In this episode, Dr Otite Akpovona speaks with Dr Pamela Brown about some of the ethical sides of heart failure, especially in the care of heart failure in the older population. They discuss treatments to offer, how this treatment should be offered, and a reminder to trainees that the patient should always remain at the centre of care at all times. Dr Pamela Brown is a Consultant Cardiologist at James Cook University Hospital in Middlesbrough. Her subspeciality interests are Cardiac MRI, ech

This week, we’re uncovering blood cells - exploring how they were studied, and what turtles had to do with it.

In this episode, Dr Heather Kennedy talks with Dr Amy Perkins (Consultant Dermatologist) about her other roles and interests, which include social media, AI, public health advocacy and being an ambassador for skin cancer charity Skcin.

Real Cases, Real Thinking, Real Medicine Amie and Ben discuss a case of 54 year old female with 9 months history of difficulty swallowing. 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?

This week, we’re uncovering the history of class tickets. Issued to students at the University of Edinburgh, these tickets gave you admission to the classes of individual teachers. Students would pick and choose what courses to take, all over Europe – buying a ticket for anatomy at Paris, botany in the Netherlands and ward rounds in Edinburgh. We uncover how the country-hopping studies of 18th century students was a stark contrast with 21st century university life.

Real Cases, Real Thinking, Real Medicine Amie and Ben discuss a case of 68 year old man with a chest infection, or is it?. 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?