Ep 18 – Managing the risk of drug-induced QT prolongation in primary care

Ep 2 – Diagnostic dilemmas and classification conundrums in diabetes: Dr Kevin Fernando takes us through brief case scenarios to illustrate diagnostic tips and pitfalls in primary care. by GPnotebook Podcast

17 min listen

Ep 6 – Top 10 tips and hacks from GPnotebook Clinics 2019: Have your notebooks at the ready as Dr Kevin Fernando rounds off 2019 with tips on topical oestrogen, mirtazapine prescribing, symptoms associated with withdrawal of varenicline, valvular atrial fibrillation and gout, among others. by GPnotebook Podcast

15 min listen

Ep 28 – Mental health implications of the COVID-19 pandemic: In this episode, which has been recorded for Chronic Conditions Month 2021, Dr Steve Holmes (Clinical Respiratory Lead for NHS Somserset) and Dr Peter Bagshaw (Clinical Lead in Dementia and Mental Health, South Gloucestershire CCG) explore the impact t... by GPnotebook Podcast

24 min listen

Ep 16 – Diabetes and COVID-19 related mortality in England: an interview with Partha Kar: Kevin discusses the findings of NHS research on COVID-19 in people with diabetes with study author Professor Partha Kar, National Specialty Advisor – Diabetes with NHS England. by GPnotebook Podcast

15 min listen

Ep 22 – Diagnosis and management of vertigo in primary care: In this episode, Kevin discusses the case of Lyndsey: a 44-year-old lady who presents to us in primary care with recurrent dizzy episodes over the last month. Lyndsey feels like her head is spinning. She feels nauseated with these episodes, by GPnotebook Podcast

26 min listen

Ep 9 – Tips and hacks on diagnosing and managing osteoporosis in primary care: Kevin considers the challenges related to managing osteoporosis in the context of conflicting clinical guidelines, including who to assess for fracture risk, who to treat (and with what agent) and how long to treat individuals for. by GPnotebook Podcast

23 min listen

$Ep 9 – Tips and hacks on diagnosing and managing osteoporosis in primary care: Kevin considers the challenges related to managing osteoporosis in the context of conflicting clinical guidelines, including who to assess for fracture risk, who to treat (and with what agent) and how long to treat individuals for.$

Ep 1 – Abnormal liver blood test: Kevin discusses interpretation and management of mildly abnormal liver blood tests in primary care. What are the possible causes? And what should the next step be? by GPnotebook Podcast

15 min listen

Ep 11 – British Society for Rheumatology guidance, DMARDs, steroid therapy and COVID-19: Kevin covers helpful BSR guidance including a risk stratification and scoring grid for those with rheumatological conditions who are receiving immunosuppressive therapies, and considers which patients should be advised to practice shielding. by GPnotebook Podcast

7 min listen

Ep 3 – Obstructive sleep apnoea in children: Dr Kevin Fernando discusses detection and management of the condition in primary care, including how presentation in children differs from that in adults. by GPnotebook Podcast

8 min listen

Ep 4 – Tips and hacks on managing hypertension in primary care including NICE NG136 key messages: Dr Kevin Fernando summarises the key points for primary care from the NICE guideline update. by GPnotebook Podcast

18 min listen

Ep 14 – Primary adrenal insufficiency, long-term steroid use and COVID-19 infection: Kevin discusses some helpful and important clinical guidance on the prevention of adrenal crisis during the pandemic. Notably, this includes not only those patients with primary adrenal insufficiency but also all of those patients on long-term steroid ... by GPnotebook Podcast

9 min listen

Ep 20 – Management of non-visible haematuria (microscopic haematuria) in primary care: In this episode, Kevin looks at common questions around non-visible haematuria (NVH) – the condition formerly known as microscopic haematuria. Should we be screening for NVH? What follow-up investigations should we do for people with asymptomatic NVH? by GPnotebook Podcast

11 min listen