Home of Medicine with Dr Amie Burbridge and Dr Ben Lovell

Real Cases, Real Thinking, Real Medicine
Amie and Ben discuss a case of 72-year-old male presenting with vomiting and  lethargy. 
What initially appears to be a straightforward  becomes a cautionary tale about cognitive bias. 
Can Amie figure out what is going on? 
As you listen, ask yourself: can you figure out the diagnosis? What would you have done in the situation?
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Disclaimer: All patient stories discussed in Home of Medicine are informed by real patient interactions. However, all identifying details have been removed or appropriately modified to protect patient confidentiality. 
This podcast is intended for education and professional development and should not replace independent clinical judgement or specialist consultation.

Real Cases, Real Thinking, Real Medicine
Amie and Ben discuss a simple case of collapse that evolved over a weekend on call. 
Can Ben figure out what is going on? 
As you listen, ask yourself: can you figure out the diagnosis? What would you have done in the situation?
Links & Resources
RCPE Education: rcpe.ac.uk/education
Connect With Us
Email: [email protected]
YouTube: Home of Medicine Channel
Disclaimer: All patient stories discussed in Home of Medicine are informed by real patient interactions. However, all identifying details have been removed or appropriately modified to protect patient confidentiality. 
This podcast is intended for education and professional development and should not replace independent clinical judgement or specialist consultation.

What would Amie do when a 34 year old male presents with a 6 week history of tiredness and fever?  
Find out how Ben managed this case on the post take ward round. 
As you listen, ask yourself: can you figure out the diagnosis? What would you have done in the situation?

Links & Resources
RCPE Education: rcpe.ac.uk/education
Connect With Us
Email: [email protected]
YouTube: Home of Medicine Channel
Disclaimer: All patient stories discussed in Home of Medicine are informed by real patient interactions. However, all identifying details have been removed or appropriately modified to protect patient confidentiality. 
This podcast is intended for education and professional development and should not replace independent clinical judgement or specialist consultation.

Amie challenges Ben to work through a case of high CRP and fever. 
As you listen, ask yourself: can you figure out the diagnosis? What would you have done in the situation?

Links & Resources
RCPE Education: rcpe.ac.uk/education
Connect With Us
Email: [email protected]
YouTube: Home of Medicine Channel
Disclaimer: All patient stories discussed in Home of Medicine are informed by real patient interactions. However, all identifying details have been removed or appropriately modified to protect patient confidentiality. 
This podcast is intended for education and professional development and should not replace independent clinical judgement or specialist consultation.

We are back with one of our favourite subjects—the D-dimer. 
In this episode, Ben reflects on a case involving a 26-year-old pregnant woman presenting with pleuritic chest pain. 
As you listen, ask yourself: can you figure out the diagnosis? What would you have done in this situation?
As ever, we look into the reality of cognitive bias, the necessity of risk-taking, and the psychological weight of consultant-level decision-making.
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Disclaimer: All patient stories discussed in Home of Medicine are informed by real patient interactions. However, all identifying details have been removed or appropriately modified to protect patient confidentiality. 
This podcast is intended for education and professional development and should not replace independent clinical judgement or specialist consultation.