I forgot to ask the doctor
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In this podcast, principally for patients, I interview experts from varying fields of medicine about conditions and ask questions on their behalf, in order to better inform them about their conditions.
I forgot to ask the doctor
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In this fascinating episode, I interview Professor Subodh Dave about Burnout. We discuss risk factors, how to recognise it and interventions. We also bottom out if this is an individual or organisational problem. Not to be missed!
Links:
RCPsych Psychiatrists' Support Services - https://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/members/workforce-wellbeing-hub/psychiatrists-support-service
RCPsych Enjoying Work Collaborative -https://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/improving-care/nccmh/quality-improvement-programmes/rcpsych-enjoying-work
BMA Counselling and Peer Support Services - https://www.bma.org.uk/advice-and-su ..read more
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In this episode I interview expert Colorectal Surgeon Professor Jamie Murphy about Bowel Cancer. We discuss screening, risks, investigations and treatments, including very exciting emerging treatments. Lots of fascinating questions from listeners at the end - one not to miss ..read more
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In this episode I interview international expert Professor Alexander Heazell about stillbirth. We discuss the risks, causes and strategies to prevent this devastating occurrence. Listen until the end for interesting questions from listeners ..read more
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In this episode I interview Professor Stephen Lawrie about anxiety and depression. We discuss risk factors, symptoms and treatments. We compare the effectiveness of medical treatments and talking therapies. As always, listeners' questions are answered ..read more
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In this episode I interview Professor Carsten Flohr about childhood eczema. We discuss the diagnosis and treatment options, as well as the astounding relationship between eczema and food allergies. A truly phenomenal interview.
Links:
https://www.eczemacareonline.org.uk/en?language_set=1
https://eczema.org/information-and-advice ..read more
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In this episode, I interview Dr Mars Skae about unhealthy overweight in children. We discuss risk factors, investigations and strategies to deal with this common condition which can have serious health consequences ..read more
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In this episode I interview Professor James Lindsay about inflammatory bowel disease - Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. We discuss risk factors, symptoms, investigations and treatment options. As usual listener's questions are also addressed ..read more
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In this episode I interview Professor Sudha Sundar expert in ovarian cancer. We discuss risk factors, symptoms - including their vague nature, treatment and outcomes.
Links:
https://targetovariancancer.org.uk
https://ovarian.org.uk/
https://eveappeal.org.uk/
https://www.ovacome.org.uk/
National Ovarian Cancer Audit Feasibility Pilot:
http://www.ncin.org.uk/cancer_type_and_topic_specific_work/cancer_type_specific_work/gynaecological_cancer/gynaecological_cancer_hub/ovarian_cancer_audit_feasibility_pilot
Does HRT increase cancer risk (cancer research UK):
https://www.cancerresearchuk.or ..read more
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In this episode I interview global expert on MS Professor Gavin Giovannoni. We discuss prevention, latest treatment options and potential cures. We also talk about complimentary therapies and lifestyle modification.
Links:
https://www.mssociety.org.uk/
https://mstrust.org.uk/
https://www.nationalmssociety.org/
https://gavingiovannoni.substack.com/ (MS-Selfie ..read more
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In this episode I interview Mr Bilal Alkhaffaf about Obesity and Bariatrics. We discuss the causes of obesity in the individual and as a society. We also talk about treatment strategies, the multidisciplinary team, what is involved in bariatric surgery and health tourism ..read more