RCP Medicine Podcast
Royal College of Physicians
The RCP Medicine podcast is a discussion of different topics relevant to physicians. Episodes discuss and explore different topics including real-life clinical cases, new evidence-based guidelines and specific physician issues in the modern healthcare environment. The views expressed in this podcast are those of the presenters and not necessarily the RCP.
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May 31, 2019 • 29min
Episode 8: Meningitis on the Acute Take
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
May 24, 2019 • 29min
Episode 7: To LP or not LP
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
Apr 24, 2019 • 29min
Episode 6: Just One More To See
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
Apr 24, 2019 • 21min
Episode 5: A Difficult Day
In Episode 5, Hussain discusses a tragic case that highlights the challenges of having difficult conversations during a busy on-call shift.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
Apr 24, 2019 • 19min
Episode 4: COPD in a Hurry
In this episode, Hussain runs through the management of COPD presentations on the acute take, with some important points about smoking (and vaping!).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
Apr 24, 2019 • 32min
Episode 3: The Acute Hot Joint
In the third episode, Amie gives us a quick run-through of the investigation and management of the acute, hot joint.ResourcesGuidelines | British Society for Rheumatology 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
Apr 24, 2019 • 22min
Episode 2: Off Legs on a Sunday Morning
Hussain recounts an evocative neurology case from a weekend on-call.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
Apr 24, 2019 • 28min
Episode 1: Pulmonary Embolism on the Acute Take
In this episode, Amie explores the investigation and management of suspected pulmonary emboli on the acute take, and discusses the merits of ambulatory care with references to NICE and BTS guidelines.FYI: The pulmonary embolism guidelines have recently been updated, so please refer to the most up-to-date guidelines.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
