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The FCP Podcast

Richard Tennant
The FCP Podcast
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  • The FCP Podcast

    Eye Assessment Episode 1 with Dr Stella Hornby 'some red eyes are not as serious as other red eyes'

    06/1/2026 | 57 mins.
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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 - [email protected]

    ‎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
  • The FCP Podcast

    Full Blood Count interpretation episode 3 with Dr Suzy Morton 'Platelets'

    08/12/2025 | 32 mins.
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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 - [email protected]

    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/
  • The FCP Podcast

    Full Blood Count interpretation episode 2 with Dr Suzy Morton 'The white blood cells'

    14/11/2025 | 42 mins.
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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 - [email protected]

    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/
  • The FCP Podcast

    Full Blood Count interpretation episode 1 with Dr Suzy Morton 'The red blood cells'

    16/10/2025 | 52 mins.
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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 - [email protected]

    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/
  • The FCP Podcast

    Liver Function Test's episode 2 with Dr Sophia Than 'If you are concerned you should do a full liver screen'

    02/10/2025 | 43 mins.
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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 - [email protected]

    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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About The FCP Podcast

Information and learning podcast for first contact practitioners in primary care. During the podcast episodes Emma and Richard will be discussing first contact cases commonly seen in General Practice with experienced clinicians with a background in a certain clinical area. The cases will review the approach to history taking, red flags and the appropriate investigations. The cases will be based around the FCP - Paramedics roadmap core clinical competencies, to unsure appropriate knowledge .These podcast's should serve as a supplement to your learning as a first contact practitioner. You will require further learning, support and self directed study to develop into a qualified FCP. These podcasts are for health care professionals only and should not be used for medical advice by members of the public. The content is based on the interviewees opinion and interpretation of best clinical practice at the time of the recording. These podcasts should support your learning and should not replace your clinical judgement or local guidelines. Special thanks to Scott Edwards for audio and Martin Berrisford for editing.
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