Home of Medicine with Dr Amie Burbridge and Dr Ben Lovell
Episodes
Acute Kidney Injury
05 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Real Cases, Real Thinking, Real MedicineAmie and Ben discuss a case of 72-year-old male presenting with vomiting and lethargy. What initially appea...
Unusual Behaviour
21 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Real Cases, Real Thinking, Real MedicineAmie and Ben discuss a simple case of collapse that evolved over a weekend on call. Can Ben figure out what i...
Lethargy - Case 2
07 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What would Amie do when a 34 year old male presents with a 6 week history of tiredness and fever? Find out how Ben managed this case on the post tak...
HyperCRPaemia
24 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Amie challenges Ben to work through a case of high CRP and fever. As you listen, ask yourself: can you figure out the diagnosis? What would you have ...
To D-dimer, or Not to D-dimer? That is the Question
10 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We are back with one of our favourite subjects—the D-dimer. In this episode, Ben reflects on a deceptive case involving a 26-year-old pregnant woma...
A Cognitive Autopsy - What's Wrong with Me?
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ben and Amie are joined once again by the world-renowned expert on clinical decision-making, Professor Pat Croskerry. Pat presents a challenging case...
Anchors Away with Professor Pat Croskerry
10 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 an...
Collapse - To admit or not to admit?
27 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Ben discusses a case of a 42 year man who collapses whilst jogging. Would you admit this gentleman or discharge?Amie and Ben work thr...
Another UTI?
13 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What happens to us when we take work home with us and can't switch off? How you ever been in bed at night and can't stop thinking of someon...
Eye Floaters - Should I be Worried?
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We are back with our second episode in association with the RCPE. Amie presents a case of eye floaters to Ben and he works through the case in real t...
Confusion: Lost in Translation
27 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We are very excited to be back with season 4!The Home of Medicine has a new Home - The Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh, but the podcast is th...
Frequent attender in SDEC
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Palpitations in SDEC, what could be causing this?Amie and Ben discuss a challenging case and possible diagnoses. If you have been affected by any of ...
Major Haemorrhage in ED
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When did we first feel like a real doctor?When we did form our professional identity and what helped guide this?We introduce FORDEC as an aide to deci...
FLASHBACK episode - Headache
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week we take you back to our first ever episode, nearly four years ago!We discuss headaches and how to differentiate between primary and secondar...
Why Am I Yawning So Much?
19 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ben presents a case of excessive yawning. What could it be?We reflect on the importance of history taking and how talking to people brings us so much ...
FLASHBACK episode - Shortness of breath
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We revisit one of Ben's earliest episodes from 2022, when we discuss a case of a gentleman I reviewed who presented with shortness of breath. Th...
The Curious Case of the Sore Throat and Aching Muscles
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A young man presents with a sore throat and aching muscles - but what could be the cause?Ben and I dig into the possibilities, with Ben (of course) pu...
Confusion on the medical take
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Confusion in the older adult, must be a UTI? We discuss a frequent referral to the medical team and how we approach it.The importance of thorough cli...
I would like a second opinion ..........
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when someone doubts your clinical ability and asks for a second opinion?Ben and I discuss a case of collapse and what to do next. Please...
To CT or not to CT???
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is it ok to cancel an investigation that someone else has requested? Ben and I reflect on this as we analyse a case of shortness of breath and weight...
Haemoptysis
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Does haemoptysis alarm you?In this episode, Ben solves the case of a gentleman presenting with haemoptysis and weight loss. We unpack how investigate ...
Back pain - Again!
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ben and I are back with another fantastic episode, with my knowledge once again being tested by Ben. This is a very special episode all the way from ...
Another Headache???
11 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Home of Medicine. In this episode, Ben and I dive into the causes of headaches, uncovering an unexpected diagnosis that will keep ...
Abdominal Pain
24 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Abdominal Pain – What Could It Be?In this episode of Home of Medicine, Ben and I dive into the complexities of abdominal pain—a symptom with count...
REPOST; Chest pain - A Missed Opportunity - Our Favourite Episode Yet!
10 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chest Pain & a Critical Decision: Our Most Memorable Case YetIn this episode, Ben and I discuss a high-stakes Same Day Emergency Care Case—a pat...
Seizures… Again?!
03 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Seizures, Weakness & the Lumbar Puncture Debate – A Tough Emergency CaseIn this episode, Ben and I tackle a complex Emergency Department case—...
Navigating Challenging Conversations in Medicine - Fatigue
20 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Navigating Challenging Conversations in MedicineWe’re back for the second episode of Season 3! In this episode of Home of Medicine, Ben and I explor...
Painful Shoulder
06 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
New year, new season!We are back with some great episodes for 2025. In this episode we reflect on a case of shoulder pain and how this has impacted t...
Hyponatraemia
25 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Ben and I delve into fluid assessments during the acute take and how to manage hyponatraemia. We reflect on how to manage an ED admis...
Seizures
28 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's the middle of the night and a patient presents with seizures. What would you do and what could be causing this? Ben and I are baffled, can ...
Headache
11 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ben and I go back to our roots and discuss a patient who presented with a headache to the Same Day Emergency Care unit. Things aren't always as t...
Lethargy
17 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ben and I reflect on the complexities of a case of lethargy and Immunotherapy. We discuss the importance of cross-speciality working and how we can l...
Shortness of Breath - 3
02 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ben and I discuss shortness of breath, and I completely miss the diagnosis. Can you figure out what is going on?I resort to AI to help .......For mor...
Facial Numbness
09 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we discuss cranial nerve palsies and I once again face my fear of neurology. We reflect on what imaging is best at the front door. ...
Tired All The Time
25 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Ben and I discuss tiredness and its many possible causes. We reflect on the power of a mentor and the positive, lasting effect they c...
BITESIZE - Clinical pearls
01 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this bitesize episode Ben and I are back and we discuss our favourite medical mnemonics. A great way to revise and recap on common medical conditio...
Foot drop - Again ?!
17 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ben and I are back with another case of foot drop, yet with a very different history and diagnosis. Ben tests my neurology skills (again), and I fl...
Double Vision and Headache
07 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We are back with a very challenging case of a headache and I, for once, am completely lost for words. Ben is officially a genius in my eyes.Ben resort...
BITESIZE; The art of the reverse ward round
31 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this bite size episode Ben and I discuss reverse ward rounds and how they can be beneficial as a training tool. We also reflect on peer review and...
Agonising leg pain
24 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this captivating episode, Ben and I are back discussing bilateral leg pain. We reflect on the importance of taking a break at work for prevention o...
BITESIZE; The art of feedback
10 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this first ever bitesize episode Ben and I discuss the art of giving feedback during a busy day at work and we reflect on how small changes at work...
Expecting the Unexpected: Pregnancy and Urinary Retention
03 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode join Ben and I as we discuss a case urinary retention in pregnancy. We explore possible causes and reflect on what to do when we don&a...
Chest pain and leg weakness - What happened next...
26 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Ben and I discuss a patient I first saw last year, and we reflect on what happened next. We discuss kindness, openness and honesty an...
REPOST - Chest pain and leg weakness
19 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is a repost of season 2, episode 7, in which Ben and I discuss a case I saw over a busy weekend. In the next episode we will release an...
Foot drop
12 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We are back to discuss a case of foot drop and I reflect on my self confessed neurophobia. Ben and I share our thoughts about investigations in the a...
Delirium and reflection
29 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Ben and I as we discuss causes of delirium and get stumped by blood gases. For more clinical reasoning visit https://www.efimacademy.org/login/i...
Fever and rash
15 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the latest episode as Ben and I navigate fever of unknown origin. We discuss the impact of the prior diagnoses on clinical reasoning and h...
Headache and fever
23 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Ben and I as we discuss headaches, decision fatigue and recency bias. We reflect on the importance of reflection and how it's OK not to be O...
The swollen leg
09 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for another fantastic episode, as Ben and I discuss 'the swollen leg'. We navigate a challenging case with the usual discussion of ...
Night brain and abdominal pain
26 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I am joined by Professor Nicola Cooper, a physician and and expert in clinical reasoning education, we dissect a case of abdominal pai...
The night shift before Christmas
15 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I am joined by the fantastic Sam, for the pre PACES podcast. I am put in the hot seat as Sam and I talk through a challenging case of ...
An unexpected blood result
01 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to another enlightening episode with Ben and I. Ben presents a case with an unexpected blood result and we share our experiences and insight...
Overwhelmed in ED
07 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ben and I are back and we discuss feeling overwhelmed in ED. Ben, as ever, helps me process a challenging day and how to improve my palliative care s...
Chest pain; a missed opportunity
06 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Amie discusses a man who presented with chest pain, and how things could have been very different if she hadn't sent him home. Ben, as usual pro...
Palpitations
22 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ben and I are back and we discuss a case of a 35 year old male presenting with palpitations. Ben takes us back to the 1980's, where he discusses...
To admit or not to admit!
17 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A very special episode with Ben and Dr Zack Ferguson, a trainee in acute internal medicine. We discuss a case of abnormal liver function tests and ...
Obesity - Bonus Episode
11 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode I am joined by Dr Dror Dicker, Dror has published many articles on obesity and in this episode we go to basics and discuss what obesity...
Chest pain and leg weakness
06 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ben and I are back. We discuss a case of chest pain and leg weakness that I saw over a weekend. The all important cognitive biases are discussed and B...
Hypertension
04 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Ben Lovell joins me for another fascinating case discussion. This time I am in the hot seat, Ben presents a case of hypertension and I work through...
Overdose
08 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode comes all the way from a very snowy Northern Sweden. I was at the European School of Internal Medicine - Winter School, and was very fo...
Shortness of breath - 2
24 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Amie and Ben discuss a case of shortness of breath and the importance of a complete physical examination.Visit www.efimacademy.org for further interac...
Collapse
09 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Ben Lovell is back and we discuss a case of collapse. A presenting complaint that has so many potential diagnoses, we begin to unpick how to inve...
Ask a microbiologist ......
27 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I am joined by Dr Steven Laird and we discuss common and less common cases that we see in Internal Medicine. We delve into how to in...
Diarrhoea
12 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Season 2 is here. The Home of Medicine team are back with more clinical conundrums and interesting cases.In this episode Amie is in the hot seat and D...
Influenza
12 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Influenza season is coming and this episode Amie is joined by Dr Steven Montgomery Laird FRCP, MPH. Dr Laird is a Consultant Medical Microbiologist wo...
Chest pain - Part 2
09 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Amie remembers a patient that she saw on the acute take with chest pain, Ben works through his diagnoses and they reflect on how things aren't al...
Genital Rash
25 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered how to investigate a genital rash? Amie and Dr Steve Laird are here to demystify rashes as they talk through a case presentin...
Back pain
11 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Amie and Ben are back and discussing a mysterious case of back pain. All is not as it seems when Ben reviews an individual with thoracic back pain. ...
Paralysis
12 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Amie and Ben are back! This time they discuss potential causes of sudden paralysis. Amie discusses her neurophobia and Ben discusses his fear of being...
In Conversation with Professor Andrew Elder; Is bedside teaching still relevant?
23 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I am joined by Professor Andrew Elder, the current President of the Royal College of Physicians, Edinburgh, UK. Professor Elder has...
Abdominal Pain
22 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This episode I am again joined by the fantastic Dr Sarb Clare. We discuss abdominal pain and once again work through a variety of diagnoses.
BONUS EPISODE; Fatigue
15 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This episode Amie is joined by Dr. Steven Laird, a Consultant in Medical Microbiology in Coventry, UK. Amie and Steven discuss a mysterious case of s...
Rash
10 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Amie and Ben are back for episode 10 to discuss a patient presenting with a rash. Can you identify what is happening in this case?Visit www.efimacadem...
Seizure
21 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Amie and Ben are back with another case to reflect and learn from. Would you approach this case differently?For further reading;https://www.nice.o...
BONUS EPISODE; What is Longevity Medicine?
08 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this special bonus episode I chat with Prof. Ewelina Biskup, Prof. Evelyne Bischof, MD, MPH, FEFIM. Ewelina has an interest in longevity medicine ...
Chest pain - Part 1
30 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Amie is joined by Dr Sarb Clare, an Acute Physician who works in Birmingham, UK. They discuss a case in which ultrasound plays an important role. Can ...
Shortness of breath
15 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Amie and Ben are here to reflect on challenging shifts at work and discuss a patient with shortness of breath. Can you reach the diagnosis before Ben...
Aggressive Behaviour
28 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Amie and Ben are back with another tricky case. This time an unknown male presenting with aggressive behaviour. Can you solve the case before Amie?
Delirium
09 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Amie and Dr Ben Lovell discuss a case of delirium. Can you work out the diagnosis before Amie?
The Abnormal Full Blood Count
09 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to Amie and Ben approach an unexpected abnormal full blood count result.
Fever
30 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Amie is joined by Dr Ben Lovell, a Consultant in Acute Medicine in London. This episode they discuss a challenging case of fever and how our cognitiv...
Headache
30 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Amie Burbridge is joined by Dr Ben Lovell, a Consultant in Acute Medicine. Have you ever wondered how to approach a case of a headache. This episod...