It is estimated that patients with MUPS represent up to 20% of GP contacts, and 30% of patients presenting with physical symptoms.

This Essential Knowledge Update (EKU16) podcast explores the pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions for somatoform disorders and medically unexplained physical symptoms (MUPS).

Bipolar disorder (BPD) is a potentially life long condition characterised by episodes of mania or hypomania, and episodes of depressed mood. The peak age of onset is 15-19 years, and life time prevalence is about 2% of adults. 

This Essential Knowledge Update (EKU15) podcast discusses the recognition, assessment and management (including prescribing of medication) of Bipolar Disorder in adults, children and young people. It also highlights the prevelance of the condition.

Dyspepsia is common, affecting about a fifth of people at some point in their lives and is estimated to cost the UK more than £1bn each year.

This Essential Knowledge Update (EKU15) podcast explores the topic of Dyspepsia and Gastro‑oesophageal Reflux Disease (GORD). It discusses the assessment (including the testing for H Pylori), treatment and management within primary care and referral to a specialist service.

There are around 55,200 new breast cancer cases in the UK every year, that's around 150 every day (2014-2016).

This Essential Knowledge Update (EKU13) podcast explores family history, classification and care of people at risk of breast cancer. It also discusses advice for patients as well as the key messages guideline in which the EKU module was based.

Most episodes of psoriasis can be managed in primary care however, up to 60% of patients will need referral at some point. 

This Essential Knowledge Update (EKU12) podcast on the Assessment & Management of Psoriasis provides information on the diagnosis and assessment of patients with psoriasis, approaches to first and second-line treatments and referral. It also discusses the NICE Guideline further.

Psychosis and Schizophrenia in children and young people is an unusual condition in primary care. 

This Essential Knowledge Update (EKU12) podcast provides information concerning the identification, investigation and follow up of young patients presenting with this condition. It not only highlights the key learning points and take home messages from the module and the related guideline but also offers recommendations on how to engage with patients and possible sources of support.

Chronic pelvic pain is a symptom not a diagnosis. It is common and affects around one in six adult women in the UK. 

This Essential Knowledge Update (EKU11) podcast discusses the signs and symptoms of chronic pain, the investigations that can be completed for diagnosis and possible treatment.

In 15% of cases of patients suffering from complex regional pain syndrome still have unrelenting pain and functional impairment more than 5 years after onset of symptoms. 

This Essential Knowledge Update (EKU10) podcast examines the causes, symptoms, diagnosis and pain management/treatment of complex regional pain and the risks concerning those who go on to develop chronic pain. 

Prescribing errors are common, affecting between 1% and 40% of prescriptions depending on the definition used. 

This Essential Knowledge Update (EKU10) podcast reviews the two source documents in which the EKU module was based as well as the take home messages for implementation in practice e.g. recommendations for reducing prescribing errors.

Mental illness is a significant factor in maternal mortality. 

This Essential Knowledge Update (EKU10) podcast talks about best practice in the management of antenatal and postnatal mood and anxiety disorders including the assessment and treatment of depression.