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A free open access series of podcasts for all healthcare professionals working with older adults. We will present the evidence base, recent advances and established best practice / wisdom in healthcare for older adults. Each episode reviews an aspect of caring for older adults from the perspective of our MDT faculty. A BigFings Media Production - www.bigfings.com

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    Latest episodes from The MDTea Podcast

    Pre-Hospital Care Ep 3 (with the Pre-Hospital Care Podcast)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2025 51:55


    Iain and Eoin are joined by Georgie Gill to talk about handovers in pre-hospital care and some tips for working with older people in the pre-hospital space.www.thehearingaidpodcasts.org.ukhttps://www.medics.academy/courses/pre-hospital-care-s01https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/pre-hospital-care-podcast/id1441215901

    Pre-Hospital Care Ep 2 (with the Pre-Hospital Care Podcast)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2025 55:00


    Iain and James have more conversations with Eoin looking at common syndromes in geriatric medicine including a review of delirium and communication with older people.www.thehearingaidpodcasts.org.ukhttps://www.medics.academy/courses/pre-hospital-care-s01https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/pre-hospital-care-podcast/id1441215901

    Pre-Hospital Care Ep 1 (with the Pre-Hospital Care Podcast)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2025 47:36


    In this episode Iain is joined by Dr James Adams as we talk together to Eoin Walker from the Pre-hospital Care Podcast about frailty in the pre-hospital space.www.thehearingaidpodcasts.org.ukhttps://www.medics.academy/courses/pre-hospital-care-s01https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/pre-hospital-care-podcast/id1441215901

    The Future Of MDTea

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2025 2:08


    For all episodes and MDTea things head to:  www.thehearingaidpodcasts.org.uk

    S13 E10 - MDTea'm' Kindness - Breathing results

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2023 40:38


    This is the final episode of the MDTea'm' Kindness series. In this episode we are talking again to our breath coach Jess who will be reviewing the data from our faculty. We will discuss and share our experiences of the breathwork over the last couple of months and get the results of our teams breathing MOTs and stress tests!For all episodes and MDTea things head to:  www.thehearingaidpodcasts.org.uk

    S13 E9 - MDTea'm' Kindness – Grace

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2023 40:52


    In this episode we are going by Julian Stodd again for the final time. We are exploring the final quiet leadership module by discussing Grace through the two questions: What weight do you carry? What can you leave behind?Plus the breathing technique of the week, social media spot and the usual bits and pieces!

    S13 E8 - MDTea'm' Kindness – Touch and Trauma

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2023 73:52


    In this 8th Episode of the MDTea'm' kindness series we are looking at the importance or touch and how this is changing with Professor Roger Kneebone and the concept of trauma informed care with our good friend Dr Kate Bailey and Esther Murray. We really loved this one and it harks back to the previous great episodes / chats with Cate in the past. Plus (I know there is more!) more shop floor recordings, breathing techniques with the amazing Jess Holliday and our faculty feedback on last week's breath work. You will LOVE this one!For all the previous episodes, references, infographics etc. please head on down to: https://thehearingaidpodcasts.org.uk/mdteam-kindness/Contact us on X/Threads/Instagram by searching “MDTea podcast”

    S13 E7 - MDTea'm' Kindness - Fairness

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2023 53:59


    In this episode we continue our journey into quiet leadership and explore the concept of fairness with Julian Stodd. Plus the usual social media review, article of the week and breathing exercises.Use the #mdteaclub to interact with others! https://thehearingaidpodcasts.org.uk/mdteam-kindness/

    S13 E6 - MDTea'm' Kindness - the process of developing expertise

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2023 43:31


    In this episode we will be taking with Professor Roger Kneebone to explore the process we go through in developing expertise. Thinking about how we work in our teams and how we all can help others develop is so important; thinking about this in terms of 'becoming expert' can help.There is another breathing technique and social media spot as normal!https://thehearingaidpodcasts.org.uk/mdteam-kindness/

    S13 E5 - MDTea'm' Kindness - Kindness Itself

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2023 77:20


    This week we are rejoined by Julian Stodd for the second quiet leadership episode with a focus on kindness. We also have David Fryburg talking about the psychobiology of kindness... It's all totally fascinating stuff!Plus there is another breathing technique, social media slot of the week and much more! For information, breathing MOT etc head on down to: https://thehearingaidpodcasts.org.uk/mdteam-kindness/

    S13 E4 - MDTea'm' Kindness – Yoga

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2023 46:09


    Continuing our journey into kindness this week we look at yoga and what we can all get from this ancient practice. Plus there is another breathing technique, social media slot of the week and much more! For information, breathing MOT etc head on down to: https://thehearingaidpodcasts.org.uk/mdteam-kindness/

    S13 E3 - MDTea'm' Kindness – Humility and ASMR

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2023 49:17


    This week Jo and Iain are joined taking their first step into the quiet leadership programme with a discussion around humility with Julian Stodd. Then we have an interview with Christina and Giulia Lara Poerio who will be talking ASMR and the potential benefits of this. We also have Jess and the next breathing technique for you to practice! For the breathing MOT, pre series questionnaire and other goodies head on down to: MDTea'm' Kindness – The Hearing Aid Podcasts

    S13 E2 - MDTea'm' Kindness – Ecosystems

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2023 70:23


    In this 2nd episode of the kindness series we are joined by Julian Stodd as we start to think about our teams and workplace as a ecosystem. Thinking of things in this way opens up the links and connections we all have to each other and is the starting of our insight into the kindness possibilities within teams.For the breathing MOT, pre series questionnaire and other goodies head on down to: www.thehearingaidpodcasts.org.uk/mdteam-kindness/ 

    S13 E1 - MDTea'm' Kindness - Breathing MOT

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2023 59:01


    In this first episode of this series we will meet Jess from Be Here Well. We talk about breathing and the benefits to us of taking control of our breathing.You will learn about your own breath MOT.To log your MOT and pre series questionnaires click here: https://thehearingaidpodcasts.org.uk/mdteam-kindness/

    MDTeam Kindness - An Introduction

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2023 18:37


    In this new series of the MDTea Podcast, we are exploring the theme of kindness: in ourselves, with each other and within our teams. While the focus of this series takes us in a slightly different direction, the aim and core of the podcast is the same - to support teams working and learning together for the benefit of older adults. In this first episode, or prologue if you will... We will explore why we think this is such an important topic to cover, not just at this point in time working in healthcare post-covid, but always. As ever, we'll be providing you with the evidence bases where they exist, and best practice wisdom where it doesn't. Alongside this we will explore the influence of breathing exercises on our nervous system, walk you through the components of an approach to everyday Quiet Leadership. So grab yourself, and anyone else around you, a cup of tea, settle in, and enjoy.https://thehearingaidpodcasts.org.uk/mdteam-kindness/

    S12 E10 - Community Podiatry

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2022 52:32


    We're back with the final step of Jean's journey meeting hospital and community health professionals.This time we're meeting the community podiatry team talking to Rachel and Jemma about how they work caring for older adults and their feet at home.Let us know what you think via Twitter @mdtea_podcast or Instagram @mdteapodcast and don't forget to check out our website for show notes, CPD log and curriculum mapping.Subscribe to hear more from us as we're already planning series 13!

    S12 E9 - Community Pharmacy

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2022 36:35


    Time for the next team on our community healthcare journey, and today we're focusing on pharmacy in the community and how those working in this area positively impact the daily lives of older people in our society.We'll spend some time thinking about the ways our patient, Jean, might interact with community pharmacy and we'll consider what daily life looks like for pharmacists and pharmacy staff in terms of distributing medications, rationalising treatment, providing addiction services where needed and offering consultations and lifestyle advice, amongst many other things.We've got all your favourite regular features too, including Paper of the Week, One Minute Topic and our social media slot. Lots to delve into! And as always, we love hearing from you so please get in touch with us. You can find us on Facebook, on Twitter @mdtea_podcast, on Instagram @mdteapodcast or you can drop us an email by writing to thehearingaidpodcasts@gmail.com. Don't forget that you can get CPD points for every MDTea episode you listen to as well! Look out for the CPD log at the bottom of the shownotes for each episode over on our website at www.mdteapodcast.co.uk. Hope you're all keeping really well, and we look forward to seeing you again in two weeks!

    S12 E8 - Community Falls Teams

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2022 42:42


    Next up on Jean's community healthcare journey we are meeting the Community Falls Service. We speak to Physiotherapist Faye and Occupational Therapist Kerry about their role completing falls assessments in people's homes. As always show notes are avalible on our website (MDTeapodcast.co.uk) along with infographics and our free CPD log. You can also find us on Instagram @MDTeaPodcast and Twitter @MDTea_Podcast.

    S12 E7 - Community Nursing

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2022 36:28


    Great to have you join us for another new episode of the MDTea Podcast, which today is all about community nursing. Outside hospital in the UK there are thousands of nursing staff who use their clinical skills and knowledge to support patients with long-term conditions and help maximise their independence. Some of these will be district nurses and others will be nurse specialists in particular areas of medicine. This can include nurses specialising in diabetes, stroke, respiratory and cardiac care, tissue viability, mental health, palliative care and lots more. Two of the roles that we see quite commonly in older patients are Parkinson's nurses and dementia nurses. We speak to two fantastic guests today to help us learn about these roles. Clare Addison is a vastly experienced nurse who is now living with Parkinson's disease, and Chris O'Connor is an admiral nurse in Surrey who spends his time caring for patients and families affected by dementia. Lots of wise words to take on board from both of them. We've also got all our usual features, such as Paper of the Week, social media highlights and our One Minute Topic. If you'd like to get in touch, please find us on Twitter @mdtea_podcast, on Instagram @mdteapodcast or online at www.mdteapodcast.co.uk. We love hearing from you. Hope you enjoy the episode!

    S12 E6 - Community Palliative Care

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2022 55:12


    Welcome back to another episode of the MDTea Podcast, where this time we've taken the show on the road to St Wilfrid's Hospice in Eastbourne to learn all about community palliative care. For patients living with chronic illnesses and those approaching the end of their life, knowing that they have a team of caring, approachable healthcare professionals to coordinate their treatment can be life-changing.We have the privilege on today's episode of hearing from Eirian, Sophie, Rachael, Laura, Andy and Paul from St Wilfrid's Hospice. We were invited for a cup of tea with them down at their state-of-the-art inpatient facility on the south coast of England, and they explained to us about the inspiring work they do in catering for patients with life-limiting illnesses or those in the last phase of their lives. Please have a listen if you can, there's such a goldmine of useful tips and suggestions for all of us to apply to our day-to-day practice, whether that's in palliative care medicine or not.We've also got our regular features (Paper of the Week, MDTea Wordle) alongside our ever-exciting One Minute Topic game at the very end of the episode. As always you can contact us on Facebook, on Twitter @mdtea_podcast, on Instagram @mdteapodcast or via email at thehearingaidpodcasts@gmail.com. The MDTea Podcast is endorsed by the British Geriatric Society, and you can keep a note of all your listening in the CPD log on our website (www.mdteapodcast.co.uk) and be rewarded for tuning in! We look forward to seeing you all again in 2 weeks time!

    S12 E5 - A Day In The Life of Community Frailty Services

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2022 57:25


    This episode we're talking about the community frailty hub model local to us. We know as worth previous teams that these set ups can have a whole host of names- proactive care team, anticipatory care hubs etc. You may not have access to services like this locally but it remains useful to see how everyone works together to support patients in the community.The MDTea podcast is endorsed by the a British Geriatic Society, log your listening using our CPD log avalible with all the show notes on our website. You can also find us on Twitter (@MDTea_Podcast), Facebook (search MDTea Podcast) and Instagram (@MDTeaPodcast).

    S12 E4 - 2 Hour Response Teams

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2022 35:06


    Today we're talking about 2 hour response teams who work in the community supporting admission avoidance where possible. Typically they work with patients for short periods of time 24-72 hours where a person is at risk of an acute admission or readmission to hospital. Teams have a multitude of names, rapid response, crisis team, urgent community response and more so to keep things generic and applicable to you where ever you are we've used the phrase 2 hour response team. Do go and find out what services near you are called and how they work! As always check out our website for show notes and use our CPD log, follow us on Twitter @MDTea_podcast where we're post lots of extra content, Instagram @MDTeaPodcast for graphics and visual resources to use. Let us know you've listened by tagging us on your socials or use #MDTeaClub

    S12 E3 - General Practice

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2022 41:11


    General practice is often the first port of call for people with healthcare needs in the community, and it's that world that we'll be exploring today. What do GP teams do? Who makes up the team? What are the challenges that they face? How has their working life changed since covid? And what ways can they help older people, like our patient Jean, to live well in the community? We're joined by Adam McClintock (a GP) and Alice Poots (a nurse who has worked both in general practice and emergency medicine). They'll be our expert voices to help us learn more about GP from the inside. We've got our Paper of the Week, MDTea Wordle, and our One Minute Topic too. All sorts of fun and games for you. If you like what you hear, please get in touch with us on Twitter @mdtea_podcast, on Instagram @mdteapodcast, on Facebook or via email at thehearingaidpodcasts@gmail.com. All previous episodes can be found on our website at www.mdteapodcast.co.uk. We look forward to seeing you again in 2 weeks! The MDTea podcast is endorsed by the British Geriatric Society.

    S12 E2 - Bonus Interviews

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2022 47:14


    In episode 12.2 we spoke with Greg Brown and Jennifer Twist about Carers and Care workers. Before you listen here do go and listen to that episode. We found their input so valuable that we have made the full versions of each interview a bonus episode! Enjoy!

    S12 E2 - A Day In The Life of Carers and Care Workers

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2022 45:58


    Episode 2 of our Community Teams series sees us talking about carers and how they support older adults in the community. The MDTea podcast is endorsed by the British Geriatic Society. All episode show notes and resources are available on our website (MDTeapodcast.co.uk) Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook for more MDTea content.

    S12 E1 - Reablement

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2022 41:59


    We're back! After months of preparation and planning, we've got an amazing new series of the MDTea Podcast for you to enjoy. After taking a journey in Series 11 where we met each member of the hospital MDT (along with our patient, Jean) we're ready to go again! And this time we'll be joining Jean as she is discharged back into the community, and meets lots of the teams involved with her community healthcare.On this first episode we're considering reablement and what exactly that means for patients like Jean, who are continuing their healthcare journey outside the hospital setting. We'll explore the concept of reablement, discuss the roles of people involved in this area, and find outhow reablement teams encourage patients to take the lead in regaining independence at home post-discharge.We have a few new features for this series too! We'll be discussing our Paper of the Week, doing our usual social media slot, and we're extremely excited to announce a couple of new games for this series! Stephen will be stepping up in this episode for our fast-paced and unpredictable One Minute Recap game, and we'll be giving you listeners a brutally tough Wordle MDTeaser to think through over the next few days (with prizes up for grabs)!Please let us know what you think of the new series, we'd love to hear your thoughts! Our email address is thehearingaidpodcasts@gmail.com, you can follow us on Twitter @mdtea_podcast, on Instagram @mdteapodcast, or find us on Facebook. Keep a close eye on our social media for all the latest updates. Thanks for listening, and we look forward to seeing you next time!

    Series 12 - Introduction

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2022 3:02


    Hello again everyone! Two bits of exciting news to share with you… First of all, Series 12 of the MDTea Podcast is on the way! We've already recorded lots of interviews for it, and it's being pieced together as we speak. The first episode will be landing on Tuesday 26th July, just one week away! Over the course of Series 12, we're going to be taking a closer look at the different teams making up healthcare in the community. A huge number of important roles for us to explore. Make sure you don't miss it!And then, in other news, we've also been working on a brand new podcast series that will be coming your way in the near future. It will be aimed at medical registrars in training, it will be called Med Reg News, and we can't wait to let you hear it! Eight episodes have already been recorded, so there is a treasure trove of brilliant educational material that is lined up and ready to go. Each episode involves an in-depth conversation with a different consultant guest, and if you're a doctor in training we really hope you'll enjoy it and benefit from it in your day-to-day work. That'll be appearing soon, on a separate stream from the MDTea Podcast, so this is just a heads up. But keep your eyes peeled for it!As ever, please get in touch with us at thehearingaidpodcasts@gmail.com, on Twitter (@mdtea_podcast), on Instagram (@mdteapodcast) or on Facebook. You're the ones we make all these podcasts for, and we look forward to sharing them with you! See you soon!

    S11 E10 - A Day In The Life of a Social Worker

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2022 55:28


    It's time to meet the final member of the hospital team in Jean's journey. Today we're speaking to social workers about their role involved in hospital discharge as well as their safeguarding responsibilities.Don't forget to log your listening using our CPD log avalible on our website. http://thehearingaidpodcasts.org.uk/series11home/

    S11 E9 - A Day In The Life of a Dietitian

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2022 42:45


    It's time to meet the next members of the hospital MDT, and today it's the turn of our dietitians! Having a substantial, nutrient-rich diet is as important for older people as it is for anyone else, and malnutrition can be a real problem as people age. In this episode, we explore what malnutrition is, why it affects older people so much, and the approach dietitians take to try and boost the nutritional intake and general wellbeing of our patients.We speak to two vastly experienced dietitians, David and Lorna, and hear in particular about the work they do with the older patients that they see. From protein to Parkinson's, and from sandwiches to supplements, there's a treasure trove of useful information for us to take on board from these two. So come on in, and let's learn together!As always, please send us any thoughts or questions you have, either via email at thehearingaidpodcasts@gmail.com, on Facebook, on Twitter @mdtea_podcast or on Instagram @mdteapodcast. We love hearing from you. And don't forget the #MDTeaser for your chance to win a coveted MDTea mug! See you again in two weeks for Episode 10!

    S11 E8 - A Day In The Life of a Speech & Language Therapist

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2022 45:18


    This week we meet the next people in Jean's MDT- the speech and language therapists. How much do you know about this teams work and breadth of work they can help with? Do you know how they might help ensure patients cognition-communication (cog-com) disorders be involved in their own care? Do you know how to make a drink with thickener or why straws might not be better for all people with swallowing problems? Do you want some top tips for enhancing your communication skills? Have a listen to learn all these points and more

    S11 E7 - A Day In The Life of an Occupational Therapist

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2022 52:15


    Welcome along for another exciting episode of the MDTea Podcast! Today it's Episode 7 and we're spending some time thinking about the amazing work done with older patients by occupational therapists (OT's). OT's are problem solvers, and play a crucial role in enabling patients to carry out meaningful activities (or "occupations") and recover a degree of quality of life following illness. This can involve setting targets for patient goals such as using the shower, brushing their hair, making a cup of tea, managing their front door steps safely or even walking their dog, amongst many many other things. On today's episode, we hear from eight brilliant OT's - Paul, Katie, Oran, Alanna, Suzanne, Bex, Louise and Rebecca - who tell us all about what life is like for them on the job, and why they wouldn't want to do anything else. As well as that, we'll be diving back into Jean's story, and thinking how the OT team might help her out. We've also got our usual social media update and another infuriatingly tricky #MDTeaser! We always love to hear from you, so please get in touch on Facebook, on Twitter (@mdtea_podcast) or on Instagram (@mdteapodcast), and our website is at www.mdteapodcast.co.uk. See you all really soon!

    S11 E6 - A Day In The Life of a Physiotherapist

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2022 44:56


    This week we are chatting to the physiotherapists working throughout Jean's time at the hospital. We meet Amy and Joe who work at the front door assessing patients as they arrive, Grace who works in a dedicated hip fracture unit and Ailie who is a respiratory physio working on a surgical ward. Then we think about  our case patient Jean as she continues her journey following her fall and how the physios may work with her. Finally we present the next MDTeaser- don't forget to let us know what you link via Twitter, Facebook, our website or our new Instagram!

    S11 E5 - A Day In The Life of a Physician Associate

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2022 55:34


    Welcome back to the MDTea Podcast! Today on Episode 5 we're looking into the exciting world of physician associates, and learning about the many ways they help the hospital team when it comes to looking after older patients. Physician associates first appeared in the UK in 2003, and have been growing in number since then. Nowadays, most hospitals have them working on the wards where they review patients, initiate treatments, formulate management plans, have discussions with patients and their families, perform practical procedures, take on leadership roles and lots more! We caught up with James, Hamed, Mira and Lindsay to hear all about their own experiences in the role, and to find out why they think it's such a brilliant job. One thing that's mentioned in the episode is James' own podcast, The Physician Associate Podcast. You can find him @PAPodcastUK on Twitter. If you're keen to find out more about the PA profession, it's well worth a listen!As usual, we'll be dipping into Jean's story and finding out where she's got to in her hospital journey. We'll also be chatting through what's leapt out at us on social media over the past few weeks and setting a new, cryptic #MDTeaser! There's an exclusive mug for the first person to answer it correctly, so make sure you get in early! You can find us on Facebook, Twitter (@mdtea_podcast) or Instagram (@mdteapodcast), and our website is www.mdteapodcast.co.uk. See you all soon!

    S11 E4 - A Day In The Life of a Pharmacist

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2022 45:02


    This week we speak to our local hospital pharmacy team to find out how they help us manage patients like Jean. We discuss her medicines, thinking about what they're for and what problems might be associated with them. And how our pharmacy teams can help us and patients manage medications and patient care.Keep getting in touch on Twitter @mdtea_podcast, on Instagram @mdteapodcast or via email at thehearingaidpodcasts@gmail.com. Our website has every episode we've ever done, and can be found at www.mdteapodcast.co.uk. 

    S11 E3 - A Day In The Life of a Doctor

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2022 44:10


    In this episode, we're delving into the daily lives of doctors. And we're about to discover how many different types of doctor can come into contact with an older patient in hospital. The ones we're going to meet in this episode include an A&E doctor, an orthopaedic surgeon and a group of elderly care medics. All with the same goal in mind…managing the acutely unwell patient, maximising their comfort, planning for the future, and getting them safely back into the community again where possible. But this can be tricky when frail patients present with a whole host of conditions. How do doctors manage these complex patients? Is there a way to treat someone as a whole person rather than getting different specialists involved for every individual body system? And what exactly is it that makes a good elderly care doctor?As the average age of our population increases, all doctors coming into the profession need to realise that a passion for elderly care is essential. After all, older patients will almost certainly make up the majority of their work, regardless of their specialty. And the guests on this episode want you to realise that this is something to be embraced, not frightened of.As ever, we'll have our MDTeaser and the latest highlights from the world of social media. Thanks for all your messages over the past few weeks, it's so encouraging to hear that lots of you have found this series helpful! Keep getting in touch on Twitter @mdtea_podcast, on Instagram @mdteapodcast or via email at thehearingaidpodcasts@gmail.com. Our website has every episode we've ever done, and can be found at www.mdteapodcast.co.uk. And we'll see you again for the next episode of Jean's journey through the hospital in 2 weeks!

    S11 E2 - A Day In The Life of a Nurse

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2022 37:53


    This week we are talking to nurses to find out how they fit into our multidisciplinary team caring for older adults. We think we can all agree nurses have very much been the face of the NHS since its inception, and possibly more so over the past two years. But who are nurses and what do they feel their experience is like? What are the challenges in their job- and more importantly what do they like most about being nurses? We chat to fantastic nurses- Joe, Lucy, and Chris about each of their roles. What's certainly clear is the huge variety of jobs nurses can have and the diverse skill set they bring to our work caring for patients. As always let us know your thoughts and the answer to our MDTeaser via our twitter @MDTea_Podcast or via our facebook MDTea Podcast and go to our website where all episodes have show notes, links to content we've discussed and the CPD log so you can generate evidence of your listening for portfolios. 

    S11 E1 - A Day In The Life of a Paramedic

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2022 39:58


    We're taking a closer look at a day in the life of a paramedic in our first episode of Series 11. Maybe the picture that springs to mind when you hear the word ‘paramedic' is of an ambulance driving past you with its siren blaring. Or perhaps they might be people that you come across from time to time as they hand over unwell patients in the Emergency Department. But what do paramedics do? What does their typical day look like? How many older patients do they come into contact with? Are there any non-ambulance opportunities for them? And what exactly is it that they love about the job?Also, join us as we pick up Jean's story once again and think through how a paramedic might help her as she is assessed in a pre-hospital setting and begins her journey into the healthcare system. We have a new MDTeaser for you to tackle, as well as a shout-out for our favourite social media posts of the week. So lots for you to enjoy!It's brilliant to have you listening in, and if you'd like to find out more about what we do… you can find us on Twitter @mdtea_podcast, on Instagram @mdteapodcast, online at mdteapodcast.co.uk or you can send us a good old-fashioned email to thehearingaidpodcasts@gmail.com. Thanks for your company and we look forward to picking up Jean's story again with you in two weeks!

    Series 11 - An Introduction

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2022 12:15


    The MDTea podcast started out six years ago, with us wanting to create a place where we could foster multiprofessional learning around the care of older patients. And after 100 episodes that is still very much our aim. But we've decided to do something unique and exciting for Series 11 to explore what it really means to be part of the team.We want to spend time over the next ten episodes exploring what each of our colleagues in the MDT do on a daily basis to provide older patients with the best possible care. What is the first thing they do at work each day? What is their favourite thing about their job? What are the challenges and rewards? And how does their job help serve our older population? It's important we ask these questions. Because despite our best efforts to work as a fully integrated team on the wards, we all know that it is easy to become trapped in our own little bubbles. Both in the separate training we receive depending on our professions, and the areas on the wards where we tend to work only with other people doing the same role as us. And so the problem remains. Lots of us don't know what our colleagues in the MDT actually do. Which is why we're spending this new series looking at “A Day in the Life” of each of the vital healthcare professionals responsible for managing older patients coming into our hospitals.

    S10 E10 - Non-UK citizens: their rights to reside and access to health and social care

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2021 42:49


    Our 100th episode! This week we have a think about the (complex) topic of immigration law, the EU settlement scheme and the right to reside in the UK -  and how these rules and processes affect older adults uniquely, particularly with regards to access to health and social care.Show notes are available to view and download at www.thehearingaidpodcasts.org.uk for more detail and curriculum mapping against Foundation, CMT, IMT, GPVTS, Geriatric Registrar and NHS Knowledge Skills Framework (KSF) programmes.Presented by: Dr Iain Wilkinson and Dr Sophie NormanContributing Faculty: Jackie Lelkes

    S10 E9 - Different Cultural & Religious Practices around Death

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2021 55:44


    Dr Gaggandeep Singh Alg and Chaplain and Pastor Steve Thomas join us for an open and honest discussion about some of the cultural and religious practices that surround death and dying. We explore specific traditions, but also learn about the plurality of practices in the UK across cultures and within religions, and the importance of talking to patients and families about their personal spiritual beliefs. For resources, or signposting to organisations to help with any issues raised in the episode, see our show notes.Show notes are available to view and download at www.thehearingaidpodcasts.org.uk for more detail and curriculum mapping against Foundation, IMT, GPVTS, Geriatric Registrar and NHS Knowledge Skills Framework (KSF) programmes.Presented by: Dr Jo Preston and Dr Sophie NormanSpecial Guests: Dr Gaggandeep Singh Alg and Pastor Steve Thomas.

    S10 E8 - Activity, Exercise and the Ageing Athlete

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2021 48:23


    What can elite older athletes tell us about the physiology of 'normal' ageing?  And what barriers exist that stop all of us (elite and non-elite) participating in sport and exercise as we age? We try to answer these questions and more with the help of Professor of Sociology, Emmanuelle Tulle. Show notes are available to view and download at www.thehearingaidpodcasts.org.uk for more detail and curriculum mapping against Foundation, IMT, GPVTS, Geriatric Registrar and NHS Knowledge Skills Framework (KSF) programmes.Presented by: Dr Iain Wilkinson, Dr Jo Preston and Dr Sophie Norman.Contributing faculty: Sarah-Jane RyanSpecial guest: Emmanuelle Tulle

    S10 E7 - Grief

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2021 41:34


    This week we discuss grief, bereavement and loss. As well as thinking about how grief can affect older adults uniquely, we look at the experience of losing loved ones with dementia, and also consider grief in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. For resources, or signposting to organisations to help with any issues raised in the episode, see our show notes.Show notes are available to view and download at www.thehearingaidpodcasts.org.uk for more detail and curriculum mapping against Foundation, IMT, GPVTS, Geriatric Registrar and NHS Knowledge Skills Framework (KSF) programmes.Presented by: Dr Iain Wilkinson, Dr Jo Preston and Dr Sophie Norman

    S10 E6 - Older prisoners

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2021 42:14


    The number of older prisoners is increasing rapidly in the UK, and these individuals may have health and social care needs both unique to their circumstances, and comparable to those of their contemporaries in the community.  Listen to our conversation with Warren Stewart, as we begin to consider this topic.Show notes are available to view and download at www.thehearingaidpodcasts.org.uk for more detail and curriculum mapping against Foundation, IMT, GPVTS, Geriatric Registrar and NHS Knowledge Skills Framework (KSF) programmes.Presented by: Dr Iain Wilkinson, Dr Jo Preston and Dr Sophie Norman.Special guest: Warren Stewart

    S10 E5 - LGBTQ+ older people

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2021 41:26


    In this episode we discuss sexuality, biases and the unique experiences and challenges that members of the LGBTQ+ community may face in relation to ageing.Show notes are available to view and download at www.thehearingaidpodcasts.org.uk for more detail and curriculum mapping against Foundation, IMT, GPVTS, Geriatric Registrar and NHS Knowledge Skills Framework (KSF) programmes.Presented by: Dr Iain Wilkinson, Dr Jo Preston and Dr Sophie Norman.Faculty: Jackie Lelkes Special guest: Dr Cate Bailey

    S10 E4 - Supplementary Listening - Osteoarthritis

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2021 8:35


    We explore the future of medical therapies for OA, and the current evidence for popular 'nutraceuticals' with Dr Helen Linklater.Show notes are available to view and download at www.thehearingaidpodcasts.org.uk for more detail and curriculum mapping against Foundation, IMT, GPVTS, Geriatric Registrar and NHS Knowledge Skills Framework (KSF) programmes.Presented by: Dr Iain Wilkinson and Dr Jo Preston.Special guests: Dr Helen Linklater. 

    S10 E4 - Osteoarthritis

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2021 42:08


    Consultant rheumatologist Dr Helen Linklater and Occupational Therapist Tracy Szekely join the MDTea to discuss this common condition, the available interventions and the importance of an MDT approach when it comes to managing OA.Show notes are available to view and download at www.thehearingaidpodcasts.org.uk for more detail and curriculum mapping against Foundation, IMT, GPVTS, Geriatric Registrar and NHS Knowledge Skills Framework (KSF) programmes.Presented by: Dr Iain Wilkinson, Dr Jo Preston and Dr Sophie NormanFaculty: Tracy SzekelySpecial guest: Dr Helen Linklater.

    S10 E3 - Supplementary listening - Integration & innovation: working together to improve health & social care for all (Feb '21)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2021 4:11


    Iain speaks to Professor Sir Muir Gray about the recently published health and social care white paper.Show notes are available to view and download at www.thehearingaidpodcasts.org.uk for more detail and curriculum mapping against Foundation, IMT, GPVTS, Geriatric Registrar and NHS Knowledge Skills Framework (KSF) programmes. Presented by: Dr Iain Wilkinson Special guest: Professor Sir Muir Gray. 

    S10 E3 - Population health and ageing

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2021 47:11


    We explore the topic of population health, particularly in the context of an ageing population. We learn from the team joining us why it is so key that all health care professionals understand and contribute to population health, about how to live longer better and about how a project in Merton and Wandsworth is helping people to do just that.Show notes are available to view and download at www.thehearingaidpodcasts.org.uk for more detail and curriculum mapping against Foundation, IMT, GPVTS, Geriatric Registrar and NHS Knowledge Skills Framework (KSF) programmes.Presented by: Dr Iain Wilkinson and Dr Sophie NormanSpecial guests: Dr Phoebe Wright, Jennifer Kaye and Professor Sir Muir Gray. 

    S10 E2 - Suicide and Self Harm in Older Adults

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2021 45:48


    Trigger warning: suicide and self harm. In this episode we explore the topics of suicide and self harm in relation to older adults. Dr Cate Bailey joins the faculty and we discuss the epidemiology, risk factors and features of these issues specific to older adults, as well as how to broach conversations about suicide and self harm. Show notes are available to view and download at www.thehearingaidpodcasts.org.uk for more detail and curriculum mapping against Foundation, IMT, GPVTS, Geriatric Registrar and NHS Knowledge Skills Framework (KSF) programmes.Presented by: Dr Jo Preston, Dr Iain Wilkinson and Dr Sophie NormanSpecial guest: Dr Cate Bailey. 

    S10 E1 - Prehabilitation

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2021 34:17


    Series 10 begins with 'prehabilitation', and Dr Tara Rampal joins as our special guest. We discuss the evidence for prehabilitation, the key to successful prehab programmes, what these programmes involve, and the future direction of the field. Show notes are available to view and download at www.thehearingaidpodcasts.org.uk for more detail and curriculum mapping against Foundation, IMT, GPVTS, Geriatric Registrar and NHS Knowledge Skills Framework (KSF) programmes.Presented by: Dr Jo Preston, Dr Iain Wilkinson and Dr Sophie Norman Special guest: Dr Tarannum Rampal. 

    S9 E10 - The Ageing Kidney

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2020 35:00


    This week we delve into the physiology of the kidney, looking at how ageing affects kidney function and what this means practically when it comes to treating older adults on the ward or in the community.Show notes are available to view and download at www.thehearingaidpodcasts.org.uk for more detail and curriculum mapping against Foundation, IMT, GPVTS, Geriatric Registrar and NHS Knowledge Skills Framework (KSF) programmes.Presented by: Dr Jo Preston, Dr Iain Wilkinson and Dr Alice O'Connor.Special guest: Emily Knox, Specialist rotational pharmacist. 

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