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Information and learning podcast for first contact practitioners in primary care. During the podcast episodes Emma and Richard will be discussing first contact cases commonly seen in General Practice with experienced clinicians with a background in a certain clinical area. The cases will review the approach to history taking, red flags and the appropriate investigations. The cases will be based around the FCP - Paramedics roadmap core clinical competencies, to unsure appropriate knowledge .
These podcast's should serve as a supplement to your learning as a first contact practitioner. You will require further learning, support and self directed study to develop into a qualified FCP.
These podcasts are for health care professionals only and should not be used for medical advice by members of the public. The content is based on the interviewees opinion and interpretation of best clinical practice at the time of the recording. These podcasts should support your learning and should not replace your clinical judgement or local guidelines.
Special thanks to Scott Edwards for audio and Martin Berrisford for editing.
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Emergency Assessment with Greg Markham - Episode 2 'Raise the legs!'
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Apr 23, 2026 |
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Emergency Assessment with Greg Markham - Episode 1 'Is this patient to poorly to be in your surgery'
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Apr 08, 2026 |
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Renal function test interpretation with Dr Debasish Banerjee - Sodium 'Think about fluid volume'
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Mar 24, 2026 |
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Renal function test interpretation with Dr Debasish Banerjee - Chronic Kidney Disease - 'Its not a one time result'
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Mar 06, 2026 |
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Renal Function Interpretation with Dr Dabasish Banerjee Episode 1 - Potassium
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Feb 06, 2026 |
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Eye Assessment Episode 2 with Dr Stella Hornby 'How many fingers am I holding up'
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Jan 21, 2026 |
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Eye Assessment Episode 1 with Dr Stella Hornby 'some red eyes are not as serious as other red eyes'
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Jan 06, 2026 |
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Full Blood Count interpretation episode 3 with Dr Suzy Morton 'Platelets'
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Dec 08, 2025 |
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Full Blood Count interpretation episode 2 with Dr Suzy Morton 'The white blood cells'
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Nov 14, 2025 |
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Full Blood Count interpretation episode 1 with Dr Suzy Morton 'The red blood cells'
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Oct 16, 2025 |
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Liver Function Test's episode 2 with Dr Sophia Than 'If you are concerned you should do a full liver screen'
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Oct 02, 2025 |
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Palliative Care assessment with Angela Wilson and Alister Duncan Episode 3 'What do they need help with now that they did'nt need before?'
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Sep 16, 2025 |
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Liver Function Tests with Dr Sophia Than Episode 1 'Its hard to change life style'
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Jul 01, 2025 |
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ReSPECT podcast with Debbie White 'Its not all about DNAR'
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Apr 14, 2025 |
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Palliative Care assessment with Angela Wilson and Alistair Duncan Episode 2 'Is this a normal reaction or should we be concerned'
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Mar 18, 2025 |
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Palliative Care assessment with Angela Wilson and Alistair Duncan Episode 1 'The only chance to get it right'
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Jan 31, 2025 |
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Pain Assessment episode 2 with Dr Graham Dunthorn 'Patient need approach'
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Dec 02, 2024 |
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Pain assessment Episode 1 with Dr Graham Dunthorn 'Is this medication recommended?'
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Nov 19, 2024 |
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Men's Health assessment episode 2 with Dr Jeff Foster 'think of low testosterone in men over the age of 40'
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Nov 04, 2024 |
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Men's Health assessment Episode 1 with Dr Jeff Foster 'Think about men's health as its own specialty'
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Oct 18, 2024 |
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ADHD assessment with Dr Caroline Wrigley 'Listen and validate'
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Oct 04, 2024 |
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Austism assessment with Dr Caroline Wrigley 'Disappointment can be a all day event'
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Aug 12, 2024 |
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Learning Disability patient assessment with Dr Ayesha Mahmud Episode 2 'How well do you know that patient'
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Jul 25, 2024 |
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Learning Disability patient assessment with Dr Ayesha Mahmud Episode 1 'Do not assume'
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Jun 07, 2024 |
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Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging In General Practice with Dr Mai Elftise 'Doing the RIGHT thing'
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May 22, 2024 |
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MSK - Shoulder Assessment with Ed Baker 'think of active and passive movements for potential shoulder pathology'
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Apr 16, 2024 |
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Cardiology assessment with Professor Derek Connolly episode 2 'This is heart failure until proved otherwise'
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Mar 25, 2024 |
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Cardiology assessment with Professor Derek Connolly Episode 1 'Is this cardiac or could it be cardiac'
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Feb 28, 2024 |
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Respiratory Assessment with Dr Mai Elftise 'Make sure to assess patients inhaler technique in your assessments' Episode 2
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Jan 30, 2024 |
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Respiratory Assessment with Dr Mai Elftise Episode 1 'Make sure your in the right body system'
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Jan 27, 2024 |
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MSK - Hip pain assessment 'consider the patients age when thinking about pathology in the hip joint'
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Jan 18, 2024 |
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MSK - Knee Pain Assessment 'remember one up one down'
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Nov 18, 2023 |
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Mental Health Assessment with Dr David Palmer - Part 2 'Share the care with the patient'
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Nov 07, 2023 |
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Mental Health Assessment with Dr David Palmer - Part 1 'There's no health without mental health'
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Oct 17, 2023 |
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Skin lesions with Dr Lupini 'If your not sure, ask!'
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Oct 03, 2023 |
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Heath Coaching Awareness Week 2023 'Making that foggy mirror become clear'
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Sep 17, 2023 |
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MSK - Back Pain Assessment with Ed Baker
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Sep 12, 2023 |
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Women Health assessment with Dr Heidi Kerr - Part 2
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Aug 16, 2023 |
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Women's Health Assessment with Dr Heidi Kerr - Part 1
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Aug 07, 2023 |
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Dermatology Assessment - With Dr David Lupini - Part 2
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Jul 18, 2023 |
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International Paramedic Day 2023
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Jul 01, 2023 |
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Dermatology Assessment - With Dr David Lupini - Part 1
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Jun 18, 2023 |
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Gastroenterology - Patient assessment with Ian Allwood - Part 2
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May 27, 2023 |
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Gastroenterology - Patient Assessment with Dr Ian Allwood - Part 1
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May 20, 2023 |
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Introduction to the FCP roadmap for Paramedics
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May 01, 2023 |