In this episode of the Dr. Informed podcast, the topic of discussion is death and dying, and how to involve patients in DNACPR decisions.
The panel discuss the importance of doctors having discussions with patients about end-of-life care as a way of creating the best possible death for patients. The conversation also touches on the challenges that doctors m ... Show More
Oct 9
Simon Wessely on the ADHD and autism review
Referrals for ADHD and autism assessments have reached unprecedented levels, leaving NHS waiting lists stretched into years and families struggling to access support. But is the rise driven by a genuine increase in neurodevelopmental conditions, increased awareness, or systemic o ... Show More
1 h
Oct 2
A clinical protocol for physician assistants in the NHS
Last year, in July 2025, the independent review of the physician associate and anaesthesia associate roles, carried out by professor Gillian Leng, was published. The review followed the contentious role out of PAs in the NHS - where their scope of practice differed across trusts, ... Show More
50m 31s
Dec 2024
38. Palliative Care in Critical Illness: Intentional & Compassionate Palliation with Dr. Anand Iyer
On this week's episode of Critical Care Time, Cyrus & Nick are honored to be joined by palliative care expert, Dr. Anand Iyer. Together they explore the intricacies of palliation in the ICU, exploring the challenge and nuances of addressing this critical element of care among ... Show More
1h 23m
Jul 2025
Palliative Care: End of Life
This is the third of three episodes on palliative care. In this episode, we review end of life care. We highlight the importance of discussing prognosis with patients, explore approaches to best estimate it, and introduce a structured framework around it. We define hospice care a ... Show More
38m 45s
Mar 2023
How to address adult suicidal ideation with patients
Hear from experts about pragmatic implementation strategies for the primary care setting, including one practice’s key lessons learned from putting them into action. Panelists include Virna Little, PsyD, LCSW-r, SAP, CCM, Daniel Miller, MD and Allison Dubois, MPH. For more about ... Show More
35m 47s
Jun 2022
How do I talk to my children about dying? with Anna Lyons & Louise Winter
This week on Asking For A Friend, Gi is joined by End-of-Life Doula, Anna Lyons and progressive funeral director, Louise Winter to discuss how to navigate difficult conversations around death and illness.<hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style= ... Show More
38m 50s
Dec 2024
Bowel Care and Bowel Obstruction
In this episode, Dr. Xin, a neurology specialist registrar based in Oxford, is joined by Dr. Naz, a specialty registrar in care of the elderly and general medicine. Together, they discuss the use of laxatives, antiemetics, and pain management strategies for patients experiencing ... Show More
21m 42s
