In this episode of the podcast;
In July this year, the Government published their 10 year health plan for England - A new analysis just published on BMJ.com takes an in depth look at the chances of that plan succeeding, and where the government needs to focus time and resources. Bob Klaber, paediatrician and director of strategy, research and innovation at I ... 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
May 2025
3.4 Delirium: Pathophysiology and Management
Dr. Mark Oldham, Associate Professor of Psychiatry at University of Rochester Medical Center, President-Elect of the American Delirium Society, and Deputy Editor of the Journal of the Academy of Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry, further explores delirium. This episode covers the p ... Show More
1h 4m
Jun 2022
Talk Evidence - political persuasion and mortality, too much medicine
In this week's episode, Helen Macdonald is joined by Joseph Ross, US research editor for The BMJ, and Juan Franco, editor of BMJ EBM. They begin by discussing a review of obesity interventions in primary care, and Joe wonders if GPs are really the best people to tackle the issue. ... Show More
41m 6s
Oct 2023
Handling a Crisis in Long-Term Care
<p>Sometimes dietitians walk into a…less than ideal situation. Imagine this: assessments are missing, MDS documentation is late, and most of residents haven’t been weighed in months. Where to begin? Before you high-tail it out of there, listen to this episode of Dietitians Only. ... Show More
16m 26s