This fortnightly podcast from the Physicians' Gallery at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh presents stories from medicine, past and present
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RCPE's Podcast Series 'Career Conversations' by the Trainees & Members' Committee (T&MC).
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RCPE's Podcast Series 'Clinical Conversations' by the Trainees & Members' Committee (T&MC) and 'COVID-19 Conversations'.
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In this episode, we’re talking about an object from our temporary exhibition ‘Hooked’ – a 1600s book called Erotomania, which explores the addictive nature of unrequited love. _______________Follow us on:Bluesky - @physiciansgalleryInstagram - @physiciansgalleryTikTok - @physiciansgalleryFacebook - www.facebook.com/PhysiciansGallerySign up for our …
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IMT Application Process - 2025 Update (05 Nov 2025)
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16:32In this updated episode of Career Conversations, Dr Gabrielle Woodward-Smith discusses their experience of applying for Internal Medicine Training (IMT) using the Oriel system with Dr Marilena Giannoudi, and Dr Emma Spencer highlights important changes in the application process.-- Useful Links --https://www.oriel.nhs.uk/Webhttps://www.imtrecruitme…
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Cases that Changed Me - Defence against The Dark Arts (3 Nov 2025)
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33:38In this episode, Dr Kat Ralston speaks to Dr Jane Rimer about a challenging clinical case which had an unexpected outcome. They discuss the importance of reflection with trusted colleagues and consider systems to help us cover the basics well. They explore how we can reduce the sense of isolation and vulnerability that is often encountered when we …
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In this episode, Daisy and Olivia talk about some Zs in the history of medicine: Zeus, zoonosis and zits. _______________Follow us on:Bluesky - @physiciansgalleryInstagram - @physiciansgalleryTikTok - @physiciansgalleryFacebook - www.facebook.com/PhysiciansGallerySign up for our newsletter - www.rcpe.ac.uk/newsletterTo support heritage at the RCPE,…
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Ep.25 - Yawning, Yellow Fever and Yoghurt
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26:17In this episode, Daisy and Olivia yap about some Ys in the history of medicine: yawning, yellow fever and yogurt. _______________Follow us on:Bluesky - @physiciansgalleryInstagram - @physiciansgalleryTikTok - @physiciansgalleryFacebook - www.facebook.com/PhysiciansGallerySign up for our newsletter - www.rcpe.ac.uk/newsletterTo support heritage at t…
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During SAS Week 2025, join us for a conversation about SAS doctors: an alternative to traditional training.Dr Marilena Giannoudi (RCPE T&MC Podcast Lead) is joined by Dr Libby Crawford, a SAS Doctor in Newcastle and RCPE's SAS Doctor Lead, and Dr Sue Pound (RCPE Vice President) who discuss the career option of being a SAS doctor and how RCPE can su…
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In this episode, Daisy and Olivia expound on some Xs in the history of medicine: x-mas, x-rays and Xavier. _______________Follow us on:Bluesky - @physiciansgalleryInstagram - @physiciansgalleryTikTok - @physiciansgalleryFacebook - www.facebook.com/PhysiciansGallerySign up for our newsletter - www.rcpe.ac.uk/newsletterTo support heritage at the RCPE…
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In this episode, Daisy, Laura and Olivia wax lyrical about some Ws in the history of medicine: witches, warts and widows._______________Follow us on:Bluesky - @physiciansgalleryInstagram - @physiciansgalleryTikTok - @physiciansgalleryFacebook - www.facebook.com/PhysiciansGallerySign up for our newsletter - www.rcpe.ac.uk/newsletterTo support herita…
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Ep.22 - Vampirism, Virginity and Vaccines
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29:37In this episode, Daisy, Laura and Olivia talk about some Vs in the history of medicine: virgins, vampirism and vaccines. _______________Follow us on:Bluesky - @physiciansgalleryInstagram - @physiciansgalleryTikTok - @physiciansgalleryFacebook - www.facebook.com/PhysiciansGallerySign up for our newsletter - www.rcpe.ac.uk/newsletterTo support herita…
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Ep.21 - Ugliness, Urticaria and Universal Medicine
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28:25In this episode, Daisy and Olivia eulogise some of the Us in the history of medicine: ugliness, urticaria and universal medicines. _______________Follow us on:Bluesky - @physiciansgalleryInstagram - @physiciansgalleryTikTok - @physiciansgalleryFacebook - www.facebook.com/PhysiciansGallerySign up for our newsletter - www.rcpe.ac.uk/newsletterTo supp…
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In this episode, Daisy and Olivia talk through some Ts in the history of medicine: tea, thyroids and tobacco. _______________Follow us on:Bluesky - @physiciansgalleryInstagram - @physiciansgalleryTikTok - @physiciansgalleryFacebook - www.facebook.com/PhysiciansGallerySign up for our newsletter - www.rcpe.ac.uk/newsletterTo support heritage at the R…
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Ep.19 - Scurvy, Snuff and Sympathetic Medicine
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24:47In this episode, Daisy, Charlotte and Olivia discuss some Ss in the history of medicine: scurvy, sympathetic medicine and snuff. _______________Follow us on:Bluesky - @physiciansgalleryInstagram - @physiciansgalleryTikTok - @physiciansgalleryFacebook - www.facebook.com/PhysiciansGallerySign up for our newsletter - www.rcpe.ac.uk/newsletterTo suppor…
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In this episode, Daisy and Olivia rant about some Rs in the history of medicine: rabies, rosacea and radium girls. _______________Follow us on:Bluesky - @physiciansgalleryInstagram - @physiciansgalleryTikTok - @physiciansgalleryFacebook - www.facebook.com/PhysiciansGallerySign up for our newsletter - www.rcpe.ac.uk/newsletterTo support heritage at …
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Cases that changed me - managing mystery diagnoses (23 June 2025)
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31:40In this episode, Dr Marilena Giannoudi hears about a case that changed the practice of Professor James Dear.They discuss the challenges of caring for a patient without a diagnosis, who to talk to if you are feeling uncertain in how to treat a patient, and how you can own up to and move on from mistakes you may make.Professor James Dear is a Consult…
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In this episode, Daisy, Charlotte and Olivia talk about some Qs in the history of medicine: quinine, quarantine and quackery. _______________Follow us on:Twitter - @RCPEHeritageInstagram - @physiciansgalleryTikTok - @physiciansgalleryFacebook - www.facebook.com/PhysiciansGallerySign up for our newsletter - www.rcpe.ac.uk/newsletterTo support herita…
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In this episode, Daisy, Laura and Olivia explore some Ps in the history of medicine: pregnancy, Pepys and phrenology. _______________Follow us on:Twitter - @RCPEHeritageInstagram - @physiciansgalleryTikTok - @physiciansgalleryFacebook - www.facebook.com/PhysiciansGallerySign up for our newsletter - www.rcpe.ac.uk/newsletterTo support heritage at th…
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Cases that changed me - why you should ask about the beetroot (26 May 2025)
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39:43In this episode, Dr Kat Ralston hears about a case that changed the practice of Dr Chris Tiplady. They discuss the importance of recognising when a patient may be entering the last phase of life, what we owe to patients and families in understanding what matters to them, and how we can navigate managing uncertainty and being wrong as clinicians.Dr …
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Ep.15 - Oranges, Obesity and Osteoporosis
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34:59In this episode, Daisy, Charlotte and Olivia discuss some Os in the history of medicine: oranges, obesity and osteoporosis. _______________Follow us on:Twitter - @RCPEHeritageInstagram - @physiciansgalleryTikTok - @physiciansgalleryFacebook - www.facebook.com/PhysiciansGallerySign up for our newsletter - www.rcpe.ac.uk/newsletterTo support heritage…
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In this episode of Clinical Conversations, Dr Aoife Duignan chats with Dr Claire Steel and Dr Shelagh O'Riordan about Hospital at Home. They explore what Hospital at Home is, and the evidence base behind it, thinking through which patients may benefit from it. They also consider how technology can enable patients to receive care in their own homes …
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In this episode, Daisy and Olivia explore some Ns in the history of medicine: nurses, nails and nymphomania. _______________Follow us on:Instagram - @physiciansgalleryTikTok - @physiciansgalleryFacebook - www.facebook.com/PhysiciansGalleryBluesky - bsky.app/profile/physiciansgallery.bsky.socialSign up for our newsletter - www.rcpe.ac.uk/newsletterT…
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In this episode Dr Emma Spencer discusses decompensated cirrhosis with Dr Michael Williams. This discussion includes the definition of a decompensation event, how to recognise these events on the medical take and the importance of doing so. They also discuss key steps in investigating causes of decompensations of cirrhosis and how to manage these u…
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In this episode, Daisy and Olivia explore some Ms in the history of medicine: milk, mercury and menopause._______________Follow us on:Instagram - @physiciansgalleryTikTok - @physiciansgalleryFacebook - www.facebook.com/PhysiciansGalleryBluesky - bsky.app/profile/physiciansgallery.bsky.socialSign up for our newsletter - www.rcpe.ac.uk/newsletterTo s…
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In this episode, Daisy and Olivia explore some Ls in the history of medicine: lying-in lobotomy and lead. _______________Follow us on:Instagram - @physiciansgalleryTikTok - @physiciansgalleryFacebook - www.facebook.com/PhysiciansGalleryBluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/physiciansgallery.bsky.socialSign up for our newsletter - www.rcpe.ac.uk/newsle…
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Less Than Full-time Training, Barriers and Future Needs (9 Apr 2025)
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16:54In this episode, Dr Marilena Giannoudi speaks with Dr Hannah Preston about their article on less than full time working as a trainee doctor. They discuss the results of the study as well as some of the barriers that still exist for trainees wishing to work less than full time.Dr Hannah Preston a Renal Registrar in South East Scotland, currently und…
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Poisoning in the Older Adult (31 Mar 2025)
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42:37In this episode of clinical conversations, Dr Kat Ralston chats with consultant toxicologist Dr Emma Morrison about poisoning in the older adult. They explore why we need to think differently about deliberate self-harm in the older adult and talk through common toxicology cases, including decision-making around escalation. Finally, they consider a …
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Ep.11 - Keyser's Pills, Kelp and Kidney Stones
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26:13In this episode, Daisy, Olivia and Charlotte explore some Ks in the history of medicine: Keyser’s pills, kelp and kidney stones. _______________Follow us on:Twitter - @RCPEHeritageInstagram - @physiciansgalleryTikTok - @physiciansgalleryFacebook - www.facebook.com/PhysiciansGallerySign up for our newsletter - www.rcpe.ac.uk/newsletterTo support her…
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Palliative Care in Heart Failure (17 Mar 2025)
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49:11In this episode, Dr Kat Ralston chats with Prof Miriam Johnson about palliative care in heart failure. They discuss the evidence supporting specialist palliative care input in this patient group and explore how to develop effective integrated services. They chat about holistic, needs based assessment and share top tips on the approach to the debili…
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Medical Specialties - Diabetes & Endocrinology (12 Mar 2025)
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19:03In this episode, Dr Marilena Giannoudi talks with Dr Rebecca Sagar about a career in Diabetes and Endocrinology. Dr Sagar highlights the benefits of following this career path, discusses how she got into the specialty and provides advice for those who are interested in it.Dr Rebecca Sagar currently works as an NIHR Clinical Lecturer and SpR in Endo…
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T1 Diabetes and Technology (3 March 2025)
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30:09In this episode, Dr Marilena Giannoudi discusses Type 1 diabetes with Dr Sam Pearson. Topics include diagnosing T1 diabetes, recognising the impact of a new diagnosis of diabetes on patients and possible treatments, including technological interventions. Dr Sam Pearson is a diabetes consultant at St James hospital in Leeds. They help look after pat…
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Palliative Care For Hospital Inpatients: A Geriatrician’s Perspective (17 Feb 2025)
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50:09In this episode, Dr Kat Ralston chats with Dr Imogen Smith about palliative care in hospital inpatients. They discuss what is different about the older adult when considering palliative care, including thinking about trajectories, communicating uncertainty, and parallel planning. They explore symptom control including a practical approach to syring…
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In this week’s episode, Daisy, Olivia and Laura hit the Hs: halitosis, hemlock and hysteria. _______________Follow us on:Twitter - @RCPEHeritageInstagram - @physiciansgalleryTikTok - @physiciansgalleryFacebook - www.facebook.com/PhysiciansGallerySign up for our newsletter - www.rcpe.ac.uk/newsletterTo support heritage at the RCPE, please donate:www…
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In this episode, Daisy and Olivia discuss some Is in the history of medicine: insomnia, itch, and iron. _______________Follow us on:Twitter - @RCPEHeritageInstagram - @physiciansgalleryTikTok - @physiciansgalleryFacebook - www.facebook.com/PhysiciansGallerySign up for our newsletter - www.rcpe.ac.uk/newsletterTo support heritage at the RCPE, please…
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In this episode, Daisy and Olivia tackle some of the Js in the history of medicine: juniper, jet lag, and jealousy. _______________Follow us on:Twitter - @RCPEHeritageInstagram - @physiciansgalleryTikTok - @physiciansgalleryFacebook - www.facebook.com/PhysiciansGallerySign up for our newsletter - www.rcpe.ac.uk/newsletterTo support heritage at the …
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In this episode, Dr Kirsty Crowe and Dr Aoife Duignan delve into the challenges and rewards of becoming a parent while working in the medical field. They explore crucial topics such as navigating maternity and annual leave, breaking the news to your employer, and the logistics of returning to work. The discussion also covers the importance of keepi…
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Ep.7 - Glass Delusion, Gangrene And Godfrey's Cordial
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29:11In this week’s episode, Daisy and Olivia tackle some Gs in the history of medicine: glass delusion, gangrene and Godfrey’s Cordial. _______________Follow us on:Twitter - @RCPEHeritageInstagram - @physiciansgalleryTikTok - @physiciansgalleryFacebook - www.facebook.com/PhysiciansGallerySign up for our newsletter - www.rcpe.ac.uk/newsletterTo support …
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In this week’s episode, Daisy, Charlotte and Olivia chat about the Fs – forceps, food and flatulence._______________Follow us on:Twitter - @RCPEHeritageInstagram - @physiciansgalleryTikTok - @physiciansgalleryFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/PhysiciansGallerySign up for our newsletter - https://www.rcpe.ac.uk/newsletterTo support heritage at the…
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In this episode, Daisy and Olivia evaluate the Es: electric eels, emetics, and eggs._______________Follow us on:Twitter - @RCPEHeritageInstagram - @physiciansgalleryTikTok - @physiciansgalleryFacebook - www.facebook.com/PhysiciansGallerySign up for our newsletter - www.rcpe.ac.uk/newsletterTo support heritage at the RCPE, please donate:www.rcpe.ac.…
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Ep.4 - Dancing Plague, Digitalis and Disability
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27:10In this week’s episode, Daisy, Charlotte and Olivia chat about the Ds – dancing plague, digitalis and disability._______________Follow us on:Twitter - @RCPEHeritageInstagram - @physiciansgalleryTikTok - @physiciansgalleryFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/PhysiciansGallerySign up for our newsletter - https://www.rcpe.ac.uk/newsletterTo support her…
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In this week’s episode, Daisy and Olivia chat about the Cs – condoms, cataracts and coffee._______________Follow us on:Twitter - @RCPEHeritageInstagram - @physiciansgalleryTikTok - @physiciansgalleryFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/PhysiciansGallerySign up for our newsletter - https://www.rcpe.ac.uk/newsletterTo support heritage at the RCPE, ple…
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Medical Specialties - Geriatric Medicine (4 Dec 2024)
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26:35This week, Dr Marilena Giannoudi focuses on the geriatric career path with Dr Kat Ralston. This episode covers the day-to-day as well as the advantages, challenges, and the pathway to this profession. Dr Ralston provides many resources to inform your journey into geriatric medicine and discusses a few interesting cases she has encountered. Dr Kat R…
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In this episode, Dr Kat Ralston chats with Dr Nik Rae about infective endocarditis. They discuss the complexities of clinical presentation in this condition and share tips to help you in your diagnostic journey. They explore a pragmatic approach to management, including individualised decision making and the emerging evidence base for use of oral a…
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In this week’s episode, Daisy and Olivia chat about the Bs – beavers, birthmarks and bathing._______________Follow us on:Twitter - @RCPEHeritageInstagram - @physiciansgalleryTikTok - @physiciansgalleryFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/PhysiciansGallerySign up for our newsletter - https://www.rcpe.ac.uk/newsletterTo support heritage at the RCPE, p…
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This is a co-release with our sister podcast, Career Conversations. In this episode, Dr Marilena Giannoudi speaks with Dr Neil Shepherd about remote and rural medicine. Dr Shepherd highlights the benefits as well as the challenges of working in remote and rural areas and some of the professional support in place for this career path.Dr Neil Shepher…
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This is a co-release with our sister podcast, Clinical Conversations. In this episode, Dr Marilena Giannoudi speaks with Dr Neil Shepherd about remote and rural medicine. Dr Shepherd highlights the benefits as well as the challenges of working in remote and rural areas and some of the professional support in place for this career path.Dr Neil Sheph…
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Ep.1 - Anaesthesia, Autopsy and Antidotes
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29:59In this week’s episode, Daisy, Charlotte, and Olivia chat about the As – anaesthesia, autopsies and antidotes._______________Follow us on:Twitter - @RCPEHeritageInstagram - @physiciansgalleryTikTok - @physiciansgalleryFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/PhysiciansGallerySign up for our newsletter - https://www.rcpe.ac.uk/newsletterTo support herita…
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In this episode, Dr Marilena Giannoudi discusses the career path in Genitourinary Medicine (GUM) with specialists Dr Sarah Schoeman and Dr Michael Ewens. This episode will give you insights on a typical week working in GUM, how to get into this field, what it takes to specialise in it and the many advantages of this rewarding profession. Dr Sarah S…
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Heart Failure: a HF-rEFerence Guide (4 Nov 2024)
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50:37In this episode of Clinical Conversations, Dr Kat Ralston chats with Dr Alan Japp about heart failure with reduced ejection fraction. They discuss an approach to clinical assessment, share top tips for diuresis and explore the four pillars of heart failure therapy.Dr Alan Japp is a Consultant Cardiologist at the Edinburgh Royal Infirmary and St Joh…
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In this talk Dr Marisa Haetzman discusses her bestselling writing as one half of the creative duo known as Ambrose Parry. You can also watch this talk on our website: https://www.rcpe.ac.uk/heritage/talks/ambrose-parry-fact-fictionTwitter: twitter.com/RCPEHeritageInstagram: instagram.com/physiciansgallery/Facebook: facebook.com/PhysiciansGalleryTik…
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In this episode, Dr Marilena Giannoudi speaks with Dr Sarah Schoeman about the genitourinary medicine (GUM) clinic. Dr Schoeman discusses the prevalence of sexually transmitted infections, provides non-GUM specialists tips on how to ask a patient's sexual health and describes some interesting cases from her clinical experience.Dr Sarah Schoeman is …
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In this talk Prof. Erica Fudge discusses the interlinks between human and animal medicine in history.You can also watch this talk on our website: https://www.rcpe.ac.uk/heritage/talks/wild-tame-animals-history-exhibition-launchTwitter: twitter.com/RCPEHeritageInstagram: instagram.com/physiciansgallery/Facebook: facebook.com/PhysiciansGalleryTikTok:…
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