Home of Medicine with Dr Amie Burbridge and Dr Ben Lovell

Home of Medicine with Dr Amie Burbridge and Dr Ben Lovell

Welcome to the Home of Medicine podcast with Dr Amie Burbridge and Dr Ben Lovell, in association with the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh. Each episode explores real clinical cases, with a special focus on how cognitive biases shape our medical decision-making.

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Self Neglect
18
July 28, 2026

Self Neglect

Real Cases, Real Thinking, Real Medicine Amie and Ben discuss a case of 32 year old man with a low haemoglobin. 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?
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Back Pain
17
July 14, 2026

Back Pain

Real Cases, Real Thinking, Real Medicine Amie and Ben discuss a case of 49 year-old male with back pain. 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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Double Vision
16
June 30, 2026

Double Vision

Real Cases, Real Thinking, Real Medicine Amie and Ben discuss a case of gentleman in his 60's who presents with double vision. 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?
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Unexplained Shortness of Breath
15
June 16, 2026

Unexplained Shortness of Breath

Real Cases, Real Thinking, Real Medicine Amie and Ben discuss a case of 29 year-old male with shortness of breath and weakness. 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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"It feels like I have Bruised Lungs Doctor" - Managing Clinical Uncertainty
14
June 2, 2026

"It feels like I have Bruised Lungs Doctor" - Managing Clinical Uncertainty

Amie and Ben discuss a case of a 33-year-old woman attending SDEC with a sensation of "bruised lungs" and night sweats. 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?
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Altered Consciousness
13
May 19, 2026

Altered Consciousness

Real Cases, Real Thinking, Real Medicine Amie and Ben discuss a case of 47-year-old male who was found collapsed in the street. 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?
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About the Hosts

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Dr Amie Burbridge

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Dr Amie Burbridge is a Consultant in Acute and General Medicine at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire. She is passionate about medical education and is a TPD for NHS England.

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Dr Ben Lovell

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Dr Ben Lovell is a Consultant in Acute Internal Medicine at University College London Hospitals, where he is the Deputy Director for Postgraduate Medical Education and the Postgraduate Education Lead for Acute Medicine. He is also an Honorary Associate Professor of Medical Education and the author of two medical education textbooks.

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