
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

Mar 25, 2020 • 29min
How to use MS Teams for General Practice- a full guide.
Contact us and share your opinionHow can you get the most out of MS Teams when working in Primary Care and the NHS? Watch this walkthrough guide with all the tips you need 🔴 Subscribe: https://bit.ly/eGPlearningYTsubscribe 🔴 Join Andy, Gandhi, and Matt as we show you how to use MS Teams as a GP for your practice team or primary care network. In this episode: How to Register with MS Teams: https://youtu.be/JcBgVzzfVNQ00:35 How to join a team08:55 How to create a team02:50 Files storage and collaborative document workflow05:15 How to use the wiki function06:10 Adding apps and websites to your teams09:00 How to create a team for NHS workers in MS Teams12:40 The different tools available12:45 Chat vs Teams - what is the difference?13:10 What are channels?14:10 The calls function and video calling14:30 What is the files section?14:50 Teams vs Channels - what is the difference for primary care?16:45 How do I tag someone and why is it important?20:00 Notifications21:55 Video calling in MS Teams23:40 Outlook vs MS Teams Calendar25:00 The command bar - super users look here. 25:55 The Planner function and how to use it Contact Matt: https://twitter.com/mattbeddoe ⭐Star posts⭐: 👨🏾⚕️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/ Zoom for Primary Care and GPs: https://youtu.be/UWPd2Dsr5kI 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/egplearning 🐦🐦 Twitter - https://twitter.com/drgandalf52 🐦🖥 Website - https://egplearning.co.uk/ 🖥️ 💷 Support: https://patreon.com/egplearning 💷 Some links may contain affiliate links to help support eGPlearning see our disclaimer at https://egplearning.co.uk/contact/disclaimer/

Mar 21, 2020 • 24min
Understanding the hype cycle for primary care technology
Contact us and share your opinionToday will talk about the hype cycle for primary careWhat is the hype cycle?A graphical representation of the maturity and adoption of trends or technologiesModel developed by Gartner https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gartner a US research and advisory firm. It is branded, they sell reports and analysis to industry. Thanks for the concept Gartner. Why might this be useful?Useful as a way of conceptualising How technologies go through the journey from discovery to mainstream useRecognising that hype does not always equate to real utilityUnderstanding that many technologies don’t make it to mainstream adoptionAnd that even those that will will have a period of reduced interestMain application in timing your own or your organisations adoption of a technology and reducing the risks when you choose to embrace an innovation We are going to create the eGPLearning 2020 Primary Care Health Technology Hype Curve

Mar 19, 2020 • 21min
Quick video consultation skills for doctors
Contact us and share your opinionQuick video consultation skills for doctorsDo you want to know quick tips to make video consultations as a doctor easier, safer and better with patients? I cover that and more in this episode. 🔴 Subscribe: https://bit.ly/eGPlearningYTsubscribe 🔴 Get ready for some key information on making video consultations quicker, easier and safer. 01:24 When could you do a video consultation?02:11 When should you not do a video consultation?04:14 Best webcam for video consultations: https://youtu.be/4IyM3e24ffk06:35 Key tips before doing a video consultation08:55 Key skills during a video consultation13:30 eGPlearning Support pack: https://egplearning.co.uk/support-pack16:25 Key skills ending a video consultation Top 5 tips for video consultations: https://youtu.be/MxIDHfHwDU0 Online consultation tips for patients: https://youtu.be/SmV_hWzSpTg Have a video consultation with your doctor: https://youtu.be/DI2rvhcAaIw Assessing coronavirus by video consultation the evidence with Dr Trisha Greenhalgh: https://youtu.be/XlNtWaA6FZs ⭐Star posts⭐: 👨🏾⚕️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: https://egplearning.co.uk/subscribe/ 🔴 Other networks: 👍 Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Egplearning/ 👍🏼🐦 Twitter -

Mar 19, 2020 • 29min
Assessing Coronavirus by Video consultation- the evidence with Dr Trisha Greenhalgh
Contact us and share your opinionAssessing Coronavirus by Video consultation- the evidence with Dr Trisha Greenhalgh Do you want to hear the evidence and reassurance for acute video consultations with Dr Trisha Greenhalgh in our current coronavirus outbreak? Then join us. 🔴 Subscribe: https://bit.ly/eGPlearningYTsubscribe 🔴 Video consultation guide for practice by Dr Trisha Greenhalgh: https://twitter.com/trishgreenhalgh/s... Oxford COVID resources: https://www.cebm.net/oxford-covid-19/ ⭐Star posts⭐: The evidence for video consultations in Primary care: https://youtu.be/sres0iCHIw4👨🏾⚕️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: https://egplearning.co.uk/subscribe/ 🔴 Other networks: 👍 Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Egplearning/ 👍🏼🐦 Twitter - https://twitter.com/egplearning 🐦🐦 Twitter - https://twitter.com/drgandalf52 🐦🖥 Website - https://egplearning.co.uk/ 🖥️ 💷 Support: https://patreon.com/egplearning 💷 Some links may contain affiliate links to help support eGPlearning see our disclaimer at

Mar 14, 2020 • 55min
Digital primary care update 14.3.20 - Coronavirus special
Contact us and share your opinionCoronavirus tech support, telephone and video consultation tips for your Digital Primary Care update by the eGPlearning Podblast team of Andy and Gandhi. 🔴 Subscribe: https://bit.ly/eGPlearningYTsubscribe 🔴 Simple video consultation skills for doctors: Monday 16th March 8pm: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F8PccszVoyk NHS X Information Governance update: https://www.nhsx.nhs.uk/key-information-and-tools/information-governance-guidance RCGP resources:https://www.rcgp.org.uk/policy/rcgp-policy-areas/covid-19-coronavirus.aspxResources to help with telephone and video consultations. Quick telephone consultation tips: https://egplearning.co.uk/quick-telephone-consultation-tips-for-primary-care/ Which webcam do you need for video consultations: https://youtu.be/4IyM3e24ffk Video consultation tips for GPs: https://youtu.be/MxIDHfHwDU0 TPP SystmOne Airmed video consultation demo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fvnx6tDo1nk&feature=youtu.be TPP SystmOne Airmed NHS login for patients: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3djIAPwmIRk&feature=youtu.be How to use AccuRx video in under 5 minutes: https://youtu.be/aryAqMqdHg0 Zoom Masterclass for your practice: https://youtu.be/UWPd2Dsr5kI Sign up to Zoom: https://bit.ly/eGPlearningZoom (affiliate link)⭐Star posts⭐: 👨🏾⚕️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/egplearning 🐦🐦 Twitter - https://twitter.com/drgandalf52 🐦🖥 Website - https://egplearning.co.uk/ 🖥️ 💷 Support: https://patreon.com/egplearning 💷 Some links may contain affiliate links to help support eGPlearning see our disclaimer at https://egplearning.co.uk/contact/disclaimer/

Mar 12, 2020 • 13min
Best webcam for video consultations
Contact us and share your opinionBest equipment for video consultations in General PracticeDo you want to know the best equipment for video consultations in primary care and General Practice?This blog will show you webcams, microphones and more than you may want to consider. This does contain affiliate links but all the products shown I have tried and tested unless mentioned.Best Webcam for video consultationsWith more clinicians and patients looking towards video consultations, having the right tools is key.Best webcams for video consultations in GPIn this episode, I review three common webcams and show you which options are best, compared with using an in-built webcam. I review the Logitech C920 HD, Logitech C270 and the Dericam.Logitech C920 HDLogitech C920HDMany eGPlearners will know of my love of this webcam. It shoots in high-quality HD, is simple to use, has good audio and great autofocus. It also is a great option to use for video conferencing so it can double up effectively. It is the most expensive of the three and this may be an issue to some, but being able to use it on a separate stand and get with privacy covers (although often cheaper if bought separately) it is hard not to like this webcam and is my recommended webcam for video consultations. Logitech C270I must admit I was pleasantly surprised by this webcam. It is easily the best budget option with great audio. The camera doesn’t shoot in full HD, but this may not be an issue for many. The lack of stand attachment is an issue for me because of my preference of how I use my webcams when consulting but if this is not for you then it is the best budget webcam for video consultations in my view. DericamI want to like the dericam. A webcam the cost of the C270 but the capabilities of the C920 HD. However, for video consultations, I find the dericam falls short of the C270. The wide-angle lens is better suited to video conferencing, and unfortunately, the in-built audio is not the best, but if you want a webcam that does the job it is often the cheapest available for the job. Other webcamsOther webcams you may want to consider, are the Logitech Brio and the B525.The Brio is the market leader in quality and cost and shoots in 4k definition. I would easily argue this is unnecessary for video consultations and would not recommend it unless you had the money to burn. The B525 may seem more sensible and its swivel head and business credentials make it attractive. However, it shoots at the same definition as the C270 and is double the cost just for a swivel head. I would not recommend the cost and would argue at that level the C920 HD is the better option. StandsHaving a separate stand is a must in my view for webcam placement. I must admit I recommend a simple desk stand like this octopus one that I use. It is the perfect height for mid-screen placement and does the job. My switchpod I use more for video conferencing as the height is useful. Microphones:I do recommend if able, to have a separate microphone than the webcam. This just improves the audio significantly. Here are some excellent options which I will be reviewing shortly.Tonor desktop microphone: https://amzn.to/2TSaKCKBlue Snowball:

Mar 7, 2020 • 32min
Portfolio working as a GP with Dr James Waldron
Contact us and share your opinionLearn about portfolio working as a GP with Dr James Waldron who is a former GP Fellow, and now a portfolio GP - working 4 days in practice and 6 days in various roles including with the Nottinghamshire LMC's Phoenix Program and Nottinghamshire Alliance of Training Hubs. James is even beginning to develop an app. 🔴 Subscribe: https://bit.ly/eGPlearningYTsubscribe 🔴 Dr Andy Foster interviews James about his journey and roles. How useful James found a fellowshipPhoenix Program - https://www.phoenixprogramme.co.uk/ Nottinghamshire Alliance of Training Hubs - https://www.hee.nhs.uk/our-work/training-hubs/east-midlandsRCGP First5 Lead - https://www.rcgp.org.uk/first5GP at www.ParksideMedicalPractice.co.uk TwitterDr James Waldron - @JammiestDodgersDr Andy Foster - @DrAWFoster🔴 Subscribe: https://bit.ly/eGPlearningYTsubscribe 🔴 ⭐Star posts⭐: 👨🏾⚕️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/egplearning 🐦🐦 Twitter - https://twitter.com/drgandalf52 🐦🖥 Website - https://egplearning.co.uk/ 🖥️ 💷 Support: https://patreon.com/egplearning 💷 Some links may contain affiliate links to help support eGPlearning see our disclaimer at https://egplearning.co.uk/contact/disclaimer/

Mar 5, 2020 • 21min
AccuRx for your GP practice
Contact us and share your opinionDo you want to learn more about AccuRx - the software to help practices communicate better with patients via text message and save yourself time, workload and increase income- of course so watch here with our walkthrough with Ben Spiro of AccuRx. 🔴 Subscribe: https://bit.ly/eGPlearningYTsubscribe 🔴 In this episode, Ben Spiro of AccuRX shows us what AccuRx is, how it works, why it is so easy to use and how it can save you time and earn a practice more income while providing better patient communication. Oh, and it is free for the basic part! Here is what we cover: 01:40 What is AccuRx?02:35 What is Florey?04:14 How does direct SMS work?05:40 DrGandalf's tips and templates08:20 Is AccuRx really free?09:10 What is Pathways?09:56 Sort your QoF QI -and reduce your workload and improve your safety with patients.11:10 What about GDPR- is AccuRx compliant? more details: https://www.accurx.com/gdpr-questions13:00 AccuRx or MJOG- what is the difference?14:04 What is the future of AccuRx?15:12 What is the cost of AccuRx + or the premium version?17:25 Where is the best place to keep the AccuRx tab? What do you think- leave a comment below! Links: Sign up: https://www.accurx.com/ AccuRx youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrLJDyngP4p0G0JtgEoT66Q I have no financial affiliates with AccuRx- I am just a massive fan. ⭐Star posts⭐: 👨🏾⚕️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/egplearning 🐦🐦 Twitter - https://twitter.com/drgandalf52 🐦🖥 Website - https://egplearning.co.uk/ 🖥️ 💷 Support: https://patreon.com/egplearning 💷 Some links may contain affiliate links to help support eGPlearning see our disclaimer at https://egplearning.co.uk/contact/disclaimer/

Feb 29, 2020 • 25min
Digital Primary Care update by eGPlearning Podblast 29th Feb 2020
Contact us and share your opinionYour Digital Primary Care update by the eGPlearning Podblast team of Andy and Gandhi. 🔴 Subscribe: https://bit.ly/eGPlearningYTsubscribe 🔴 Sign up to Health Innovation East Midlands 26th March 6pm at Antenna Nottingham : https://bit.ly/healthinnovationem3 AccuRx live demo Wed 1030 S1 FBUG - must join S1 FBUG but will be the upcoming episode for eGPlearning https://www.facebook.com/groups/37423... S1 FBUG conference in Sept - headline the date. Digital Primary care updates: NHS England seeks a national approach to digitising Lloyd George records https://www.thehtn.co.uk/2020/02/16/n... Boots to trial Doctor Care Anywhere digital prescription service https://www.thehtn.co.uk/2020/02/24/b... How to register with the NHS app video: https://youtu.be/4nRhmJ_tlI4 Podcasts of the week Gandhi - Primary Care knowledge boosts on antibiotic use https://primarycareknowledgeboost.pod... When should I worry video: https://youtu.be/NbmIzcPO-48 Andy - HBR After Hours - Leadership, business, management podcast - talking about Coronavirus from an economic perspective https://hbr.org/podcast/2020/02/coron... ⭐Star posts⭐: 👨🏾⚕️Dr Gandalf’s Top medical equipment for General practice 👨🏾⚕️ see here: YouTube: https://youtu.be/JddoeK5JcRw Website: 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: https://egplearning.co.uk/s

Feb 27, 2020 • 29min
How Facebook Live can help your medical practice
Contact us and share your opinionHow Facebook Live can help your medical practice Do you want to know how to build a community around your practice or network that may improve workload and morale? Consider Facebook Live as shown in this episode. 🔴 Subscribe: https://bit.ly/eGPlearningYTsubscribe 🔴 #facebookLive #FacebookforDoctors #FacebookLiveforMedicine In this episode, I interview Simon Elcock, business manager of Library House Surgery and creator of the Health Stream Toolkit : 06:34 How do you use social media safely with patients?08:42 How would you start using Facebook Live as a practice?09:30 Mounting a mobile phone: Simple phone mount (about £6): Ulanzi Rig (DrGandalf's choice about £12) - Stand simple (about £10): Larger stand (about £30): 10:10 Which webcam to use - Logitech C920HD : 12:30 Better audio with boundary microphones: Simple (about £18): Blue Yeti (DrGandalf's choice about £80-100): 13.44 What benefit will Facebook Live give my practice?17:30 Any tips to get started?22:26 Creating reusable content25:03 Using Facebook Live for Primary Care Networks (PCNs)26:44 What is next for Library House Surgery and Facebook Live For further support see the Health Stream Toolkit: https://www.healthstreamtoolkit.org/ ⭐Star posts⭐: 👍 Set up your practice Facebook page - a walk-through tutorial 📄 see here: 📄 Facebook group or pages for your GP practice? 🧑🏾🤝🧑🏼 see here: 👨🏾⚕️Dr Gandalf’s Top medical equipment for General practice 👨🏾⚕️ see here: 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/egplearning 🐦🐦 Twitter - https://twitter.com/drgandalf52 🐦🖥 Website - https://egplearning.co.uk/ 🖥️ 💷 Support: https://patreon.com/egplearning 💷 Some links may contain affiliate links to help support eGPlearning see our disclaimer at https://egplearning.co.uk/contact/disclaimer/