
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.
Latest episodes

Sep 30, 2021 • 44min
Share patient records easily with Record View by AccuRx
Contact us and share your opinionHow can you access a patient record safely and appropriately? Join us and the team from AccuRx as they show you how to share patient records easily with Record View - their new product for all the NHS.00:00 Intro to Record View01:30 AccuRx Record View Vision08:45 Record View Demo16:50 DrGandalf's impression17:25 Q&A on Record View17:50 Data regulations https://www.nhsx.nhs.uk/information-g...20:25 How is awareness being improved?23:35 What features will be added?25:20 Can you edit what others see?27:26 Doe GPDPR affect Record View?29:10 How long does onboarding take?32:10 How much does AccuRx Record View cost?34:05 What clinical systems does Record View work with?35:35 USe cases for AccuRx Record ViewOpt-in for Record View: https://chain.accurx.com/RecordView/L...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/EMIScourseDigital Disruption with Geoff Nielson Discover how technology is reshaping our lives and livelihoods.Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

Sep 25, 2021 • 19min
PCN DES Summary 2021
Contact us and share your opinionAn over view to the August/September 2021 updates to the PCN DES and IIF specifications. In this episode we introduce the changes and direct you to our separate individual episodes giving more detail on both the DES changes and the additional IIF specifications.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

Sep 22, 2021 • 10min
Why can't I get an appointment with my GP?
Contact us and share your opinionWhy can't I get an appointment with the GP? This video explains the reasons why you might find it difficult and how to get an appointment for your healthcare needs. 🔴 Subscribe: https://bit.ly/eGPlearningYTsubscribe 🔴 00:00 Can you see a GP?00:18 Why can't you see your GP?02:34 I can't use online consultations03:34 Why do reception staff ask personal questions?04:34 Other practice members04:49 Other healthcare professionals05:39 Other servicesWhy can’t I see my GP?The public and media often ask the question why cant i see my GP?In 2020 like most of healthcare, general practice changed. Covid and the organisations that commission healthcare pushed General Practice to work in a digital means first to reduce exposure. Now many feel that as a result, they can not see their GP or practice team which is not true. At the time of this episode, it is worth knowing most practices are offering more appointments and contacts than pre-covid with demand outstripping the capacity in part because of years of underfunding and a limited workforce. In addition media stories that only highlight the difficulties and do not share the millions of patient contacts that happen in General Practice each month may give a biased opinion. Practices have changed the way they assess and see patients to protect the most clinically vulnerable patients and this is unlikely to change due to growing demand. Even before COVID increasing numbers of practices offered a telephone or online first system to make sure patients saw the right person for the right reason. Since COVId most practices now offer a telephone or online first system. This allowed the team to assess patients remotely and consider an effective way to assess patients. Ie prevent a patient from taking a day off work just to to talk about their medications or assess a patient face to face with abdominal pain that has not improved with self-care. In many cases, healthBoost 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

Sep 18, 2021 • 1h 6min
Impact and Investment Fund update - PCN DES
Contact us and share your opinionJoin Andy and Gandhi for their Impact and Investment fund update on the PCN DES LIVE and your chance to ask questions00:00 Intro to PCN DES02:00 PCN DES update letter brief guide06:25 Investment and Impact fund IIF update10:15 What is an IIF point worth?https://healthdatainsights.org/iif_po...17:00 2021/22 IIF indicators34:12 2022/23 IIF indicators50:50 Our views on the Impact and Investment fundPCN DES update letter: https://www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content...PCN DES detail annex A: https://www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content...IIF Fund annexe B document: 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/EMIScourseDigital Disruption with Geoff Nielson Discover how technology is reshaping our lives and livelihoods.Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

Sep 16, 2021 • 9min
Add medication from hospitals on the patient record on SystmOne
Contact us and share your opinionFind out how to add medications from the hospital or other areas to the SystmOne patient record. 🔴 Subscribe: https://bit.ly/eGPlearningYTsubscribe 🔴 00:00 Adding medications to SystmOne01:08 Adding to the repeat template01:48 Adding to 'other medications'02:48 How to add to repeats04:35 How to add to 'other medications'⭐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 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

Sep 15, 2021 • 35min
Better patient information with Healthinote
Contact us and share your opinionLearn how to share better health information with patients with Healthinote with their team and Dr Gandalf00:00 Introduction to Cognitant25:00 Q&ACognitant: https://www.cognitant.comBoost 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

Sep 8, 2021 • 53min
Sorting your flu (AND COVID) clinics with SystmOne
Contact us and share your opinionJoin Dr Gandalf and the team from SystmOne as they share the new innovations coming to help you sort your flu (and COVID) clinic with SystmOne for 2021. 00:00 SystmOne overview06:00 Covid vaccination clinic20:00 PCN administration21:25 Flu vaccination templates26:00 Community added vaccinations29:20 Link bookingEasier appointment booking video: https://youtu.be/2sUYOnBZBUIUpdated version from S1 Conference: https://egplearning.podia.com/s1-fbug...36:00 Vaccinations abBoost 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/EMIScourseDigital Disruption with Geoff Nielson Discover how technology is reshaping our lives and livelihoods.Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

Sep 2, 2021 • 10min
Guide to prescription prepayment certificates and prescription costs.
Contact us and share your opinionCan you afford your medical prescriptions? This episode shows you how to get free or cheaper prescriptions based on your situation and explains all you need to know about a prescription prepayment certificate.🔴 Subscribe: https://bit.ly/eGPlearningYTsubscribe 🔴 00:00 Free or cheaper prescriptionsThis video explains what you need to know about prescription costs, who is eligible for free prescriptions and if you are not and struggle to afford them, then I will share with you how to make it more affordableCheck you eligibility here: https://services.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/check-...01:05 Get free prescriptionsThese are split into two groups - those needing an exemption form or not. So if you are Age under 16 or over 6016-18 in full-time educationAn inpatient in an NHS hospitalYou will get prescriptions for free and you should not need any other forms 01:42 Exemptions for prescription chargesIf you of your partner receive or you're under the age of 20 and the dependant of someone receiving:✅ Income Support✅ income-based Jobseeker's Allowance✅ income-related Employment and Support Allowance✅ Pension Credit Guarantee Credit✅ Universal Credit and meet the criteria✅ Tax creditsThen you may have free prescriptions but may need to show your certificates for the above to claim themOther reasons that need you to complete an exemption form are: are pregnant or have had a baby in the previous 12 months and have a valid maternity exemption certificate (MatEx) normally completed at your booking in apthold a valid war pension exemption certificate and the prescription is for your accepted disabilityhave a specified medical condition and have a valid medical exemption certificate (MedEx)02:52 Medical exemption reasonscancer, including the effects of cancer or the effects of current or previous cancer treatmenta permanent fistula (for example, a laryngostomy, colostomy, ileostomy or some renal dialysis fistulas) requiring continuous surgical dressing or anBoost 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

Aug 28, 2021 • 36min
GP Patient Survey, outdated or still useful?
Contact us and share your opinionGandhi and Andy review the results of the annual GP Patient Survey. What has happened to feedback at the national level?We also discuss weather the GP Patient Survey is still relevant in the era of almost universal smart phone ownership and suggest improvements to the methodology.https://gp-patient.co.uk/ 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

Aug 27, 2021 • 14min
Blood bottle shortage NHS
Contact us and share your opinionThere is a shortage of blood bottles in the NHS. Here is why.There is a shortage of blood bottles across the entire at the UK. The company Becton Dickinson supply the blood bottles that we used to test patients' blood across the entire of the UK and in most places across the world. Unfortunately, due to increased testing because of Covid and because of the backlog of patient activity now there's a shortage of his blood bottles which is causing a strain on the NHS. Why has this happened?This is in part due to changes with resources, increasing demand, and problems with international distribution like the Suez canal incident and in the UK. It is made worse due to port changes, lorry driver shortages, and other aspects caused in part by Brexit. As a result, NHS England has announced that there should be a reduction and rationing of the types of blood tests that are done across the entirety of the UK.There was previous guidance issued on 10th August about checking stock, maximising the use of existing supplies, and looking at alternative supplies and options. Alternative supplies has been hampered by the worldwide use and distribution issues. On 26th August NHS England has recommended a rationing of blood tests to survive this crisis. This relates to: 1. 5mls Yellow top – SST 2 – clotted sample (e.g. U&E, LFTs etc) 2. Purple top – EDTA (e.g. FBC, HbA1c) This shortage is an immediate issue likely to continue till mid-September but may continue to occur in the next few months. Changes include (taken from the document)All primary care and community testing must be halted until 17 September 2021, except for clinically urgent testing. Examples of clinically urgent testing include: • Bloods that are required to facilitate a two-week wait cancer referral • Bloods that are extremely overdue and/or essential for safe prescribing of medication or monitoring of conditions• Bloods that if taken could avoid a hospital admission or prevent an onward referral • Those with suspected sepsis or conditions with a risk of death or disabilityIn hospitals, each area is asked to make a 25% reduction in blood testing using add-on policies and local laboratory guidance. There will be monitoring on activity in the hospital especially UE and FBC testing. Testing for routine things like wellness checks, vitamin D*, fertility testing* allergy testing* with some minor exceptions for these recommendations. The guidance accepts this may cause harm. There is an ask to support other local areas, and routes to do this if shortages are expected within 48 hours. The guidance also states that regulators have been informed including CQC and NHS resolutions and that any complaints as a result of the shortages will be captured in the Clinical negligence scheme for GPs and trusts, respectively. This unfortunately is not the directive many practices would hope for as it doesn't help manage the complaints directly sent to the practice.PoBoost 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