Ep 43 – Addressing health inequalities in cancer: the role of primary care

Ep 1 – Abnormal liver blood test: Kevin discusses interpretation and management of mildly abnormal liver blood tests in primary care. What are the possible causes? And what should the next step be?Access episode show notes containing key references and take-home points at: https://gpno... by GPnotebook Podcast

15 min listen

Ep 4 – Tips and hacks on managing hypertension in primary care including NICE NG136 key messages: Dr Kevin Fernando summarises the key points for primary care from the NICE guideline update.Access episode show notes containing key references and take-home points at: https://gpnotebook.com/en-GB/podcasts/cardiovascular-medicine/hacks-tips-on-managin... by GPnotebook Podcast

18 min listen

Ep 25 – Palpitations: when to worry, and what is the interplay with mental illness?: In this epsiode, which has been recorded for Chronic Conditions Month 2021, Dr Peter Bagshaw (Clinical Lead in Dementia and Mental Health, South Gloucestershire CCG) and Dr Yassir Javaid (Cardiovascular and Diabetes Clinical Lead, by GPnotebook Podcast

37 min listen

Ep 17 – Diabetes special: round-up from the ADA 2020 virtual congress: Kevin is joined by Drs Patrick Holmes, Amrit Lamba and Amar Puttanna to discuss the key take-home points from last week’s American Diabetes Association Virtual Scientific Sessions congress.Access episode show notes containing key references and take-ho... by GPnotebook Podcast

55 min listen

Ep 7 – Appropriate use and safety profile of SGLT2 inhibitors: Dr Kevin Fernando provides a practical overview of the utility of sodium–glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors, focusing on dosing, cardiovascular and renal safety and the management of adverse events, including dehydration and genital infections. by GPnotebook Podcast

20 min listen

Ep 24 – Key considerations when prescribing steroids: Steroids are prescribed for a range of health conditions. In this podcast, which has been recorded for Chronic Conditions Month 2021, Dr Steve Holmes (Clinical Respiratory Lead for NHS Somserset) and Dr Kevin Fernando (GP Partner at North Berwick Healt... by GPnotebook Podcast

33 min listen

Ep 9 – Tips and hacks on diagnosing and managing osteoporosis in primary care: Kevin considers the challenges related to managing osteoporosis in the context of conflicting clinical guidelines, including who to assess for fracture risk, who to treat (and with what agent) and how long to treat individuals for. by GPnotebook Podcast

23 min listen

$Ep 9 – Tips and hacks on diagnosing and managing osteoporosis in primary care: Kevin considers the challenges related to managing osteoporosis in the context of conflicting clinical guidelines, including who to assess for fracture risk, who to treat (and with what agent) and how long to treat individuals for.$

Ep 19 – Investigating vitamin B12 deficiency and pernicious anaemia in primary care: In this episode, Kevin examines some common questions regarding vitamin B12 deficiency. In whom should we suspect it? What investigations should be carried out in primary care? How is it associated with folate deficiency? by GPnotebook Podcast

18 min listen

Ep 3 – Obstructive sleep apnoea in children: Dr Kevin Fernando discusses detection and management of the condition in primary care, including how presentation in children differs from that in adults.Access episode show notes containing key references and take-home points at: https://gpnotebook. by GPnotebook Podcast

8 min listen

Ep 2 – Diagnostic dilemmas and classification conundrums in diabetes: Dr Kevin Fernando takes us through brief case scenarios to illustrate diagnostic tips and pitfalls in primary care.Access episode show notes containing key references and take-home points at: https://gpnotebook. by GPnotebook Podcast

17 min listen

Ep 10 – COVID-19: could nasal irrigation reduce transmission, and is there a role for anosmia in screening?: Kevin discusses evidence-based practical advice to potentially reduce transmission of coronavirus, in the form of nasal irrigation and gargling with saline solution.Access episode show notes containing key references and take-home points at: https://gp... by GPnotebook Podcast

7 min listen

Ep 21 – Managing unexplained high platelet counts in primary care: In this episode, Dr Kevin Fernando discusses thrombocytosis in the context of suspected cancer. How should an unexplained high platelet count be interpreted and managed in primary care? Which cancers are most commonly associated with thrombocytosis? by GPnotebook Podcast

17 min listen

Ep 47 – Prescribing medicines associated with dependence: how can NICE guideline NG215 support our practice?: In this episode, which has been recorded for Chronic Conditions Month 2022, Dr Peter Bagshaw (Clinical Lead in Dementia and Mental Health, South Glos CCG) and Dr Rob Hampton (Portfolio GP, Leicestershire) discuss the prescribing of medicines associated... by GPnotebook Podcast

21 min listen