Explore every episode of the podcast Boggled Docs
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| Dopesick Deja Vu? The SSRI conversation you need to hear | 31 May 2024 | 00:56:17 | |
This time Nik is joined by Dr Alastair Santhouse, a consultant neuropsychiatrist at the Maudsley Hospital in London.
https://www.glamourmagazine.co.uk/article/fertility-ozempic-pcos-pregnancy https://www.womenshealthmag.com/uk/health/female-health/a60897097/menstrual-hygiene-day-2024/ https://www.itv.com/thismorning/articles/how-to-spot-the-signs-and-symptoms-of-sepsis Panorama- The Antidepressant Story https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m001n39z
RCPsych ’Stopping antidepressants’ https://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/mental-health/treatments-and-wellbeing/stopping-antidepressants ‘Prescription anti-depressants play a vital role in the treatment of mental health conditions, says College Chair’ Red Whale Primary Care Pod covering Panorama on SSRIs: https://redwhale.buzzsprout.com/1137521/13163503-who-needs-a-holiday-how-a Twitter: @BoggledDocs Instagram: @BoggledDocs #BDdose #BDRadar DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast. | |||
| It's A Wonderful Life? | 22 Dec 2023 | 00:45:32 | |
This time Nik is joined by GP and illustrator, Dr Jamie Hynes. They discuss what we can learn from the film 'It's A Wonderful Life' and from his own RCGP video ' GPs A Wonderful Life'. Amongst other things, they talk about what burnout can look like, cold contacts trying to get us to sell our stake in a partnership, and how continuity of care is lifesaving. https://www.express.co.uk/life-style/health/1847884/kidney-failure-red-flag-ammonia-smell-in-urine https://www.dailystar.co.uk/health/tell-tale-sign-dementia-people-31713410 https://www.express.co.uk/life-style/health/1843465/mulled-wine-high-cholesterol-blood-pressure# https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15674304/ Radar https://www.glamourmagazine.co.uk/article/iv-vitamin-drip-combat-hangover-review https://www.itv.com/thismorning/articles/what-to-do-if-you-fall-ill-over-christmas-and-new-year https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0gzj4y9 Gp’s A Wonderful Life https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ujqo2aizOag https://www.bmj.com/content/356/bmj.j84 https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/8/6/e021161 https://www.bmj.com/content/318/7197/1515 https://bjgp.org/content/72/715/e84 Twitter: @BoggledDocs Instagram: @BoggledDocs #BDdose #BDRadar DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast. | |||
| Who Stole Christmas? | 23 Dec 2022 | 00:33:49 | |
This week the podcast is being guest edited by the ST3s from Chesterfield and the Derbyshire Dales GP Speciality Training Programme. They have found some CPD in the most unlikely place: a Christmas movie that’s been a family favourite for years! Nik is joined by guests Dr Georgia Lavender and Dr Hannah Newton, both ST3's from the editing team. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Dr-Seuss-Grinch-Stole-Christmas/dp/B00FYNM9OS https://www.campaigntoendloneliness.org/ https://www.ageuk.org.uk/get-involved/brighter/ https://www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matters/lifes-challenges/loneliness/#support https://www.bhf.org.uk/informationsupport/conditions/cardiomyopathy Twitter: @BoggledDocs Instagram: @BoggledDocs #BDdose #BDRadar DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast. | |||
| Hear My Voice... | 02 Sep 2022 | 00:47:23 | |
This time, Nik is joined by Dr Selina Flinders who is a GP in North East Derbyshire and also the safeguarding children lead for her practice. They talk about the BBC drama ‘My Name Is Leon’. Amongst other things, they discuss the challenges of picking up subtle problems in our short primary care consultations; how it’s important to see things from the child’s point of view, and the red flags to look out for as things unravel in the home. Instagram: @BoggledDocs #BDdose Email: boggleddocs@gmail.com Dog on a mop!! https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cg__QTYj4J6/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Selina song choices: Enjoy Yourself (It’s Later Than You Think) - Jools Holland and guests https://open.spotify.com/track/0xOD2mFBUkHmRXkWJoywbf?si=W75hmP-HSTatuGLjgCeKdw&context=spotify%3Asearch%3Aenjoy%2520you Born of frustration - James Headlines Twitter: @BoggledDocs Instagram: @BoggledDocs #BDdose #BDRadar DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast. | |||
| Roar Like A Lion | 16 Aug 2022 | 00:45:09 | |
This week, Chesterfield GP, GP Trainer and training programme director Dr Naren Senthil Nathan is back to talk to Nik, this time about the multi award winning film 'Lion' starring Dev Patel, Sunny Pawar and Nicole Kidman. Amongst other things, they discuss the decision to look for your biological parents if you’re adopted, how adverse childhood experiences can have far reaching consequences, and how a simple conversation in the coffee room at work can either alienate or embrace a colleague … Twitter: @BoggledDocs Instagram: @BoggledDocs #BDdose Email: boggleddocs@gmail.com
Don’t Stop Me Now - Queen Never Give Up - Sia Previous episode about Ubuntu: Headlines https://www.bmj.com/content/bmj/378/bmj.o1975.full.pdf Daytime TV Stoma Bear https://twitter.com/bbcbreakfast/status/1554407369139970048?s=21 Lion Available to stream on Netflix in the UK, Also to purchase on Amazon Prime video, Apple TV and Google Play movies and TV. Please check your local service providers wherever you are in the world. Barnardos Adoption UK First4Adoption Twitter: @BoggledDocs Instagram: @BoggledDocs #BDdose #BDRadar DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast. | |||
| On Yer Bike! | 05 Aug 2022 | 01:01:04 | |
This week, GP, mentor and primary care legend Dr Steve Pratt is back! He talks to Nik about what it's like to have a proper sabbatical, using the adventures of Youtuber Ed Pratt ( no relation!) as a springboard for their discussion. His 1000km challenge on a tandem, cycling England's hilliest coastline has more in common with primary care than you might think! Amongst other things, they discuss the amazing feeling when you can see a problem as an opportunity; how some patients might express their separation anxiety if you are planning some time away; and how taking a proper break can lead to life changing decisions… Twitter: @BoggledDocs Instagram: @BoggledDocs #BDdose Email: boggleddocs@gmail.com
Empty Chairs At Empty Tables - Eddie Redmayne (Headlines and daytime TV in main show notes) Ed Pratt ‘1000km on a tandem bicycle! Ep.1. Cycling England’s hilliest coastline’ Taking a sabbatical https://www.bmj.com/content/316/7127/s2-7127.abstract https://www.bmj.com/content/bmj/295/6599/644.full.pdf https://blogs.bmj.com/bmj/2018/03/16/samantha-anthony-career-breaks-should-be-supported-not-feared/ Boggled Docs song of the week: ‘Right by your side’ by Betty Boo featuring David Gray DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast. Twitter: @BoggledDocs Instagram: @BoggledDocs #BDdose #BDRadar DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast. | |||
| Heartflutter | 28 Jun 2022 | 00:54:13 | |
This week Dr Ben Lovell is back! He's a twitter legend, author, associate professor of medical education and consultant in acute internal medicine at UCLH, where he's also the postgraduate lead for acute medicine. As it's Pride month, he talks to Nik about the Netflix drama 'Heartstopper' and the issues it deals with. Amongst other things they discuss coming out, the importance of role models and challenging stereotypes. There's also the usual look at the medical news headlines and the week in daytime TV. Instagram: @BoggledDocs #BDdose Email: boggleddocs@gmail.com Ben’s song choice: Ghost- Indigo Girls Headlines https://www.dailystar.co.uk/health/wearing-your-belt-tight-could-27319275 https://www.express.co.uk/life-style/health/1631321/cancer-hair-loss-early-higher-risk-later-life https://www.annalsofoncology.org/article/S0923-7534(19)38396-6/pdf
Headaches https://thismorningitv.page.link/KYKzJfCr7QTtUgWs9 Polio https://thismorningitv.page.link/RQnTz6snG9q7xXrr5 MS https://twitter.com/bbcmorninglive/status/1540253563103985664?s=12 MS Society Video https://twitter.com/mssocietyuk/status/1540253141987467266?s=12 Heartstopper - Netflix https://www.itgetsbetter.org.uk/ https://www.stonewall.org.uk/help-advice/coming-out-0 https://www.brook.org.uk/your-life/coming-out/ https://comingoutstoriespodcast.com/ Boggled docs song of the week Why Am I Like This? Orla Gartland Twitter: @BoggledDocs Instagram: @BoggledDocs #BDdose #BDRadar DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast. | |||
| The Mind And Body Coach | 11 Jun 2022 | 00:41:56 | |
This week, North London GP Partner and GP Trainer Dr Jess Harland joins Nik again to discuss the recent BBC documentary 'Joe Wicks: Facing My Childhood'. They discuss the far reaching effects that the illness of a parent can have on a child- something that is very relevant to primary care clinicians, especially in light of the pandemic. Instagram: @BoggledDocs #BDdose Email: boggleddocs@gmail.com Jess song choices: Harry Styles- As It Was OneRepublic- I Ain’t Worried Headlines https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/health-news/18775162/dna-tests-at-gp-surgery-to-spot-cancer-risk/ https://www.express.co.uk/life-style/health/1623145/lung-cancer-symptoms-finger-clubbing-signs https://www.thesun.co.uk/health/18704690/deborah-james-inspired-loo-roll-signs-bowel-cancer/ Joe Wicks: Facing My Childhood https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/p0c3qmzy/joe-wicks-facing-my-childhood ACEs: Video: https://www.youngminds.org.uk/ Boggled Docs song of the week: Tobago and D’Lime- Jump In The Line DISCLAIMER: The content in the pod Twitter: @BoggledDocs Instagram: @BoggledDocs #BDdose #BDRadar DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast. | |||
| Can Red Pandas Help Start Difficult Conversations? | 13 May 2022 | 00:32:32 | |
This week the podcast is being guest edited by the ST3s from Chesterfield and the Derbyshire Dales GP Speciality Training Programme. Nik has a fantastic guest in GP ST3 Dr Nathan Gillick, and they discuss the Disney Pixar film 'Turning Red' and what we can learn from it. Amongst other things, they talk about neurodiversity- how a new diagnosis can be upsetting, and how compassion is so important to anyone who’s had a challenge to their self image. Instagram: @BoggledDocs #BDdose Email: boggleddocs@gmail.com Nathan’s song choices Don’t Stop Me Now- Queen Chopin: Nocturnes Turning Red https://services.actionforchildren.org.uk/derbyshire/build-sound-minds/ How to ADHD Some resources to help with patients who are, or who think that are autistic:
Women and girls with autism:
Boggled Docs song of the week: Gold Forever - For Tom https://open.spotify.com/track/24iRf Twitter: @BoggledDocs Instagram: @BoggledDocs #BDdose #BDRadar DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast. | |||
| Focus Your Mind On The Menopause | 06 May 2022 | 00:40:43 | |
This week Nik is joined by the Red Whale Women's Health team: Dr Lucy Cox and Dr Helen Barnes . They discuss 'Davina McCall: Sex, Mind and the Menopause' which was recently on Channel 4, and the potential impact of a TV documentary trumpeting very early research as a breakthrough. They look at what we do know about HRT and cognitive function, clarify the British Menopause Society’s position, and consider how HRT and testosterone, though very important, may not suit everyone. Outtake from the Women’s Health course (someone gets a fit of the giggles): https://twitter.com/nikkendrew/status/1337328975878696961?s=21 Lucy song choice: Helen’s song choice: Tonight Belongs To You- The cast of Netflix’s ‘The Prom’ BMS comment on Channel 4 programme: Davina McCall: Sex, Myths and the Menopause Red Whale menopause GEMS https://www.gp-update.co.uk/SM4/Mutable/Uploads/medialibrary/HRT-GEMS-May-2022.pdf Red Whale: Menopause, HRT and cognition Upcoming Red Whale Women’s health events: Menopause Course 20 May 2022 Women’s Health Course 29 June 2022 Contraception and sexual health course 14 July 2022 To book: https://www.gp-update.co.uk/webinars https://www.gp-update.co.uk/online-courses?tabFocus=tab1 DISCLAIMER: The content Twitter: @BoggledDocs Instagram: @BoggledDocs #BDdose #BDRadar DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast. | |||
| Frozen (shoulder) | 30 Apr 2022 | 00:44:33 | |
This week, Nik is joined by East Lancashire GP and Red Whale presenter, Dr Mike Horsfield. They discuss the groundbreaking BBC show 'Your Body Uncovered with Kate Garraway' which uses cutting edge VR technology to allow patients to look inside their own bodies to see what's wrong with them. They focus on the debilitating condition of frozen shoulder, and consider its diagnosis and management. There's also the usual look at the medical news headlines and the week in daytime TV. Instagram: @BoggledDocs #BDdose Email: boggleddocs@gmail.com Mike song choice: Bicycle Race- Queen
Asthma inhalers https://twitter.com/bbcmorninglive/status/1516418484116328461?s=21 Hay fever https://thismorningitv.page.link/WLzdLN6aRhd24HD99 Health headlines https://thismorningitv.page.link/C6LQqLar4hX4NmvD6
Davina explores how menopause can affect the mind as well as the body, with memory loss and brain fog decimating women at work. And the latest on hormone therapy and women and testosterone. https://www.channel4.com/programmes/davina-mccall-sex-mind-and-the-menopause
https://gpcpd.com/handbook/GP%20Update/Musculoskeletal%20Medicine/Frozen%20shoulder NICE CKS Frozen Shoulder https://cks.nice.org.uk/topics/shoulder-pain/management/frozen-shoulder/ Lancet 2020 UK FROST https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(20)31965-6/fulltext https://open.spotify.com/track/1CBD8aOExhsuPedP2P0wVi?si=8pEMt_sbRjyeVHl_zzgMLA&c Twitter: @BoggledDocs Instagram: @BoggledDocs #BDdose #BDRadar DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast. | |||
| Are We In The Middle Of A Sleep Crisis? | 22 Apr 2022 | 00:45:15 | |
This week Nik is joined by Dr Ian Wood and Dr Dimitri Gavriloff. Ian is a GP in Windsor, clinical director at EMIS and UK clinical lead at Big Health. Dimitri is a senior clinical psychologist and sleep medicine specialist, he works at the Sleep and Circadian Neuroscience Institute at the University of Oxford, and he runs a non-respiratory sleep disorders service at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Instagram: @BoggledDocs Email: boggleddocs@gmail.com
Under Pressure - David Bowie and Queen Dimitri song choice: Horizon: How to Sleep Well with Michael Mosley https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m0015y9l/horizon-2022-how-to-sleep-well-with-michael-mosley NICE CKS Insomnia https://cks.nice.org.uk/topics/insomnia/ Sleep census https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/10wh9mPTwTT740bz74MnY33/the-uk-sleep-census The Big Health NHS page with details of where Sleepio is available https://www.bighealth.com/nhs/ Sleepio https://www.bighealth.com/sleepio/
Oxford Two-Day Masterclass in CBT for Insomnia (Runs three times per year) Dimitri also regularly offers training for clinicians (e.g. GP trainees, clinical psychology trainees, nurse practitioners etc) that he does through his private practice (www.sleepwelloxford.com). Twitter: @BoggledDocs Instagram: @BoggledDocs #BDdose #BDRadar DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast. | |||
| Strictly Enhancing | 15 Dec 2023 | 00:46:10 | |
This time Nik is joined by GP, broadcaster, author and ambassador lead at the National Academy for Social Prescribing, Dr Radha Modgil. They discuss what we can learn from the BBC's 'Strictly Come Dancing'. Amongst other things, they talk about loneliness, grief and the power of music. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-12844937/Mariella-Frostrup-cholesterol-busting-jab.html https://www.dailystar.co.uk/health/women-health-gynaecological-cancer-types-31623197 https://www.bodyform.co.uk/break-taboos/discover/eve-appeal-bodyform/ https://www.express.co.uk/life-style/health/1845102/heart-disease-symptoms-night-sleep https://www.theguardian.com/society/2023/nov/26/dementia-uk-music-projects Radar Anastrozole https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/uk/health/a45778496/anastrazole-breast-cancer-post-menopause-women/ Red Whale Primary Care Pod: https://www.gp-update.co.uk/podcast Ultra Processed Foods https://www.cosmopolitan.com/uk/body/diet-nutrition/a45822192/ultra-processed-foods/ Loneliness helplines https://www.itv.com/thismorning/articles/older-peoples-helplines Norovirus https://www.itv.com/thismorning/articles/how-to-spot-the-signs-and-symptoms-of-norovirus Strictly Come Dancing & Social prescribing NASP- the national charity that champions social prescribing https://socialprescribingacademy.org.uk Twitter: @BoggledDocs Instagram: @BoggledDocs #BDdose #BDRadar DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast. | |||
| Never Forget Who She Was | 14 Apr 2022 | 00:48:58 | |
This week, Nik is joined again by Dr Lee David a GP and CBT therapist who works for NHS Practitioner Health. They discuss the hard hitting and very moving Channel 4 documentary 'Nikki Grahame: Who Is She?' which is a tribute to the much-loved reality TV star who had a lifelong struggle with anorexia, which led to her untimely death in 2021. Take Care Of You - Ella Henderson 10 Minutes to Better Mental Health: A Step-by-Step Guide for Teens Using CBT and Mindfulness Headlines https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-60989825 Tweet from Beat: https://twitter.com/beated/status/1511633418769022978?s=21 Beat : Advice for Eating Out with Calorie Labelling Nikki Grahame: Who Is She? Beat helplines: https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/get-information-and-support/get-help-for-myself/i-need-support-now/helplines/ http://www.wales.nhs.uk/sitesplus/documents/866/SCOFF%20Questionnaire.pdf https://cks.nice.org.uk/topics/eating-disorders/ https://www.cci.health.wa.gov.au/Resources/Looking-After-Yourself/Disordered-Eating Boggled Docs song of Twitter: @BoggledDocs Instagram: @BoggledDocs #BDdose #BDRadar DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast. | |||
| You're fired! ( Or is there another way?!) | 08 Apr 2022 | 00:47:38 | |
This week Nik is joined by Dr Rachel Morris, host of the You Are Not A Frog podcast, former GP, Coach and Speaker specializing in Resilience at Work. They use "The Apprentice" from BBC1 to look at team dynamics and leadership. Amongst other things, they talk about good and bad leadership, how failure is an opportunity to learn, and how listening to others might present us with a solution... Rachel’s song choice: Drive it like you stole it - Sing Street 5 Ways To Wellbeing Rachel’s hand out to download: https://www.shapestoolkit.com/thrive-planner BMA counselling service: Free and confidential 24/7 counselling and peer support services open to all doctors and medical students (regardless of BMA membership), plus their partners and dependents, on 0330 123 1245. There is always someone you can talk to.
Shout is the UK’s first 24/7 text service, free on all major mobile networks, for anyone in crisis anytime, anywhere. It’s a place to go if you’re struggling to cope and you need immediate help. Practitioner Health have teamed up with SHOUT to create a confidential 24/7 text service for PH patients. If you need support after hours you can Text NHSPH to 85258. https://www.practitionerhealth.nhs.uk/shout-crisis-support-text-service
‘The 5 dysfunctions of a team’ by Patrick Lencioni ‘The 5 dysfunctions of a team- field guide’ by Patrick Lencioni Twitter: @BoggledDocs Instagram: @BoggledDocs #BDdose #BDRadar DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast. | |||
| This Is Going To Hurt Even More | 25 Mar 2022 | 00:50:45 | |
Trigger warning: this episode contains discussion about suicide. Rachel’s song choice: Life is a rollercoaster: Ronan Keating https://open.spotify.com/track/5lQfI9cYzezWGvqwrWkzqh?si=f3MdJfUHSaGYDz7GjPuoWA Samaritans: 24h confidential helpline. Tel: 116 123. Free and confidential 24/7 counselling and peer support services open to all doctors and medical students (regardless of BMA membership), plus their partners and dependents, on 0330 123 1245. There is always someone you can talk to. Papyrus UK: helpline to prevent suicide in young people. Tel: 0800 068 41 41. Website: https://www.papyrus-uk.org Shout is the UK’s first 24/7 text service, free on all major mobile networks, for anyone in crisis anytime, anywhere. It’s a place to go if you’re struggling to cope and you need immediate help. Practitioner Health have teamed up with SHOUT to create a confidential 24/7 text service for PH patients. If you need support after hours you can Text NHSPH to 85258. https://www.practitionerhealth.nhs.uk/shout-crisis-support-text-service Link to Practitioner Health suicide resources page: https://www.practitionerhealth.nhs.uk/suicide-in-doctors-and-other-health-prof Boggled Docs song Twitter: @BoggledDocs Instagram: @BoggledDocs #BDdose #BDRadar DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast. | |||
| All Things Wise And Wonderful | 11 Mar 2022 | 00:52:26 | |
This week Nik is joined again by Dr Tara George, Derbyshire GP and Trainer, TPD Chesterfield GPSTP and podcast host of 'Bedside Reading'. They discuss the wonderful remake of 'All Creatures Great And Small' on Channel 5- a beautifully shot, heartwarming show that we all need in our lives right now. Amongst other things, they discuss what it's like to be the new kid on the block when you join a practice, and the drama triangle. There's also the usual look at the health headlines and the week in daytime TV. Tara’s podcast: ‘Bedside Reading’ https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/bedside-reading/id1595451807 Tara song choice: Headlines https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/breast-cancer-hope-as-new-drug-approved-5zv7qd3sk https://www.mirror.co.uk/lifestyle/health/rapid-weight-loss-guru-michael-26404519 Daytime TV Health headlines on This Morning https://thismorningitv.page.link/saYFM5XJtiVoBMDr6 High Cholesterol All Creatures Great And Small - Channel 5 https://www.channel5.com/show/all-creatures-great-and-small The drama triangle: Boggled Docs song of the week: Joni Mitchell - Both Sides Now https://open.spotify.com/track/5EsPLgSs1UQIDJG0U00RuJ?si=5ofVHRY_RXa5KSsGnX79Rg
Twitter: @BoggledDocs Instagram: @BoggledDocs #BDdose #BDRadar DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast. | |||
| For All Of Humanity | 05 Mar 2022 | 00:44:20 | |
This week Nik is joined by Dr Dave Hindmarsh who is an Army Veteran GP with an interest in education. They discuss the Apple TV + blockbuster of a show "For All Mankind": imagine a world where the global space race never ended, what would that alternate reality look like? What can we learn from observing it? What are the parallels between the astronauts and their families featured in the drama and patients we might consult with closer to home- especially those with a military background? Twitter: @ GP_Templates https://www.gptemplates.co.uk/ Dave’s song choice: Surrey with the fringe on top Daytime TV Migraine https://thismorningitv.page.link/hj6u2Ls9ySKv53xz9 Prostate Cancer https://thismorningitv.page.link/Wy6wkFtNexzTuuVc6 Ovarian Cancer https://thismorningitv.page.link/CXBGAYzDrRDgsVaQ8 Perimenopause https://thismorningitv.page.link/mtS5UB5DwBa6fg4G9 This Morning health headlines https://thismorningitv.page.link/fgcUX5MfEfMB8yUQ8 For All Mankind- Apple TV + https://tv.apple.com/us/show/for-all-mankind/umc.cmc.6wsi780sz5tdbqcf11k76mkp7 https://www.warriorprogramme.org.uk https://www.childbereavementuk.org https://www.lullabytrust.org.uk The Boggled Docs song of the week The Proclaimers- I’m Gonna Be (500 miles)
Twitter: @BoggledDocs Instagram: @BoggledDocs #BDdose #BDRadar DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast. | |||
| This really hurts... | 26 Feb 2022 | 00:51:08 | |
This week, Nik’s joined by Dr Claire Kaye: executive coach specialising in career development and a former portfolio GP. They talk about the hottest drama on TV at the moment 'This is going to hurt' from the BBC. Has anything changed since any of us were on the wards? Only the first 3 episodes of the drama are discussed this time! Website: www.drclairekaye.com LinkedIn: Dr Claire Kaye Claire’s song choice: Lose Yourself- Eminem Daytime TV The Instagram effect: https://twitter.com/gmb/status/1493508793476521987?s=12 Prostate cancer risk: https://twitter.com/bbcbreakfast/status/1494235563183984642?s=21 https://twitter.com/bbcbreakfast/status/1494286440729042945?s=21 Support available for our NHS people https://www.england.nhs.uk/supporting-our-nhs-people/support-now/ If you would prefer to speak to someone through text, you can access support by texting FRONTLINE to 85258 for support 24/7 Free and confidential 24/7 counselling and peer support services open to all doctors and medical students (regardless of BMA membership), plus their partners and dependents, on 0330 123 1245 : Practitioner health: https://www.practitionerhealth.nhs.uk/ https://www.england.nhs.uk/gp/the-best-place-to-work/retaining- Twitter: @BoggledDocs Instagram: @BoggledDocs #BDdose #BDRadar DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast. | |||
| Women's health on the small screen | 18 Feb 2022 | 00:45:04 | |
This week, TV and radio broadcaster, author and medical journalist Dr Philippa Kaye joins Nik to talk about the portrayal of Women's health on the small screen, using the 'Sex And The City' reboot ' And Just like That' as a starting point. They discuss good and bad examples that the Boggled Docs listeners have flagged up. Who has seen 'The Queen's Gambit' and 'I May Destroy You'? It’s The Hard-Knock Life Tomorrow: Headlines https://www.express.co.uk/life-style/health/1564807/pancreatic-cancer-tumour-symptoms-risk-factors https://www.mirror.co.uk/lifestyle/health/little-known-dementia-warning-sign-26255892 Daytime TV Gareth Thomas https://twitter.com/packedlunchc4/status/1491463474404282371?s=12 Dr Sara Kayat https://thismorningitv.page.link/qJrSjZKraxSsH4JE8 Frontline 19 https://twitter.com/packedlunchc4/status/1491766385919279105?s=21 @Frontline_19 are providing support for people working on the NHS frontline. 💻 frontline19.com/hopeline19 📞 08081966519 Dr Amir Khan https://twitter.com/gmb/status/1492060040454447106?s=21 Periods https://www.brook.org.uk/your-life/periods/ https://www.brook.org.uk/your-life/vaginas-and-vulvas/ Twitter: @BoggledDocs Instagram: @BoggledDocs #BDdose #BDRadar DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast. | |||
| Tick, tick...tick | 11 Feb 2022 | 00:46:05 | |
This week, West London GP Dr James Thambyrajah is back to talk to Nik about the Netflix movie tick, tick...BOOM! What can we learn about relationships, burnout and the most precious commodity: time. Requiem J Dilla Headlines https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-60289790 https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/if-i-needed-prostate-cancer-treatment-i-would-want-hifu-hdvmwdr9n https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-60243152 Daytime TV SAD https://thismorningitv.page.link/M3Ktqz6bw3Zojcxz9 HRT : Dr Nighat Arif BBC Breakfast
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Burnout is harming GPs’ health and patient care, doctors warn Wounded Healer Clare Gerada: Understanding burnout https://www.bmj.com/content/369/bmj.m1595 Boggled Docs song of the week: Why - Andrew Garfield DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medica Twitter: @BoggledDocs Instagram: @BoggledDocs #BDdose #BDRadar DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast. | |||
| The best portrayal of dementia on screen so far? | 04 Feb 2022 | 00:49:53 | |
This week Nik is joined by Dr Karen Harrison Dening, head of research and publications at Dementia UK. She is also a Professor of dementia nursing. Karen has over 40 years experience in nursing, most of those being in dementia care in a variety of settings and contexts. They discuss the film 'The Father' starring Anthony Hopkins and Olivia Colman : is this the best screen representation of dementia so far, or not? What can we learn from watching it? Donna Summer- She works hard for the money Daytime TV The worry blast off! https://twitter.com/bbcmorninglive/status/1485908831184039938?s=21 Gut health: https://twitter.com/bbcmorninglive/status/1486272860893204483?s=21 Osteoarthritis: https://twitter.com/bbcmorninglive/status/1486631442541166593?s=21 https://twitter.com/bbcmorninglive/status/1486632434703777794?s=21 Pneumonia: https://twitter.com/bbcmorninglive/status/1487005463040475138?s=21 https://twitter.com/bbcmorninglive/status/1486999647470116877?s=21 This Morning medical news headline: https://thismorningitv.page.link/LTegQZtQoHiPES3a9 Lung Cancer: https://thismorningitv.page.link/Sp6wH63T4mo4VnZP7
Contact Dr Karen Harrison Dening: karen.harrison-dening@dementiauk.org The link to the survey is: If you need advice or support around dementia, please contact Dementia UK's Admiral Nurse Dementia Helpline on 0800 888 6678 or helpline@dementiauk.org Boggled Docs song of the week: Who Will Sing Me Lullabies by Kate Rusby: Twitter: @BoggledDocs Instagram: @BoggledDocs #BDdose #BDRadar DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast. | |||
| Just like that... | 28 Jan 2022 | 00:45:29 | |
This week, Nik is joined by Dr Ben Lovell- twitter legend, an associate professor of medical education and a consultant in acute internal medicine at UCLH, where he is also the postgraduate lead for acute medicine. Express Yourself- Madonna Headlines https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/test-to-find-melanoma-a-year-earlier-9kgq50vrf https://www.mirror.co.uk/lifestyle/health/eating-dark-chocolate-could-helppeople-25993994 https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/17403483/lime-viagra-four-times-more-potent/ https://www.express.co.uk/life-style/health/1552698/statins-side-effects-pain-mouth-throat Nocebo statins: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-54951648 Daytime TV Dr Ellie Cannon https://thismorningitv.page.link/rNJiGvbzDhzDyudq8 Prof Tim Spector https://thismorningitv.page.link/gey8dgUXYYwYhGww5 Adele Roberts https://twitter.com/gmb/status/1484450424472096773?s=21 And Just Like That https://www.sky.com/watch/title/series/170d603a-d5c8-4489-b44f-0d7245d184f0 Mermaids: ‘Helping gender-diverse kids, young people and their families since 1995’: Boggled Docs son Twitter: @BoggledDocs Instagram: @BoggledDocs #BDdose #BDRadar DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast. | |||
| Contraception In Crisis? Davina To The Rescue?! | 27 Jun 2023 | 01:05:11 | |
This time Nik is joined again by the Red Whale Women's Health team: Dr Lucy Cox and Dr Helen Barnes . They discuss 'Davina McCall's Pill Revolution' which was recently on Channel 4. Amongst other things, they consider the side effects of hormonal contraception, and also how it’s important to dig a bit deeper to think about the reason that someone might tell us that certain services aren’t available on the NHS- when they are!… Davina McCall's Pill Revolution: https://www.channel4.com/programmes/davina-mccalls-pill-revolution Brook contraception advice; https://www.brook.org.uk/topics/contraception/ RCOG statement on Davina McCall's 'Pill Revolution': https://www.rcog.org.uk/news/rcog-statement-on-davina-mccalls-pill-revolution/ FSRH President features in Davina McCall's 'Pill Revolution': https://www.fsrh.org/news/fsrh-president-features-in-davina-mccalls-pill-revolution/ FSRH response to new study on use of combined and progestogen-only hormonal contraception and breast cancer risk: https://www.fsrh.org/news/fsrh-response-to-new-study-on-use-of-combined-and-progestogen/ FSRH CEU response to published study: Association of Hormonal Contraception with Depression: 'You don't get to tell me that!' Naga Munchetty enraged at criticism of her painful memory: Twitter: @BoggledDocs Instagram: @BoggledDocs #BDdose #BDRadar DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast. | |||
| Sex Tribulation | 21 Jan 2022 | 00:46:36 | |
This week Shropshire GP Dr Charlotte Hart joins Nik to discuss the trials and tribulations of the fantastic Netflix show 'Sex Education', which gives us all a greater understanding of what the younger generation are having to deal with in this age of social media. They look at lots of different themes including shame, and how it can be used to control people. Adele- Rolling in the deep Daytime TV Dr Philippa Kaye detox and de-stress: https://thismorningitv.page.link/FYrJTJD7HTP9rvG6A Dr Punam Krishan sinusitis: https://twitter.com/bbcmorninglive/status/1480833924079181825?s=21 https://twitter.com/bbcmorninglive/status/1480835242118336515?s=21 Dr Guy Meadows, sleep: https://thismorningitv.page.link/JkkZFgHEBBL7W4gYA Dr Louise Newson, menopause: https://thismorningitv.page.link/9YAfY7zok4RS2NHdA Dr George Moncrieff, skin: https://thismorningitv.page.link/DenP8gu1eMySFVh28 Dr Xand Van Tulleken, migraine: https://twitter.com/bbcmorninglive/status/1481558621683077126?s=21 NICE has outlined that fremanezumab can be used for migraine prevention in adults if (NICE TA 631, 2020):
Treatment should be stopped if migraine frequency doesn’t reduce by ≥30% after 12w. Sex Education on Netflix https://www.brook.org.uk/your-life/vaginas-and-vulvas/ https://www.brook.org.uk/topics/contraception/ https://www.brook.org.uk/topics/stis/ Boggled Docs song of th Twitter: @BoggledDocs Instagram: @BoggledDocs #BDdose #BDRadar DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast. | |||
| Nothing Is Impossible | 14 Jan 2022 | 00:42:15 | |
This week, Chesterfield GP, GP Trainer and training programme director Dr Naren Senthil Nathan is back to talk to Nik, this time about the Netflix documentary '14 Peaks: Nothing Is Impossible'. They discuss the fearless and inspirational Nepali mountaineer Nimsdai Purja as he embarks on a seemingly impossible quest to summit all 14 of the world’s 8,000-meter peaks in seven months. What can we learn from him and his leadership, and how can we apply it to our current situation in Primary Care? Daytime TV Dr Andy Cope happiness: https://twitter.com/packedlunchc4/status/1478094563491287041?s=21 Greg Wallace: https://twitter.com/gmb/status/1478635802980753410?s=21 Dr Punam Krishan BP: https://twitter.com/bbcmorninglive/status/1478659808756748295?s=21 Cholesterol: https://twitter.com/bbcmorninglive/status/1478660793424125952?s=21 Dr Ellie Cannon https://thismorningitv.page.link/MCnYEEE3Le9jtYF99 BBC Breakfast Spinal Muscular Atrophy Link to video: https://twitter.com/bbcbreakfast/status/1479513664541634565?s=12 Full story: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-essex-59565966 Dr Punam Krishan on headaches: https://twitter.com/bbcmorninglive/status/1479387040710078464?s=21
https://twitter.com/drcakeykate/status/1479226561656238082?s=21 14 Peaks Nothing Is Impossible: on Netflix https://www.netflix.com/gb/title/81464765 HACE https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK430916/ Leadership: https://bmjleader.bmj.com/content/early/2021/07/09/leader-2020-000402 https://bmjleader.bmj.com/content/5/1/6
The Carnival - Gordon Gi Twitter: @BoggledDocs Instagram: @BoggledDocs #BDdose #BDRadar DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast. | |||
| Life Goals 2022 Special | 07 Jan 2022 | 00:35:22 | |
For the first episode of the new year, we look back at some of our episodes from last year and consider what they can teach us in terms of life goals for 2022. Twitter: @BoggledDocs Instagram: @BoggledDocs #BDdose #BDRadar DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast. | |||
| The Boggled Docs Top 10 of 2021- Part 2 | 30 Dec 2021 | 00:35:41 | |
Thank you to all the wonderful guests who have come on the podcast this year. In the second of two parts, Nik will count down the most listened to episodes of the year and play you a 5 minute taster clip to help you decide which one to listen to first, or listen to again! Can you predict who will be at number 1? Twitter: @BoggledDocs Instagram: @BoggledDocs #BDdose #BDRadar DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast. | |||
| The Boggled Docs Top 10 of 2021- Part 1 | 28 Dec 2021 | 00:31:42 | |
Thank you to all the wonderful guests who have come on the podcast this year. Over two parts, Nik will count down the top 10 most listened to episodes of the year and play you a 5 minute taster clip to help you decide which one to listen to first, or listen to again! Can you predict who will be at number 1? Twitter: @BoggledDocs Instagram: @BoggledDocs #BDdose #BDRadar DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast. | |||
| A Christmas Carol, No Strings... | 24 Dec 2021 | 00:46:03 | |
This week, Hampshire GP Dr Fiona Ritchie joins Nik for a festive episode to find out what CPD they can get out of 'The Muppet Christmas Carol'. It turns out rather a lot! Their conversation covers loneliness, child bereavement and even Lewy body dementia. ABBA- As good as new https://open.spotify.com/track/71or1G6CbfIttRDnBnTTAL?si=xq1xDTwuTNeddw0rU7Zw6g https://www.bmj.com/content/369/bmj.m2269 https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/peanut-allergy-drug-promises-reduce-danger-sufferers-llszf3k66 https://www.mirror.co.uk/lifestyle/health/pancreatic-cancer-warning-strange-telltale-25741329 https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/4/2/e004215 Daytime TV Bone marrow transplant: Libbie meets Ethan: https://twitter.com/bbcbreakfast/status/1470322614694465538?s=21 http://anthonynolan.org/nivealfc The Muppet Christmas Carol https://www.childbereavementuk.org/ https://www.campaigntoendloneliness.org/ https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/tips-for-everyday-living/loneliness/about-loneliness/ Oxfam pile of poo: Twitter: @BoggledDocs Instagram: @BoggledDocs #BDdose #BDRadar DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast. | |||
| Lonely This Christmas? | 17 Dec 2021 | 00:49:34 | |
This week, West London GP Dr James Thambyrajah is back to talk to Nik about the award winning comedy on Apple TV+ 'Ted Lasso'. How does a comedy show deal with being lonely at Christmas? Surprisingly well! BoHo Days from ‘tick, tick… BOOM!’ soundtrack https://open.spotify.com/track/7k5agf3Bo48jyzXrvrMuhb?si=Y4cvwL0nQt69MOy_psW1Yg Headlines: https://www.newscientist.com/article/dn20515-common-drug-combo-increases-diabetes-risk/ https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/cant-get-no-sun-mick-jagger-uses-light-therapy-9dkprx790 https://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/mental-health/problems-disorders/seasonal-affective-disorder-(sad) Daytime TV Dr Alex George #postyourpill https://twitter.com/bbcbreakfast/status/1468919089292787716?s=21 Underage lip fillers: Beauticians breaking the law on underage lip fillers - BBC News Dr Rupy Aujla on protein https://twitter.com/bbcmorninglive/status/1468153900041596930?s=21 Dr Punam Krishan Hand, Foot & Mouth https://twitter.com/bbcmorninglive/status/1468513040073035779?s=21 Dr Nighat Arif health headlines: https://thismorningitv.page.link/s7tbAQWGCieWZgP98 Dr Xand Van Tulleken cellulitis: https://twitter.com/bbcmorninglive/status/1468874680937418753?s=21 Ted Lasso on Apple TV + James’s BMJ blog: Campaign to end loneliness: https://www.campaigntoendloneliness.org/the-challenge-of-christmas/ Age UK Twitter: @BoggledDocs Instagram: @BoggledDocs #BDdose #BDRadar DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast. | |||
| How 'A Boy Called Christmas' could help with conversations about child bereavement... | 10 Dec 2021 | 00:44:36 | |
This week Nik is joined by Clare Bullen the Head of Clinical Services for England, Wales and Northern Ireland at Child Bereavement UK. They discuss the new screen adaptation of Matt Haig's book "A Boy Called Christmas' which deals with child bereavement. https://open.spotify.com/track/265Anh9hGoozFigjUVLUeD?si=fODwQz1jSRu_VxRrFrjSrg Daytime TV Paddy and Christine McGuinness : https://twitter.com/bbcbreakfast/status/1465672474943791109?s=21 Pledge to end HIV by 2030 https://twitter.com/bbcbreakfast/status/1465930752235868161?s=21 David Gandy suicide awareness https://twitter.com/bbcmorninglive/status/1465299537141108740?s=12 Dr Punam Krishan, UTIs https://twitter.com/bbcmorninglive/status/1465653643454173186?s=21 Dr Rupy Aujla salt: https://twitter.com/bbcmorninglive/status/1465979787730694144?s=21 Dr Xand Van Tulleken sleep: https://twitter.com/bbcmorninglive/status/1466338974180466688?s=21 This Morning health headlines with Dr Sara Kayat: https://thismorningitv.page.link/bUAY66NnSpyxhJdu5 A Boy Called Christmas- Matt Haig
Helpline: 0800 02 888 40 https://www.childbereavementuk.org/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMImNClruvX9AIVV-vtCh1omwPgEAAYASAAEgL2wPD_BwE Tweet from The Children’s Grief Foundation Of Canada : https://twitter.com/thecgfc/status/1467856355167985674?s=21 Widowed and Young: Twitter: @BoggledDocs Instagram: @BoggledDocs #BDdose #BDRadar DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast. | |||
| Embracing Autism | 03 Dec 2021 | 00:53:25 | |
This week Cheshire GP Dr Ali Smith, who has an interest in autism joins Nik to talk about the recent BBC documentary "Paddy and Christine McGuinness: Our Family and Autism". They talk about how society can create a lot of problems for autistic people. They also talk about masking and why there can be a gender related difference in time to diagnosis. https://www.express.co.uk/life-style/health/1529721/Hiv-symptoms-signs-mouth-ulcers-sores https://twitter.com/boggleddocs/status/1464942073757548550?s=21 Paddy and Christine McGuinness: Our Family and Autism https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0b7j7n6 https://www.autism.org.uk/directory https://www.autism.org.uk/what-we-do/help-and-support/how-to-talk-about-autism https://www.rcplondon.ac.uk/news/doctor-can-autistic-doctor https://www.facebook.com/AutisticDoctors/ Neurodiversity: 20 ways to be a neuro-inclusive recruiter: NICE: Autism spectrum disorder in adults: diagnosis and management: https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/cg142 NICE: Autism spectrum disorder in under 19s: support and management: https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/cg170 NICE: Autism spectrum disorder in under 19s: recognition, referral and diagnosis https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/cg128 Ali and Nik are presenting a Red Whale GP Update Together live event online on 8.12.21 If you’d like to book onto the course, for 6 course of CPD, here’s the link: ( You have to pay for this even Twitter: @BoggledDocs Instagram: @BoggledDocs #BDdose #BDRadar DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast. | |||
| Drag Race You Slay! | 26 Nov 2021 | 00:49:25 | |
This week Nik is joined by North Birmingham GP and training programme director Dr Pim Dhahan to talk about RuPaul's Drag Race UK. They discuss the many issues raised throughout the most recent season and those that have gone before. https://open.spotify.com/track/45yERYeqeu7DWnAuPsUIsm?si=cKcEiRmCTKCUI9vtrYoWpg https://open.spotify.com/track/5zlXeawcAGQzhVTCZyrZz5?si=9THlSxNuQ0WrKVDdzg_K6A Daytime TV Advances in diabetes management https://twitter.com/bbcmorninglive/status/1460177922589872131?s=21 Diabetes and mental health https://twitter.com/bbcmorninglive/status/1460314153722138630?s=21 Health Headlines on ‘This Morning’ https://thismorningitv.page.link/vYMBtMToJpR5PM4z6 Brain fog https://twitter.com/bbcmorninglive/status/1460539934239035395?s=21 Christmas coffee sugar content https://twitter.com/bbcmorninglive/status/1460904224636780547?s=21 Premature babies and the mental health impact on their parents: https://twitter.com/bbcbreakfast/status/1460889318092951552?s=21 https://twitter.com/gmb/status/1460878255712620547?s=21 https://twitter.com/gmb/status/1460879550326489090?s=21 RuPaul’s Drag Race UK Documentary: Paris is Burning https://www.tvguide.com/movies/paris-is-burning/2000331638/ Stonewall: Mermaids: I want PrEP now: https://www.iwantprepnow.co.uk/ NHS gender identity clinic: Coming out: https://thebeyouproject.co.uk/resourc Twitter: @BoggledDocs Instagram: @BoggledDocs #BDdose #BDRadar DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast. | |||
| When people don't know what to say- finding the right words in a heartbreaking situation | 21 Apr 2023 | 00:51:12 | |
This time Nik is joined by Zoë Williamson, the Bereavement Services Team Lead: Scotland for Child Bereavement UK. They discuss the heartbreaking, yet inspirational ITV documentary 'Jason & Clara: In Memory of Maudie' in which actor Jason Watkins and his wife Clara Francis tell the emotional story of their daughter Maudie, who died suddenly from sepsis aged just two and a half in the early hours of New Year’s Day 2011. Amongst other things, they discuss what support there is for parents and siblings who find themselves in this tragic situation. They also cover how we can talk to little ones about death, and how everyone has their own unique journey when it comes to grief . https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/soup-and-shake-diet-can-reverse-diabetes-ttlnb7kkq https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/the-truth-about-gel-manicures-beauty-facts-2023-9pvlw8x6m https://www.bad.org.uk/dermatologists-reiterate-artificial-nails-warning-and-risk-of-at-home-kits/ Child Bereavement UK https://www.childbereavementuk.org https://www.childbereavementuk.org/Pages/Events/Category/festivals?Take=21 Radar Emergency Phone Alerts Women’s health magazine https://www.womenshealthmag.com/uk/health/a43640679/sunday-national-alert-test-domestic-abuse/ Asthma on This Morning :Dr Nighat Arif Dr Philippa Kaye on Instagram: why you need progesterone with oestrogen for HRT if you have a womb https://www.instagram.com/reel/CrJIuCaI4MK/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Jason & Clara: In Memory of Maudie https://www.itv.com/presscentre/ep1weekweek-13-2023-sat-25-mar-fri-31-mar/jason-clara-memory-maudie https://www.itv.com/watch/jason-and-clara-in-memory-of-maudie/10a1660 Sepsis Trust https://sepsistrust.org/profess Twitter: @BoggledDocs Instagram: @BoggledDocs #BDdose #BDRadar DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast. | |||
| Chronic pain: you're toast! | 19 Nov 2021 | 00:56:30 | |
This week Dr Rachael Watson from Abergavenny joins Nik to talk about how after being a GP for 30 years, she packed it all in to open her own bakery school, where she is now treating patients for chronic pain. Who better to talk to us about the impending final of 'The Great British Bake Off', and also her inspiring story? Rachael on Instagram: https://instagram.com/abergavennybaker?utm_medium=copy_link Rachael’s song choice: The Journey- Fat Boy Slim https://open.spotify.com/track/31CMBvZzjwh6Jm8D3pufhd?si=xNzCZLCCSWy07uK6S2RqSg Alan Gordon: “The Way Out: The Revolutionary, Scientifically Proven Approach to Heal Chronic Pain”
Lorimer Mosely Why Things Hurt Dr Howard Schubiner MD Unlearn Your Pain Dr Tracy Jackson The Hardest Pill to Swallow Alan Gordon : Pain Reprocessing Therapy NICE guideline: Chronic pain (primary and secondary) in over 16s: assessment of all chronic pain and management of chronic primary pain https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng193 Boggled Docs song of the week: You will be found- from the Dear Evan Hansen soundtrack https://open.spotify.com/track/1IXXCrh0B7CPzcbH3fzuFc?si=hOuEyUWpRcurw4AonM9S6g DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast. Twitter: @BoggledDocs Instagram: @BoggledDocs #BDdose #BDRadar DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast. | |||
| Fighting an ongoing battle- how we can help our heroes? | 12 Nov 2021 | 00:39:30 | |
This week our guest is Dr Veronica Grant , a Derbyshire GP and RCGP Veterans Champion. She joins Nik to talk about the BBC drama 'Danny Boy' and how actively serving in the military or being a veteran can impact on both our patients and their families. https://open.spotify.com/track/6iYV7ZAkboSjtawXVB3SCl?si=X7OyTEDZSEilBQWoUF8-yA Headlines https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/going-to-bed-at-11pm-linked-to-a-healthy-heart-g0qdc5zsx Do we need to be asking our TATT patients if they are taking an oral iron supplement? MIND diet https://www.mirror.co.uk/lifestyle/health/eat-common-food-type-every-25416346 https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/what-do-we-know-about-diet-and-prevention-alzheimers-disease https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/09/210921172721.htm The man who has lived as a hermit for 40 years: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-59174870 Danny Boy NICE GUIDELINE https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng116 BMJ https://www.bmj.com/content/351/bmj.h6161 DTB https://dtb.bmj.com/content/52/4/44.full https://learning.bmj.com/learning/returnHighwirePDF.html?doi=10.1136/dtb.2014.4.0249 Danny Boy BBC: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000w21w Mental health support for veterans, service leavers and reservists: https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/armed-forces-community/mental-health/veterans-reservists/ Veteran friendly GP practices: To sign up to the veteran-friendly practice accreditation and access further training resources including webinars and podcasts click on the following link : Twitter: @BoggledDocs Instagram: @BoggledDocs #BDdose #BDRadar DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast. | |||
| We all have a breaking point... | 05 Nov 2021 | 00:42:18 | |
This week Chesterfield GP, GP trainer and training programme director Dr Naren Senthil Nathan is back, this time talking about the Netflix documentary 'Untold: Breaking Point'. He discusses how striving for perfection whilst in the glaring spotlight of the world tennis stage led to a breakdown for an internationally renowned player. What can we all learn from this? Headlines https://www.mirror.co.uk/lifestyle/health/men-no-idea-where-prostate-25329165 https://www.dailystar.co.uk/health/vitamin-d-deficiency-symptoms-tell-25361320 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-59148620
Dr Nighat Arif on BBC Breakfast https://twitter.com/bbcbreakfast/status/1452511623562809348?s=21 https://twitter.com/bbcbreakfast/status/1452512496586313735?s=21 ADHD https://twitter.com/bbcbreakfast/status/1452888474051399686?s=21 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-59038116 Dr Punam Krishan on breast cancer myths and self examination https://twitter.com/bbcmorninglive/status/1453279598968463367?s=21 https://twitter.com/bbcmorninglive/status/1453345746900578310?s=21 Dr Xand van Tulleken SAD https://twitter.com/bbcmorninglive/status/1453649315851816966?s=21 Dr Amir Khan e-cigarettes https://twitter.com/gmb/status/1453953802185297926?s=21 Dr Philippa Kaye health headlines https://thismorningitv.page.link/Q53a2WW8ZzPmEBGKA “Untold: Breaking Point” on Netflix https://www.netflix.com/gb/title/81026434 Mind Mind on anxiety https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/typ Twitter: @BoggledDocs Instagram: @BoggledDocs #BDdose #BDRadar DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast. | |||
| A life can shine, even in its final moments... | 29 Oct 2021 | 00:48:44 | |
This week, West Midlands GP, GP trainer and BBC Breakfast GP Dr Mohit Mandiratta joins Nik for a spoiler free chat about Squid Game on Netflix. What can we learn from the hottest drama around at the moment? Are you too old to play children's games?! Squid Game https://www.netflix.com/gb/title/81040344 Help with debt: https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/debt-and-money/help-with-debt/ Help with addiction: https://www.lifeworkscommunity.com/addiction-treatment/guide-to-uk-free-addiction-helplines Help with gambling addiction: https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/healthy-body/gambling-addiction/ Screen time: https://www.rcpch.ac.uk/resources/health-impacts-screen-time-guide-clinicians-parents End of life conversations: https://www.hospiceuk.org/our-campaigns/dying-matters/dying-matters-resources Boggled Docs song of the week: Fly Me To The Moon- The Macarons Project From the Squid Game soundtrack https://open.spotify.com/track/0flo3KqhjkcuoB1G6Mhq7s?si=2sLU7ObbQZW61SK7WLA4mA DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard prof Twitter: @BoggledDocs Instagram: @BoggledDocs #BDdose #BDRadar DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast. | |||
| How can we get men to talk about their health? | 22 Oct 2021 | 00:48:59 | |
This week Gloucestershire GP Dr Sara Wood joins Nik to discuss the BBC series 'Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing' to explore why men are so bad at opening up about their health issues, and what we can do to help. Social media: BJGP article: https://bjgp.org/content/67/658/e336 Risk assessment tools: https://bjgp.org/content/bjgp/67/658/e336/F2.large.jpg https://bjgp.org/content/bjgp/67/658/e336/F3.large.jpg Malaria vaccine https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-58810551 DAYTIME TV Mike Tindall, Parkinson’s : https://twitter.com/bbcbreakfast/status/1448161811719761924?s=12 Papyrus walk: https://twitter.com/bbcbreakfast/status/1448552738439184384?s=21 Evanna Lynch talking about eating disorders: https://twitter.com/bbcbreakfast/status/1448552738439184384?s=21 Elizabeth Hurley breast cancer awareness: https://twitter.com/gmb/status/1447834804809080835?s=21 Dr Ellie Cannon antidepressants: https://thismorningitv.page.link/3422ajpuJcXGdg6w6 Dr Philippa Kaye ‘the worst cold ever’: https://thismorningitv.page.link/UkBjedRRmjHAwiM89 Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing on iPlayer: https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/b0b7r2k6/mortimer-whitehouse-gone-fishing DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast. Twitter: @BoggledDocs Instagram: @BoggledDocs #BDdose #BDRadar DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast. | |||
| Everybody’s Talking About Primary Care... | 15 Oct 2021 | 01:01:47 | |
For the start of season 2, Derbyshire GP and trainer Dr Tara George is back, this time talking about the new movie of the musical "Everybody's Talking About Jamie". We talk about finding our feet in the world, how cruel teenagers can be, coming out, and the effect of an absent parent on young people. As you'd expect there's laughter and tears! Social media: Tara’s song choice: #Medtwitter roundup Everybody’s Talking About Jamie Movie: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Everybodys-Talking-About-Jamie-Harwood/dp/B09C16C53D UK Tour 2021/22 https://www.everybodystalkingaboutjamie.co.uk/tour-dates-book-tickets/ Original documentary: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b012p4kc Drag name generator: https://www.popbuzz.com/tv-film/features/rupaul-drag-queen-name-generator/ HEADSSS assessment tool https://www.paediatricpearls.co.uk/headsss-tool/ Bystander awareness https://dontforgetthebubbles.com/bystander-awareness-micro-aggression/ https://rcgpportal.force.com/s/lt-event?id=a1U1i000006jOehEAE&site=a0d0Y00000AeOP6QAN Help with coming out: https://thebeyouproject.co.uk/resources/
Twitter: @BoggledDocs Instagram: @BoggledDocs #BDdose #BDRadar DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast. | |||
| You are good enough... | 18 Jun 2021 | 00:44:33 | |
This week West Berkshire and BBC Breakfast GP Dr Rachel Ward joins Nik for the last episode of the season. They are both surprised to find that BBC comedy series 'Motherland' has rather a lot of CPD to be found within it. Issues discussed include breast cancer, caring for elderly relatives and just trying to keep going when everything around you is falling apart! Twitter: @BoggledDocs Instagram: @BoggledDocs #BDdose #BDRadar DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast. | |||
| Alone is such a hard place to be | 11 Jun 2021 | 00:48:07 | |
This week Nik is joined by Derbyshire GP Dr Tara George to talk about the recent BBC drama 'Three Families'. They explore stigma and discuss the stories of the three families featured in the drama as they cope with loss and being alone, in the context what it was like to live in Northern Ireland before their abortion law was lifted in 2019. Twitter: @BoggledDocs Instagram: @BoggledDocs #BDdose #BDRadar DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast. | |||
| Ultra processed foods and sugar addiction- what are we doing to ourselves?! | 04 Jun 2021 | 01:05:36 | |
This week Nik is joined by low carb GP Dr David Unwin and clinical psychologist Dr Jen Unwin to discuss the fascinating and worrying topic of sugar addiction in the context of ultra processed foods and the recent BBC documentary with Dr Chris van Tulleken "What are we feeding our kids?" Are we a nation of carb and sugar addicts? Twitter: @BoggledDocs Instagram: @BoggledDocs #BDdose #BDRadar DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast. | |||
| How Ubuntu are you? A 35 minute documentary that could change your life... | 28 May 2021 | 00:47:25 | |
This week Nik is joined by Dr Naren Senthil Nathan to discuss the Netflix documentary 'The Playbook. Doc Rivers: A Coach's Rules for Life'. We discover Ubuntu which means "I am, because you are" and explore the concept that a person is a person through other people. What can we learn from this, and how can it help us to navigate the current primary care crisis? Twitter: @BoggledDocs Instagram: @BoggledDocs #BDdose #BDRadar DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast. | |||
| Inside Autistic Minds | 07 Apr 2023 | 01:00:21 | |
This week Cheshire GP Dr Ali Smith, who has an interest in autism joins Nik to talk about the recent BBC documentary series 'Inside Our Autistic Minds' with Chris Packham. They discuss how four autistic people created their own short films to reveal to their family and friends how they're truly feeling inside- what's really going on in their autistic minds. Amongst other things, they talk about lightbulb moments, masking and sensory overload.
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https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/p0bbnh47/inside-our-autistic-minds https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0bbnh47 https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/2637nQGtTK1D8YPkCSnlyDN/information-and-support-autism BBC morning live shared resources on autism including Ambitious about Autism Ambitious about Autism offers information for parents of children with autism and 16 to 25 year olds, including an on line forum. Phone: 020 8815 5444 Visit the Ambitious about Autism website National Autistic Society: Fern Brady ‘Strong Female Character’ https://www.waterstones.com/book/strong-female-character/fern-brady/9781914240447 Twitter: @BoggledDocs Instagram: @BoggledDocs #BDdose #BDRadar DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast. | |||
| Cherry, Tom Holland and PTSD | 21 May 2021 | 00:56:43 | |
This week Nik is joined by Dr James Thambyrajah again, and their discussion turns out to have a distinct mental health theme. The main focus is Tom Holland's recent movie on Apple TV + 'Cherry'. Could this lead to a patient presenting to us in primary care with PTSD- would you be ready for them? Twitter: @BoggledDocs Instagram: @BoggledDocs #BDdose #BDRadar DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast. | |||
| HRT and the menopause- how confident are you? | 14 May 2021 | 00:56:43 | |
This week Dr Lucy Cox and Dr Helen Barnes from Red Whale's women's health team join Nik to discuss the recent Channel 4 documentary 'Davina McCall: Sex, Myths and the Menopause'. It's great to have the menopause being discussed on prime time TV, and it certainly gave us a lot to talk about as we tried to see the issues brought up from different angles. Was it fair to primary care?... Twitter: @BoggledDocs Instagram: @BoggledDocs #BDdose #BDRadar DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast. | |||
| The fertility journey- all of us have our own unique experience | 07 May 2021 | 00:40:01 | |
This week GP Dr Jess Harland is back, and talks to us about ‘The Surrogates’ a documentary first shown on BBC3, and now available on the iPlayer. This leads to an interesting conversation where we realise that all of us have our own experience of the fertility journey, and we don’t need to have experienced it all to be able to empathise with others. Twitter: @BoggledDocs Instagram: @BoggledDocs #BDdose #BDRadar DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast. | |||
| Time Of Duty- when should you speak up? | 30 Apr 2021 | 00:59:04 | |
This week our guest is Nick Inge CEO of iTrust Assurance, a whistleblowing consultancy. He is also a former police officer who has worked in counter terrorism and is the ideal person to give us the inside track on the drama of the moment: 'Line Of Duty' on BBC TV. What does he predict will happen? Who is the fourth man?! Twitter: @BoggledDocs Instagram: @BoggledDocs #BDdose #BDRadar DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast. | |||