In this podcast we discuss our first book, as part of 'Off the Shelf' by MEDtalkx, featuring Mehran, Faheem and Zuber.

This book is about a surgeon’s experiences of using a checklist and encompassing examples from other professions including the aviation industry, construction industry as well as the world of business and other arenas. I thought this book would be a good example for inaugurating the book club as the back of the book mentions that checklists respond to everything from flu epidemics to avalanches. As I read this again going past the bookshelf I thought during this coronavirus pandemic there may well be lessons within the book which would be useful for all of us listening in to this book club today.

Please join us every last Sunday of the month (8pm GMT) live on our youtube channel MEDtalkx Podcast https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSrTJ9e0Rfr1RaTrzTIOM0w/

In this episode my father wished to share his views with the urdu speaking community about the coronavirus Covid-19. This is a simple message to support people manage the current epidemic.

Disclaimer:

Please be mindful that information discussed may not be applicable to where you live. The co-hosts Dr Mehran Javeed and Dr Faheem Shakur may present views to provide an alternative view for listeners which may not represent their own views. Additionally, they and their interviewees are not liable for any advice, investigations, course of treatment, diagnosis or any other information, services or products listeners might pursue as a result of listening to this podcast or on any other media platform.  Additionally, guests or third parties may present their own personal opinions during the interview and are not, necessarily, those held by the co-hosts. The co-hosts do not guarantee or declare that the information on this is accurate and correct. They are not responsible, nor can they be held liable for any errors or hiatuses in the content of this podcast or on any other media platform. It is also any health professional’s responsibility to appraise the information given and review local and national guidelines before making treatment decisions. It is the listeners responsibility to review the information and they should not delay seeking medical advice based on what they have been informed about, hence they should consult with their local primary and/or specialist health professional should they have questions about their health and wellbeing. MEDtalkx and their co-hosts are neither responsible nor liable for any damage caused by viruses to your computer or other property, due to your accessing, using the site or through the downloading of material, information or other forms of media from the respective sites or applications.

We will be discussing up to date information around coronavirus Covid-19. We will be touching on the origins of the virus, what the current guidance is for the general public and what actions need to be taken if you are concerned. Please do refer to your local guidance and do remember this is an ever evolving area. Please check NHS England and Gov.uk websites for most up to date information.

Do consider having a look at the following link to address any misinformation that is currently available:

https://patient.info/news-and-features/covid-19-coronavirus-myths-debunked

Disclaimer:

Please be mindful that information discussed may not be applicable to where you live. The co-hosts Dr Mehran Javeed and Dr Faheem Shakur may present views to provide an alternative view for listeners which may not represent their own views. Additionally, they and their interviewees are not liable for any advice, investigations, course of treatment, diagnosis or any other information, services or products listeners might pursue as a result of listening to this podcast or on any other media platform.  Additionally, guests or third parties may present their own personal opinions during the interview and are not, necessarily, those held by the co-hosts. The co-hosts do not guarantee or declare that the information on this is accurate and correct. They are not responsible, nor can they be held liable for any errors or hiatuses in the content of this podcast or on any other media platform. It is also any health professional’s responsibility to appraise the information given and review local and national guidelines before making treatment decisions. It is the listeners responsibility to review the information and they should not delay seeking medical advice based on what they have been informed about, hence they should consult with their local primary and/or specialist health professional should they have questions about their health and wellbeing. MEDtalkx and their co-hosts are neither responsible nor liable for any damage caused by viruses to your computer or other property, due to your accessing, using the site or through the downloading of material, information or other forms of media from the respective sites or applications.

In this podcast, we discuss the relationship between social media and mental health. This is an ever evolving area and certainly something we would like to revisit again!

Disclaimer:

Please be mindful that information discussed may not be applicable to where you live. The co-hosts Dr Mehran Javeed and Dr Faheem Shakur may present views to provide an alternative view for listeners which may not represent their own views. Additionally, they and their interviewees are not liable for any advice, investigations, course of treatment, diagnosis or any other information, services or products listeners might pursue as a result of listening to this podcast or on any other media platform.  Additionally, guests or third parties may present their own personal opinions during the interview and are not, necessarily, those held by the co-hosts. The co-hosts do not guarantee or declare that the information on this is accurate and correct. They are not responsible, nor can they be held liable for any errors or hiatuses in the content of this podcast or on any other media platform. It is also any health professional’s responsibility to appraise the information given and review local and national guidelines before making treatment decisions. It is the listeners responsibility to review the information and they should not delay seeking medical advice based on what they have been informed about, hence they should consult with their local primary and/or specialist health professional should they have questions about their health and wellbeing. MEDtalkx and their co-hosts are neither responsible nor liable for any damage caused by viruses to your computer or other property, due to your accessing, using the site or through the downloading of material, information or other forms of media from the respective sites or applications.

In this podcast, we will be dicsussing the role of food banks. We would like to thank Noor Food Bank, a local charity, who spoke of the rise of food banks and their unfortunate necessity.

Disclaimer:

Please be mindful that information discussed may not be applicable to where you live. The co-hosts Dr Mehran Javeed and Dr Faheem Shakur may present views to provide an alternative view for listeners which may not represent their own views. Additionally, they and their interviewees are not liable for any advice, investigations, course of treatment, diagnosis or any other information, services or products listeners might pursue as a result of listening to this podcast or on any other media platform.  Additionally, guests or third parties may present their own personal opinions during the interview and are not, necessarily, those held by the co-hosts. The co-hosts do not guarantee or declare that the information on this is accurate and correct. They are not responsible, nor can they be held liable for any errors or hiatuses in the content of this podcast or on any other media platform. It is also any health professional’s responsibility to appraise the information given and review local and national guidelines before making treatment decisions. It is the listeners responsibility to review the information and they should not delay seeking medical advice based on what they have been informed about, hence they should consult with their local primary and/or specialist health professional should they have questions about their health and wellbeing. MEDtalkx and their co-hosts are neither responsible nor liable for any damage caused by viruses to your computer or other property, due to your accessing, using the site or through the downloading of material, information or other forms of media from the respective sites or applications.

We discuss the importance of personal development and share both personal and professional experience in approaching it. Co-hosts Faheem and Mehran are joined by some guests to discuss this further.

Disclaimer:

Please be mindful that information discussed may not be applicable to where you live. The co-hosts Dr Mehran Javeed and Dr Faheem Shakur may present views to provide an alternative view for listeners which may not represent their own views. Additionally, they and their interviewees are not liable for any advice, investigations, course of treatment, diagnosis or any other information, services or products listeners might pursue as a result of listening to this podcast or on any other media platform.  Additionally, guests or third parties may present their own personal opinions during the interview and are not, necessarily, those held by the co-hosts. The co-hosts do not guarantee or declare that the information on this is accurate and correct. They are not responsible, nor can they be held liable for any errors or hiatuses in the content of this podcast or on any other media platform. It is also any health professional’s responsibility to appraise the information given and review local and national guidelines before making treatment decisions. It is the listeners responsibility to review the information and they should not delay seeking medical advice based on what they have been informed about, hence they should consult with their local primary and/or specialist health professional should they have questions about their health and wellbeing. MEDtalkx and their co-hosts are neither responsible nor liable for any damage caused by viruses to your computer or other property, due to your accessing, using the site or through the downloading of material, information or other forms of media from the respective sites or applications.

We discuss the topic of obesity, with what it means for the future and challenges we face with addressing it. Faheem and Mehran are supported by an unlikely late arrival in the form of father Shakur!

Disclaimer:

Please be mindful that information discussed may not be applicable to where you live. The co-hosts Dr Mehran Javeed and Dr Faheem Shakur may present views to provide an alternative view for listeners which may not represent their own views. Additionally, they and their interviewees are not liable for any advice, investigations, course of treatment, diagnosis or any other information, services or products listeners might pursue as a result of listening to this podcast or on any other media platform.  Additionally, guests or third parties may present their own personal opinions during the interview and are not, necessarily, those held by the co-hosts. The co-hosts do not guarantee or declare that the information on this is accurate and correct. They are not responsible, nor can they be held liable for any errors or hiatuses in the content of this podcast or on any other media platform. It is also any health professional’s responsibility to appraise the information given and review local and national guidelines before making treatment decisions. It is the listeners responsibility to review the information and they should not delay seeking medical advice based on what they have been informed about, hence they should consult with their local primary and/or specialist health professional should they have questions about their health and wellbeing. MEDtalkx and their co-hosts are neither responsible nor liable for any damage caused by viruses to your computer or other property, due to your accessing, using the site or through the downloading of material, information or other forms of media from the respective sites or applications.

Here we discuss the role of third sector organisations, the challenges they face and the value they add to community care. Co-hosts Faheem and Mehran are joined by some guests to discuss this further.

Disclaimer:

Please be mindful that information discussed may not be applicable to where you live. The co-hosts Dr Mehran Javeed and Dr Faheem Shakur may present views to provide an alternative view for listeners which may not represent their own views. Additionally, they and their interviewees are not liable for any advice, investigations, course of treatment, diagnosis or any other information, services or products listeners might pursue as a result of listening to this podcast or on any other media platform.  Additionally, guests or third parties may present their own personal opinions during the interview and are not, necessarily, those held by the co-hosts. The co-hosts do not guarantee or declare that the information on this is accurate and correct. They are not responsible, nor can they be held liable for any errors or hiatuses in the content of this podcast or on any other media platform. It is also any health professional’s responsibility to appraise the information given and review local and national guidelines before making treatment decisions. It is the listeners responsibility to review the information and they should not delay seeking medical advice based on what they have been informed about, hence they should consult with their local primary and/or specialist health professional should they have questions about their health and wellbeing. MEDtalkx and their co-hosts are neither responsible nor liable for any damage caused by viruses to your computer or other property, due to your accessing, using the site or through the downloading of material, information or other forms of media from the respective sites or applications.

We discuss the emerging evidence around vaping, which has become increasingly common place in the UK. Co-host Faheem is joined by a couple of guests to discuss this further.

Disclaimer:

Please be mindful that information discussed may not be applicable to where you live. The co-hosts Dr Mehran Javeed and Dr Faheem Shakur may present views to provide an alternative view for listeners which may not represent their own views. Additionally, they and their interviewees are not liable for any advice, investigations, course of treatment, diagnosis or any other information, services or products listeners might pursue as a result of listening to this podcast or on any other media platform.  Additionally, guests or third parties may present their own personal opinions during the interview and are not, necessarily, those held by the co-hosts. The co-hosts do not guarantee or declare that the information on this is accurate and correct. They are not responsible, nor can they be held liable for any errors or hiatuses in the content of this podcast or on any other media platform. It is also any health professional’s responsibility to appraise the information given and review local and national guidelines before making treatment decisions. It is the listeners responsibility to review the information and they should not delay seeking medical advice based on what they have been informed about, hence they should consult with their local primary and/or specialist health professional should they have questions about their health and wellbeing. MEDtalkx and their co-hosts are neither responsible nor liable for any damage caused by viruses to your computer or other property, due to your accessing, using the site or through the downloading of material, information or other forms of media from the respective sites or applications.

A great discussion on various areas to do with the United Kingdom general election 2019. Co-hosts Faheem and Mehran are joined by guests to discuss this further.

Disclaimer:

Please be mindful that information discussed may not be applicable to where you live. The co-hosts Dr Mehran Javeed and Dr Faheem Shakur may present views to provide an alternative view for listeners which may not represent their own views. Additionally, they and their interviewees are not liable for any advice, investigations, course of treatment, diagnosis or any other information, services or products listeners might pursue as a result of listening to this podcast or on any other media platform.  Additionally, guests or third parties may present their own personal opinions during the interview and are not, necessarily, those held by the co-hosts. The co-hosts do not guarantee or declare that the information on this is accurate and correct. They are not responsible, nor can they be held liable for any errors or hiatuses in the content of this podcast or on any other media platform. It is also any health professional’s responsibility to appraise the information given and review local and national guidelines before making treatment decisions. It is the listeners responsibility to review the information and they should not delay seeking medical advice based on what they have been informed about, hence they should consult with their local primary and/or specialist health professional should they have questions about their health and wellbeing. MEDtalkx and their co-hosts are neither responsible nor liable for any damage caused by viruses to your computer or other property, due to your accessing, using the site or through the downloading of material, information or other forms of media from the respective sites or applications.