In October's podcast, James Cave (DTB Editor-in-Chief) and David Phizackerley (DTB Deputy Editor) discuss the place of population screening for atrial fibrillation and the need for more evidence to support a change in national policy (https://dtb.bmj.com/content/56/10/112).

The editors also consider problems associated with long-term opioid use in the management of chronic pain (https://dtb.bmj.com/content/56/10/118). Please watch the video about Michael's moving story on this subject at dtb.bmj.com.

The launch of slidenafil as an over-the-counter pharmacy medicine (https://dtb.bmj.com/content/56/10/123) is also discussed.