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Bernie McInally narrates his blog written for Dementia Researcher. In this updated blog, Bernie McInally examines the heightened dementia risk among LGBTQ+ individuals, driven by factors like minority stress, social isolation, and health inequalities. Drawing on the latest ENRICH Scotland care home survey, he reveals the lack of structured LGBTQ+ support and calls for targeted action—through training, dedicated roles, inclusive research practices, and stronger community engagement. Bernie argues this isn't just a gap in research, it's a call for systemic change in care environments. Find the original text, and narration here on our website. https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/blog-lgbtq-and-higher-dementia-risk/ -- Bernie McInally is a Clinical Studies Officer at NHS Lothian and the Neuroprogressive and Dementia Network. Bernie's background is in Nursing, working in Mental Health and with Older People. He retired from full time NHS clinical work, and is now back working in Clinical Research supporting delivery of the Enabling Research in Care Homes (ENRICH) Scotland. He is passionate about research delivery, and opening access to people in all communities. -- Enjoy listening and reading our blogs? We're always on the look out for new contributors, drop us a line and share your own research and careers advice dementiaresearcher@ucl.ac.uk This podcast is brought to you in association with the NIHR, Alzheimer's Association, Alzheimer's Research UK, Alzheimer's Society and Race Against Dementia, who we thank for their ongoing support. -- Follow us on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/dementia_researcher/ https://www.facebook.com/Dementia.Researcher/ https://twitter.com/demrescommunity https://www.linkedin.com/company/dementia-researcher https://bsky.app/profile/dementiaresearcher.bsky.social

In this episode of Clinical Conversations, Dr Kat Ralston chats with Dr Alan Japp about heart failure with reduced ejection fraction. They discuss an approach to clinical assessment, share top tips for diuresis and explore the four pillars of heart failure therapy. Dr Alan Japp is a Consultant Cardiologist at the Edinburgh Royal Infirmary and St John's Hospital, Livingston. He is also the Clinical Lead for Heart Failure in NHS Lothian and the Local Principal Investigator for DAPA HF and IRONMAN clinical trials. Dr Kat Ralston is a geriatric medicine registrar in Edinburgh. She is also the Education Co-Vice Chair and the joint Podcast Lead for the RCPE Trainee & Members' Committee (T&MC). -- Useful links -- European Society of Cardiology Heart Failure Guidelines (2023 focused update) : https://www.escardio.org/Guidelines/Clinical-Practice-Guidelines/Focused-Update-on-Heart-Failure-Guidelines -- Follow us -- https://www.instagram.com/rcpedintrainees https://twitter.com/RCPEdinTrainees -- Upcoming RCPE events -- https://events.rcpe.ac.uk/ -- Become an RCPE Member -- https://www.rcpe.ac.uk/membership/join-college Feedback: cme@rcpe.ac.uk

Bernie McInally narrates his blog written for Dementia Researcher. In his guest blog, Bernie McInally, explores the often-overlooked needs of LGBTQ+ residents in care homes. Reflecting on his initial scepticism of the potential recruitment of LGBTQ+ community into studies, Bernie examines the unique challenges this group faces, including potential social isolation, distrust of care staff, and an increased risk of dementia due to health disparities. He highlights the importance of inclusivity in care home research to better understand and address the specific needs of LGBTQ+ residents, aiming for a future where this community receives equal recognition and support in healthcare. Find the original text, and narration here on our website. https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/blog-lgbtq-in-care-home-research/ -- Bernie McInally is a Clinical Studies Officer at NHS Lothian and the Neuroprogressive and Dementia Network. Bernie's background is in Nursing, working in Mental Health and with Older People. He retired from full time NHS clinical work, and is now back working in Clinical Research supporting delivery of the Enabling Research in Care Homes (ENRICH) Scotland. He is passionate about research delivery, and opening access to people in all communities. -- Enjoy listening and reading our blogs? We're always on the look out for new contributors, drop us a line and share your own research and careers advice dementiaresearcher@ucl.ac.uk This podcast is brought to you in association with the NIHR, Alzheimer's Association, Alzheimer's Research UK, Alzheimer's Society and Race Against Dementia, who we thank for their ongoing support. -- Follow us on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/dementia_researcher/ https://www.facebook.com/Dementia.Researcher/ https://twitter.com/demrescommunity https://www.linkedin.com/company/dementia-researcher https://bsky.app/profile/dementiaresearcher.bsky.social

Today Elaine chats with writer and performer Mirren Wilson about her new play PALS which is a Scottish female adventure comedy making it's debut at the Edinburgh Festival 2024. We chat the creation of the play, finding th balance of surviving financially and being a creative and much more. PALS - Gilded Balloon, Patter House - 31st July - 26th August (not 13th, 20th) @17.00 Tickets available here: https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/pals PALS PALS tells the story of four crude, chaotic yet completely normal gal pals as they embark on a camping trek in the West of Scotland. In a bid to escape their lives, have a riotous time and avoid several mental breakdowns, these “Perfectly Average Lassies of Scotland” are completely out of their depths, in more ways than one. Mirren Wilson Mirren Wilson is a Scottish creative from Grangemouth, who has worked in Scottish Theatre for over 5 years as an actor and writer. This is Mirren's first time in a producing role, and this will be her first staged play. Previous writing credits: What Do We Do Now?, a poem produced by F-Bomb Theatre; Romp, Mirren's first commissioned play for Strange Town Theatre; Feeling Like A Wall-e, a mental health monologue which formed part of NHS Lothian's Thrive Conference. EDINBURGH FESTIVAL FRINGE 2024 PODCAST & BLOG CALL OUT https://forms.gle/6obqxzCCWyY9aVSS6 10 slots for Scottish Based Artist - There will be 10 episodes dedicated to artist based in Scotland who are taking work to the festival in 2024. Sell Your Show Slots - We will be holiday 2 full day where there will be 10-minute slots to come and chat about your show. The first date will be in the first week of the festival and will be available to be in person or via Zoom. The second date will be in person at a venue in Edinburgh. All details of which will be given closer to the time. Please Note: podcast slots are not assigned on a "first come, first serve" basis. We select podcast guests based on relevance to our listenership. HIPA GUIDES: HIPA GUIDES OUR WEBSITE - www.persistentandnasty.co.uk Persistent Pal & Nasty Hero - Pals and Hero Membership Support In The Room - https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/in-the-room Email – persistentandnasty@gmail.com Instagram - @persistentandnasty Twitter - @PersistentNasty Coffee Morning Eventbrite - Coffee Morning Tickets LINKTREE - LINKTR.EE Resources Samaritans - Rape Crisis Scotland - Rape Crisis UK ArtsMinds - BAPAM Freelancers Make Theatre Work Stonewall UK - Trevor Project - Mermaids UK Switchboard LGBT+ - GATE PLANNED PARENTHOOD DONATE - DONATE ABORTION SUPPORT NETWORK UK - ASN.COM- DONATE WeAudition offer: For 25% off your monthly subscription quote: NASTY25 Backstage Offers: Get a free 12 months Actor Subscription: https://join.backstage.com/persistentnasty-uk-12m-free/

Bernie McInally narrates his blog written for Dementia Researcher. Bernie McInally, a retired mental health nurse, shares his journey of finding purpose and fulfilment in dementia research. Initially reluctant, Bernie's involvement with the Scottish Dementia Clinical Research Network (SDCRN) transformed his retirement, merging clinical expertise with newfound research skills. His story highlights how fate led him to continue contributing to the field post-retirement, making his transition seamless and rewarding. Bernie's experience underscores the value of blending clinical experience with research, encouraging others to explore similar paths as they approach retirement. Find the original text, and narration here on our website. https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/blog-fate-research-and-retirement/ -- Bernie McInally is a Clinical Studies Officer at NHS Lothian and the Neuroprogressive and Dementia Network. Bernie's background is in Nursing, working in Mental Health and with Older People. He retired from full time NHS clinical work, and is now back working in Clinical Research supporting delivery of the Enabling Research in Care Homes (ENRICH) Scotland. He is passionate about research delivery, and opening access to people in all communities. -- Enjoy listening and reading our blogs? We're always on the look out for new contributors, drop us a line and share your own research and careers advice dementiaresearcher@ucl.ac.uk This podcast is brought to you in association with the NIHR, Alzheimer's Association, Alzheimer's Research UK, Alzheimer's Society and Race Against Dementia, who we thank for their ongoing support. -- Follow us on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/dementia_researcher/ https://www.facebook.com/Dementia.Researcher/ https://twitter.com/demrescommunity https://www.linkedin.com/company/dementia-researcher

In today's episode, Dr. Rachael Forsythe (@ROForsythe), consultant vascular surgeon at NHS Lothian, leads a fictional case-based discussion with leaders in managing diabetic foot ulcers. Joining the conversation are Professor Andrew Boulton, Mr. Patrick Coughlin, Dr. David Armstrong, Dr. Dane Wukich, and Dr. Edgar Peters. Professor Boulton is a professor of medicine at Manchester University in England and is co-chair of the Malvern  Diabetic Foot Conference meeting. He served as president of numerous distinguished societies, including the International Diabetes Federation. Dr.  Coughlin (@Coughlin_pa) is a consultant vascular surgeon in Leeds, England. He is a very active member of the Vascular Society of Great Britain and Ireland Council and has a special academic and clinical interest in peripheral artery disease. Dr. Armstrong (@DGArmstrong) is a podiatric surgeon and professor of surgery at Keck School of Medicine of the University of California and director of the Southwestern Academic Limb Salvage Alliance. Dr. Armstrong is very well known for his work on amputation prevention, the diabetic foot and wound healing. Dr. Wukich (@DaneWukich) is a professor and chair of the Department of Orthopedics at the University of Texas, Southwestern and Medical Director of Orthopedic Surgery at UT Southwestern University Hospitals. Dr. Wich has an interest in foot and ankle surgery, including the management of diabetes-related complications. Dr. Edgar Peters is an associate professor of internal medicine, infectious diseases, and acute medicine at Amsterdam University Medical Centers, Dr. Peter's main interest is infection of the musculoskeletal system, particularly in patients with diabetes and is the Scientific Secretary of the International Symposium on the Diabetic Foot.    Malvern Diabetic Foot Conference info: https://www.facebook.com/MalvernDiabeticFootConference/ https://eu.eventscloud.com/website/8151/   If this episode was of interest to you, please take a listen to this Transatlantic Series episode where we speak with the authors of the SVS, ESVS, and IWGDFU joint guidelines on the management of peripheral arterial disease (PAD) in patients with diabetes.    Articles, resources, and societies referenced in the episode: DF Blog. “Oral Is the New IV. Challenging Decades of Blood and Bone Infection Dogma: A Systematic Review @bradspellberg @lacuscmedcenter @usc,” January 1, 2022. https://diabeticfootonline.com/2022/01/01/oral-is-the-new-iv-challenging-decades-of-blood-and-bone-infection-dogma-a-systematic-review-bradspellberg-lacuscmedcenter-usc/. Gariani, Karim, Truong-Thanh Pham, Benjamin Kressmann, François R Jornayvaz, Giacomo Gastaldi, Dimitrios Stafylakis, Jacques Philippe, Benjamin A Lipsky, and Lker Uçkay. “Three Weeks Versus Six Weeks of Antibiotic Therapy for Diabetic Foot Osteomyelitis: A Prospective, Randomized, Noninferiority Pilot Trial.” Clinical Infectious Diseases 73, no. 7 (October 5, 2021): e1539–45. https://doi.org/10.1093/cid/ciaa1758. Li, Ho-Kwong, Ines Rombach, Rhea Zambellas, A. Sarah Walker, Martin A. McNally, Bridget L. Atkins, Benjamin A. Lipsky, et al. “Oral versus Intravenous Antibiotics for Bone and Joint Infection.” New England Journal of Medicine 380, no. 5 (January 31, 2019): 425–36. https://doi.org/10.1056/NEJMoa1710926. Magliano, Dianna, and Edward J. Boyko. IDF Diabetes Atlas. 10th edition. Brussels: International Diabetes Federation, 2021. Østergaard, Lauge, Mia Marie Pries-Heje, Rasmus Bo Hasselbalch, Magnus Rasmussen, Per Åkesson, Robert Horvath, Jonas Povlsen, et al. “Accelerated Treatment of Endocarditis—The POET II Trial: Ration ale and Design of a Randomized Controlled Trial.” American Heart Journal 227 (September 2020): 40–46. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ahj.2020.05.012. Price, Patricia. “The Diabetic Foot: Quality of Life.” Clinical Infectious Diseases 39 (2004): S129–31. Sharma, S., C. Kerry, H. Atkins, and G. Rayman. “The Ipswich Touch Test: A Simple and Novel Method to Screen Patients with Diabetes at Home for Increased Risk of Foot Ulceration.” Diabetic Medicine: A Journal of the British Diabetic Association 31, no. 9 (September 2014): 1100–1103. https://doi.org/10.1111/dme.12450. Shin, Laura, Frank L. Bowling, David G. Armstrong, and Andrew J.M. Boulton. “Saving the Diabetic Foot During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Tale of Two Cities.” Diabetes Care 43, no. 8 (August 1, 2020): 1704–9. https://doi.org/10.2337/dc20-1176. Tone, Alina, Sophie Nguyen, Fabrice Devemy, Hélène Topolinski, Michel Valette, Marie Cazaubiel, Armelle Fayard, Éric Beltrand, Christine Lemaire, and Éric Senneville. “Six-Week Versus Twelve-Week Antibiotic Therapy for Nonsurgically Treated Diabetic Foot Osteomyelitis: A Multicenter Open-Label Controlled Randomized Study.” Diabetes Care 38, no. 2 (February 1, 2015): 302–7. https://doi.org/10.2337/dc14-1514. Wukich, Dane K., Katherine M. Raspovic, and Natalie C. Suder. “Patients With Diabetic Foot Disease Fear Major Lower-Extremity Amputation More Than Death.” Foot & Ankle Specialist 11, no. 1 (February 2018): 17–21. https://doi.org/10.1177/1938640017694722.

In this episode, Dr Kat Ralston talks to Dr Sam Hopkins about growth mindset. They talk about what growth and fixed mindsets are, and why thinking about your mindset is critical to successful learning and development as doctors. They discuss practical tips on ways to influence your mindset and the mindset of others around you, including effective ways to seek and give feedback and the power of role-modelling that failure is not only normal but an essential part of growth as a doctor. Sam Hopkins is a Specialty Trainee in Medical Oncology at the Edinburgh Cancer Centre and a Senior Medical Education Fellow for the Medical Education Directorate, NHS Lothian. She is also an Honorary Clinical Fellow at the University of Edinburgh. Her research interests are growth mindset, specifically how to increase trainee adoption of a growth mindset in the clinical learning environment, and innovative simulation methodology, such as her novel table top simulation board game. She is Canadian of origin and her passions include cooking, positive psychology and yoga. Dr Kat Ralston is a Geriatric Medicine Registrar and member of the RCPE Trainees and Members' Committee, currently working in Edinburgh. -- Useful Links -- Carol Dweck TED talk "Developing a Growth Mindset" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hiiEeMN7vbQ Hopkins SR, Rae VI, Smith SE, Meldrum S, Tallentire VR. From safety net to trampoline: elevating learning with growth mindset in healthcare simulation. Advances in Simulation. 2023 Nov 10;8(1):26. - https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s41077-023-00264-1 Hopkins SR, Rae VI, Smith SE, Mutch CP, Oliver N, Tallentire VR. Growing a growth mindset: a tabletop simulation board game. International Journal of Healthcare Simulation. 2023 Jul 10(null):1-3. - https://www.ijohs.com/article/doi/10.54531/cjfe6207?q= Dweck CS, Leggett EL. A social-cognitive approach to motivation and personality. Psychological review. 1988 Apr;95(2):256. - https://psycnet.apa.org/record/1988-29536-001 Yeager DS, Dweck CS. What can be learned from growth mindset controversies?. American psychologist. 2020 Dec;75(9):1269. - https://psycnet.apa.org/record/2020-99903-019 Wolcott MD, McLaughlin JE, Hann A, Miklavec A, Beck Dallaghan GL, Rhoney DH, Zomorodi M. A review to characterise and map the growth mindset theory in health professions education. Medical Education. 2021 Apr;55(4):430-40. - https://asmepublications.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/medu.14381 Recording date: 23 November 2023 -- Follow us -- https://www.instagram.com/rcpedintrainees https://twitter.com/RCPEdinTrainees -- Upcoming RCPE Events -- https://events.rcpe.ac.uk/ Feedback: cme@rcpe.ac.uk

This week Dr Kat Ralston discusses sustainability in healthcare with Dr Shauna Golden. They explore why striving for individual perfection isn't the answer, and discuss the importance of using your sphere of influence to drive change. They share practical tips on how you can improve sustainability where you work, including projects that are 'win-win' - saving the planet, saving money and improving staff and patient experience. Dr Shauna Golden has a background in Emergency Medicine and was the first Medical Education Fellow in Sustainability in NHS Lothian. She studied and trained in Ireland, became interested in the climate crisis while working in Australia, and thereafter completed a Masters in Global Health Policy at The University of Edinburgh. Dr Kat Ralston is a Geriatric Medicine Registrar and member of the RCPE Trainees and Members' Committee, currently working in Edinburgh. -- Links -- Sustainable QI https://www.susqi.org/ Sustainable QI specialties https://sustainablehealthcare.org.uk/what-we-do/sustainable-specialties Mary Robinson podcast https://www.mothersofinvention.online/ NHS Scotland Strategy https://www.gov.scot/publications/nhs-scotland-climate-emergency-sustainability-strategy-2022-2026/ NHS Lothian Climate Challenge Grants https://nhslothiancharity.org/apply-for-funding/climate-challenge-grants/ Charing Cross Quality Improvement project https://www.england.nhs.uk/greenernhs/whats-already-happening/reducing-unnecessary-cannulation-at-charing-cross-hospital/ Centre of sustainable healthcare https://sustainablehealthcare.org.uk -- Related content -- RCPE Fellows & Members can explore planetary health content on the Education Portal: https://learning.rcpe.ac.uk/tag/index.php?tc=1&tag=Planetary%20Health&ta=2&excl=1 Recording date: 6 July 2023 -- Follow us -- https://www.instagram.com/rcpedintrainees https://twitter.com/RCPEdinTrainees -- Upcoming RCPE Events -- https://events.rcpe.ac.uk/ Feedback: cme@rcpe.ac.uk

Today Dr Marilena Giannoudi discusses treating diabetic patients on the wards with Dr Evgenia Foteinopoulou. Dr Evgenia Foteinopoulou is a Consultant in Endocrinology & Diabetes at NHS Lothian with a special interest in Diabetic Nephropathy and Diabetes classification. Dr Foteinopoulou is also involved in Undergraduate and Postgraduate medical teaching. Dr Marilena Giannoudi is the T&MC Podcast Lead and Vice-Chair for Careers and Communications, and a clinical academic trainee in cardiology in Yorkshire and Humber. Recording Date: 21 April 2023 -- Follow us -- https://www.instagram.com/rcpedintrainees https://twitter.com/RCPEdinTrainees -- Upcoming RCPE Events -- https://events.rcpe.ac.uk/ Feedback: cme@rcpe.ac.uk

Mike Welch is a truly inspiring leader.Dr Michael Welch OBE founded Blackcircles.com, the world's first click-to-fit online tyre retailer in 2002, selling the business to Michelin in 2015. Prior to Blackcircles.com, Michael started his career in the tyre business aged 15 in Liverpool, England, as a tyre installer with a local independent tyre dealer. He started his first online tyre business two years later, in 1995, after being made redundant. He subsequently sold that business to UK fast-fit chain Kwik Fit, where he was hired as the group's first head of e-commerce in the lead-up to Ford's £1 billion acquisition in 1999. In this role, he spent a few years between the UK and the US assisting the Ford group with their e-commerce execution.In 2016, during a brief period out of the tyre industry, he founded and chaired fashion retail startup Atterley.com, a global network of fashion boutiques. In 2019, Michael turned his attention to the US tyre market with his new venture, Tirescanner.com. The website serves as a platform for brick-and-mortar tyre retailers who are looking to compete with pure players for a share of the US online market. With an initial launch in Florida in 2019, Tirescanner.com has gone on to build a national network showcasing the very best of brick-and-mortar retail stores and mobile installation vans across the United States. The US tyre replacement market was valued at $42bn (USD) in 2019.In 2021, Tirescanner merged with Tirebuyer.com to create one of America's largest online tyre retailers, with over 11,000 installers across the USA. Bringing Tirescanner's strategy and expertise together with TireBuyer's scale, the aim of the merger is to create the country's leading online tyre experience.Michael established The Welch Trust in 2015 focusing on supporting children and young people in need of adoption and fostering, as a fostered and adopted person himself, as well as kids with critical and terminal illnesses. The Trust recently built its first ‘The Welch Learning Centre', a school computer and library service for children in Bali, Indonesia. In May 2021, The Welch Trust partnered with the Edinburgh Children's Hospital Charity and NHS Lothian to bring MRI-guided Laser Interstitial Thermal Therapy (LITT) to Edinburgh's Royal Hospital for Children and Young People (RHCYP). This was the first time this laser technology was made available in Scotland. Michael also sits on the board and is a Patron of The Prince's Trust, the principal charity of HM the King. Michael was awarded an OBE (Officer of the British Empire) by the HM Queen Elizabeth ll in 2016 for services to business and charity. He also received an honorary doctorate in Enterprise from Edinburgh's Napier University.——————————————About TirebuyerAt Tirebuyer our aim is to deliver the world's best tire buying experience, underpinned by world class customer support. We've created an easy to navigate marketplace, coupled with an end-to-end concierge service, for the installation of your new tires. Tirebuyer simplifies tire shopping, provides quick and convenient tire installation with our local or mobile installation partners, offers fast and free shipping, and removes the guesswork on cost through guaranteed upfront payment. In 2021, Tirescanner merged with Tirebuyer to create an even better website with incredible customer support. We have a nationwide network of 11,000 mobile and in-store installation partners, all pre-qualified by our team. Your tires can be delivered fast and free to one of these tire shops – in some cases the same day you order. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Edward Foo discusses spontaneous bleeding presentations and their identification and management with Dr Andrew Page. Dr Andrew Page is a Consultant Haematologist with a special interest in bleeding and thrombotic disorders at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, and Director of the Edinburgh Haemophilia Centre. Before training as a medic, he worked in basic scientific research in the field of genetics. This continues to inform his clinical interests, and Dr Page is also the Clinical Lead of the Scottish Bleeding and Platelet Disorders Genetic Diagnostic Service. Edward Foo is a medical student at the University of Edinburgh and Student Observer of the RCPE Trainees and Members' Committee (T&MC). --- Notes for the listener --- At c. 10.55, Dr Page discusses European licensing for gene therapy in haemophilia B. The situation has changed since recording (13/12/2022), and gene therapy in haemophilia B now has conditional authorisation in Europe: https://www.ema.europa.eu/en/news/first-gene-therapy-treat-haemophilia-b At c. 24.23, Dr Page discusses reversal of warfarin. Dr Page mentions Beriplex, which is the brand of prothrombin complex concentrate (PCC) used in NHS Lothian, where Dr Page works. However, it should be noted that other brands are available and Beriplex is just being given as an example. Other brands can be found in the BNF: https://bnf.nice.org.uk/drugs/dried-prothrombin-complex/medicinal-forms/ --- Link --- The ISTH Bleeding Assessment Tool is available from: https://www.isth.org/page/reference_tools Recording date: 13 December 2022 -- Follow us -- https://www.instagram.com/rcpedintrainees https://twitter.com/RCPEdinTrainees -- Upcoming RCPE Events -- https://events.rcpe.ac.uk/ Feedback: cme@rcpe.ac.uk

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In this episode of Clinical Conversations Dr Jonathan Bardgett interviews Dr Gourab Choudhury on Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Drs Bardgett and Choudhury discuss what COPD is, why it is important to recognise its symptoms and talk through a case to give advice on how to manage a COPD exacerbation in the Acute Medical Unit. Dr Choudhury is a Respiratory Consultant at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh and the Respiratory Managed Clinical Network Lead in NHS Lothian. Recording date: 28 June 2022. -- Follow us -- https://www.instagram.com/rcpedintrainees https://twitter.com/RCPEdinTrainees -- Upcoming RCPE Events -- https://events.rcpe.ac.uk/ Feedback: cme@rcpe.ac.uk

In this episode of Clinical Conversations Dr Hannah Preston interviews Professor James Dear on paracetamol overdose in the Acute Medical Unit, the role of NAC and the new SNAP regime. Professor Dear is Professor of Clinical Pharmacology at the University of Edinburgh and Consultant Clinical Toxicologist in NHS Lothian and for the National Poisons Information Service. -- Useful Links -- https://www.toxbase.org/ https://toxandhound.com/ https://twitter.com/EdinClinTox -- Follow us -- https://www.instagram.com/rcpedintrainees https://twitter.com/RCPEdinTrainees -- Upcoming RCPE Events -- https://events.rcpe.ac.uk/ Feedback: cme@rcpe.ac.uk

Dr Jonathan Bardgett interviews Dr David Breen about Parkinson's Disease. How PD is diagnosed, and discussion of different therapies used to treat, therapies to avoid, and side-effects of medications. Dr Breen is a Senior Clinical Research Fellow at the University of Edinburgh and Honorary Consultant Neurologist at NHS Lothian. He completed neurology and research training in Cambridge and London, before moving to Toronto as a post-CCT Movement Disorders Fellow. He specialises in the assessment and treatment of people with all types of movement disorders.

Paul chats us through some of the services available on the NHS 24 service and how it all fits into the prehospital world.  Top 3 Points from this podcast: Remember the telephone number 111 for NHS 24    NHS 24 has lots of services outside of the telephony line 111. Go to NHS inform – Scottish health information you can trust | NHS inform to find out more    NHS 24 is on Social Media too          Resources: NHS Inform  About Paul: Dr Paul Perry works as an Associate Medical Director at NHS 24, and also as an Out of Hours GP for NHS Lothian. Prior to this he taught postgraduate students at the University of Dundee, worked as a GP Partner in General Practice in Edinburgh, and was a Remote and Rural Fellow on the Isle of Skye. Outside of work he has a young family which keeps him on his toes, and if he's not in the hills walking and climbing can be found on his road bike cycling around Edinburgh. 

This webinar features Roly Megaw and was recorded on Thursday 23 September 2021. Roly does reference slides in his presentation but the content is easy to follow without the slides. Roly Megaw is a clinician scientist. He is a Wellcome Trust funded clinical lecturer at the MRC Human Genetics Unit at the University of Edinburgh and a consultant ophthalmologist in NHS Lothian. Roly undertook his PhD with Charles ffrench-Constant at the Scottish Centre for Regenerative medicine, using induced pluripotent stem cells to model x-linked retinitis pigmentosa, prior to undertaking his clinical fellowship with Graeme Black in Manchester. The webinar is also available on the Retina UK YouTube channel where it includes the slides: https://youtu.be/msbH6QseSBk. There are a number of webinars and online information evenings being held by Retina UK in the autumn of 2021. For more information, visit: https://retinauk.org.uk/info-events.

In this episode Dr Anda Bularga interviews Dr Justin McKee, Consultant in Medical Ophthalmology in NHS Lothian. He talks about the ocular manifestations of systemic illnesses and clinical presentation and management of these patients. Dr McKee also gives an overview of the training path and a career in Medical Ophthalmology. Dr McKee works between the Princess Alexandra Eye Pavilion and Department of Clinical Neurology in Edinburgh, specialising in diabetic retinopathy, Uveitis, Thyroid eye disease and Neuro-ophthalmology. Ophthalmology specialty training - https://www.jrcptb.org.uk/specialties/medical-ophthalmology - https://www.rcophth.ac.uk/

We chat to Jill Cruikshank - a community pharmacist in Edinburgh who works in Community Pharmacy Development in NHS Lothian. In addition Jill is a coach, trainer and speaker who runs her own consultancy Leading2Solutions. She is currently writing a book inspired by the development work she has done with early years pharmacists. We talk with Jill about ‘Pharmacy First' - the Scottish Minor Ailments Scheme, writing a book and of course the recent ‘Friends' reunion and the importance of hugs. Our micro-discussion focusses on the nature, severity and causes of medication incidents from an Australian community pharmacy incident reporting system: the QUMwatch study https://bpspubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/bcp.14924. As with all our guests we ask Jill to pick her ‘Desert Island Drug', a career defining anthem and a book that has influenced her work. You can view the Aural Apothecary Library here; https://www.goodreads.com/review/list/31270100-paul-gimson?ref=nav_mybooks&shelf=the-aural-apothecary You can listen to the Aural Apothecary playlist here; https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3OsWj4w8sxsvuwR9zMXgn5?si=tiHXrQI7QsGtSQwPyz1KBg To get in touch follow us on Twitter @auralapothecary or email us at auralapothecarypod@gmail.com

In this episode we talk to practice educators and service managers about the importance of placements to them and the profession:Tracey Day, Independent Speech and Language Therapist (SLT), paediatric, plus Practice educatorEmma Ferris, Practice educator, plus SLT Lecturer and Academic Lead for Practice Education, University of East Anglia Eleanor Douglas, SLT in the Adult Learning Disability team, NHS Lothian. Experienced as both Placement coordinator and as a Practice educator.  Carolyn Hawkes, Service Lead, West Edinburgh and supporting author on new guidance, and previous practice educator.This is the third and final episode in a short series of podcasts in which we explore how placements are evolving, the impact of the pandemic, and how we hope to create more placements in the future to meet the needs of the profession.The recently launched new guidance for practice-based learning can be found here (note that this is open access so non-members can see it too).The interview is conducted by Jacques Strauss, freelance digital producer.

It's a busy episode #26 of PharmSci Today, as Gino is joined by the NHS Lothian pharmacy team: Melinda Cuthbert, Claire Hannah, Jenny Scott, Julie Harrold, Fiona Clarke and Anne Neally. The team discuss their experiences of working through the COVID-19 pandemic: both individual and group stories of troubles, triumphs and dedication.

Welcome to episode 38 [originally broadcast on Wednesday 24 February 2021] of #mhTV​​​. Presenters Nicky Lambert and Vanessa Garrity were joined by guests Grant King & Dr Mike Ramsay to discuss “Empathy is an intervention” - key values & qualities in mental health nursing. Grant King is an award winning lecturer in mental health nursing and the academic lead for learning disability at the University of Dundee. His clinical career focused on child development and the mental health of children, young people and their families. Grant's career took him from NHS Lothian, to NHS Fife and finally to NHS Tayside. He has also worked for the Scottish Government developing maternal and child health policy as well as working in the third sector for Action for Children. Grant also has a particular clinical and academic interest in spiritual care delivery and was the lead for spiritual care in the mental health services in NHS Tayside. He also works with university colleagues in arts and humanities in the exploration of the intersection between these disciplines and nursing/healthcare; specifically though the medium of comics. Dr Mike Ramsay is a mental health nursing lecturer, part-time practitioner, researcher and writer. He has led post-qualifying BSc programme at the School of Health Sciences, University of Dundee, since September having been professional lead for mental health for the 6 years. Mike's NHS career spanned 20 years prior to academic life as an RGN then RMN working in forensic, acute, rehabilitation and older people's in-patient care before 8 years as senior nurse in hospital and community settings. He is an active member of MHNA and has served on the editorial board of Mental Health Nursing since 2006, including 6.5years as Chair. Mike's academic interests centre upon therapeutic communication, sociology of mental health and research interests include carers for those with dementia and nursing education. His doctoral thesis explored graduateness in nursing and educational influences in compassion in nursing and social work. The latter extends from interest in the nature of empathy and compassion in the therapeutic relationships nurses craft. Some Twitter links to follow are: NL - https://twitter.com/niadla​​​ VG - https://twitter.com/VanessaRNMH​​ GK - https://twitter.com/UoDMHN MR - https://twitter.com/DrEmmZedRamsay Credits: Presenters: Nicky Lambert and Vanessa Garrity Guests: Grant King & Dr Mike Ramsay Theme music: Tony Gillam Production & Editing: Dave Munday (https://twitter.com/davidamunday)

The Princess Alexandra Eye Pavilion is well known as a centre of excellence in the treatment, research and support for people who need intervention for a variety of sight loss conditions and emergencies. There is now, however, concern over the future of the Edinburgh based hospital, due to the building being passed it's use by date as a clinical facility. RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to James Adams, Director of RNIB Scotland, and Miles Briggs, MSP, to learn more about the hospital and the concerns for it's future. We also have statements from the Scottish Government and NHS Lothian. #RNIBConnectImage: The Princess Alexandra Eye Pavilion

Sarah Boyack MSP is meeting with NHS Lothian today about the cancelled contract for the new Eye Pavilion. She explained the main issues ahead of that meeting.

In this episode of the pod, we discuss the critically acclaimed Channel 4 drama, It's A Sin and the amazing way the Terrence Higgins Trust is using social media to educate the public about HIV / AIDS. For our 5 minutes, we delve into ambition. With more than enough opportunities in the public relations and communications industry, why is empire-building considered a bad thing?  It's A  Sin https://www.channel4.com/programmes/its-a-sin  Terrence Higgins Trust https://www.tht.org.uk/  The Hear It Podcast Behaviour Change and Health Messaging with Leanne Hughes from NHS Lothian https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/hear-it-podcast-episode-17-behaviour-change-health/id1532080538?i=1000506443479  Why Specializing early doesn't always mean career success  https://www.ted.com/talks/david_epstein_why_specializing_early_doesn_t_always_mean_career_success?language=en Company of One, by Paul Jarvis      Find Rebecca:  Twitter: https://twitter.com/rebecca7roberts https://twitter.com/threadandfable   Linkedin  Website: https://threadandfable.com/ Podcast: The Hear It podcast https://threadandfable.com/home/the-hear-it-podcast/    Find Harriet: Twitter: https://twitter.com/HarrietSmallies   Linkedin: Harriet Small Website: https://www.commsoveracoffee.com/           

This episode we're talking all things behaviour change and health as we chat with communications specialist Leanne Hughes from NHS Lothian. We're starting this theme with perhaps the most tricky with youth audiences - sexual health. How to avoid embarrassing, offending, or missing the point all together when it comes to getting vital messaging out to influence behaviours with a youth audience when it comes to sex?  She's commissioned work including an over-sized cartoon willy running around Edinburgh to promote online condom ordering (nil points from Instagram but a laugh from the intended audience) and animations about access to abortion services (in several European countries), which have been classed as acceptable as a clinical consultation by the RCT research attached to the work.    https://www.ccard.org.uk/   https://www.healthyrespect.co.uk/Pregnancy/abortion/Pages/default.aspx

In this episode, Dr. Landon Kuester sits down with Dr. Michael Kehoe, Clinical Lead and Consultant Psychiatrist in Addiction, NHS-Lothian. The two discuss the landscape of delivering support and treatment in the Scottish COVID context. NOTE: In this episode the presenter refers to “carceral” literature. This means ‘of, relating to, or suggesting a jail or prison'.

**New episode in the pipeline** Welcome back Relations Radio listeners! In the next episode, Dr. Landon Kuester will sit down with Dr. Michael Kehoe, Clinical Lead and Consultant Psychiatrist in Addiction, NHS Lothian, to discuss PrePare and fathers' involvement in perinatal addiction support and the impact of COVID-19 on drug services in Scotland.

In this episode of 'Clinical Conversations' Dr Ailsa Oswald, our Vice Chair for Education and Oncology Trainee interviews Dr Mark Stares, Senior Oncology Registrar in NHS Lothian. They discuss in depth the topic of 'Cancer of Unknown Primary' and give some useful insights on the latest evidence on investigating, managing, and caring for oncology patients in whom the primary tumour is not identified. Feedback and suggested future topics are very welcome, please contact us via email at: cme@rcpe.ac.uk

Are we getting carried away? Of course. But why not enjoy it. We discuss Hibs great start to the season Livi Win Preview Dundee United 3 Signings Who Disappointed Follow us on Social Media @HFCTalk Craig is going to do 50 keepie uppies a day until August 31st (video proof will be added to his Facebook) to raise funds for the Edinburgh & Lothians health foundation which is the official charity partner of NHS Lothian. Donate  https://elhf-partnerships.enthuse.com/pf/craig-leitch/post/71916

Craig Marriott, deputy director of finance at NHS Lothian and HFMA Scotland branch chair, discusses the impact and response to Covid-19 in Scotland, highlighting some differences compared to the rest of the UK. He also talks about the challenges and opportunities presented to finance staff across the organisation as a result of the pandemic.

The Beat podcast is designed for healthcare professionals only and is brought to you by Nutricia. The basics of nutritional support in ICU has not changed during COVID-19, but the volume of patients has. As a result, critical care dietitians from the NHS have had to mobilise during the pandemic, and their response has been characterised by collaboration, innovation and adaptability. In this one-off special episode of The Beat podcast, host Danni Bear, Principal Critical Care Dietitian & NIHR Clinical Doctoral Fellow at Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, is joined by her colleague Liesl Wandrag, Principal Critical Care Dietitian at Guy's, and Critical Care Dietitian, Judith Merriweather from NHS Lothian, to discuss how COVID-19 has affected the nutritional management of patients in the ICU and their ongoing care after they are discharged.  Following on from two webinars that were hosted by Nutricia during the height of the pandemic, which covered nutritional support in ICU and afterwards, a range of questions were asked by the audience; from enteral nutrition to monitoring, guidance and resources available. This episode aims to answer some of those questions.  

Tommy Whitelaw chats to Nurse Director - Acute Services at NHS Lothian, Gillian McAuley. In a wide ranging conversation they discuss how priorities have changed for Gillian's team during the COVID-19 pandemic and how her staff are still finding ways to ask people what matters to them.

Download Dr Adam Burley on Edutalk Dr Adam Burley, Consultant Clinical Psychologist at NHS Lothian, keynote at CELCIS Education Conference in Glasgow on 16th May 2019.

In Looking In: Experiences Through the Ages, Nicole and Iain discuss two multi-arts events at the Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival: Six O'clock in Princes Street and Neu! Reekie! Named after the famous Wilfred Owen poem, Six O'clock in Princes Street was a night of poetry and performance in the stunning setting of Edinburgh Castle's Great Hall. Exploring veterans' experience with trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder, it was led by NHS Lothian, Scottish Poetry Library, Strange Town and Veterans First Point. Popular spoken word night Neu! Reekie!, curated by Kevin Williamson and Michael Pedersen, took place in partnership with Dundee Literary Festival at Bonar Hall. Featuring novelist Jenni Fagan, presenting her short film Bangour Village Hospital, Loki, the Scottish rapper, guitarist Craig Lithgow, and Kevin Williamson and KiXX Collective performing a racy retelling of Robert Burns' Tam O'Shanter, it was a memorable evening. You can watch material mentioned in the podcast here: Jenni Fagan, Bangour Village Hospital: https://player.vimeo.com/video/219761618 Loki: https://www.youtube.com/user/misterloki100 Talking It Over is a podcast series produced as part of the Talking Heads project at the Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival by Nicole Bell and Iain Mitchell from Support in Mind Scotland. Find out more by visiting their website: https://www.supportinmindscotland.org.uk/

What does it mean to be mentally healthy in the midst of so much anxiety-inducing political and cultural turmoil? And what can artists do to help? Kevin Williamson of Neu! Reekie!, Linda Irvine of NHS Lothian, playwright Lynda Radley and poet/playwright Tawona Sithole discuss mental health in the age of Brexit and Donald Trump. Chaired by leading cultural critic Hannah McGill. This discussion took place as part of arts and mental health symposium The Dust of Everyday Life, CCA, Glasgow, 20 April 2017

How pain affects the relationship between adults and young carers and tips from a family therapist. This edition has been funded by the City of Edinburgh Council and NHS Lothian’s Self-directed Support Innovation Fund. In the second of our two programmes focusing on young carers for people in pain, we hear about the effect of pain on relationships between parents and children. Family therapist Liz Forbat explains how pain can disrupt transitions from childhood to independent adulthood, especially during those difficult teenage years. She discusses with presenter Paul Evan’s his ‘martyrdom’ approach to managing chronic pain – he recalls keeping his children at a distance from it – and the dangers of building barriers between family members in a bid to protect them from the effects of the pain. We hear the young person’s perspective from Kim Radtke, who grew up with a father often made irritable and emotionally unavailable by his ankylosing spondylitis. The situation was exacerbated, Kim says, because she and her brother did not fully understand the condition and were therefore unable to empathise and communicate with their father about it. Only as an adult has she been able to make the step – so important, according to Liz Forbat – of separating the pain from the person. To find a qualified family therapist or for more information visit the UK Council for Psychotherapy website: www.psychotherapy.org.uk This edition has been funded by the City of Edinburgh Council and NHS Lothian’s Self-directed Support Innovation Fund. Contributors: * Kim Radtke * Liz Forbat, Family therapist and Reader in Cancer and Palliative Care, University of Stirling First broadcast 01.07.14 #Ankylosingspondylitis #Carers #Communicationskills #Explainingyourconditiontochildren #Familyandrelationships #Psychologicaleffectsofpain #Youngpeopleandchildren

The experiences of young people caring for people in pain and a campaign to help improve their lives. This edition has been funded by the City of Edinburgh Council and NHS Lothian’s Self-directed Support Innovation Fund. Lost childhood, financial burden, emotional turmoil and guilt – these are some of the challenges facing young people who care for people in pain on top of the caring itself. They’re often left feeling invisible, going unrecognised and unsupported for years. In the first of two programmes putting young carers centre stage, Paul Evans talks to a family about how pain has affected their lives. Erin McGuigan was hospitalised after developing debilitating pain in her limbs and now uses wheelchair and crutches. She explains how her condition has affected her brother and sisters. Her sister, Donna, talks movingly of her feelings of powerlessness, how she has encouraged Erin, and the need to keep listening and understanding. Terri Smith a Member of the Scottish Youth Parliament (MSYP), explains why and how she is campaigning to improve the situation for young carers. Hours of freely-given care saves the Scottish Government £1.4 billion a year, but often leaves young people struggling to stay in education and financially insecure. Erin McGuigan Donna McGuigan, young carer Lorna McGuigan, Erin’s mother Terri Smith, MSYP for Edinburgh and Northern Leith First broadcast 17.06.14 #Carers #Childrenandyoungpeopleinpain #Communicationskills #Familyandrelationships #Painmanagementprogrammesandyoungpeople #Residentialpainmanagementprogrammes #Socialandeconomicimpactofpain #Youngpeopleandchildren