We are back with our second episode in association with the RCPE. 

Amie presents a case of eye floaters to Ben and he works through the case in real time. 

Test your own diagnostic skills and see if you can work out the diagnosis before Ben. 

Disclaimer: All patient stories discussed in Home of Medicine are informed by real patient interactions. However, all identifying details have been removed or appropriately modified to protect patient confidentiality.

This podcast is intended for education and professional development and should not replace independent clinical judgement or specialist consultation.

We are very excited to be back with season 4!

The Home of Medicine has a new Home - The Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh, but the podcast is the same as ever, bringing you case discussions and real time clinical decision making. 

In this episode Amie works through a case of confusion, and adopts the 'watch and wait' approach. 

Can you work out the diagnosis before Amie?

Disclaimer: All patient stories discussed in Home of Medicine are informed by real patient interactions. However, all identifying details have been removed or appropriately modified to protect patient confidentiality.

This podcast is intended for education and professional development and should not replace independent clinical judgement or specialist consultation.

Palpitations in SDEC, what could be causing this?

Amie and Ben discuss a challenging case and possible diagnoses. 

If you have been affected by any of the topics we have discussed in this episode you can access the following;

NHS Practitioner Health Free, confidential service for doctors and dentists in England who are experiencing mental health or addiction problems. Clinical support, psychological therapies, etc.  www.practitionerhealth.nhs.uk

Doctors in Distress Peer support, webinars, reflective spaces, creative groups etc.; aims to reduce stigma and offer supportive community. Contact via Doctors in Distress website

DocHealth Specialist psychotherapy service just for doctors; up to six face-to-face sessions; self-referral.  Use the DocHealth website to self-refer. 

BMA Wellbeing Support Services 24/7 telephone counselling & peer support, structured therapy sessions, advice for doctors with substance use, bereavement etc. Through BMA website / membership. 

Doctors’ Support Network (DSN) Peer group for doctors with mental health concerns; confidential and supportive. Contact via DSN website. 

NHS Mental Health Services For anxiety, depression etc,  talking therapies; crisis help; also self-referral options sometimes depending on area, in urgent cases call 999 or NHS 111. 

We love to hear from you, get in touch at [email protected].

Disclaimer: All patient stories discussed in Home of Medicine are informed by real patient interactions. However, all identifying details have been removed or appropriately modified to protect patient confidentiality.

This podcast is intended for education and professional development and should not replace independent clinical judgement or specialist consultation.

When did we first feel like a real doctor?

When we did form our professional identity and what helped guide this?

We introduce FORDEC as an aide to decision making and there may also be an outtake or two. 

We love to hear from you, get in touch at [email protected]

Disclaimer: All patient stories discussed in Home of Medicine  are anonymised. Identifiable details have been altered or omitted to protect patient confidentiality. The cases are shared for educational purposes only and should not be used as medical advice.

Disclaimer: All patient stories discussed in Home of Medicine are informed by real patient interactions. However, all identifying details have been removed or appropriately modified to protect patient confidentiality.

This podcast is intended for education and professional development and should not replace independent clinical judgement or specialist consultation.

This week we take you back to our first ever episode, nearly four years ago!

We discuss headaches and how to differentiate between primary and secondary causes. 

This is where it all started!!!

We love to hear from you. Get in touch at [email protected].

Disclaimer: All patient stories discussed in Home of Medicine are informed by real patient interactions. However, all identifying details have been removed or appropriately modified to protect patient confidentiality.

This podcast is intended for education and professional development and should not replace independent clinical judgement or specialist consultation.

Ben presents a case of excessive yawning. What could it be?

We reflect on the importance of history taking and how talking to people brings us so much joy.

Get in touch at [email protected], we love to hear from you. 

Disclaimer: All patient stories discussed in Home of Medicine are informed by real patient interactions. However, all identifying details have been removed or appropriately modified to protect patient confidentiality.

This podcast is intended for education and professional development and should not replace independent clinical judgement or specialist consultation.

We revisit one of Ben's earliest episodes from 2022, when we discuss a case of a gentleman I reviewed who presented with shortness of breath. 

This is also our most listened to episode and highlights how Ben works through a case in the Emergency Department. 

Get in touch at [email protected]. We love to hear from you 

Disclaimer: All patient stories discussed in Home of Medicine are informed by real patient interactions. However, all identifying details have been removed or appropriately modified to protect patient confidentiality.

This podcast is intended for education and professional development and should not replace independent clinical judgement or specialist consultation.

A young man presents with a sore throat and aching muscles - but what could be the cause?

Ben and I dig into the possibilities, with Ben (of course) pulling out another gem from the depths of medical trivia: the Lacto-Bolo reflex. You’ll be both educated and entertained.

Got thoughts or questions? We’d love to hear from you. 

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Disclaimer: All patient stories discussed in Home of Medicine are informed by real patient interactions. However, all identifying details have been removed or appropriately modified to protect patient confidentiality.

This podcast is intended for education and professional development and should not replace independent clinical judgement or specialist consultation.

Confusion in the older adult, must be a UTI? 

We discuss a frequent referral to the medical team and how we approach it.

The importance of thorough clinical examination is highlighted. 

We reminisce on being foundation doctors and recap anchoring bias.

Get in touch at [email protected], we love to hear from you

Disclaimer: All patient stories discussed in Home of Medicine are informed by real patient interactions. However, all identifying details have been removed or appropriately modified to protect patient confidentiality.

This podcast is intended for education and professional development and should not replace independent clinical judgement or specialist consultation.

What happens when someone doubts your clinical ability and asks for a second opinion?

Ben and I discuss a case of collapse and what to do next. 

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Get in touch, we love to hear from you. 

[email protected]

Disclaimer: All patient stories discussed in Home of Medicine are informed by real patient interactions. However, all identifying details have been removed or appropriately modified to protect patient confidentiality.

This podcast is intended for education and professional development and should not replace independent clinical judgement or specialist consultation.