Clinical Update

Podcast: mental health in primary care case studies


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Mental healthcare is a vital part of general practice. In this episode of the Clinical Update podcast, MIMS Learning editor Pat Anderson and medical editor Sangeeta Krishnan discuss case studies that prompt GPs to reflect on their practice.


0.5 CPD hours


This podcast draws on the mental health learning plan, featuring modules written by Professor Carolyn Chew-Graham, to highlight important aspects of mental healthcare in general practice. 


It discusses learning from the plan around the mental health needs of patients with cancer, talking openly about suicide risk, and understanding why patients do not attend primary care appointments.


NB: This podcast contains discussion of suicide and self-harm, and how GPs can help patients and colleagues to stay safe. The Samaritans helpline is 116 123.


You can access the website version of this podcast, along with a list of key learning points, on MIMS Learning - and make notes for your appraisal. MIMS Learning offers hundreds of hours of CPD for healthcare professionals, along with a handy CPD organiser.


Educational objectives


After listening to this podcast, healthcare professionals should be better able to: 

  • Recall when risk of self-harm or suicide is heightened following a diagnosis of cancer
  • Conduct effective cancer care reviews that encourage exploration of mood
  • Understand the concepts of ‘scanxiety’ and healthcare-related anxiety after a cancer diagnosis
  • Talk openly about suicide risk with patients and colleagues
  • Understand and address barriers to attendance at healthcare appointments


Please note: this podcast is presented by medical editors and discusses educational content written or presented by doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals on the MIMS Learning website and at live events.


Presenters


Pat Anderson, editor

Sangeeta Krishnan, medical editor

MIMS Learning

Twickenham

UK 


Episode produced by Jude Owen


MIMS Learning resources

Adult mental health learning plan

Case series: the psychological effects of cancer

Exploring the risk of self-harm and suicide in primary care

Why people miss medical appointments and how to support them

Podcast: interviews with patients and clinical nurse specialists on breast cancer diagnosis and follow-up

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