
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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Feb 22, 2020 • 28min
Starting a podcast with Dr Haider Al-Hakim
Contact us and share your opinionDo you want to hear how it feels to start a podcast as a doctor? I speak with Dr Haider Al-Hakim of the Surgical Spirit podcast to hear his journey and lessons he has learned. 🔴 Subscribe: https://bit.ly/eGPlearningYTsubscribe 🔴 Subscribe to the Surgical spirit podcast here: https://www.thethirdeyedoctor.co.uk/surgical-spirit-podcast/ 04:07 What is your why?09:49 Speaking with Miss England: Dr Bhansha Mukhejee https://www.thethirdeyedoctor.co.uk/surgical-spirit-dr-bhasha-mukherjee/ 10:55 Most memorable podcast episode? Disco dough: https://www.thethirdeyedoctor.co.uk/surgical-spirit-21-shonette-bason/ 13:55 Joe Rogan and Elon Musk15:00 How hard is podcasting?19:40 Shared lessons on podcasting22:40 Do not wait for perfection to start podcasting23:55 Favourite app25:10 How to use LinkedIn as a doctor: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=32VbkQVEWn0 25:20 How would you spend £100m on health tech and no red tape?26:30 Contact the Surgical Spirit Podcast: https://www.thethirdeyedoctor.co.uk/surgical-spirit-podcast/ ⭐Top posts⭐: 👨🏾⚕️Dr Gandalf’s essential GP equipment list 👨🏾⚕️ see here: https://egplearning.co.uk/ramblings/dr-gandalfs-essential-gp-equipment-list/ 📸Equipment to record patient consultations for teaching – a guide📸:https://egplearning.co.uk/technology/equipment-to-record-patient-consultations-for-teaching-a-guide/ 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 20, 2020 • 5min
Facebook group or pages for your GP practice?
Contact us and share your opinionFacebook group or pages for your GP practice? Do you know whether to use a Facebook Group or Facebook Pages for your GP or medical practice to engage with patients or others?Watch this video as I highlight the pros and cons of both to help you decide. ⭐Top posts⭐:👨🏾⚕️Dr Gandalf’s essential GP equipment list 👨🏾⚕️ see here: https://egplearning.co.uk/ramblings/dr-gandalfs-essential-gp-equipment-list/📸Equipment to record patient consultations for teaching – a guide📸:Equipment to record patient consultations for teaching- a guideSubscribe 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 15, 2020 • 1h 7min
Primary Care network DES specification and GP Contract review 2020
Contact us and share your opinionWhat are your thoughts on the new PCN DES specification and GP contract? Andy and Gandhi review the whole document LIVE for you as part of the eGPlearning Podblast relaunch. 🔴 Subscribe: https://bit.ly/eGPlearningYTsubscribe🔴 ⭐Related posts⭐: Primary Care Network Service Specification review 2019: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K1qwy...Improving the Primary Care Network DES Service Specification: https://youtu.be/knBA1PWHFzsPCN clinical director playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list...eGPlearning PCN funding guide 2020/2021: https://bit.ly/eGPlearningPCNfundingg...S1 FBUG conference survey: https://bit.ly/2StrrocSubscribe 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/dis...

Feb 13, 2020 • 20min
Set up your GP practice Facebook page
Contact us and share your opinionSet up your GP practice Facebook page - a walkthrough tutorial Do you know how to set up a Facebook page for your GP practice? This video is a walkthrough guide looking at all the relevant settings for a GP practice to start using Facebook. 🔴 Subscribe: https://bit.ly/eGPlearningYTsubscribe 🔴 #FacebookForGP #SocialMediaforGeneralPractice #SoMeDocs In this episode, I will show you how to set up your GP practice Facebook page. This includes what media you need and the relevant dimensions, with resources to save you time. Snappa: https://snappa.com?afmc=2ae I will then show you which settings you must take notice of and adjust, and how to use the settings to save you time. ⭐Top posts⭐: 👨🏾⚕️Dr Gandalf’s essential GP equipment list 👨🏾⚕️ see here: https://egplearning.co.uk/ramblings/dr-gandalfs-essential-gp-equipment-list/ 📸Equipment to record patient consultations for teaching – a guide📸:https://egplearning.co.uk/technology/equipment-to-record-patient-consultations-for-teaching-a-guide/ 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 7, 2020 • 2min
eGPlearning Podblast update 2020
Contact us and share your opinionOur short, but big announcement on the future of the eGPlearning Podblast based on your feedback from our survey. 🔴 Subscribe: https://bit.ly/eGPlearningYTsubscribe 🔴 Tune in for our first episode here: https://youtu.be/tHq1faRABrw

Feb 7, 2020 • 54min
Free tools to start podcasting or vlogging for clinicians
Contact us and share your opinionFree tools to start podcasting or vlogging for cliniciansStarting a podcast or vlog can seem daunting and many people struggle to know how to start. So let us show you, with tips specifically for doctors, clinicians, and other health care workers or anyone who wants to just press start.... 🔴 Subscribe: https://bit.ly/eGPlearningYTsubscribe 🔴 #startpodcastingforfree #freetoolstostartpodcasting #PodcastAsADcotorWe both create content and have started doing more with our PCN work. We have been creating content for PCN colleagues, PCN stakeholders, practices…The more healthcare workers making use of new communication methods the better. Vlog / podcast and communicate with each other and patients in this way. This episode we will take you through simple and free tools to start your own podcast or vlog. Social media for your GP practice: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wPYcd4no4rE Take you through some free and low-cost tools… And talk a bit about our journey Before you startPurpose and vision - why would people listen?Community? - we aim to serve Primary Care Health Tech CommunitySolo or with someone else?Ideas for contentFormat of episode OrganisingCapturing ideas, planning, scripting, and collaborationGoogle drive, calendar and WhatsAppHM- One drive RecordingThe simple microphone set up, none - use your phone, Tonor lapel mic, Boya - https://amzn.to/2mfUNczBlue Yeti - https://amzn.to/2nOYwOVUSB vs XLR mics, booms and rodecaster pro - https://amzn.to/2PCICTqZoom - records audio and video, really easy - https://bit.ly/eGPlearningZoomUsed Skype and CallRecorder AWF - iPhone - good for audio video capture togetherness, lightning to USB allows use of USB mics, Clip-on lenses can be cool - wide-angle… Gandhi - cables and connectors Processing:Audio:Audacity https://www.audacityteam.org/ Video:iMovieWindows movie maker or FilmDa Vinci resolve: https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/uk/products/davinciresolve/Filmora- https://filmora.wondershare.net/video-editor/ Mobile video - Gandhi - InshotAndy LumaFusion £20 - iOS ecosystem, airdrop etc. Graphic creation:Free:Gandhi - Canva - https://www.canva.com/join/mood-straw-surveyAndy - Pixel MaterDistribution: Platforms Anchor: https://anchor.fm/YouTubeTwitterFacebookInstagramLinkedIn Podcasting platformsiTunesSpotifyHM - Podbean - https://www.podbean.com/eGPlearningPBhostTools: As above Tweetdeck for free Tweet schedulingAndy: Buffer: https://buffer.com/ Gandhi: Publbox - https://bit.ly/egplearningpublbox Crowdfire - https://crowdfire.grsm.io/hussaingandhi3090

Feb 6, 2020 • 44min
How to use Social media for GP practices
Contact us and share your opinionDo you know how to use social media as a GP practice?In this talk as part of the Notts LMC conference, I show you how using social media can save your practice, time, effort and workload when done well.🔴 Subscribe: https://bit.ly/eGPlearningYTsubscribe 🔴For full notes see: https://egplearning.co.uk/social-media-for-general-practices/ For social media guidance see the video here on pre-SCRIBE : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vh1uOCFGkTk For top tips for using social media as a practice see: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vTfcbBWBaHg The above includes links to our social media policy for patients.⭐Top posts⭐: 👨🏾⚕️Dr Gandalf’s essential GP equipment list 👨🏾⚕️ see here: https://egplearning.co.uk/ramblings/dr-gandalfs-essential-gp-equipment-list/ 📸Equipment to record patient consultations for teaching – a guide📸: https://egplearning.co.uk/technology/equipment-to-record-patient-consultations-for-teaching-a-guide/ 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/

Jan 30, 2020 • 37min
Financial advice for doctors and GPs
Contact us and share your opinionDo you want financial advice as a doctor or GP but struggle where to look. Learn about tax rebates, pensions, mortgages, and sound financial planning as a GP or doctor. This episode is created with Medics Money and sponsored by the GP Task Force Derbyshire - providing wrap-around support for Derbyshire General Practice. 🔴 Subscribe: https://bit.ly/eGPlearningYTsubscribe 🔴 #FinancialAdviceforDoctors #NHSpension #GPFinancialAdvice This episode is a discussion between myself and Guy Roper - an independent Financial advisor (IFA) from Sunrise Independent Financial Advisers and Tommy Perkins of Medics Money about how to manage your finances and where to look for help. We cover: 03:10 Claim you tax rebates link to guide: see link below03:50 Sort out your tax code - Further guides on Medicsmoney.co.uk04:50 Tax supported childcare and advice from https://childcarechoices.gov.uk05:50 Money advice for GPs - https://youtu.be/XhCE8xZlFmI07:00 Mileage and how to make it less complicated 08:00 Keep records08:40 A simple guide to the NHS pension 😆12:00 Pension advice for GPs - https://youtu.be/41lnbRrASHA12:30 Should in stay in the NHS pension15:10 What is an IFA?16:20 How do you evaluate who is a good IFA?20:20 What should I take to my first meeting with an IFA?21:55 How much would an IFA cost?22:40 How can I get a mortgage as a GP?25:20 Key tips from an IFA for GPs26:40 Clean up your outgoings - see our GP budget tool for help27:40 Financial planning to save money29:40 How to manage portfolio working and your finances.31:20 Do you need an accountant? - YES! Find Guy here, or at Medics Money Use this link to see how to claim your tax rebate And here is a complete guide to Mortgages for GPs Thank you to the GP Taskforce - providing wrap-around care for General Practice, for sponsoring this video and see our other content sponsored by them specifically for newly qualified GPs. Also thank you to Medics Money for their advice, check them out at Medics Money. ⭐Top posts⭐: 👨🏾⚕️Dr Gandalf’s essential GP equipment list 👨🏾⚕️ see here: https://egplearning.co.uk/ramblings/dr-gandalfs-essential-gp-equipment-list/ 📸Equipment to record patient consultations for teaching – a guide📸:https://egplearning.co.uk/technology/equipment-to-record-patient-consultations-for-teaching-a-guide/ 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

Jan 24, 2020 • 51min
Online meetings made easy in Primary Care
Contact us and share your opinionOnline meetings made easy in Primary CareCourse: https://mailchi.mp/91c7c41991ed/videoconferenceprecourse Why have online meetingsTransport / distanceTimeRemote/home workingDisabilityTypes of meetingOnlineHybridF2FAdvantagesObvious -- cuts out travel time and parking -- but these can be big issuesIncreases attendance, reduces the costPeople can watch the recording if they couldn’t come -- don’t even need to be available at the time of the meetingActually superior experience in some aspects -- can hear well, shared screen for content, slides, cocreation in documents -- these don’t need to be big meetings… Sometimes you are enhancing or replacing a big meeting.But can replace smaller meetings and telephone calls What equipment do you need for an online meeting? Online Meetings for Primary Care You can start and host a meeting with just your laptop with webcam or tabletIf you just want to get started and give it a try. But if you want to run an effective hybrid meeting:HostSpace -- regular or ad hocOnline meeting system: Zoom -- https://bit.ly/eGPlearningZoomData -- 2gb broadband minimum 3GLaptop/ desktop ideal:Processor: minimum with 1ghz processor (however I would recommend at least an i3 2 ghz processor or higher)Memory: 2gb ram minimum 4gb ram ideal or more. Hard drive space: If you want to record your meetings then you will need approximately 1gb hard drive space per hour of meeting time recorded. WebcamLogitech C920HD- https://amzn.to/2m7y7vdOwl meeting hub: https://amzn.to/2RlxKcZMicrophoneOmnidirectional: https://amzn.to/2m7wGwPBlue Yeti Microphone: https://amzn.to/2nOYwOVProjector or TVSpeakerBeetron: https://amzn.to/2slrqbBAnker Soundcore 2: https://amzn.to/30LXItmStandsGorilla pod- https://amzn.to/2OmDpOzManfrotto tripod: https://amzn.to/2n7sVHQSwitchpod: http://bit.ly/2RFche6ConnectorsUSB 3.0 multiport: https://amzn.to/2n9f7MYHdmiUsb cables: https://amzn.to/2nJvWhCMini display port: https://amzn.to/2IVJE8Q AttendeeSmartphone or tabletHeadphonesCourse: https://mailchi.mp/91c7c41991ed/videoconferenceprecourseOther rolesChairKeep timing of the meeting, AgendaCoordinates people in the meeting room. CoordinatorEnsures the tech worksScreen shareCoordinates online attendees -- hands up!ChatRecorderKeeps minutes -- separate or on screenAction logChecklist: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FUo18oEnft1AcSj2lQ5xAox-a10S70vv/view?usp=sharingEtiquetteBeforeSwitch off distractions, notice

Jan 13, 2020 • 1h 5min
Improving the Primary Care Network DES service specification
Contact us and share your opinionImproving the Primary Care Network DES service specification How to improve the PCN DES Welcome, please comment and I will try an answer SUBSCRIBE AND COMMENT Check out my original review where I went through the DES: here--https://youtu.be/K1qwyxt63f0 Declaration - I am not involved in the negotiations. I am Nottingham City East PCN Clinical director but these are my own thoughts. For some backstory in 2015 I wrote a further Blueprint for Primary care : https://egplearning.co.uk/a-further-blueprint-for-primary-care/ with a colleague as Jeremy Hunt launched the five year forward view. Some of these aims have been achieved (indemnity) but much can still be done. How to improve the DES- I will talk firstly about general changes and the headline points. Then each specification in turn with my more innovative (controversial) ideas at the end.Ethos The release time of the specification has caused a lot of frustration. Even more so in the first webinar where little engagement was offered, just reading the spec. This led in part to one CD resigning live. NHSE doing an open consultation on the draft is a good thing. Feigning listening is not. At points, the specification makes reference to evidence. In particular vanguard projects. However, it neglects to mention that vanguard projects have had significant higher levels of funding for each aspect and therefore converting this to specifications for networks to follow is a fallacy. You cant use a recipe that feeds four people that costs £10 and say provide the same meal for £2 all the time - even with using foodbanks. The original outline of the DES was to stabilise primary care. This draft does not do this but further destabilises it by utilising the additional roles above the capacity of work the can create and negates the fact networks will be part funding them. This was a poor way to show that NHSE/I was listening to the needs of general practice. Many comment the draft is intentionally too far to the right to allow any softening to be accepted as better than the original. This is a sceptics dream. For this process to work- show General Practice that NHSE is truly listening. Much of this has been done amazingly by Dr Nikki Kanani and I do not envy her position. I am mindful of do not shoot the messenger being very apt here. Lets move on. The following is a combination of my views and those from the various forums I engage in. Trust General practice. If I had control I would keep existing structures that could help foster better collaborative working and simply offer the resources to networks to use for their local area. General Practice has proved to be the most cost-effective method of delivering healthcare currently doing 90% of the NHS workload for less than 9% of the funding. Trust the networks to deliver primary care with the simple metric of improving the health of the network population. Ideally to the global sum but is not then to the networks directly to use as they seem fit to provide roles or services for better patient care along them 5 categories as best for their population. However, we do not live in a world of trust despite GPs consistently being the most trusted role in the country. So if working towards the confines of adjusting the existing DES and its specification let us have a look. Worth looking at the Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire LMC