Send us a text This episode tackles one of the most difficult consultations we face in primary care: supporting someone who may be thinking about suicide. Nik and Lee explore how to ask clear, compassionate questions; understand thoughts, plans and intent without relying on tick-box risk scores; and respond with safety planning, appropriate referral and pro ... Show More
Oct 30
Acute aortic syndrome and epistaxis: urgent primary care red flags
Send us a textWould you spot acute aortic syndrome hiding among the everyday presentations of chest, back or abdominal pain, and do you know when a nosebleed is more than “just a nosebleed”? This episode unpacks the clues to a rare but life-threatening aortic emergency, before gi ... Show More
27m 59s
Oct 2
The patient who keeps coming back: could childhood trauma be part of the picture?
Send us a textAdverse childhood experiences do not stay in childhood. They can echo through physical health, mental wellbeing, health behaviours and the way people engage with care. This episode explores the landmark ACE research, what it can teach us about complex and recurrent ... Show More
32m 7s
Sep 18
The mole you can’t afford to miss, and penicillin allergy or intolerance?
Send us a text“Can you just have a look at this mole?” and “I can’t take penicillin” are familiar phrases in primary care, but both can lead to difficult decisions. In this episode, we explore how to recognise suspicious, unusual and easily missed melanomas, including which risk ... Show More
45m 14s
Feb 2023
BITESIZE | The Simple Habit That Can Transform Your Life | Rich Roll #335
Downtime had been eroded out of our lives, but what impact is this having on our health? Feel Better Live More Bitesize is my weekly podcast for your mind, body, and heart. Each week I’ll be featuring inspirational stories and practical tips from some of my former guests. Today’s ... Show More
10m 38s
Mar 2025
S6 E8: "The NHSE Song (Quango in the Wind)"; BV treatment; GLP1a for alcohol; GIP for prediabetes
Welcome to the Hot Topics podcast from NB Medical with Dr Neal Tucker. In this episode, we look at three new papers with practice-changing consequences. Firstly, can treating partners of women with bacterial vaginosis prevent recurrence? Secondly, can semaglutide be effective in ... Show More
26m 20s