In this episode, Dr Keith Rourke discusses the diagnosis and management of prostate cancer. After listening to this podcast, learners will be able to: discuss early detection of prostate cancer explain what PSA is list the treatment options for prostate cancer in its early and advanced forms explain how spinal cord compression can occur in the setting of metastases Running time 16:40

Here are the PDF notes for episode 67.

Here are the PDF notes for episode 66.

In this episode, Dr Keith Rourke discusses urinary tract infections. After listening to this episode, listeners will be able to: - describe the signs, symptoms and treatment of bacterial cystitis and pilonephritis - develop an approach to treating patients with both complicated and asymptomatic urinary tract infections - discuss the treatment of patients with recurrent bacterial cystitis - describe the diagnosis and treatment of patients with an obstructed urinary tract infections Running time 17:12

In this episode, Dr Jonathan White discusses how students can maximize learning from their surgical cases. After listening to this episode, learners should be able to: describe tips for practising your history-taking, physical examination and consultation skills list some simple tools that can enhance learning outline effective study strategies that can be applied in clerkship explain how to be a self-directed learner describe how to learn from the patients you see Running time 18:23

Here are the PDF notes for episode 65.

Here are the PDF notes for episode 64.

In this episode, Simon Byrns discusses rounding on surgical patients. After listening to this episode, learners should be able to: describe why rounds are important and what they must produce explain how to prepare for rounding in surgery list common questions to ask the surgery patient and describe how to examine the surgery patient write up daily progress notes and orders using SOAP and DAVID outline how to share findings with the rest of the surgical healthcare team Running time 16:18

In this episode, Dr Jonathan White discusses how students can make the most of learning in the surgical clinic. After listening to this episode, learners should be able to: Explain the role of outpatient/clinic work in surgical practice List the opportunities and challenges of learning in this environment Describe simple tips for maximizing learning in this environment Outline the use of SNAPPS in outpatients Running time 22:12

Here are the PDF notes for episode 63.