MEM Cast

Join us again this week, we continue from last week's episode and discuss a few cases to explain the principles of escalating care in our daily practice. We are delighted to have Dr Latif Rahman join us once again. Listen for some valuable advice and clinical examples. Enjoy listening. 

Join us this week for an excellent episode on the principles of escalation of patients that need enhanced care. Dr Latif Rahman, Chief Registrar in Leicester Hospitals explains his process of thinking. Extremely valuable for your on calls. 

We are delighted to welcome Professor Sue Carr, Consultant Nephrologist at Leicester General Hospital. We are discussing acute kidney injury in pregnancy, how to diagnose it and how we as physicians, can manage it without being overwhelmed. Essential episode to download/listen. 

Dr. Cooper, an Acute Medical Consultant and Associate Professor at the University of Nottingham, explores cognitive biases that affect medical diagnoses. He discusses how quick, intuitive thinking can lead to diagnostic errors, contrasting it with more reflective reasoning. The podcast delves into real-life clinical cases, highlighting the significance of bias awareness in improving patient outcomes. Dr. Cooper emphasizes the roles of critical thinking and metacognitive skills in overcoming biases like anchoring and confirmation, ultimately enhancing diagnostic accuracy.

We are delighted to be joined this week once again by Dr Patrick Davey Consultant Cardiologist. We are discussing management and outcome of pulmonary hypertension in this second part of our Pulmonary Hypertension podcast. Enjoy listening, 

Dr. Nicola Cooper dives into the fascinating concept of problem representation and its impact on clinical diagnosis. She emphasizes how the language we use shapes our understanding and accuracy, especially in complex cases. Practical examples illustrate the importance of precise medical terminology in accessing vital knowledge. This insightful discussion reveals how effective problem representation can lead to better diagnostic outcomes and improved patient care.

We are delighted to welcome back Dr Davey, Consultant Cardiologist to discuss pulmonary hypertension diagnosis. This is the first out of 2 parts so please stay tuned as we discuss management and outcome in one of our next episodes. Enjoy listening. 

Dr Tanzida Haque gave us a brief overview of Depression. 

Dr. Nicola Cooper, an acute medical consultant and associate professor, dives into the tricky world of diagnostic tests. She discusses why even experienced healthcare professionals struggle with concepts like sensitivity and specificity. A compelling case study of a smoker illustrates the potential pitfalls of misinterpreting test results. Cooper emphasizes the importance of pre-test probability and statistical constructs in making sound medical decisions, all while unraveling the complexities of defining 'normal' in diagnostics.

Nicola Cooper, an expert in medical education, dives into the pitfalls of traditional teaching methods for history and examination skills. She highlights how these outdated practices can lead to diagnostic errors. The discussion centers on the importance of understanding likelihood ratios and evidence-based approaches to improve accuracy in patient assessments. With critiques of conventional textbooks, they advocate for a shift towards teaching that emphasizes probabilities and real-world evidence to foster better diagnostic skills in future medical professionals.