Essential Knowledge Updates Podcasts

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The Essential Knowledge Update podcasts provide RCGP members and subscribers with the opportunity to get acquainted with the topics of an Update through a different medium. The podcasts discuss the most important educational messages of an update with the respective authors, adding a further dimension to the learning experience.

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Essential Knowledge Updates Podcasts episodes:

11.26.2018
Management of abnormal liver blood tests (EKU2018.3)
There has been a 400% increase in deaths from liver disease between 1970-2010. Liver disease is now the 5th biggest cause of premature mortality. Dr Kevin Fernando, a GP with a special interest in diabetes and medical education and RCGP...
11.16.2018
Heavy menstrual bleeding: assessment and management (EKU2018.3)
Studies report that between 4-51% of women are affected by heavy periods. Dr Anne Lashford, a GP in Wiltshire and one of the Vice Presidents of the Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Health Care speaks to Dr Sally Higginbottom about...
08.07.2018
Endometriosis: diagnosis and management (EKU2018.2)
Endometriosis is associated with infertility and is also associated with a lower quality of life with women taking more sick days because of the condition. Dr Anne Connolly, a GP in Bradford with an interest in gynaecology and an RCGP...
08.01.2018
Diagnosis, monitoring and chronic asthma management (EKU2018.2)
The National Review into Asthma Deaths in 2014 found that 46% of asthma deaths may have been avoidable if guidelines were followed. Dr Matt Doyle, a GP in Jersey with an interest in allergic disease and asthma and an RCGP...
04.16.2018
Spondyloarthritis in over 16s: diagnosis and management (EKU2018.1)
Axial spondyloarthritis is often misdiagnosed as mechanical back pain with an average delay of 8.5 years between symptom onset and diagnosis. Dr Arsalan Zamir, a GP in Watford with an interest in Sports and exercise medicine and an RCGP Clinical...
03.21.2018
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) (EKU2017.3)
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is the fifth leading cause of death in the UK. Dr Steve Holmes, Education Lead for the Primary Care Respiratory Society, Respiratory Clinical Lead in Somerset and RCGP Council Member speaks to Dr Sally Higginbottom...
11.23.2017
Management of contact dermatitis (EKU2017.3)
The point prevalence of dermatitis in the UK is estimated to be about 20%, with atopic endogenous dermatitis making up the majority of cases. Dr Naheed Kazmi, a GP based in Coventry and an RCGP Clinical Adviser, speaks to Dr...
08.24.2017
Management of Asthma (EKU2017.2)
In the UK there are 5.4 million people receiving treatment for asthma of whom 1.1 million are children. Dr Barbara Noble, author of the EKU2017.2 module on the Management of asthma speaks to Dr Sally Higginbottom about this topic.
03.20.2017
Sepsis: recognition, diagnosis and early management (EKU2017.1)
Sepsis is responsible for 44,000 deaths per year and 150,000 hospital admissions. At present the UK mortality from sepsis is 30%. Dr Barbara Noble, author of the EKU2017.1 module on Sepsis: recognition, diagnosis and early management speaks to Dr Sally...
01.31.2017
Menopause: Diagnosis & Management (EKU18)
The mean age of women who have a natural menopause is 51 years, although there is wide variation between women. Dr Louise Newson, author of the EKU18 module on Menopause: Diagnosis & Management speaks to Dr Sally Higginbottom about this...
01.05.2017
Alcohol Use Disorder (EKU18)
Alcohol use disorders are common in general practice. Its use is linked to at least 60 diseases and linked to premature mortality. Dr Alan Cohen, author of the EKU18 module on Alcohol Use Disorders speaks to Dr Sally Higginbottom about...
07.07.2016
Diagnosis & Management of Epilepsy in Adults (EKU17)
Statistics for England in 2011 showed approximately 320,000 adults with epilepsy were receiving anti-epileptic drugs (AED), but it is estimated that only two thirds of these adults have it adequately controlled. Dr Maitram Tran author of the EKU17 module on...
06.27.2016
Suspected cancer: recognition and referral (EKU17)
Recent research (Ahmad 2015) has shown an increase in lifetime cancer risk from approximately 1 in 3 for those born in 1930 to 1 in 2 for those born after 1960. Dr Matthew Castleden author of the EKU17 module on...
03.10.2016
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: assessment and management (EKU2017.1)
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) presents as a disease spectrum. Fatty change is a common and frequently benign condition, present in 20-30% of the population and up to 90% of the morbidly obese. Dr Sue Martin, author of the EKU2017.1...
02.08.2016
Management of Multiple Sclerosis in Primary & Secondary Care (EKU16)
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) affects approximately 100,000 people in the UK and is the commonest cause of serious physical disability of adults of working age. Dr Barbara Noble author of the EKU16 module on the Management of Multiple Sclerosis in Primary...
01.15.2016
Pharmacological & Non-pharmacological Interventions for Somatoform Disorders & MUPS in Adults (EKU16)
It is estimated that patients with MUPS represent up to 20% of GP contacts, and 30% of patients presenting with physical symptoms. Dr Sue Martin author of the EKU16 module on the Pharmacological & Non-pharmacological Interventions for Somatoform Disorders &...
11.23.2015
Bipolar Disorder in Adults, Children & Young People (EKU15)
Bipolar disorder (BPD) is a potentially life long condition characterised by episodes of mania or hypomania, and episodes of depressed mood. The peak age of onset is 15-19 years, and life time prevalence is about 25% of adults. Dr Alan...
10.26.2015
Dyspepsia & Gastro-oesophageal Reflux Disease (EKU15)
Dyspepsia is common, affecting about a fifth of people at some point in their lives and is estimated to cost the United Kingdom more than £1bn each year. Dr Louise Newson author of the EKU15 module on Dyspepsia & Gastro-oesophageal...
09.25.2015
Management of Chronic Pain in Adults (EKU14)
Chronic pain is a major clinical problem with nearly 1 in 5 people in Europe currently being affected by moderate to severe chronic pain. Dr Michael Wright, author of the EKU14 module on the Management of Chronic Pain in Adults...
08.28.2015
Classification & Care of People at Risk of Familial Breast Cancer (EKU13)
Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in the UK: in 2010 more than 49,000 women and around 400 men were diagnosed (CRUK). Dr Sue Martin, author of the EKU13 module on the Classification & Care of People at...
11.27.2014
Essential Knowledge Update 13: Depression in Children & Young People
Approximately 1% of children and 3% of young people are estimated to be depressed. Adolescent girls are more than twice as likely to be depressed as boys. Dr Sally Higginbottom, author of the EKU13 module on Depression in Children &...
03.12.2014
Essential Knowledge Update 12: Psoriasis
Most episodes of psoriasis can be managed in primary care however, up to 60% of patients will need referral at some point. This podcast on the Assessment & Management of Psoriasis provides information on the diagnosis and assessment of patients...
02.06.2014
Essential Knowledge Update 12: Psychosis & Schizophrenia in Children & Young People
Psychosis and Schizophrenia in children and young people is an unusual condition in primary care. This podcast provides information concerning the identification, investigation and follow up of young patients presenting with this condition. It not only highlights the key learning...
02.06.2014
Essential Knowledge Update 11: Suspected Bacterial UTI in Adults
Urinary tract infections are common, they account for 1-3% of all GP consultations and are the second commonest indication for empirical antibiotic treatment. This EKU podcast discusses the key points from the module and how they can be implemented within...
02.06.2014
Essential Knowledge Update 11: Chronic Pelvic Pain
Chronic pelvic pain is a symptom not a diagnosis. It is common and affects around one in six adult women in the UK. This EKU podcast discusses the signs and symptoms of chronic pain, the investigations that can be completed...
04.09.2013
Essential Knowledge Update 10: Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
In 15% of cases of patients suffering from complex regional pain syndrome still have unrelenting pain and functional impairment more than 5 years after onset of symptoms. This EKU podcast examines the causes, symptoms, diagnosis and pain management/treatment of complex...
02.26.2013
Essential Knowledge Update 10: Quality & Safety in Prescribing in UK General Practice
Prescribing errors are common, affecting between 1% and 40% of prescriptions depending on the definition used. This EKU podcast reviews the two source documents in which the EKU module is based as well as the take home messages for implementation...
12.20.2012
Essential Knowledge Update 10: Perinatal Mood Disorders
Mental illness is a significant factor in maternal mortality. This EKU podcast talks about best practice in the management of antenatal and postnatal mood and anxiety disorders including the assessment and treatment of depression.
09.07.2012
Essential Knowledge Update 9: Stable Angina
It is estimated that almost 2 million people in England have experienced angina. This EKU podcast discusses the epidemiology and treatment of stable angina as well as information and support for patients and referral. This podcast also provides an overview...
07.19.2012
Essential Knowledge Update 9: Long-term Benzodiazepine Withdrawal
In the UK in 2009 there were 4.2 million prescription items dispensed, at a cost of £19 million. Interventions to reduce the number of long term users of Benzodiazepines would have both clinical and economical benefits. This EKU podcast discusses...
05.23.2012
Essential Knowledge Update 9: Older Persons Substance Misuse
Alcohol and illicit drugs are in the top ten risk factors for morbidity and mortality in Europe. This EKU podcast discusses the growing number of older persons with substance misuse, how to identify those at risk and highlights what GPs...
05.11.2012
Essential Knowledge Update 9: HIV in Primary Care
HIV is one of the most important communicable diseases in the UK; over a quarter of people with HIV in the UK remain undiagnosed. This EKU podcast talks about the MedFASH guideline on HIV in Primary care in which the...
03.29.2012
Essential Knowledge Update 8: Harmful Drinking & Alcohol Dependence
The highest rate of harmful alcohol-use and alcohol dependence is in the 16-24 year age group. Incidence is also increasing in children aged 10-16 years. This EKU podcast highlights the problems concerning harmful drinking and alcohol dependence especially in young...
03.29.2012
Essential Knowledge Update 8: Gestational Diabetes
Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is the most common medical condition complicating pregnancy. This EKU podcast discusses the epidemiology of Gestational diabetes as well as the associated risk factors, methods for screening and treatment for patients.
03.29.2012
Essential Knowledge Update 8: Atopic Eczema
Atopic eczema is common, affecting 15-20% of school-age children and 2-10% of adults at some stage of their life. This EKU podcast discusses the diagnosis and treatment of atopic eczema including the use of emollients, topical steroids and other alternative...
03.29.2012
Essential Knowledge Update 8: Medically Unexplained Symptoms
People with medically unexplained symptoms (MUS) are common, and these symptoms can be very difficult and frustrating for both patient and clinician. This EKU podcast explores the key issues in primary care concerning MUS and highlights that excellent consultation style,...
03.29.2012
Essential Knowledge Update 7 - Latest Podcast
This Podcast offers discussions between the EKU Development and the EKU Authors on a number of topics featured within Essential Knowledge Update 7, including: Self-harm, Suicide & Risk, Psoriasis & Psoriatic Arthritis, Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms in Men and...
03.29.2012
Essential Knowledge Update 6 - Latest Podcast
This Podcast offers discussions between the EKU Development and the EKU Authors on a number of topics featured within Essential Knowledge Update 6, including: Giant Cell Arteritis, Dementia and People with Learning Disability, Vitamin D, Neuropathic Pain in Adults in...

What's Essential Knowledge Updates Podcasts about?

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Essential Knowledge Updates Podcasts episodes:

Management of abnormal liver blood tests (EKU2018.3)

Heavy menstrual bleeding: assessment and management (EKU2018.3)

Endometriosis: diagnosis and management (EKU2018.2)

Diagnosis, monitoring and chronic asthma management (EKU2018.2)

Spondyloarthritis in over 16s: diagnosis and management (EKU2018.1)

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) (EKU2017.3)

Management of contact dermatitis (EKU2017.3)

Management of Asthma (EKU2017.2)

Sepsis: recognition, diagnosis and early management (EKU2017.1)

Menopause: Diagnosis & Management (EKU18)

Alcohol Use Disorder (EKU18)

Diagnosis & Management of Epilepsy in Adults (EKU17)

Suspected cancer: recognition and referral (EKU17)

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: assessment and management (EKU2017.1)

Management of Multiple Sclerosis in Primary & Secondary Care (EKU16)

Pharmacological & Non-pharmacological Interventions for Somatoform Disorders & MUPS in Adults (EKU16)

Bipolar Disorder in Adults, Children & Young People (EKU15)

Dyspepsia & Gastro-oesophageal Reflux Disease (EKU15)

Management of Chronic Pain in Adults (EKU14)

Classification & Care of People at Risk of Familial Breast Cancer (EKU13)

Essential Knowledge Update 13: Depression in Children & Young People

Essential Knowledge Update 12: Psoriasis

Essential Knowledge Update 12: Psychosis & Schizophrenia in Children & Young People

Essential Knowledge Update 11: Suspected Bacterial UTI in Adults

Essential Knowledge Update 11: Chronic Pelvic Pain

Essential Knowledge Update 10: Complex Regional Pain Syndrome

Essential Knowledge Update 10: Quality & Safety in Prescribing in UK General Practice

Essential Knowledge Update 10: Perinatal Mood Disorders

Essential Knowledge Update 9: Stable Angina

Essential Knowledge Update 9: Long-term Benzodiazepine Withdrawal

Essential Knowledge Update 9: Older Persons Substance Misuse

Essential Knowledge Update 9: HIV in Primary Care

Essential Knowledge Update 8: Harmful Drinking & Alcohol Dependence

Essential Knowledge Update 8: Gestational Diabetes

Essential Knowledge Update 8: Atopic Eczema

Essential Knowledge Update 8: Medically Unexplained Symptoms

Essential Knowledge Update 7 - Latest Podcast

Essential Knowledge Update 6 - Latest Podcast