
eGPlearning Podblast
eGPlearning Podblast is a the audio podcast for eGPlearning by two Nottingham-based GPs covering recent topics, useful clinical apps, and interviews with primary care health tech innovators. Hosted by Dr Hussain Gandhi (@drGandalf52) and Dr Andrew Foster (@drawfoster) as they tech-enhance primary care and learning.
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Apr 30, 2022 • 49min
Anticipatory DES explained
Contact us and share your opinionJoin Andy and Gandhi as they explain the anticipatory care DES from NHS EnglandPCN DES specifications page 61: https://www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/B1357-Network-Contract-Directed-Enhanced-Service-contract-specification-2022-23-primary-care-network-requireme.pdfIIF document page 48: https://www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/B1357-investment-and-impact-fund-2022-23-updated-guidance-march-2022.pdfBoost your triage skills with our dynamic 5-session live webinar course, tailored for primary care clinicians. Led by Dr. Gandalf and Dr. Ed Pooley, this comprehensive training covers all facets of remote patient triage—digital, on-call, and more. Gain practical knowledge, exclusive tips, and direct access to our experts through open Q&A sessions. Elevate your ability to manage primary care challenges effec Subscribe and hear the latest EPIC episode. Join Dr Mike as he shares how to get started and fly using EMIS to make your life easier with this clinical systembit.ly/EMIScourse

Apr 28, 2022 • 8min
Guide to Podia community - PCN PLUS
Contact us and share your opinionA guide to using Podia community for our PCN PLUS community. 🔴 Subscribe: https://bit.ly/eGPlearningYTsubscribe 🔴 Sign up for PCN PLUS: https://bit.ly/PCNPLUS00:00 Podia community introduction00:42 How to register on Podia communities01:25 PCN PLUS Community01:42 Podia topics introduction02:32 Podia community topics02:50 PCN PLUS Sessions03:24 Podia support topic03:48 Change podia community settings04:18 Make a post in a podia community⭐Star posts⭐:Quick video consultation skills for doctors: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1UivL...Learn to use TPP SystmOne in 30 minutes: https://youtu.be/Yms5iV4ceNcHow to register with the NHS app: https://youtu.be/4nRhmJ_tlI4?t=65Digital First Providers Guide:https://youtu.be/ngNhAeMOw_YHow to start a podcast for FREE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TN3IB...The 4CES of Podcasting: https://egplearning.podia.com/the-4ce...eGPlearning courses and downloads: Boost your triage skills with our dynamic 5-session live webinar course, tailored for primary care clinicians. Led by Dr. Gandalf and Dr. Ed Pooley, this comprehensive training covers all facets of remote patient triage—digital, on-call, and more. Gain practical knowledge, exclusive tips, and direct access to our experts through open Q&A sessions. Elevate your ability to manage primary care challenges effec Join Dr Mike as he shares how to get started and fly using EMIS to make your life easier with this clinical systembit.ly/EMIScourse

Apr 23, 2022 • 1h 39min
Investment and Impact fund update 2022/23
Contact us and share your opinionJoin DrGandalf as he explains the latest version of the Impact and Investment fund (IIF) for 2022/23 as part of the PCN DES and join PCN PLUS: https://bit.ly/PCNPLUSSee the document: https://www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content...00:00 Intro to IIF 2022/2307:00 Summary of the IIF indicators10:30 Types of IIF indicators19:15 Vaccination and Immunisations IIF guide24:10 Tackling health inequalities (LD) IIF guide27:32 Cardiovascular disease prevention IIF guide39:55 Edoxaban DOAC transfer in primary care for IIF guide42:55 Personalised care IIF guide45:30 Enhanced care home care IIF guide53:30 Anticipatory care IIF guide58:25 Cancer Care (FIT test use) IIF guide1:02:55 GP Access online consultations IIF guide1:05:22 ACC05 GP Access survey review IIF guide1:08:44 ACC07 Advice and guidance IIF guide1:11:40 ACC08 GP appointments in 2 weeks IIF guide1:15:55 CPCS scheme IIF guide1:18:35 Structured Medication review IIF guide1:24:30 Respiratory treatment IIF guide1:27:05 Sustainability IIF guide1:31:00 PCN PLUS: bit.ly/PCNPLUSIIF guide 2021/22 including what is an IIF point worthBoost your triage skills with our dynamic 5-session live webinar course, tailored for primary care clinicians. Led by Dr. Gandalf and Dr. Ed Pooley, this comprehensive training covers all facets of remote patient triage—digital, on-call, and more. Gain practical knowledge, exclusive tips, and direct access to our experts through open Q&A sessions. Elevate your ability to manage primary care challenges effec Subscribe and hear the latest EPIC episode. Join Dr Mike as he shares how to get started and fly using EMIS to make your life easier with this clinical systembit.ly/EMIScourse

Apr 16, 2022 • 20min
PCN Network Standard Hours explained
Contact us and share your opinionJoin DrGandalf as he explains what PCN Network standard hours are and what you need to consider in your network. Links below. 🔴 Subscribe: https://bit.ly/eGPlearningYTsubscribe 🔴 PCN DES document: https://www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/B1357-Network-Contract-Directed-Enhanced-Service-contract-specification-2022-23-primary-care-network-requireme.pdf⭐Star posts⭐:Quick video consultation skills for doctors: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1UivLSPDeZoLearn to use TPP SystmOne in 30 minutes: https://youtu.be/Yms5iV4ceNcHow to register with the NHS app: https://youtu.be/4nRhmJ_tlI4?t=65Digital First Providers Guide:https://youtu.be/ngNhAeMOw_YHow to start a podcast for FREE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TN3IBJ1Fmh8The 4CES of Podcasting: https://egplearning.podia.com/the-4ces-of-podcastingeGPlearning courses and downloads: https://egplearning.podia.com/👨🏾⚕️Dr Gandalf’s Top medical equipment for General practice 👨🏾⚕️ see here: YouTube: https://youtu.be/JddoeK5JcRwWebsite: https://egplearning.co.uk/ramblings/dr-gandalfs-essential-gp-equipment-list/Subscribe to or follow the eGPlearning platform for more videos, app reviews and content to support technology-enhanced primary care and learning. 🔴 Subscribe: https://egplearning.co.uk/subscribe/ 🔴 Other networks:👍 Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Egplearning/ 👍🏼🐦 Twitter - https://twitter.com/drgandalf52 🐦🖥 Website - https://egplearning.co.uk/ 🖥️Some links may contain affiliate links to help support eGPlearning see our disclaimer at https://egplearning.co.uk/contact/disclaimer/Boost your triage skills with our dynamic 5-session live webinar course, tailored for primary care clinicians. Led by Dr. Gandalf and Dr. Ed Pooley, this comprehensive training covers all facets of remote patient triage—digital, on-call, and more. Gain practical knowledge, exclusive tips, and direct access to our experts through open Q&A sessions. Elevate your ability to manage primary care challenges effec Join Dr Mike as he shares how to get started and fly using EMIS to make your life easier with this clinical systembit.ly/EMIScourse

Apr 14, 2022 • 28min
GP Ready Reckoner for Finance 2022/23
Contact us and share your opinionWatch this guide of the GP finance ready reckoner for primary care in 2022/23 from NHS England🔴 Subscribe: https://bit.ly/eGPlearningYTsubscribe 🔴 Ready reckoner: https://www.england.nhs.uk/publicatio...⭐Star posts⭐:Quick video consultation skills for doctors: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1UivL...Learn to use TPP SystmOne in 30 minutes: https://youtu.be/Yms5iV4ceNcHow to register with the NHS app: https://youtu.be/4nRhmJ_tlI4?t=65Digital First Providers Guide:https://youtu.be/ngNhAeMOw_YHow to start a podcast for FREE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TN3IB...The 4CES of Podcasting: https://egplearning.podia.com/the-4ce...eGPlearning courses and downloads: https://egplearning.podia.com/👨🏾⚕️Dr Gandalf’s Top medical equipment for General practice 👨🏾⚕️ see here: YouTube: https://youtu.be/JddoeK5JcRwWebsite: Boost your triage skills with our dynamic 5-session live webinar course, tailored for primary care clinicians. Led by Dr. Gandalf and Dr. Ed Pooley, this comprehensive training covers all facets of remote patient triage—digital, on-call, and more. Gain practical knowledge, exclusive tips, and direct access to our experts through open Q&A sessions. Elevate your ability to manage primary care challenges effec Subscribe and hear the latest EPIC episode. Join Dr Mike as he shares how to get started and fly using EMIS to make your life easier with this clinical systembit.ly/EMIScourse

Apr 10, 2022 • 1h 6min
PCN DES 2022/23
Contact us and share your opinionJoin Andy and Gandhi for the eGPlearning PCN DES guide for 2022/3Documents: https://www.england.nhs.uk/gp/investm...QoF updates: https://www.england.nhs.uk/gp/investm...IIF one page summary: https://www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content...00:00 PCN update 2022/2302:30 PCN DES letter32:30 One page IIF summary36:00 QoF update37:00 QoF QI 30:10 QoF QI : prescribing dependence forming medications.52:20 QoF QI: Optimising General Practice AccessBoost your triage skills with our dynamic 5-session live webinar course, tailored for primary care clinicians. Led by Dr. Gandalf and Dr. Ed Pooley, this comprehensive training covers all facets of remote patient triage—digital, on-call, and more. Gain practical knowledge, exclusive tips, and direct access to our experts through open Q&A sessions. Elevate your ability to manage primary care challenges effec Subscribe and hear the latest EPIC episode. Join Dr Mike as he shares how to get started and fly using EMIS to make your life easier with this clinical systembit.ly/EMIScourse

Apr 7, 2022 • 11min
Automate consultations and tasks in SystmOne
Contact us and share your opinionHow can you automate sending any task in TPP SystmOne? With 'Taskflow' watch here to find out. 🔴 Subscribe: https://bit.ly/eGPlearningYTsubscribe 🔴 ⭐Star posts⭐:Quick video consultation skills for doctors: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1UivL...Learn to use TPP SystmOne in 30 minutes: https://youtu.be/Yms5iV4ceNcHow to register with the NHS app: https://youtu.be/4nRhmJ_tlI4?t=65Digital First Providers Guide:https://youtu.be/ngNhAeMOw_YHow to start a podcast for FREE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TN3IB...The 4CES of Podcasting: https://egplearning.podia.com/the-4ce...eGPlearning courses and downloads: https://egplearning.podia.com/👨🏾⚕️Dr Gandalf’s Top medical equipment for General practice 👨🏾⚕️ see here: YouTube: https://youtu.be/JddoeK5JcRwWebsite: https://egplearning.co.uk/ramblings/d...Subscribe to or follow the eGPlearning platform for more videos, app reviews and content to support technology-enhanced primary care and learning. 🔴 Subscribe: Boost your triage skills with our dynamic 5-session live webinar course, tailored for primary care clinicians. Led by Dr. Gandalf and Dr. Ed Pooley, this comprehensive training covers all facets of remote patient triage—digital, on-call, and more. Gain practical knowledge, exclusive tips, and direct access to our experts through open Q&A sessions. Elevate your ability to manage primary care challenges effec Join Dr Mike as he shares how to get started and fly using EMIS to make your life easier with this clinical systembit.ly/EMIScourse

Apr 2, 2022 • 50min
Blueprint for General Practice 2022
Contact us and share your opinionWe review eGPlearning’s 2015 Blueprint for General Practice, and start the process of creating a new plan for general practice in 2022.00:00 Introduction02:20 How to leave us a voice message using Speakpipe.com02:50 Reviewing the 2015 Blueprint for General Practice31:10 Ideas for a Blueprint in 202232:20 Writing a compelling Foreword34:20 Structuring in themes35:00 Organisational models for General Practice37:00 An independent body to oversee an evidence based approach to health policy and statistics40:05 Defining the scope of General Practice, what it does and doesn’t do40:50 Funding41:50 Privatising General Practice42:20 Sustainability – Workforce, renumeration43:50 Diversity and the environment?We need your input and ideas for the new Blueprint! Please comment, message or leave an audio message using our new Speakpipe.com message box.https://www.speakpipe.com/egplearning See Gandhi’s previous 20155 Blueprint for Primary Care here: https://egplearning.co.uk/a-further-blueprint-for-primary-care/ Andy had great fun making a response video to Gandhi’s 2015 blueprint for primary care which you can see herehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xmw2kzwHM_8&t=449sBoost your triage skills with our dynamic 5-session live webinar course, tailored for primary care clinicians. Led by Dr. Gandalf and Dr. Ed Pooley, this comprehensive training covers all facets of remote patient triage—digital, on-call, and more. Gain practical knowledge, exclusive tips, and direct access to our experts through open Q&A sessions. Elevate your ability to manage primary care challenges effec Subscribe and hear the latest EPIC episode. Join Dr Mike as he shares how to get started and fly using EMIS to make your life easier with this clinical systembit.ly/EMIScourse

Mar 26, 2022 • 1h 11min
Responsible Sharing- Enabling patient access to records and understanding
Contact us and share your opinionHow to enable responsible patient record sharing within your practice team and for patient benefit with Dr Amir Hannan of Haughton Thornley Medical centres: http://www.htmc.co.uk/pages/pv.asp?p=htmc0714Boost your triage skills with our dynamic 5-session live webinar course, tailored for primary care clinicians. Led by Dr. Gandalf and Dr. Ed Pooley, this comprehensive training covers all facets of remote patient triage—digital, on-call, and more. Gain practical knowledge, exclusive tips, and direct access to our experts through open Q&A sessions. Elevate your ability to manage primary care challenges effec Subscribe and hear the latest EPIC episode. Join Dr Mike as he shares how to get started and fly using EMIS to make your life easier with this clinical systembit.ly/EMIScourse

Mar 26, 2022 • 39min
General practice and the spring statement, rebuilding Jeremy Hunt, covid tests and more in primary care
Contact us and share your opinionNews and UpdatesOn the menu this morning:Staff talking about spring statement and inflationSpring statement and deprived communitieshttps://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2022/mar/23/spring-statement-2022-key-points-rishi-sunak-budgetLess growth 3.8%, was predicted 6%Inflation 7.4%1.25% NI rise staysLess borrowing - some dry powderCut fuel duty by 5p/lNI Threshold increased to £12,570 - lifting proportion of income out of NI deductions, so tax cut for someCutting income tax in 2024No new Money for General PracticeGP contract changes 2022-23https://www.bma.org.uk/pay-and-contracts/contracts/gp-contract/gp-contract-changes-england-202223Global sum 3%QOF 3.2%PCN ARRS uplifted, IIF upliftedAnticipated 2.1% pay upliftSqueeze like 2008 and austerity eraFirst PCNs hire GPs in ‘portfolio’ roles to work across networkshttps://www.pulsetoday.co.uk/news/pulse-pcn/first-pcns-hire-gps-in-portfolio-roles-to-work-across-networks/‘Uberisation’ of general practice is harming continuity of care, warns Jeremy Hunthttps://www.pulsetoday.co.uk/news/politics/uberisation-of-general-practice-is-harming-continuity-of-care-warns-jeremy-hunt/Moving away from continuity a big mistake‘I’m afraid we’re moving towards the Uberisation of general practice where you see a different GP every time you contact the NHS, just like you see a different Uber driver. That cannot be a good thing for safety and care.’‘I personally think it’s a big mistake to move away from continuity of care.’Should have done more on the named GP agendaSaying much more sensible things when out of favour and chair of health select committeeGPs can’t access Covid tests as Government asks public not to order themhttps://www.pulsetoday.co.uk/news/breaking-news/gps-cant-access-covid-tests-as-government-asks-public-not-to-order-them/The Government told the public that free LFTs would be available until the end of this month, but the ordering website now says that ‘most tests are now needed for people at higher risk’, adding that ‘some people stiBoost your triage skills with our dynamic 5-session live webinar course, tailored for primary care clinicians. Led by Dr. Gandalf and Dr. Ed Pooley, this comprehensive training covers all facets of remote patient triage—digital, on-call, and more. Gain practical knowledge, exclusive tips, and direct access to our experts through open Q&A sessions. Elevate your ability to manage primary care challenges effec Subscribe and hear the latest EPIC episode. Join Dr Mike as he shares how to get started and fly using EMIS to make your life easier with this clinical systembit.ly/EMIScourse
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