The FCP Podcast
Information and learning podcast for first contact practitioners in primary care. During the podcast episodes Emma and Richard will be discussing first contact cases commonly seen in General Practice with experienced clinicians with a background in a certain clinical area. The cases will review the approach to history taking, red flags and the appropriate investigations. The cases will be based around the FCP - Paramedics roadmap core clinical competencies, to unsure appropriate knowledge .
These podcast's should serve as a supplement to your learning as a first contact practitioner. You will require further learning, support and self directed study to develop into a qualified FCP.
These podcasts are for health care professionals only and should not be used for medical advice by members of the public. The content is based on the interviewees opinion and interpretation of best clinical practice at the time of the recording. These podcasts should support your learning and should not replace your clinical judgement or local guidelines.
Special thanks to Scott Edwards for audio and Martin Berrisford for editing.
The FCP Podcast
International Paramedic Day 2023
International Paramedics Day will be held on 8th July 2023 to build a better understanding of the breadth and depth of work carried out by paramedics around the world. Paramedicine and the Paramedic, is relatively young profession but it is growing rapidly with a very wide range of paramedic roles being carried out in different fields and we want to showcase this diversity in 2023. . Richard presents a special episode for International Paramedic Day 2023, which I based around #whatwedo. Within the episode we showcase the work that Paramedics are undertaking in General Practice and within leadership roles.
Guests include Sam Holmes from Coventry and Warwickshire GP Alliance, she is a lead Paramedic and works clinically, Sophie Delay from Leamington South and North PCN, who works as a advanced clinical practitioner, a ambulance paramedic and helps support her practices new staff and Helen Beaumont-Waters, who is the head of clinical development for the College of Paramedics.
As always special thank you to Martin and Scott for your help and support developing the episode.
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