In this episode Ben and I discuss a patient I first saw last year, and we reflect on what happened next.  We discuss kindness, openness and honesty and we encourage everyone to take a mid ward round coffee break to help develop team work and wellbeing.  Please rate, review and share this podcast For more learning check out https://www.efimacademy.org/login/index.php Contact us at; a.burbridge@nhs.net Tweet @amieburbridge @DrBenLovell @amieburbridge @DrBenLovell ..read more

This episode is a repost of season 2, episode 7, in which Ben and I discuss a case I saw over a busy weekend.   In the next episode we will release an update of the case, as we consider the final diagnosis.  Please rate, review and share! a.burbridge@nhs.net @amieburbridge @DrBenLovell ..read more

We are back to discuss a case of foot drop and I reflect on my self confessed neurophobia.  Ben and I share our thoughts about investigations in the acute setting.  Subscribe, share and join us as we unravel the mystery of the sudden foot drop.  Visit https://www.efimacademy.org/login/index.php for interactive e-learning modules to develop your clinical reasoning.  Contact me on a.burbridge@nhs.net  @amieburbridge @DrBenLovell ..read more

Join Ben and I as we discuss causes of delirium and get stumped by blood gases.  For more clinical reasoning visit https://www.efimacademy.org/login/index.php @amieburbridge @DrBenLovell ..read more

Welcome to the latest episode as Ben and I navigate fever of unknown origin.  We discuss the impact of the prior diagnoses on clinical reasoning and how diagnostic momentum can have a big influence at work.  For more learning check out https://www.efimacademy.org @amieburbridge @DrBenLovell ..read more

Join Ben and I as we discuss headaches, decision fatigue and recency bias. We reflect on the importance of reflection and how it's OK not to be OK. For more learning; Check out Ben's book "Eureka: Clinical Skills, Diagnostics and Reasoning". Visit www.efimacademy.org for further interactive e-modules. The EFIM Academy aims to develop your clinical reasoning by working through real life cases. Happy learning! @amieburbridge @DrBenLovell ..read more

Join us for another fantastic episode, as Ben and I discuss 'the swollen leg'.  We navigate a challenging case with the usual discussion of decision making and how it can be affected by where you see a patient.  Whether you're a health professional or simply curious, this episode promises to be both informative and entertaining. Don't miss as we unravel the mysteries of swollen legs together! @amieburbridge @DrBenLovell ..read more

In this episode I am joined by the fantastic Sam, for the pre PACES podcast. I am put in the hot seat as Sam and I talk through a challenging case of shortness of breath and chest pain on a night shift.  We discuss overcoming your fears, the importance of reflection and the value of a collateral history.  For more from Sam listen @ https://www.prepacespodcast.com/ Visit www.efimacademy.org for interactive e-modules to help develop your clinical reasoning. @amieburbridge @DrBenLovell ..read more

Welcome to another enlightening episode with Ben and I.  Ben presents a case with an unexpected blood result and we share our experiences and insights as to how we would handle the situation.   Subscribe, share, and join us as we try and unravel the unexpected blood result.  Visit www.efimacademy.org for interactive e-modules that can help develop your clinical reasoning. Happy learning! @amieburbridge @DrBenLovell ..read more

Ben and I are back and we discuss feeling overwhelmed in ED.  Ben, as ever, helps me process a challenging day and how to improve my palliative care skills.   We talk through diagnosing dying and reflect on if we have ever been taught how to do it.  @amieburbridge @DrBenLovell ..read more