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THIS EPISODE is about why Advance Care Planning is so important for Primary Care.   Clinicians should:

• Understand why Advance Care Planning is so important
• The significant difference that planning can make to those critical stages in life
• Barriers, misconceptions and needs.
• How each of us can do the right thing when in that situation.   

This is part 1 of a 2-part series.   

SPECIAL THANKS to our guest speaker: 
Dr Eva Kalmus, Interface Medicine GP Sutton Health and Care @Home.  Clinical Lead for End of Life Care Sutton.

USEFUL LINKS: 

 https://www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/my-future-wishes-advance-care-planning-for-people-with-dementia.pdf

SEASON 2 is produced by the PCUK Team in partnership with Integrated Care Support Services supporting practices and ICBs with Projects, Training, Resourcing and back-office support. (www.integratedcaresupport.com)

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DISCLAIMER: This podcast is aimed at specified categories of clinical staff working in the UK, and the content provided is both time and location specific. The aim is to ensure information is accurate, up-to-date and comprehensive, but this is not guaranteed. Hosts, other contributors, and the organisations they represent do not accept liability for any actions, consequences or effects that result, directly or indirectly from the information provided.

Specifically, this podcast is NOT intended for use by the general public or patients and must not be used as a substitute for seeking appropriate medical or any other advice. Views expressed are the opinion of the speakers, is general advice only and should not be used as a substitute for seeking advice from a specialist. Healthcare professionals accessing information must use their own professional judgement, and accept full responsibility when interpreting the information and deciding how best to apply it, whether for the treatment of patients, or for other purposes.

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THIS EPISODE:  Beware - patients can READILY read what you've entered in their notes!
Munir Adam talks to Dr Devin Gray, a GP very much involved with patient access to records, and in fact, despite not being their employee, was invited by NHS England to present the subject.  Q: How ready do you feel that patients will readily be able to read (almost) everything you document?

URGENT! For EMIS practices, the deadline to opt-in to prospective records access is 20-09-23, to go-live on 4th October using this form.  After this , practices will need to manually edit. For TPP it's by 31/10. 

SPECIAL THANKS to:  Dr Devin Gray, GP and Clinical Lead for Digital First (Wandsworth) 

USEFUL LINKS:  Follow this link:   https://vimeo.com/860075412 

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DISCLAIMER: This podcast is aimed at specified categories of clinical staff working in the UK, and the content provided is both time and location specific. The aim is to ensure information is accurate, up-to-date and comprehensive, but this is not guaranteed. Hosts, other contributors, and the organisations they represent do not accept liability for any actions, consequences or effects that result, directly or indirectly from the information provided.

Specifically, this podcast is NOT intended for use by the general public or patients and must not be used as a substitute for seeking appropriate medical or any other advice. Views expressed are the opinion of the speakers, is general advice only and should not be used as a substitute for seeking advice from a specialist. Healthcare professionals accessing information must use their own professional judgement, and accept full responsibility when interpreting the information and deciding how best to apply it, whether for the treatment of patients, or for other purposes.

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IN THIS EPISODE we briefly visit the role of the GPA (General Practice Assistant) and consider how this can let us focus more on the things that we'd like to do. 
- An overview of the GPA role is provided by a representative of NHS England.
- Munir Adam has a conversation with a recently qualified GPA about her role
- We consider why GPAs exist, what they can do, and how make the best use of them.

SPECIAL THANKS to our guest speakers: 
Sharon Kelly, Project Manager, NHS England (London region) – Workforce, Transformation & Education Directorate (WT&E). 
Ms Honey Tandon, General Practice Assistant, London region.

USEFUL LINKS: 

You can find out more general information on GP Assistant role here: https://www.hee.nhs.uk/our-work/gp-assistant

Visit NHS England e-lfh GPA webpage (https://www.e-lfh.org.uk/programmes/general-practice-assistant/) to find out more details on the GP Assistant role including JD and GPA competency framework.

SEASON 2 is produced by the PCUK Team in partnership with Integrated Care Support Services supporting practices & ICBs with back-office support. (www.integratedcaresupport.com)

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DISCLAIMER: This podcast is aimed at specified categories of clinical staff working in the UK, and the content provided is both time and location specific. The aim is to ensure information is accurate, up-to-date and comprehensive, but this is not guaranteed. Hosts, other contributors, and the organisations they represent do not accept liability for any actions, consequences or effects that result, directly or indirectly from the information provided.

Specifically, this podcast is NOT intended for use by the general public or patients and must not be used as a substitute for seeking appropriate medical or any other advice. Views expressed are the opinion of the speakers, is general advice only and should not be used as a substitute for seeking advice from a specialist. Healthcare professionals accessing information must use their own professional judgement, and accept full responsibility when interpreting the information and deciding how best to apply it, whether for the treatment of patients, or for other purposes.

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IN THIS EPISODE:  You explain it all very clearly to the patient, yet they don't do it.  Why?

 Munir Adam talks to Caroline Haines to discuss a healthcare topic that is so incredibly important for all to know about, and yet so often overlooked: Health Coaching.

SPECIAL THANKS to our guest speaker:  Caroline Haines. Health & Wellbeing Coach & Supervisor. Leatherhead PCN.

USEFUL LINKS:
Summarised overview of role:  HWBC 1 pager summary (transformationpartnersinhealthandcare.nhs.uk)

Development framework for H&WB coach:

NHS England » Workforce development framework for health and wellbeing coaches

SEASON 2 is supported by funding and back-office support from Integrated Care Support Services.  ICSS supports practices and ICBs with Projects, Training, Resourcing and back-office support. Primary Care UK Podcasts | Integrated Care Support Services

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DISCLAIMER: This podcast is aimed at specified categories of clinical staff working in the UK, and the content provided is both time and location specific. The aim is to ensure information is accurate, up-to-date and comprehensive, but this is not guaranteed. Hosts, other contributors, and the organisations they represent do not accept liability for any actions, consequences or effects that result, directly or indirectly from the information provided.

Specifically, this podcast is NOT intended for use by the general public or patients and must not be used as a substitute for seeking appropriate medical or any other advice. Views expressed are the opinion of the speakers, is general advice only and should not be used as a substitute for seeking advice from a specialist. Healthcare professionals accessing information must use their own professional judgement, and accept full responsibility when interpreting the information and deciding how best to apply it, whether for the treatment of patients, or for other purposes.

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IN THIS EPISODE we use the example of Primary Care Nursing  to discuss things that are available and important to the workforce to help with job satisfaction.   Three senior nurses discuss the role of the GPN, focusing on:

-Opportunities for nurses
-Portfolio working
-The value of the GP nurse role.  

Munir Adam considers how the points may be relevant to all of us.

SPECIAL THANKS to the lead nurses who are also Programme Directors and have other senior roles in London: 

Charlotte Cooley
Dawn Hunt
Debbie Brown

SEASON 2 is supported by funding and back-office support from Integrated Care Support Services.  ICSS supports practices and ICBs with Projects, Training, Resourcing and back-office support. (www.integratedcaresupport.com).

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CONTRIBUTE: To sponsor or contribute, do visit our website: www.primarycareuk.org

DISCLAIMER: This podcast is aimed at specified categories of clinical staff working in the UK, and the content provided is both time and location specific. The aim is to ensure information is accurate, up-to-date and comprehensive, but this is not guaranteed. Hosts, other contributors, and the organisations they represent do not accept liability for any actions, consequences or effects that result, directly or indirectly from the information provided.

Specifically, this podcast is NOT intended for use by the general public or patients and must not be used as a substitute for seeking appropriate medical or any other advice. Views expressed are the opinion of the speakers, is general advice only and should not be used as a substitute for seeking advice from a specialist. Healthcare professionals accessing information must use their own professional judgement, and accept full responsibility when interpreting the information and deciding how best to apply it, whether for the treatment of patients, or for other purposes.

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IN THIS EPISODE:  A nurse, a Physician Associate & a GP explore the ways in which clinicians can save time when working in Primary Care.  This is based on tips provided by actual working GPNs, PAs and GPs and includes discussion of common ways that time is lost and how to stop that from happening.  

Emma Borders and Marium Hanif are part of the PCUK Team and support the podcast by providing the GPN and PA perspective, respectively.  Munir Adam is an Educator and a working GP. 

SEASON 2 is supported by funding and back-office support from Integrated Care Support Services.  ICSS supports practices and ICBs with Projects, Training, Resourcing and back-office support. (www.integratedcaresupport.com).

SEASON 2 episodes: Transcript on website.

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CONTRIBUTE: To sponsor or contribute, do visit our website: www.primarycareuk.org

DISCLAIMER: This podcast is aimed at specified categories of clinical staff working in the UK, and the content provided is both time and location specific. The aim is to ensure information is accurate, up-to-date and comprehensive, but this is not guaranteed. Hosts, other contributors, and the organisations they represent do not accept liability for any actions, consequences or effects that result, directly or indirectly from the information provided.

Specifically, this podcast is NOT intended for use by the general public or patients and must not be used as a substitute for seeking appropriate medical or any other advice. Views expressed are the opinion of the speakers, is general advice only and should not be used as a substitute for seeking advice from a specialist. Healthcare professionals accessing information must use their own professional judgement, and accept full responsibility when interpreting the information and deciding how best to apply it, whether for the treatment of patients, or for other purposes.

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IN THIS EPISODE: Saira (GP) and Sarah (Clinical Pharmacist) continue discussing Fit Notes, as many healthcare professionals can now provide these. In this  second of two part series,  the focus is on some of the challenges that clinicians may face in relation to fit note requests.

SPECIAL THANKS to the guest speakers:
Saira Jawaid, GP & Educator
Sarah Partridge, Clinical Pharmacist

We are grateful to Nottinghamshire Alliance Training Hub with whom this Podcast episode was jointly produced.

In this episode our main host Munir Adam is joined by Marium Hanif who is a Physician Associate rep of the PCUK Team.

USEFUL LINKS: 

Guidance from UK Government:  Who can issue fit notes: guidance for healthcare professionals and their employers - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Learning resource and requirement:  HEE elfh Hub (e-lfh.org.uk)

SEASON 2 is supported by funding and back-office support from Integrated Care Support Services.  ICSS supports practices and ICBs with Projects, Training, Resourcing and back-office support. (www.integratedcaresupport.com).

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CONTRIBUTE: To sponsor or contribute, do visit our website: www.primarycareuk.org

DISCLAIMER: This podcast is aimed at specified categories of clinical staff working in the UK, and the content provided is both time and location specific. The aim is to ensure information is accurate, up-to-date and comprehensive, but this is not guaranteed. Hosts, other contributors, and the organisations they represent do not accept liability for any actions, consequences or effects that result, directly or indirectly from the information provided.

Specifically, this podcast is NOT intended for use by the general public or patients and must not be used as a substitute for seeking appropriate medical or any other advice. Views expressed are the opinion of the speakers, is general advice only and should not be used as a substitute for seeking advice from a specialist. Healthcare professionals accessing information must use their own professional judgement, and accept full responsibility when interpreting the information and deciding how best to apply it, whether for the treatment of patients, or for other purposes.

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IN THIS EPISODE Munir Adam is pleased to welcome back Dr Ed Pooley, but this time to cover the challenging topic of difficult consultations.

SPECIAL THANKS to the guest speaker: Dr Edward Pooley, GP, author of the book Managing Time in Medicine.   

USEFUL LINKS:
1.  https://www.facebook.com/groups/difficultconversationsinmedicine/
2. mybook.to/MTIM
3. Managing time in Medicine course:  https://tenminutemedicine.podia.com/managing-time-in-medicine
4. Assertiveness and Saying No course:  https://tenminutemedicine.podia.com/burnout-to-brilliance-assertiveness-and-saying-no
5. Consulting in a Nutshell:  Consulting in a Nutshell: A practical guide to successful general practice consultations before, during and beyond the MRCGP : Neighbour, Roger: Amazon.co.uk: Books

SEASON 2 is supported by funding and back-office support from Integrated Care Support Services.  ICSS supports practices and ICBs with Projects, Training, Resourcing and back-office support. (www.integratedcaresupport.com).

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CONTRIBUTE: To sponsor or contribute, do visit our website: www.primarycareuk.org

DISCLAIMER: This podcast is aimed at specified categories of clinical staff working in the UK, and the content provided is both time and location specific. The aim is to ensure information is accurate, up-to-date and comprehensive, but this is not guaranteed. Hosts, other contributors, and the organisations they represent do not accept liability for any actions, consequences or effects that result, directly or indirectly from the information provided.

Specifically, this podcast is NOT intended for use by the general public or patients and must not be used as a substitute for seeking appropriate medical or any other advice. Views expressed are the opinion of the speakers, is general advice only and should not be used as a substitute for seeking advice from a specialist. Healthcare professionals accessing information must use their own professional judgement, and accept full responsibility when interpreting the information and deciding how best to apply it, whether for the treatment of patients, or for other purposes.

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IN THIS EPISODE A GP and a Clinical Pharmacist discuss Fit Notes, as it is now possible for professionals other than GPs to issue these.  

This is the first part of a two part series.  This first part covers the basics of Fit Notes.

SPECIAL THANKS to our guest speakers:

Saira Jawaid, GP & Educator
Sarah Partridge, Clinical Pharmacist

We are grateful to Nottinghamshire Alliance Training Hub with whom this Podcast episode was jointly produced.

For this episode our main host Munir Adam is joined by Marium Hanif who is a Physician Associate rep of the PCUK Team.

USEFUL LINKS:
Guidance from UK Governemtn:  Who can issue fit notes: guidance for healthcare professionals and their employers - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Learning resource and requirement:  HEE elfh Hub (e-lfh.org.uk)

SEASON 2 is supported by funding and back-office support from Integrated Care Support Services.  ICSS supports practices and ICBs with Projects, Training, Resourcing and back-office support. (www.integratedcaresupport.com).

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CONTRIBUTE: To sponsor or contribute, do visit our website: www.primarycareuk.org

DISCLAIMER: This podcast is aimed at specified categories of clinical staff working in the UK, and the content provided is both time and location specific. The aim is to ensure information is accurate, up-to-date and comprehensive, but this is not guaranteed. Hosts, other contributors, and the organisations they represent do not accept liability for any actions, consequences or effects that result, directly or indirectly from the information provided.

Specifically, this podcast is NOT intended for use by the general public or patients and must not be used as a substitute for seeking appropriate medical or any other advice. Views expressed are the opinion of the speakers, is general advice only and should not be used as a substitute for seeking advice from a specialist. Healthcare professionals accessing information must use their own professional judgement, and accept full responsibility when interpreting the information and deciding how best to apply it, whether for the treatment of patients, or for other purposes.

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This is a bonus episode which is an addendum to episode 10 in season 1 which was about the General Practice Fellowship Scheme.  In this episode, three SPIN-New-to--Practice-Programme Director nurses discuss examples of fellowships that have been going quite well, in order to give a flavour of what's possible.

SPECIAL THANKS to Senior London nurses who are also Programme Directors:
Charlotte Cooley
Dawn Hunt
Debbie Brown

SEASON 2 is produced by the PCUK Team in partnership with Integrated Care Support Services (www.integratedcaresupport.com).

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CONTRIBUTE: To sponsor or contribute, do visit our website: www.primarycareuk.org

DISCLAIMER: This podcast is aimed at specified categories of clinical staff working in the UK, and the content provided is both time and location specific. The aim is to ensure information is accurate, up-to-date and comprehensive, but this is not guaranteed. Hosts, other contributors, and the organisations they represent do not accept liability for any actions, consequences or effects that result, directly or indirectly from the information provided.

Specifically, this podcast is NOT intended for use by the general public or patients and must not be used as a substitute for seeking appropriate medical or any other advice. Views expressed are the opinion of the speakers, is general advice only and should not be used as a substitute for seeking advice from a specialist. Healthcare professionals accessing information must use their own professional judgement, and accept full responsibility when interpreting the information and deciding how best to apply it, whether for the treatment of patients, or for other purposes.

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