Home of Medicine with Dr Amie Burbridge and Dr Ben Lovell
EFIM Academy Dr Amie Burbridge
Home of Medicine Podcast | Challenging Medical Cases & Clinical InsightsWelcome to the Home of Medicine podcast, brought to you by EFIM Academy in partnership with the European Federation of Internal Medicine (EFIM). Hosted by Dr. Amie Burbridge and Dr. Ben Lovell, both experienced Consultants in Acute and General Medicine in the UK, this podcast delves into complex medical cases faced in Acute and General Medicine.Each episode focuses on challenging clinical cases, with a particular emphasis on the impact of cognitive biases in medical decision-making. We also explore the latest clinical guidelines to keep you up-to-date with the most current practices in internal medicine.Join us as we reflect on real-world cases, unpack critical thinking in medicine, and provide valuable insights for healthcare professionals navigating the fast-paced world of Acute and General Medicine.Stay connected with EFIM Academy for more resources and continuing education at EFIM Academy.
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Dec 1, 2023 • 42min
An unexpected blood result
Welcome to another enlightening episode with Ben and I. Ben presents a case with an unexpected blood result and we share our experiences and insights as to how we would handle the situation. Subscribe, share, and join us as we try and unravel the unexpected blood result. Visit www.efimacademy.org for interactive e-modules that can help develop your clinical reasoning. Happy learning!
Nov 7, 2023 • 37min
Overwhelmed in ED
Ben and I are back and we discuss feeling overwhelmed in ED. Ben, as ever, helps me process a challenging day and how to improve my palliative care skills. We talk through diagnosing dying and reflect on if we have ever been taught how to do it.
Oct 6, 2023 • 32min
Chest pain; a missed opportunity
Amie discusses a man who presented with chest pain, and how things could have been very different if she hadn't sent him home. Ben, as usual provides excellent analysis of the situation as we discuss cognitive biases and time pressures at work. Check out https://www.efimacademy.org/login/index.php for more interactive learning
Sep 22, 2023 • 35min
Palpitations
Ben and I are back and we discuss a case of a 35 year old male presenting with palpitations. Ben takes us back to the 1980's, where he discusses the importance of the CAST trial, Cardiac Arrhythmia Supression Trial. We work through the case and how different we approach things in the ED department. @amieburbridge @DrBenLovell
Jul 17, 2023 • 34min
To admit or not to admit!
A very special episode with Ben and Dr Zack Ferguson, a trainee in acute internal medicine. We discuss a case of abnormal liver function tests and debate if we should we admit to investigate further. For further learning visit; https://www.efimacademy.org/login/index.php
Jun 11, 2023 • 31min
Obesity - Bonus Episode
This episode I am joined by Dr Dror Dicker, Dror has published many articles on obesity and in this episode we go to basics and discuss what obesity is and the pathophysiology. Dror is head of Internal Medicine & the Obesity Clinic at Tel Aviv University and Associate Professor and he is president of the Israeli Association for the Study of Obesity.Visit www.efimacademy.org for further interactive e-modules.The EFIM Academy aims to develop your clinical reasoning by working through real life cases. Happy learning!
Jun 6, 2023 • 33min
Chest pain and leg weakness
Ben and I are back. We discuss a case of chest pain and leg weakness that I saw over a weekend. The all important cognitive biases are discussed and Ben works through this challenging case. Visit www.efimacademy.org for further interactive e-modules.The EFIM Academy aims to develop your clinical reasoning by working through real life cases. Happy learning!
May 4, 2023 • 28min
Hypertension
Dr Ben Lovell joins me for another fascinating case discussion. This time I am in the hot seat, Ben presents a case of hypertension and I work through how I would approach the case, reflecting on those all important cognitive biases. Visit www.efimacademy.org for further interactive e-modules.The EFIM Academy aims to develop your clinical reasoning by working through real life cases. Happy learning!
Mar 8, 2023 • 21min
Overdose
This episode comes all the way from a very snowy Northern Sweden. I was at the European School of Internal Medicine - Winter School, and was very fortunate to meet Dr Fraz Mir, a Consultant Physician in Acute Medicine and Clinical Pharmacology & Therapeutics at Addenbrooke’s Hospital, Cambridge, UK. He is also an Affiliated Assistant Professor in the Department of Medicine, University of Cambridge.In this episode we discuss a case of an individual presenting to hospital after taking an overdose. I apologise for the background noise, we were recording in a hotel. Visit www.efimacademy.org for further interactive e-modules.The EFIM Academy aims to develop your clinical reasoning by working through real life cases. Happy learning!
Feb 24, 2023 • 27min
Shortness of breath - 2
Amie and Ben discuss a case of shortness of breath and the importance of a complete physical examination.Visit www.efimacademy.org for further interactive e-modules.The EFIM Academy aims to develop your clinical reasoning by working through real life cases. Happy learning!
