GPnotebook Podcast

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A bite-sized, regular chat for all healthcare professionals working in primary care. Episodes cover clinical tips and hot topics. New episodes published every Thursday or Friday.

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Ep 141 – Hidradenitis suppurativa

Jan 30 2025 14 mins

Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a chronic inflammatory dermatosis that typically affects areas of pilosebaceous gland-containing skin. In HS, patients often suffer recurrent attacks of discharging and painful lesions that can require multiple courses of antibiotics or surgical drainage. The condition causes significant morbidity, distress and sometimes long-term scarring. In this

Ep 140 – Seasonal affective disorder

Jan 23 2025 11 mins

Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a form of depression that occurs at specific times of the year, most commonly during the autumn and winter months when daylight hours are shorter. Characterised by symptoms such as persistent sadness, fatigue and changes in appetite or sleep patterns, SAD is more than just the "winter blues." It is a clinically recognised but often underdiagnose

Ep 139 – Identification and treatment of perinatal mental health problems

Jan 16 2025 20 mins

Perinatal mental health (PNMH) problems affect one in five women and one in ten men. They can present in several ways, including depression and anxiety, but also post-traumatic stress disorder, adjustment disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder and psychosis. In the third episode of the perinatal mental health series, Dr James Waldron and Dr Jenny Barnes (GP and Perinatal Mental He

Ep 138 – Morton's neuroma

Jan 09 2025 9 mins

Morton’s neuroma is a common condition that results in forefoot pain. It is a condition that can often be diagnosed in primary care and managed with simple changes in footwear and over-the-counter treatments. In this episode, Dr Kate Chesterman discusses the classic presentation of Morton’s neuroma, considers the need for any investigations, and updates us on appropriate self-c

Ep 137 – Beyond baby blues: supporting mental health in parents and partners

Jan 02 2025 22 mins

The 6–8-week postnatal check is a chance to better support mental health in new parents. In this second episode in a series on perinatal mental health, Dr James Waldron speaks with Dr Jenny Barnes – a GP in Warwickshire and perinatal mental health champion – about making the most of this critical opportunity. This episode discusses addressing mental health in both mothers and

Ep 136 – Quiz of the year 2024

Dec 19 2024 15 mins

In this episode, Dr Hannah Rosa invites you to join her in the first ever GPnotebook quiz of the year. The GPnotebook education team have been reflecting upon all that they have learnt over the past 12 months, in both their day-to-day clinical work and through delivering GPnotebook Study Group events (https://gpnotebook.com/en-GB/education/study-groups). The quiz is based on the fa

Ep 135 – Tinnitus

Dec 12 2024 14 mins

Tinnitus can be frustrating for both patients and clinicians as there is some misinformation and misunderstanding about its aetiology and treatment options. For some people with tinnitus there is significant distress and a reduced quality of life that may not always be appreciated by healthcare professionals. Fortunately, most cases of tinnitus can be treated successfully, and ther

Ep 134 – Prostate cancer

Dec 05 2024 16 mins

One in six UK males will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime. In the UK prostate cancer is the most common male cancer, with over 55,000 new cases diagnosed every year. There has been much discussion in the media recently regarding whether men under the age of 50 should have access to prostate-specific antigen (PSA) testing, particularly if they have a strong family

133 – Syphilis

Nov 28 2024 14 mins

Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum. Known for its varied symptoms and potential to progress through multiple stages, syphilis can have serious health consequences if left untreated, affecting organs like the heart, brain and nerves. The infection spreads primarily through direct contact with syphilitic sores, which typically occu

Ep 132 – Young people and alcohol

Nov 21 2024 23 mins

In this episode, Dr Hannah Rosa reflects upon the changing relationship between young people and alcohol. She examines the latest statistics before discussing the Chief Medical Officer for England’s guideline on alcohol consumption for children and young people. The focus then moves on to the harms that we now know that alcohol can cause to young people, especially to the develop