Patient Matters Podcast

#002 - Lower Back Pain - Patient Matters Podcast

Welcome to the Patient Matters Podcast, a podcast developed to explain common and sometimes complex medical issues in a way that can't always be done in a standard GP appointment.
In this episode I discuss lower back pain, one of the most common presentations we see in primary care. I'll go through common causes, "red-flag symptoms" which may make us worried and simple self-help management approaches.
Episode Transcript:
[Link coming soon]
Useful links:
https://www.csp.org.uk/conditions/back-pain
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/back-pain/
https://www.versusarthritis.org/media/21786/backpain-exercise-sheet.pdf
This content is for informational purposes only and should not serve as a substitute for medical treatment for yourself or others. For personalised medical advice please speak to your doctor or other appropriate healthcare professional.

#001 - PSA Test & Prostate Cancer Screening - Patient Matters Podcast

Welcome to the Patient Matters Podcast, a podcast developed to explain common and sometimes complex medical issues in a way that can't always be done in a standard GP appointment.
In this episode I discuss the PSA test and prostate cancer screening - a big health topic for men. Many men are surprised to learn there is no systematic screening programme in the UK for prostate cancer and this episode will help to explain why.
Episode Transcript:
[Link coming soon]
Useful links:
https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/1061564/PCRMP_patient_info_sheet_draft_March_2022_new.pdf
https://prostatecanceruk.org/risk-checker
This content is for informational purposes only and should not serve as a substitute for medical treatment for yourself or others. For personalised medical advice please speak to your doctor or other appropriate healthcare professional.