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Richard is joined by consultant ophthalmologist Dr Stella Hornby for a practical deep-dive into eye assessment in general practice.

In this episode we break down real-world cases including:
👁️ Acute vision loss
👁️ Eyelid swelling
👁️ Foreign bodies

Together we cover structured history taking, focused clinical assessment, red flags you absolutely can’t miss, and — crucially — when, where, and how urgently to refer.

If eyes make you nervous… this one’s for you.

As always big thank you to Scott for your support.

Richard Tennant - richard.tennant@nhs.net

‎Eye Handbook

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/eye-handbook/id335546959

Primary Care Eye Service

https://primaryeyecare.co.uk/

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Richard is joined by consultant ophthalmologist Dr Stella Hornby to discuss the assessment of patients presenting with eye symptoms. This episode provides a practical introduction to ocular assessment and common presentations, before exploring real-world cases including red eye and changes in vision. Key elements of history-taking, relevant investigations, red flags, and appropriate referral pathways are discussed to support safe clinical decision-making.

As always big thank you to Scott for your support.

Richard Tennant - richard.tennant@nhs.net

‎Eye Handbook

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/eye-handbook/id335546959

Primary Care Eye Service

https://primaryeyecare.co.uk/

TAKE YOUR GLASSES AND DO NOT DRIVE TO THE EYE HOSPITAL

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Richard is joined on the podcast by consultant hematologist Dr Suzy Morton. During the episode we discuss interpretation of Full Blood Counts. Including, a introduction to platelets and common reasons for platelets being affected. We then utilise Suzy's knowledge to discuss cases including thrombocytosis and thrombocytopenia. Including, pertinent history, further investigations , red flags and referral.

As always big thank you to Scott for your support.

Richard Tennant - richard.tennant@nhs.net

British Society for hematology

https://b-s-h.org.uk/

Blooducate podcast

https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/blooducations-podcast/id1477503846

College of Paramedics

https://collegeofparamedics.co.uk/

Coventry and Warwickshire Training Hub

https://www.cwtraininghub.co.uk/

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Richard is joined on the podcast by consultant hematologist Dr Suzy Morton. During the episode we discuss interpretation of Full Blood Counts. Including, a introduction to white blood cells and common reasons for white blood cells being affected. We then Utilise Suzy's knowledge to discuss cases including neutropenia and raised lymphocytes. Including, pertinent history, further investigations , red flags and referral.

As always big thank you to Scott for your support.

Richard Tennant - richard.tennant@nhs.net

British Society for hematology

https://b-s-h.org.uk/

Blooducate podcast

https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/blooducations-podcast/id1477503846

College of Paramedics

https://collegeofparamedics.co.uk/

Coventry and Warwickshire Training Hub

https://www.cwtraininghub.co.uk/

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Richard is joined on the podcast by consultant hematologist Dr Suzy Morton. During the episode we discuss interpretation of Full Blood Counts. Including, a introduction to full blood count, why we should be requesting a full blood count and common reasons for red blood cells being affected. We then Utilise Suzy's knowledge to discuss cases including microcytic and macrocytic anemia. Including, pertinent history, further investigations , red flags and referral.

As always big thank you to Scott for your support.

Richard Tennant - richard.tennant@nhs.net

British Society for hematology

https://b-s-h.org.uk/

Blooducate podcast

https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/blooducations-podcast/id1477503846

College of Paramedics

https://collegeofparamedics.co.uk/

Coventry and Warwickshire Training Hub

https://www.cwtraininghub.co.uk/

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Richard is joined on the podcast by consultant hepatologist Dr Sophia Than. During the episode discuss the interpretation of liver function tests. We use Sophia expert knowledge to discuss cases of raised ALP and Bilirubin including history, red flags, further investigations and referral.

As always big thank you to Scott for your support.

Richard Tennant - richard.tennant@nhs.net

British Society of Gastroenterology - Management of abnormal liver function tests

https://www.bsg.org.uk/clinical-resource/guidelines-on-abnormal-liver-blood-tests

FIB-4

https://www.mdcalc.com/calc/2200/fibrosis-4-fib-4-index-liver-fibrosis

NAFLD score

https://www.mdcalc.com/calc/3081/nafld-non-alcoholic-fatty-liver-disease-fibrosis-score

Kings college acute liver injury

https://www.mdapp.co/kings-college-criteria-calculator-527/

Change Grow Live

https://www.changegrowlive.org/

Coventry and Warwickshire Training Hub

https://www.cwtraininghub.co.uk/

British Society of Gastroenterology

https://www.bsg.org.uk/

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Richard is joined by palliative care doctor Alistair Duncan and Nurse specialist Angela Wilson to discuss palliative care assessment. During the episode we utilise their skills and knowledge to discuss the deteriorating palliative patient. Including pertinent history, red flags and when to refer. Hope you enjoy the episode.

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Thank you Scott for all your help as always!

Angela Wilson - angela.wilson2@swft.nhs.uk

Alistair Duncan - Alistair.Duncan@swft.nhs.uk

West Midlands Palliative Care Guidance
https://www.westmidspallcare.co.uk/wmpcp/guide/

Scottish Palliative Care Guidance
https://www.palliativecarescotland.org.uk/news/news/new-guidelines-on-palliative-care-in-scotland-published/#:~:text=The%20guidelines%20provide%20practical%2C%20evidence-based%20or%20best-practice%20guidance,end%20of%20life%20care%20and%20use%20of%20medicines.

Macmillan

https://www.macmillan.org.uk/?gclid=f45758439b8e10e75a253f9ad779540a&gclsrc=3p.ds&msclkid=f45758439b8e10e75a253f9ad779540a

NICE Prescribing in Palliative Care

https://bnf.nice.org.uk/medicines-guidance/prescribing-in-palliative-care/

SPICT tool

https://www.spict.org.uk/

Coventry and Warwickshire Training Hub
https://www.cwtraininghub.co.uk/

College of Paramedics
https://collegeofparamedics.co.uk/

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Richard is joined on the podcast by consultant hepatologist Dr Sophia Than. During the episode we introduce liver function tests. We discuss what is included in a liver function test, who needs a liver function test, any guidance for clinicians in interpreting liver function tests and some common reasons for abnormal liver function test. We then discuss a case of a raised alanine transaminase, including history, red flags, further investigations and referral.

As always big thank you to Scott for your support.

Richard Tennant - richard.tennant@nhs.net

British Society of Gastroenterology - Management of abnormal liver function tests

https://www.bsg.org.uk/clinical-resource/guidelines-on-abnormal-liver-blood-tests

FIB-4

https://www.mdcalc.com/calc/2200/fibrosis-4-fib-4-index-liver-fibrosis

NAFLD score

https://www.mdcalc.com/calc/3081/nafld-non-alcoholic-fatty-liver-disease-fibrosis-score

Kings college acute liver injury

https://www.mdapp.co/kings-college-criteria-calculator-527/

Change Grow Live

https://www.changegrowlive.org/

Coventry and Warwickshire Training Hub

https://www.cwtraininghub.co.uk/

British Society of Gastroenterology

https://www.bsg.org.uk/