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RCP Medicine Podcast

The RCP Medicine podcast is a discussion of different topics relevant to physicians and physician associates. 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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Episode 48: Health Inequalities (Air Pollution) from 2021-11-12T13:00

Dr Jenny Baverstock and Professor Stephen Holgate discuss air pollution and health.

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Episode 47: Health Inequalities (Sustainability) from 2021-08-25T15:00

In this episode, Florence Wedmore, a junior doctor and education fellow, talks about sustainable healthcare with Jyoti Baharani, a renal physician.

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Episode 45: Paracetamol from 2021-03-19T13:00

In today's episode, Amie and Dr Nerys Conway discuss toxicology, specifically the effects of paracetamol, and the treatment of overdose in acute care.

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Episode 44: Health Inequalities (Obesity) from 2021-03-02T17:00

In this special episode for World Obesity Day, Dr Seun Anyiam and Professor John Wilding discuss all things obesity, including how to tackle the increasing prevalence of obesity in society and t...

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Episode 42: Health Inequalities from 2021-01-14T17:00


In this special episode, Dr Seun Anyiam and Professor Carol Brayne discuss the issue of health inequalities and explore how the unconscious biases of clinicians may be contributing to ongoi...

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Episode 41: Stroke from 2020-11-23T17:00

In today's episode, Doctor Burbridge speaks again with Cat Atkin, and they discuss being on the overnight stroke team.


This podcast has been made with an educational grant...

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Episode 40: UTI from 2020-11-06T13:00

Today Doctor Burbridge is joined by Cat Atkin, an acute medicine trainee, to discuss the case of a 37 year-old lady with lower back pain and vomiting.


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Episode 39: Professor Andrew Goddard from 2020-10-12T13:00

Amie chats with Professor Andrew Goddard, President of the RCP, about how Covid-19 has altered the clinical landscape, and also about his personal experiences with the virus over the last 6 mont...

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Episode 38: A Tale of Two Cases Part 2: Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis? from 2020-09-11T17:00

In the second of a two-parter, Amie and Hussain discuss a case of a 90 year-old lady who also has a shortness of breath...



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Episode 37: A Tale of Two Cases Part 1: Hyperkalemia from 2020-09-11T13:00

In the first of a two-parter, Hussain and Amie discuss a 70 year-old man admitted with breathlessness...


This podcast has been made with an educational grant from Celgene. They...

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Episode 36: Classic Covid Case? from 2020-07-27T16:00

In today's episode, Hussain returns to talk to Amie about a case she dealt with early on in the Covid-19 pandemic.


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Episode 35: Decisions During Covid-19 from 2020-05-19T17:00:53

In this special episode, Amie and Dr Chris Bassford discuss decision making during this especially challenging time.


This podcast has been made with an educational grant from C...

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Episode 34: Postpartum Headache from 2020-04-24T13:00:58

In episode 34, Amie considers the case of a woman, 3 days postpartum, who is admitted with a headache.

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Episode 33: Inflammatory Bowel from 2020-04-10T13:00:23

Episode 33: Inflammatory Bowel by RCP London

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Episode 32: Multiple Myeloma from 2020-03-27T13:00:42

This week Amie and special guest, Cat Atkin (acute medicine trainee), talk about a case of an elderly patient who's recently been feeling more and more tired.

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Episode 31: Breathlessness from 2020-03-13T13:00:28

Episode 31: Breathlessness by RCP London

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Episode 30: Metastatic Spinal Cord Compression from 2020-02-24T11:02:21

In episode 30, Amie and Cat Atkin, a NIHR clinical lecturer and acute medical registrar, discuss acute back pain on call and who best to turn to for advice.

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Episode 29: Toxins and Poisons Part One from 2020-02-14T13:00:10

This week Amie and guest presenter Dr Nerys Conway discuss commonly misused drugs and their effects.

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Episode 28: Anti-coagulation and Bleeding (Featuring Professor Cheng-Hock Toh) from 2020-01-31T12:00:20

This week Amie is joined by the Academic Vice president of the RCP, Professor Cheng-Hock Toh.Amie and Cheng-Hock discuss a difficult case of bleeding and oral anti-coagulation use. We also take a b...

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Episode 27: Breaking Bad News from 2020-01-17T13:00:10

Amie and Bryony discuss breaking bad news, using some difficult cases they have been involved in.

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Episode 26: Leg Weakness and Pain from 2020-01-10T13:00:46

In the first episode of series 2, Amie and Bryony discuss a rock climber with uncommon symptoms...

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Episode 25: Diabetic Ketoacidosis from 2019-11-01T13:00:02

Amie and Hussain are back with another medical emergency. This week it’s diabetic ketoacidosis. Investigations and management are discussed. Amie explains why hyperchloraemic acidosis develops and ...

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Episode 24: Decompensated Liver Disease from 2019-10-18T13:00:52

Amie and Akon approach a difficult case of jaundice. How to manage decompensated liver disease and the latest guidelines are discussed. Amie covers the physiology of the liver, and the huge impact ...

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Episode 23: Let's Talk About Vitamins from 2019-10-11T13:00:24

Amie and Hussain discuss a case with a very unexpected cause. Amie revisits the Kreb's cycle. Hussain remains baffled.

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Episode 22: Acute Kidney Injury from 2019-10-04T13:00:14

Episode 22: Acute Kidney Injury by RCP London

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Episode 21: A Case of Odd Behaviour from 2019-09-13T13:00:56

Amie and Dr Becky Chubb take us through the case of an 82 year old who has a surprising diagnosis...

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Episode 20: Another Crisis from 2019-09-06T13:00:25

Education Fellow, Dr Akon Esara, takes us through the key points of a frequent attender.Music: 'Impressive Deals' - Nicolai Heidlas

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Episode 19: Gut Instinct - Upper GI Bleed from 2019-08-30T13:00:45

In this episode, Hussain and Amie discuss their general medical approach to Upper GI bleed management, with a little help from a couple of famous names...Music: 'Impressive Deals' - Nicol...

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Episode 18: Delirium Myths and Legends from 2019-08-23T12:00:35

In her second guest episode, consultant psychiatrist Dr Becky Chubb goes through the key points of delirium diagnosis and management.Music: 'Impressive Deals' - Nicolai Heidlas

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Episode 17: Never to be Forgotten from 2019-08-16T13:00:56

Hussain and Amie delve into an unusual case where a very commonly prescribed drug becomes the focus.Music: 'Impressive Deals' - Nicolai Heidlas

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Episode 16: A Right Pain In The Back from 2019-08-02T12:00:15

Amie and Hussain unpick a case with this most common of symptoms, presenting to an ambulatory care unit. Music: 'Impressive Deals' - Nicolai Heidlas

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Episode 15: Liaising With a Psychiatrist from 2019-07-26T12:00:25

Amie and guest consultant psychiatrist- Dr Becky Chubb- take us through the key points of mental health in medicine, including the all-important mental state examination.Music: 'Impressive Dea...

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Episode 14: Night Fever from 2019-07-19T13:00:34

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...Music: 'Impressive Deals'...

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Episode 13: Hyponatraemia from 2019-07-12T15:22:46

In episode 13, Hussain and Amie compare their generalist approaches to the ‘low sodium’ resultMusic: 'Impressive Deals' - Nicolai Heidlas

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Episode 12: Pleural Effusion Part 2 from 2019-07-05T10:56

Hussain recalls the drainage of a hepatic hydrothorax, and a rare complication.Music: 'Impressive Deals' - Nicolai Heidlas

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Episode 11: Bones, Moans, Stones And Groans from 2019-06-28T11:57:32

This week Amie explores the investigation and management of hypercalcaemia.Music: 'Impressive Deals' - Nicolai Heidlas

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Episode 10:'Flu-monia' from 2019-06-21T14:00:29

Amie gives her take on the guidelines of pneumonia management, sometimes complicated by influenza.Music: 'Impressive Deals' - Nicolai Heidlas

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Episode 9: Pleural Effusion Part 1 from 2019-06-07T14:00:25

This week Hussain recalls a case presenting to the acute medical take with a unilateral pleural effusion, highlighting key initial investigations and management.Music: 'Impressive Deals' ...

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Episode 8: Meningitis on the Acute Take from 2019-05-31T10:09:05

Amie recollects a serious case which highlights the importance of prompt recognition, and treatment, of meningitis.Music: 'Impressive Deals' - Nicolai Heidlas

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Episode 7: To LP or not LP from 2019-05-24T10:05:53

This week Amie investigates the evidence-base behind lumbar punctures and headachesMusic: 'Impressive Deals' - Nicolai Heidlas

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Episode 6: Just One More To See from 2019-04-24T12:08:12

Amie takes us through a hard-hitting case of infective endocarditis.Music: 'Impressive Deals' - Nicolai Heidlas

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Episode 5: A Difficult Day from 2019-04-24T12:08:06

In Episode 5, Hussain discusses a tragic case that highlights the challenges of having difficult conversations during a busy on-call shift.Music: 'Impressive Deals' - Nicolai Heidlas

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Episode 4: COPD in a Hurry from 2019-04-24T12:08

In this episode, Hussain runs through the management of COPD presentations on the acute take, with some important points about smoking (and vaping!).Music: 'Impressive Deals' - Nicolai He...

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Episode 3: The Acute Hot Joint from 2019-04-24T11:52:10

In the third episode, Amie gives us a quick run-through of the investigation and management of the acute, hot joint.Music: 'Impressive Deals' - Nicolai Heidlas

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Episode 2: Off Legs on a Sunday Morning from 2019-04-24T11:52:02

Hussain recounts an evocative neurology case from a weekend on-call.Music: 'Impressive Deals' - Nicolai Heidlas

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Episode 1: Pulmonary Embolism on the Acute Take from 2019-04-24T11:51:50

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 guidelin...

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Episode 1: Pulmonary Embolism on the Acute Take from 2019-04-24T11:51:50

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 guide...

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