A Doctor's View

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The National Health Service (NHS) is a national treasure, providing comprehensive, free and accessible healthcare for those in the United Kingdom. In recent times the NHS has become under threat of privatisation. In this episode we are joined by Dr Aislinn Macklin-Doherty an Oncology trainee and a member of the BMA committee during the junior doctor strikes and a national officer for the NHS campaign group Health Campaigns Together. Together we discuss some of the myths surrounding the NHS and whether or not privatisation is the way forward.

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A look at e-cigarettes and vaping. Is vaping safe and should we be more lenient with people who choose to vape over those who smoke regular cigarettes. This episode explores some of the dangers of vaping and whether or not we should be using it as a form of nicotine replacement therapy (NRT).

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This episode focuses on occupational burnout. Something all doctors can suffer from. We look at what burnout is and why it is so prevalent amongst healthcare workers.

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An episode looking at homeopathy. The alternative medicine that claims to cure 'like with like'. I explore the principles behind it and whether or not terms like 'potentization' are credible medical principles.

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In this episode we look at what a plant-based diet is and the health benefits they can provide. Are these health benefits substantiated? Is going vegan the way forward for maximum health benefits? Approached from a pragmatic and opinionated perspective.

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Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) is a devastating mental health disorder said to affect up to 1 in 50 people in the UK and joining me in this podcast to share her story and experiences with BDD is Minnie Iris. Minnie is a remarkable lady who not only knows the effects BDD can have first-hand but facilitates BDD support groups to help other sufferers. 

If you are affected by any of the topics discussed and or feel you need to discuss BDD please seek help from your GP if you are in the UK. If you are having suicidal thoughts, please seek urgent help either from you GP or local emergency department. Links to the Samaritan and SANE websites can be found below. 

Useful links: 

BDD Foundation: 

https://bddfoundation.org

 The Samaritans 

https://www.samaritans.org

SANE 

http://www.sane.org.uk

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A look into some of the fad diets that we hear about on a daily basis. From the lemon juice diet through to the blood type diet, this episode explains what they are and debunks their 'magical' properties.

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What are the aspects of medicine that you don't see? This episode describes some of the challenges that a typical UK doctor faces in everyday life, mainly outside of hospital walls.

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This week's podcast looks at childhood development with an aide to provoke a discussion and explore the question of whether we should be changing the milestones for children to achieve in today's society.

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In this episode I describe some of the difficulties patients face in understanding their conditions and some of the problems with Dr Google.

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