Home of Medicine with Dr Amie Burbridge and Dr Ben Lovell
EFIM Academy Dr Amie Burbridge
Home of Medicine Podcast | Challenging Medical Cases & Clinical InsightsWelcome to the Home of Medicine podcast, brought to you by EFIM Academy in partnership w...
Seizures, Weakness & the Lumbar Puncture Debate – A Tough Emergency CaseIn this episode, Ben and I tackle a complex Emergency Department case—a patient presenting with seizures and left arm weakness. It’s a tricky scenario that sparks a key debate: Should we perform a lumbar puncture?We break down the decision-making process, discuss the challenges of diagnosing neurological conditions in Acute Medicine, and reflect on the bigger question: How is Acute Medicine Perceived? Join us for an insightful discussion on seizures, stroke mimics, and the evolving role of Acute Medicine.
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Navigating Challenging Conversations in Medicine - Fatigue
Navigating Challenging Conversations in MedicineWe’re back for the second episode of Season 3! In this episode of Home of Medicine, Ben and I explore how to handle tough conversations in healthcare.  Reflecting on navigating challenging consultations, Ben walks us through a case of fatigue: What happens when your patient doesn’t want to go home? What can you do if they insist on admission? Ben explains the HALT Criteria, and, as ever, Amie never stops learning with Ben.You'll also hear practical strategies for staying empathetic, maintaining professionalism, and communicating effectively in high-stakes situations.Subscribe to Home of Medicine and leave us a review to share your thoughts on this episode!Please get in touch at [email protected]
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Painful Shoulder
New year, new season!We are back with some great episodes for 2025. In this episode we reflect on a case of shoulder pain and how this has impacted the way that I practice every day. Ben has a light bulb moment!Get in touch [email protected] or find us on Linkedin/Bluesky
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Hyponatraemia
In this episode Ben and I delve into fluid assessments during the acute take and how to manage hyponatraemia. We reflect on how to manage an ED admission with incidental finding of a low sodium level.  How would you manage this? Did we do things right or wrong? Would you have done anything differently?For more clinical reasoning; https://www.efimacademy.org/login/index.phpGet in touch at [email protected]@amieburbridge @DrBenLovell
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Seizures
It's the middle of the night and a patient presents with seizures. What would you do and what could be causing this? Ben and I are baffled, can you figure out what is going on?........For more clinical reasoning; https://www.efimacademy.org/login/index.phpGet in touch at [email protected]
About Home of Medicine with Dr Amie Burbridge and Dr Ben Lovell
Home of Medicine Podcast | Challenging Medical Cases & Clinical InsightsWelcome to the Home of Medicine podcast, brought to you by EFIM Academy in partnership with the European Federation of Internal Medicine (EFIM). Hosted by Dr. Amie Burbridge and Dr. Ben Lovell, both experienced Consultants in Acute and General Medicine in the UK, this podcast delves into complex medical cases faced in Acute and General Medicine.Each episode focuses on challenging clinical cases, with a particular emphasis on the impact of cognitive biases in medical decision-making. We also explore the latest clinical guidelines to keep you up-to-date with the most current practices in internal medicine.Join us as we reflect on real-world cases, unpack critical thinking in medicine, and provide valuable insights for healthcare professionals navigating the fast-paced world of Acute and General Medicine.Stay connected with EFIM Academy for more resources and continuing education at EFIM Academy.
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