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    QUB GP Society's Podcast

    Hello and Welcome to the Queen's University Belfast General Practice Society's Podcast. This series is entitled, "Common Conditions in General Practice" and is aimed to be a learning resource for Medical Students. We will be discussing some of the most common conditions you will encounter in a Primary Care setting, in terms of their Pathology, Presentation, Diagnosis and Management. All of our episodes will be bite-size, revision-style sessions.
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    Episodes (32)

    Episode 29 - COPD

    Episode 29 - COPD

    COPD, or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease is a respiratory diagnosis which can result in recurrent exacerbations, often managed at the Primary Care level. Today's episode sees one of our Education Officers Aislinn Toner talk through the causes, complications and treatments of COPD.

    QUB GP Society's Podcast
    en-gbMarch 11, 2022

    Episode 28 - Cardiovascular Disease

    Episode 28 - Cardiovascular Disease

    CVD, or Cardiovascular Disease is an extremely common cause of morbidity in Primary Care. Today's episode sees one of our Education Officers Aislinn Toner talk through the causes, complications and treatments of CVD.

    QUB GP Society's Podcast
    en-gbFebruary 11, 2022

    GP Spotlight Episode 3 - Dr Jim McMullan

    GP Spotlight Episode 3 - Dr Jim McMullan

    Welcome back to 'GP Spotlight' - an inside look at life in General Practice.

    Our third episode sees our Vice-President Tim Neill sit down to speak with a familiar member of QUB staff, Dr Jim McMullan. Dr McMullan is a GP in Armagh who has specialist interests in Medical Education, Postgraduate Training and Chronic Pain. He tells us about his journey into Medicine, his roles and his outlooks on life in GP today and in the future.

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    en-gbJanuary 10, 2022

    Episode 27 - Eczema

    Episode 27 - Eczema

    Eczema is common dermatological condition initially treated in Primary Care by General Practitioners. In today's episode, Aislinn Toner one of our Education Officers discusses the pathology, clinical features and management of Eczema from the perspective of a Medical Student.

    As dermatology is a very visual subject, we recommend that you use images of these conditions in conjunction with this Podcast Episode. 

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    Episode 26 - Pneumonia

    Episode 26 - Pneumonia

    In today's episode, one of our Education Officers Aislinn Toner discusses the causes, clinical features, diagnosis and management of Pneumonia from the perspective of a Medical Student. 


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    GP Spotlight Episode 2 - Dr Miriam Dolan

    GP Spotlight Episode 2 - Dr Miriam Dolan

    Welcome  back to 'GP Spotlight' a brand new Podcast Series from QUB GP Society! 

    In our second episode, we are joined by Dr Miriam Dolan - a GP Partner in Lisnaskea, County Fermanagh. Our President Davog McCaffrey chats to Dr Dolan about her journey to Ireland and General Practice, her special interests including Rural Healthcare and Medical Education and where she sees the speciality in the future. 

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    en-gbNovember 01, 2021

    Episode 24 - Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

    Episode 24 - Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

    Welcome back to Common Conditions in General Practice! 

    In today's episode our Secretary Taran Khangura discusses Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, an important Autoimmune Condition in terms of its pathology, clinical features, investigations, management and complications. 

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    GP Spotlight Episode 1 - Dr Laurence Dorman

    GP Spotlight Episode 1 - Dr Laurence Dorman

    Welcome to 'GP Spotlight' a brand new Podcast Series from QUB GP Society! 

    In this series, we'll be shining a light at life in General Practice. In our first episode, we are joined by Dr Laurence Dorman - a GP Partner in Kilkeel, County Down and current NI Chair of the Royal College of GPs. Our Vice President Tim Neill chats to Dr Dorman about his journey into General Practice, the highlights of his career and where he sees the speciality in the future. 

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    Episode 23 - Psoriasis

    Episode 23 - Psoriasis

    Psoriasis is common dermatological condition initially treated in Primary Care by General Practitioners. In today's episode, Martha Henry one of our Year 3 Representatives discusses the clinical features and management of Psoriasis from the perspective of a Medical Student.

    As dermatology is a very visual subject, we recommend that you use images of these conditions in conjunction with this Podcast Episode. 


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    Episode 22 - Headaches

    Episode 22 - Headaches

    In today's episode, our Assistant Secretary,  Shalimar Baldemor discusses the topic of Headaches which are often encountered by General Practitioners in a Primary Care setting. Shaly will consider the different types of headaches, their clinical features and management. This revision style Podcast is from the perspective of a Medical Student.

    Episode 21 - Altered Bowel Habit

    Episode 21 - Altered Bowel Habit

    Altered bowel habit is a presenting complaint with a wide range of differential diagnoses commonly seen by General Practitioners. In today's episode, Tim Neill one of our Year 3 Representatives discusses some of the most common conditions that result in altered bowel habit - in terms of their pathology, presentation, diagnosis and management. 

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    en-gbMarch 22, 2021

    Episode 19 - Ear Infections

    Episode 19 - Ear Infections

    In today's episode, our Assistant Secretary,  Shalimar Baldemor discusses the topic of Ear Infections which are often encountered by General Practitioners in a Primary Care setting. Shaly will consider the different types of ear infections, their causes and management. This revision style Podcast is from the perspective of a Medical Student.

    Episode 13 - Depression

    Episode 13 - Depression

    We are delighted to return to Semester 2 with a new podcast episode. In this episode, one of our Education Officers, Radhika Gulati, discusses the topic of Depression in terms of its clinical features and management in a Primary Care setting from the perspective of a Medical Student.

    We understand that this may be a challenging and difficult episode from some of our listeners who are suffering from depression or other mental health conditions. If you have been affected by any issues raised in this podcast, we encourage you to reach out and talk to someone - perhaps your GP or one of the organisations listed below.

    BMA Wellbeing/Support - 24/7 - 0330 123 1245

    Samaritan’s - 24/7 - 116 123

    Doctors in Distress - contact@doctors-in-distress.org.uk