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THE CASE Nurse J and advanced nurse practitioner and Dr A are taking a short coffee break and discussing the management of lifestyle issues in their mixed practice. Many of their patients are living in poverty, with a lot of patients having Long Term Conditions. They feel under pressure from health service management to push […]

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Episode 5: Does spending the right amount of time on lifestyle advice make clinicians more contented?

In episode 601, James and Mike invite Jennifer Young back to the podcast to go over all the evidence we have for pregabalin and gabapentin in patients with fibromyalgia. During the discussion we find out how many people actually get a ≥30% reduction in pain compared to placebo. We even look at some information about […]

Episode 601: Gabapentinoids for fibromyalgia – do they ease the pain?

Show notes THE CASE Dr P works in a busy inner-city practice. One day a cancer patient bemoans the fact that she “never sees the same doctor twice” at the hospital, and asks “can I see you again doctor, you have been so helpful and understanding today?” Like many practices Dr P’s workplace uses a […]

Episode 4: Learn about the wonder treatment that improves almost every disease and makes clinicians happier?

In episode 600, James and Mike invite Jamie Falk back to the podcast again and we talk about if exercise helps movement in Parkinson’s disease. You might be surprised by the size of the effect so have a listen and get all the evidence and numbers you need. Show Notes Tools For Practice Exercise for […]

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