Do we need more generalist doctors or specialists? Both! But if you had to choose which between the two, it gets a bit more tricky. Join the gang as they try to reason out what is more important in our current healthcare climate.

In our 3rd episode, we welcome our UK correspondent Krithi Ravi onto the podcast for the first time. She leads a discussion inequalities in maternal mortality, comparing the UK and South Africa.

In episode 2 of this season, we introduce our newest member of the 15 Minute Medicine team - Dr Nick Mutanda-Musoke. He and Efosa engage in an enlightening episode on Big Pharma with some help from a special guest.

In the first episode of season 2 Farai is joined by guests to discuss what is known and unknown about the current corona virus pandemic, with a particular focus on South Africa. Please note that this was recorded on 29/03/2020 so facts and figures after this date will be different. This episode was planned and made with help from members of the South African Global Surgical Society.

In our final episode of a very long first season, EM Guidance healthcare app, hosts us at one of their meetup talks. We discuss the potential use that podcasts like our own and many others can have in healthcare and our daily lives. Thank you again to EM Guidance for hosting us

In our final episode of a very long first season, EM Guidance healthcare app, hosts us at one of their meetup talks. We discuss the potential use that podcasts like our own and many others can have in healthcare and our daily lives. Thank you again to EM Guidance for hosting us.

An episode describing a clinical case as well as a brief overview of thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura

Additional reading

1. Joly B, Coppo P, Veyradier A. Thrombotic thrombotic purpura. Blood. 2017;129(21). Link:

http://www.bloodjournal.org/content/129/21/2836?sso-checked=true

https://www.easyauscultation.com/cases?coursecaseorder=1&courseid=26

Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP) During Pregnancy - ppt ... (where approach sourced)

With second year interns across South Africa just finished applying for community service for next year, we wondered if we could tweak things here and there to make our own version of events using America's NFL as a framework. Enjoy

This week we tackle the topic of study methods/techniques. With so many tried and tested, its always nice to hear what other people are doing. We found a few guests with solid advice that may aid us in our next set of exams.

This week we discuss the topic of doctor's salaries. Do we get paid too little or too much? We look at different factors to consider and if the issue is even related to money at all.