits by tracking the podcast episodes you listen to. Learn more.
Nov 26, 2019 · 18 min
Ep 4 – Tips and hacks on managing hypertension in primary care including NICE NG136 key messages
Dr Kevin Fernando summarises the key points for primary care from the NICE guideline update. Access episode show notes containing key references and take-home points at: https://gpnotebook.com/en-GB/podcasts/cardiovascular-medicine/hacks-tips-on-managing-hypertension-in-primary-care-including-nice-ng136-key-messages. Did you know? With GPnotebook Pro, you can earn CPD credits by tracking the podcast episodes you listen to. Learn more.
Nov 19, 2019 · 8 min
Ep 3 – Obstructive sleep apnoea in children
Dr Kevin Fernando discusses detection and management of the condition in primary care, including how presentation in children differs from that in adults. Access episode show notes containing key references and take-home points at: https://gpnotebook.com/en-GB/podcasts/paediatrics/obstructive-sleep-apnoea-in-children. Did you know? With GPnotebook Pro, you can earn CPD credits by tracking the podcast episodes you listen to. Learn more.
Nov 13, 2019 · 17 min
Ep 2 – Diagnostic dilemmas and classification conundrums in diabetes
Dr Kevin Fernando takes us through brief case scenarios to illustrate diagnostic tips and pitfalls in primary care. Access episode show notes containing key references and take-home points at: https://gpnotebook.com/en-GB/podcasts/diabetes-and-endocrinology/diagnostic-dilemmas-and-classification-conundrums-in-diabetes. Did you know? With GPnotebook Pro, you can earn CPD credits by tracking the podcast episodes you listen to. Learn more.
Nov 11, 2019 · 14 min
Ep 1 – Abnormal liver blood test
Kevin discusses interpretation and management of mildly abnormal liver blood tests in primary care. What are the possible causes? And what should the next step be? Access episode show notes containing key references and take-home points at: https://gpnotebook.com/en-GB/podcasts/general-practice/abnormal-liver-blood-test. Did you know? With GPnotebook Pro, you can earn CPD credits by tracking the podcast episodes you listen to. Learn more.