All aspects of medicine have been dramatically affected by the COVID-19 outbreak and general practice is no exception. In this episode we look at how the largest medical specialty in the country is adapting to the pandemic. Professor Helen Stokes-Lampard, former chair of the RCGP, chair of the National Academy for Social Prescribing and a practising GP near Birmingham joins us to explore everything from the challenges of remote consultations and conversations around end-of-life care to morale amongst healthcare staff. We also touch upon social prescribing in a lockdown, what care is being prioritised amidst the pandemic and the consequences of lack of testing. 

Enjoyed this episode? Have a listen to our second one in which we look at what long-term effects COVID-19 could have on general practice.