In this episode join Ben and I as we discuss a case urinary retention in pregnancy. We explore possible causes and reflect on what to do when we don't know what to do. 

We reflect on acknowledging the limitations of our competencies and knowledge. 

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In this episode Ben and I discuss a patient I first saw last year, and we reflect on what happened next. 

We discuss kindness, openness and honesty and we encourage everyone to take a mid ward round coffee break to help develop team work and wellbeing. 

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This episode is a repost of season 2, episode 7, in which Ben and I discuss a case I saw over a busy weekend.  

In the next episode we will release an update of the case, as we consider the final diagnosis. 

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We are back to discuss a case of foot drop and I reflect on my self confessed neurophobia. 

Ben and I share our thoughts about investigations in the acute setting. 

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Join Ben and I as we discuss causes of delirium and get stumped by blood gases. 

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Welcome to the latest episode as Ben and I navigate fever of unknown origin. 

We discuss the impact of the prior diagnoses on clinical reasoning and how diagnostic momentum can have a big influence at work. 

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Join Ben and I as we discuss headaches, decision fatigue and recency bias.

We reflect on the importance of reflection and how it's OK not to be OK.

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Join us for another fantastic episode, as Ben and I discuss 'the swollen leg'. 

We navigate a challenging case with the usual discussion of decision making and how it can be affected by where you see a patient. 

Whether you're a health professional or simply curious, this episode promises to be both informative and entertaining. Don't miss as we unravel the mysteries of swollen legs together!

In this episode I am joined by Professor Nicola Cooper, a physician and and expert in clinical reasoning education, we dissect a case of abdominal pain.

We reflect on night brain and how being sleep deprived can affect our decision making processes and how the night team should never be criticised. 

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In this episode I am joined by the fantastic Sam, for the pre PACES podcast. I am put in the hot seat as Sam and I talk through a challenging case of shortness of breath and chest pain on a night shift. 

We discuss overcoming your fears, the importance of reflection and the value of a collateral history. 

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