Ben and Amie are joined once again by the world-renowned expert on clinical decision-making, Professor Pat Croskerry. 

Pat presents a challenging case involving a 25-year-old woman with "Baby Blues". 

Is bias always bad, or is it a necessary tool for survival in error-prone environments?

We discuss the importance of following up on patients to improve future performance and how burnout and physical exhaustion can make us more susceptible to biases.

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.

In the first of two very special episodes, Amie and Ben are joined by Amie's hero, Professor Pat Croskerry, a leading expert on cognitive bias and how doctors think. 

We go back to basics and cover all things critical thinking.

Croskerry, P. (2020) The cognitive autopsy: a root cause analysis of medical decision making. 1st edn. New York: Oxford University Press.

Groopman, J. (2007). How doctors think. Houghton Mifflin Company. To find locally:  https://search.worldcat.org/title/1040496921

Montgomery, Kathryn, How Doctors Think: Clinical Judgment And The Practice Of Medicine (New York, NY, 2005; online edn, Oxford Academic, 31 Oct. 2023), https://doi.org/10.1093/oso/9780195187120.001.0001 To find locally: https://search.worldcat.org/title/58452493

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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.

In this episode, Ben discusses a case of a 42 year man who collapses whilst jogging. Would you admit this gentleman or discharge?

Amie and Ben work through the case and talk about the clinical reasoning behind their decisions and what can affect this. 

Amie takes us out into the garden and introduces us to the crocus. 

We love to hear from you, please 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.

What happens to us when we take work home with us and can't switch off? 

How you ever been in bed at night and can't stop thinking of someone you saw that day and where you went wrong. 

Amie presents a case to Ben of generalised weakness and confusion with a surprising twist.

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 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.