RCP Medicine Podcast

In this engaging discussion, Rebecca Chubb, a consultant psychiatrist specializing in old age and liaison psychiatry, dives into the intricate world of mental health in acute care. She explores the vital interplay between mental and physical health, highlighting the complexities of mental health referrals and the importance of effective communication among medical teams. Chubb also emphasizes the significance of holistic patient care, focusing on risk assessments during emergencies and the necessity of non-pharmacological approaches to manage challenging behaviors.

In this episode of the RCP Medicine podcast, Amie and Hussain de-brief about a case presenting with fever, weight loss and night sweats. All is not as it seems...RCP Links Education Events Membership Improving care Policy and campaigns RCP Social Media Instagram LinkedIn Facebook X Bluesky Music: Episode 50 onward - Bensound.com Episodes 1 - 49 'Impressive Deals' - Nicolai Heidlas

In episode 13, Hussain and Amie compare their generalist approaches to the ‘low sodium’ resultRCP Links Education Events Membership Improving care Policy and campaigns RCP Social Media Instagram LinkedIn Facebook X Bluesky Music: Episode 50 onward - Bensound.com Episodes 1 - 49 'Impressive Deals' - Nicolai Heidlas

Hussain recalls the drainage of a hepatic hydrothorax, and a rare complication.RCP Links Education Events Membership Improving care Policy and campaigns RCP Social Media Instagram LinkedIn Facebook X Bluesky Music: Episode 50 onward - Bensound.com Episodes 1 - 49 'Impressive Deals' - Nicolai Heidlas

This week Amie explores the investigation and management of hypercalcaemia.RCP Links Education Events Membership Improving care Policy and campaigns RCP Social Media Instagram LinkedIn Facebook X Bluesky Music: Episode 50 onward - Bensound.com Episodes 1 - 49 'Impressive Deals' - Nicolai Heidlas

Amie gives her take on the guidelines of pneumonia management, sometimes complicated by influenza.RCP Links Education Events Membership Improving care Policy and campaigns RCP Social Media Instagram LinkedIn Facebook X Bluesky Music: Episode 50 onward - Bensound.com Episodes 1 - 49 'Impressive Deals' - Nicolai Heidlas

This week Hussain recalls a case presenting to the acute medical take with a unilateral pleural effusion, highlighting key initial investigations and management.RCP Links Education Events Membership Improving care Policy and campaigns RCP Social Media Instagram LinkedIn Facebook X Bluesky Music: Episode 50 onward - Bensound.com Episodes 1 - 49 'Impressive Deals' - Nicolai Heidlas

Amie recollects a serious case which highlights the importance of prompt recognition, and treatment, of meningitis.RCP LinksEducation and learningEventsMembershipImproving carePolicy and campaignsRCP Social MediaInstagramLinkedInFacebookXBlueskyMusic: 'Impressive Deals' - Nicolai HeidlasRCP Links Education Events Membership Improving care Policy and campaigns RCP Social Media Instagram LinkedIn Facebook X Bluesky Music: Episode 50 onward - Bensound.com Episodes 1 - 49 'Impressive Deals' - Nicolai Heidlas

This week Amie investigates the evidence-base behind lumbar punctures and headachesResourcesSpontaneous Subarachnoid Hemorrhage: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis Describing the Diagnostic Accuracy of History, Physical Examination, Imaging, and Lumbar Puncture With an Exploration of Test Thresholds - PubMed Subarachnoid haemorrhage - Symptoms, diagnosis and treatment | BMJ Best Practice Recommendations | Subarachnoid haemorrhage caused by a ruptured aneurysm: diagnosis and management | Guidance | NICERCP LinksEducation and learningEventsMembershipImproving carePolicy and campaignsRCP Social MediaInstagramLinkedInFacebookXBlueskyMusic: 'Impressive Deals' - Nicolai HeidlasRCP Links Education Events Membership Improving care Policy and campaigns RCP Social Media Instagram LinkedIn Facebook X Bluesky Music: Episode 50 onward - Bensound.com Episodes 1 - 49 'Impressive Deals' - Nicolai Heidlas

Amie recollects a serious case which highlights the importance of prompt recognition, and treatment, of meningitis.RCP Links Education Events Membership Improving care Policy and campaigns RCP Social Media Instagram LinkedIn Facebook X Bluesky Music: Episode 50 onward - Bensound.com Episodes 1 - 49 'Impressive Deals' - Nicolai Heidlas