Essential Knowledge Updates Podcasts

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 & Young People speaks to Dr Thomas Round, EKU Development Fellow.

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 with psoriasis, approaches to first and second-line treatments and referral. It also discusses the NICE Guideline further

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 points and take home messages from the module and the related guideline but also offers recommendations on how to engage with patients and possible sources of support

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 practice e.g. typical symptoms of a UTI and the diagnosis and treatment in women (including pregnancy) and men.

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 for diagnosis and possible treatment.

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 regional pain and the risks concerning those who go on to develop chronic pain.

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 in practice e.g. recommendations for reducing prescribing errors.

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.

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 of the methods concerning the creation of the Updates.

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 the current issues of Benzodiazepines use in primary care and ways in which it can be reduced with Dr Alan Cohen, Director of Primary Care at the West London Mental Health Trust.