Home of Medicine with Dr Amie Burbridge and Dr Ben Lovell

Palpitations in SDEC, what could be causing this?Amie and Ben discuss a challenging case and possible diagnoses. If you have been affected by any of the topics we have discussed in this episode you can access the following;NHS Practitioner Health Free, confidential service for doctors and dentists in England who are experiencing mental health or addiction problems. Clinical support, psychological therapies, etc.  www.practitionerhealth.nhs.uk Doctors in Distress Peer support, webinars, reflective spaces, creative groups etc.; aims to reduce stigma and offer supportive community. Contact via Doctors in Distress websiteDocHealth Specialist psychotherapy service just for doctors; up to six face-to-face sessions; self-referral.  Use the DocHealth website to self-refer. BMA Wellbeing Support Services 24/7 telephone counselling & peer support, structured therapy sessions, advice for doctors with substance use, bereavement etc. Through BMA website / membership. Doctors’ Support Network (DSN) Peer group for doctors with mental health concerns; confidential and supportive. Contact via DSN website. NHS Mental Health Services For anxiety, depression etc,  talking therapies; crisis help; also self-referral options sometimes depending on area, in urgent cases call 999 or NHS 111. We love to hear from you, get in touch at a.burbridge@nhs.net.

When did we first feel like a real doctor?When we did form our professional identity and what helped guide this?We introduce FORDEC as an aide to decision making and there may also be an outtake or two. We love to hear from you, get in touch at a.burbridge@nhs.netDisclaimer: All patient stories discussed in Home of Medicine  are anonymised. Identifiable details have been altered or omitted to protect patient confidentiality. The cases are shared for educational purposes only and should not be used as medical advice.

This week we take you back to our first ever episode, nearly four years ago!We discuss headaches and how to differentiate between primary and secondary causes. This is where it all started!!!We love to hear from you. Get in touch at a.burbridge@nhs.net.

Ben presents a case of excessive yawning. What could it be?We reflect on the importance of history taking and how talking to people brings us so much joy.Get in touch at a.burbridge@nhs.net, we love to hear from you. 

We revisit one of Ben's earliest episodes from 2022, when we discuss a case of a gentleman I reviewed who presented with shortness of breath. This is also our most listened to episode and highlights how Ben works through a case in the Emergency Department. Get in touch at a.burbridge@nhs.net. We love to hear from you 

A young man presents with a sore throat and aching muscles - but what could be the cause?Ben and I dig into the possibilities, with Ben (of course) pulling out another gem from the depths of medical trivia: the Lacto-Bolo reflex. You’ll be both educated and entertained.Got thoughts or questions? We’d love to hear from you. Drop us a line at a.burbridge@nhs.net

Confusion in the older adult, must be a UTI? We discuss a frequent referral to the medical team and how we approach it.The importance of thorough clinical examination is highlighted. We reminisce on being foundation doctors and recap anchoring bias.Get in touch at a.burbridge@nhs.net, we love to hear from you

What happens when someone doubts your clinical ability and asks for a second opinion?Ben and I discuss a case of collapse and what to do next. Please subscribe and spread the word. Get in touch, we love to hear from you. a.burbridge@nhs.net

Is it ok to cancel an investigation that someone else has requested? Ben and I reflect on this as we analyse a case of shortness of breath and weight loss. What would you do in this situation?If you enjoy the episode, please share it with colleagues, and don’t forget to rate and review the podcast — it really helps others find us!

Does haemoptysis alarm you?In this episode, Ben solves the case of a gentleman presenting with haemoptysis and weight loss. We unpack how investigate and manage this case. Can you figure out the cause before Ben does?If you enjoy the episode, please share it with colleagues, and don’t forget to rate and review the podcast!