Episodes
22
Sept. 8, 2026
Vomiting
Real Cases, Real Thinking, Real Medicine Amie and Ben discuss a case of 74 year old man with vomiting 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?
21
Aug. 25, 2026
Abdominal Pain
Real Cases, Real Thinking, Real Medicine Amie and Ben discuss a case of 52 year old man with abdominal pain. 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?
20
Aug. 18, 2026
REPOST: The Swollen Leg
Real Cases, Real Thinking, Real Medicine We're re-releasing a listener favourite! This episode remains one of our most popular episodes to date and initiated a huge amount of reflection and discussion among our listeners.
19
Aug. 11, 2026
Palpitations
Real Cases, Real Thinking, Real Medicine Amie and Ben discuss a case of 36 year old woman with palpitations. 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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
12
May 5, 2026
Acute Kidney Injury
Amie and Ben discuss a case of 72-year-old male presenting with vomiting and lethargy. What initially appears to be a straightforward becomes a cautionary tale about cognitive bias. 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?
11
April 21, 2026
Unusual Behaviour
Real Cases, Real Thinking, Real Medicine Amie and Ben discuss a simple case of collapse that evolved over a weekend on call. 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?
9
April 7, 2026
Lethargy - Case 2
What would Amie do when a 34 year old male presents with a 6 week history of tiredness and fever?
7
March 10, 2026
To D-dimer, or Not to D-dimer? That is the Question
We are back with one of our favourite subjects—the D-dimer.
6
Feb. 24, 2026
A Cognitive Autopsy - What's Wrong with Me?
Ben and Amie are joined once again by the world-renowned expert on clinical decision-making, Professor Pat Croskerry.
5
Feb. 10, 2026
Anchors Away with Professor Pat Croskerry
In the first of two very special episodes, Amie and Ben are joined by Amie's hero, Professor Pat Croskerry, a leading expert on cognitive bias and how doctors think.
4
Jan. 27, 2026
Collapse - To admit or not to admit?
In this episode, Ben discusses a case of a 42 year man who collapses whilst jogging. Would you admit this gentleman or discharge?
3
Jan. 13, 2026
Another UTI?
What happens to us when we take work home with us and can't switch off?
2
Dec. 11, 2025
Eye Floaters - Should I be Worried?
Amie presents a case of eye floaters to Ben and he works through the case in real time. Test your own diagnostic skills and see if you can work out the diagnosis before Ben.
1
Nov. 27, 2025
Confusion: Lost in Translation
We are very excited to be back with season 4! In this episode Amie works through a case of confusion, and adopts the 'watch and wait' approach. Can you work out the diagnosis before Amie?