
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

May 25, 2024 • 18min
EPIC KPIs in General Practice with Dr Ankit Kant
Contact us and share your opinionWelcome to EPIC: the eGPlearning Podblast Implementation Consultation series, your ultimate guide to successful change in NHS primary care. Hosted by Dr. Gandalf from eGPlearning, each 20-minute episode is packed with actionable insights and real-world stories from frontline healthcare professionals.Discover proven strategies to enhance patient care, streamline practice operations, and boost staff morale. Learn from the triumphs and challenges of fellow GPs, practice managers, and healthcare innovators. Whether you're a GP, practice nurse, healthcare administrator, or support staff, EPIC provides you with practical tips and valuable lessons to implement change effectively.Subscribe now to join our bi-weekly sessions and stay ahead in primary care innovation.Empower your practice with the knowledge and tools to improve patient outcomes and operational efficiency. Don't miss out on the conversations shaping the future of NHS primary care.Unlocking Excellence: How Dr. Ankit Kant Uses KPIs to Transform General Practice at Watlington Medical CentreEpisode Description:In this episode of EPIC: eGPlearning Podblast Implementation Consultation, Dr. Gandalf sits down with Dr. Ankit Kant from Watlington Medical Centre to explore the transformative power of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) in general practice. Dr. Kant shares his journey of implementing KPIs to enhance patient care and improve practice operations, resulting in a more efficient, effective, and satisfied team.Episode Highlights:Introduction to KPIs in General Practice: Dr. Kant explains the concept of KPIs and their importance in measuring and improving performance.Implementation Strategies: Step-by-step insights into how Watlington Medical Centre integrated KPIs into their daily operations.Impact on Patient Care: Discover how KPIs have directly improved patient outcomes and satisfaction at the practice.Staff Engagement and Morale: Learn how involving staff in KPI monitoring has boosted morale and productivity.Overcoming Challenges: Dr. Kant discusses the obstacles faced during implementation and how they were overcome.Practical Tips: Actionable advice for other GPs and practice managers looking to introduce KPIs in their own practices.Join us for this insightful episode to gain valuable knowledge on harnessing the power of KPIs to elevate the standard of care in your practice. Whether you're aiming to improve patient satisfaction, streamline operations, or enhance team performance, this episode offers practical guidance and inspiration from a real-world success story.Keywords:KPIs, Key Performance Indicators, NHS, primary care, general practice, patient care, practice management, healthcare improvement, staff engagement, Dr. Ankit Kant, Watlington Medical Centre, eGPlearning, healthcare podcast,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

May 16, 2024 • 1h 4min
PCNs and more by PCN Plus - GPC ballots, strikes and more updates
Contact us and share your opinionJoin Andy, Gandhi, and Tara as they review the latest in General Practice, PCNs and more... sign up the PCN Plus course: https://www.thcprimarycare.co.uk/pcn-...including: GPC Ballots GP Partnershttps://www.bma.org.uk/bma-media-cent... Junior Doctor Strike update https://www.pulsetoday.co.uk/news/pol...CNSGP update https://www.pulsetoday.co.uk/news/reg... 350 more medical students:: https://www.pulsetoday.co.uk/news/wor...Royal RCGP : 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

May 15, 2024 • 4min
Getting ready for EPIC - eGPlearning Podblast Implementation Consultation
Contact us and share your opinionWelcome to EPIC - eGPlearning Podblast Implementation Consultation where you and I learn from our peers in primary care doing amazing things. hear from colleagues who have done amazing implementations to make their practice, patients and lives better, easier and safer. We are getting started soon so buckle up as we go EPIC. 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

May 9, 2024 • 43min
eGPlearning Home Studio Tours
Contact us and share your opinionFinally! Gandhi & Andy show viewers behind the scenes of their home studio setups and discuss the equipment and software they use to produce eGPlearning content.1:42 Where do we record from?6:02 Adaptations & sound proofing7:56 Inspiration & decoration11:14 Equipment: Computers & monitors14:24 Equipment: Keyboards & mice17:42 Equipment: Microphones22:29 Equipment: Webcams25:10 Speakers & headphones26:30 Equipment: Lights28:09 Essential software30:32 Extra gadgets Click the links to view and grab the equipment we use…Keyboards:Epomaker TH96 (direct) https://epomaker.com/products/epomaker-th96?sca_ref=653713.Cd1o7fEx4nEpomaker TH96 amazon: https://amzn.to/4blwXyV (check voucher discount) Keychron K4: https://amzn.to/4dlRIwm Mouse: Gandalf’s Logitech MX master: https://amzn.to/4bmKCpo Andy’s Red mouse: https://amzn.to/3UJKiMe Microphones:Both have Blue Yeti: https://amzn.to/3WowKGU Gandalf’s Blue Sona https://amzn.to/3wgWDhq Andy’s Samson Q2U https://amzn.to/3Wm24WP Gandalf’s Rodecaster: https://amzn.to/3ULKoD6 Webcams:Gandalf’s basic webcam Logitech C920: https://amzn.to/3w8eEP3 Andy Brio: https://amzn.to/3WkF7n2 Gandalf’s insta360 link: https://amzn.to/3UpCJsH Lights:Gandalf’s Litra glow https://amzn.to/3UqLX7L Andy Neewer lights: https://amzn.to/3xWQ9Vg Software:Streamyard : 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

May 2, 2024 • 57min
Where is everyone and everything going in General Practice?
Contact us and share your opinionGP partnership....valued! By Andrea Leadsome at least, sortahttps://www.pulsetoday.co.uk/news/politics/scrapping-gp-partnership-model-would-be-a-disaster-says-government/ Drug supplies woeshttps://www.pulsetoday.co.uk/news/clinical-areas/prescribing/nearly-half-of-patients-struggle-to-get-medicines-over-the-last-year/ When to stop GP online requests? The GPC respondhttps://www.pulsetoday.co.uk/news/contract/gpc-to-challenge-requirement-to-keep-gp-online-systems-switched-on-even-when-full/ GP Employment crisis 40+ GPs for one job: https://www.pulsetoday.co.uk/news/workforce/gp-salaried-roles-receive-over-40-applications-amid-employment-crisis/GPs travelling the country for locum work: https://www.pulsetoday.co.uk/news/workforce/gps-having-to-travel-from-cumbria-to-cornwall-to-secure-locum-shifts/New ways of PCN working?https://www.pulsetoday.co.uk/news/breaking-news/commissioners-and-pcns-to-pilot-new-ways-of-working-in-general-practice/ What is core GP?https://twitter.com/anish_k_patel/status/1755952672778101012GP triage course by eGPlearning and Dr Ed Pooley: Discount price: https://bit.ly/egptriage79 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

Apr 25, 2024 • 1h 4min
Sick notes and referral optimisation in General Practice
Contact us and share your opinionJoin Andy and Gandhi as they debate this controversial topic and update you on other changes in General PracticeSick note reformhttps://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/arti... Part of a speech by PM about welfare reform…https://www.gov.uk/government/speeche... PM announcing this, not Health or DWP ministersAt centre for social justice - The Centre for Social Justice (CSJ) is an independent[1] centre-right[2] think tank based in the United Kingdom, co-founded in 2004 by Iain Duncan Smith, Tim Montgomerie, Mark Florman and Philippa Stroud.[3] Wikipediahttps://www.centreforsocialjustice.or...Part of Outpatient Recovery and Transformation Programme https://www.england.nhs.uk/outpatient...GP practices could face ‘£500,000 clawback’ following PCN’s collapseBoost 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

Apr 11, 2024 • 5min
Free offer for first 100 GP practices by EDATT
Contact us and share your opinionCheck out this amazing offer for the first 100 practices ➡️➡️ https://edatt.ioBoost 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 10, 2024 • 1h 7min
How Patchs can revolutionise your practice with AI
Contact us and share your opinion"Discover the Future of Online Medical Consultations with Patchs: Unique AI, Language Translation, and Telephone Assistant! 🚀Join DrGandalf and the team from Patchs as we showcase the groundbreaking features that set Patchs apart in the world of online medical consultations, including:Innovative AI: Experience true machine learning, developed with clinicians. Patchs AI analyzes natural language from patient inputs, enabling detailed and efficient triage and workflow. Discover how Patchs AI revolutionizes patient queries and follow-up, setting a new standard in healthcare technology. Learn more about our AI capabilities here: https://help.patchs.ai/hc/en-gb/secti...Two-Way Language Translation: A first in online consultation systems, Patchs offers seamless two-way translation in over 30 languages, ensuring clear communication between patients and GPs. Patch AI system provides data privacy, quality control, and an audit trail for safety. Find out more about Patchs Translate here. https://help.patchs.ai/hc/en-gb/artic...Telephone Assistant for Online Consultations: An innovative solution for patients to submit consultation requests via telephone, reducing wait times and missed calls to zero. This feature is invaluable for patients without access to smartphones or computers, and it streamlines practice operations. Read about the Telephone Assistant here. https://help.patchsBoost 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

Apr 6, 2024 • 1h 27min
2024 GP contract PCN DES, CAIP, IIF and QoF review
Contact us and share your opinionJoin Andy and Gandhi for the 2024 GP contract review in its complete form⏰ Timecodes ⏰00:00 Intro to FINAL GP contract02:28 GP contract 2024/2510:30 PCN DES 24/2514:37 PCN DES Service requirements16:55 PCN Finances 24/2520:00 PCN guidance documents part A33:30 eGPlearner comments and 100+ live41:05 PCN guidance documents part B45:18 CAIP for 24/2552:19 IIF 24/2556:00 more eGPlearner comments01:00:22 QoF 24/2501:08:38 Our thoughts01:19:30 More from eGPlearningTHC resource: https://www.thcprimarycare.co.uk/blogGP contract letter: https://www.england.nhs.uk/publicatio...Implementation letter GP contract 24/25: 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

Mar 30, 2024 • 1h 19min
GP Referendum results, dissatisfaction in the NHS and GP contract final details and more
Contact us and share your opinionJoin Andy and Gandhi as they cover the low satisfaction rates in the NHS from everyone, guidance on PAs and more and the FULL contract review next week: ➡️➡️ https://youtube.com/live/0zWQxBgww1I?...Subscribe to our Podcast: https://link.chtbl.com/egplearningRegister for EPIC: https://bit.ly/EPICapplyWays to Work with Us: contact me: / dr-hussain-gandhi Connect with me: https://bit.ly/m/eGPlearningQuestion - why do you think people voted yes to the GP contract?Disclaimer: Some links may contain affiliate links to help support eGPlearning see our disclaimer at https://egplearning.co.uk/contact/dis...⏰ Timecodes ⏰00:00 IntroBoost 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