The MDTea Podcast
Episodes
Pre-Hospital Care Ep 3 (with the Pre-Hospital Care Podcast)
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Iain and Eoin are joined by Georgie Gill to talk about handovers in pre-hospital care and some tips for working with older people in the pre-hospital ...
Pre-Hospital Care Ep 2 (with the Pre-Hospital Care Podcast)
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Iain and James have more conversations with Eoin looking at common syndromes in geriatric medicine including a review of delirium and communication wi...
Pre-Hospital Care Ep 1 (with the Pre-Hospital Care Podcast)
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Iain is joined by Dr James Adams as we talk together to Eoin Walker from the Pre-hospital Care Podcast about frailty in the pre-hospit...
The Future Of MDTea
11 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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S13 E10 - MDTea’m’ Kindness - Breathing results
06 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is the final episode of the MDTea’m’ Kindness series. In this episode we are talking again to our breath coach Jess who will be reviewing the...
S13 E9 - MDTea’m’ Kindness – Grace
30 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we are going by Julian Stodd again for the final time. We are exploring the final quiet leadership module by discussing Grace through ...
S13 E8 - MDTea’m’ Kindness – Touch and Trauma
23 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this 8th Episode of the MDTea’m’ kindness series we are looking at the importance or touch and how this is changing with Professor Roger Kneebo...
S13 E7 - MDTea'm' Kindness - Fairness
16 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we continue our journey into quiet leadership and explore the concept of fairness with Julian Stodd. Plus the usual social media revie...
S13 E6 - MDTea'm' Kindness - the process of developing expertise
08 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we will be taking with Professor Roger Kneebone to explore the process we go through in developing expertise. Thinking about how we wo...
S13 E5 - MDTea'm' Kindness - Kindness Itself
01 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we are rejoined by Julian Stodd for the second quiet leadership episode with a focus on kindness. We also have David Fryburg talking about t...
S13 E4 - MDTea'm' Kindness – Yoga
25 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Continuing our journey into kindness this week we look at yoga and what we can all get from this ancient practice. Plus there is another breathing tec...
S13 E3 - MDTea'm' Kindness – Humility and ASMR
18 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week Jo and Iain are joined taking their first step into the quiet leadership programme with a discussion around humility with Julian Stodd. Then...
S13 E2 - MDTea'm' Kindness – Ecosystems
11 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this 2nd episode of the kindness series we are joined by Julian Stodd as we start to think about our teams and workplace as a ecosystem. Thinking o...
S13 E1 - MDTea'm' Kindness - Breathing MOT
04 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this first episode of this series we will meet Jess from Be Here Well. We talk about breathing and the benefits to us of taking control of our brea...
MDTeam Kindness - An Introduction
26 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this new series of the MDTea Podcast, we are exploring the theme of kindness: in ourselves, with each other and within our teams. While the focus ...
S12 E10 - Community Podiatry
29 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We’re back with the final step of Jean's journey meeting hospital and community health professionals.This time we’re meeting the community po...
S12 E9 - Community Pharmacy
15 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Time for the next team on our community healthcare journey, and today we’re focusing on pharmacy in the community and how those working in this area...
S12 E8 - Community Falls Teams
01 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Next up on Jean's community healthcare journey we are meeting the Community Falls Service. We speak to Physiotherapist Faye and Occupational Ther...
S12 E7 - Community Nursing
18 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Great to have you join us for another new episode of the MDTea Podcast, which today is all about community nursing. Outside hospital in the UK there a...
S12 E6 - Community Palliative Care
04 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to another episode of the MDTea Podcast, where this time we’ve taken the show on the road to St Wilfrid’s Hospice in Eastbourne to le...
S12 E5 - Community Frailty Services
20 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This episode we’re talking about the community frailty hub model local to us. We know as worth previous teams that these set ups can have a whole ho...
S12 E4 - 2 Hour Response Teams
06 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today we’re talking about 2 hour response teams who work in the community supporting admission avoidance where possible. Typically they work with pa...
S12 E3 - General Practice
23 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
General practice is often the first port of call for people with healthcare needs in the community, and it's that world that we'll be explor...
S12 E2 - Bonus Interviews
15 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 12.2 we spoke with Greg Brown and Jennifer Twist about Carers and Care workers. Before you listen here do go and listen to that episode. We...
S12 E2 - Carers and Care Workers
09 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 2 of our Community Teams series sees us talking about carers and how they support older adults in the community. The MDTea podcast is endorse...
S12 E1 - Reablement
26 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We’re back! After months of preparation and planning, we’ve got an amazing new series of the MDTea Podcast for you to enjoy. After taking a journe...
Series 12 - Introduction
19 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hello again everyone! Two bits of exciting news to share with you… First of all, Series 12 of the MDTea Podcast is on the way! We’ve already recor...
S11 E10 - A Day In The Life of a Social Worker
17 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It’s time to meet the final member of the hospital team in Jean's journey. Today we’re speaking to social workers about their role involved i...
S11 E9 - A Day In The Life of a Dietitian
03 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It’s time to meet the next members of the hospital MDT, and today it’s the turn of our dietitians! Having a substantial, nutrient-rich diet is as ...
S11 E8 - A Day In The Life of a Speech & Language Therapist
19 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week we meet the next people in Jean’s MDT- the speech and language therapists. How much do you know about this teams work and breadth of work...
S11 E7 - A Day In The Life of an Occupational Therapist
05 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome along for another exciting episode of the MDTea Podcast! Today it's Episode 7 and we’re spending some time thinking about the amazing w...
S11 E6 - A Day In The Life of a Physiotherapist
22 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week we are chatting to the physiotherapists working throughout Jean's time at the hospital. We meet Amy and Joe who work at the front door ...
S11 E5 - A Day In The Life of a Physician Associate
08 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the MDTea Podcast! Today on Episode 5 we’re looking into the exciting world of physician associates, and learning about the many way...
S11 E4 - A Day In The Life of a Pharmacist
22 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week we speak to our local hospital pharmacy team to find out how they help us manage patients like Jean. We discuss her medicines, thinking abo...
S11 E3 - A Day In The Life of a Doctor
08 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we’re delving into the daily lives of doctors. And we’re about to discover how many different types of doctor can come into conta...
S11 E2 - A Day In The Life of a Nurse
25 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week we are talking to nurses to find out how they fit into our multidisciplinary team caring for older adults. We think we can all agree nurses ...
S11 E1 - A Day In The Life of a Paramedic
11 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We’re taking a closer look at a day in the life of a paramedic in our first episode of Series 11. Maybe the picture that springs to mind when you he...
Series 11 - An Introduction
04 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The MDTea podcast started out six years ago, with us wanting to create a place where we could foster multiprofessional learning around the care of old...
S10 E10 - Non-UK citizens: their rights to reside and access to health and social care
21 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Our 100th episode! This week we have a think about the (complex) topic of immigration law, the EU settlement scheme and the right to reside in the UK ...
S10 E9 - Different Cultural & Religious Practices around Death
06 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Gaggandeep Singh Alg and Chaplain and Pastor Steve Thomas join us for an open and honest discussion about some of the cultural and religious practi...
S10 E8 - Activity, Exercise and the Ageing Athlete
22 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What can elite older athletes tell us about the physiology of 'normal' ageing? And what barriers exist that stop all of us (elite and non-...
S10 E7 - Grief
08 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week we discuss grief, bereavement and loss. As well as thinking about how grief can affect older adults uniquely, we look at the experience of l...
S10 E6 - Older prisoners
25 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The number of older prisoners is increasing rapidly in the UK, and these individuals may have health and social care needs both unique to their circum...
S10 E5 - LGBTQ+ older people
11 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we discuss sexuality, biases and the unique experiences and challenges that members of the LGBTQ+ community may face in relation to ag...
S10 E4 - Supplementary Listening - Osteoarthritis
27 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We explore the future of medical therapies for OA, and the current evidence for popular 'nutraceuticals' with Dr Helen Linklater.Show notes ...
S10 E4 - Osteoarthritis
27 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Consultant rheumatologist Dr Helen Linklater and Occupational Therapist Tracy Szekely join the MDTea to discuss this common condition, the available i...
S10 E3 - Supplementary listening - Integration & innovation: working together to improve health & social care for all (Feb '21)
13 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Iain speaks to Professor Sir Muir Gray about the recently published health and social care white paper.Show notes are available to view and download a...
S10 E3 - Population health and ageing
13 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We explore the topic of population health, particularly in the context of an ageing population. We learn from the team joining us why it is so key tha...
S10 E2 - Suicide and Self Harm in Older Adults
30 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Trigger warning: suicide and self harm. In this episode we explore the topics of suicide and self harm in relation to older adults. Dr Cate Bailey joi...
S10 E1 - Prehabilitation
16 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Series 10 begins with 'prehabilitation', and Dr Tara Rampal joins as our special guest. We discuss the evidence for prehabilitation, the key...
S9 E10 - The Ageing Kidney
15 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week we delve into the physiology of the kidney, looking at how ageing affects kidney function and what this means practically when it comes to t...
S9 E9 - Osteoporosis and Resistance Training
08 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Osteoporosis is a common condition in patients over the age of 50. We look at the evidence there is for using high intensity resistance, strength and ...
S9 E8 - Learning Disabilities in Later Life
01 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we discuss the challenges faced by people with learning disabilities as they grow older, reasons why they may have worse health outcom...
S9 E7 - Teamworking
24 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In the first episode back after the coronavirus pandemic we talk to Julian Stodd - author and founder of sea salt learning - about what makes a team, ...
S9 E6 - Music and Dementia
14 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We are joined in the studio by Grace Meadows, programme director of Music for Dementia 2020, to discuss the ways in which music can benefit people liv...
S9 E5 - Poverty In Older Age
31 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Poverty affects a significant number of older people in the UK and the underlying causes are complex in this group.Show notes are available to view an...
S9 E4 - Parkinson's: Non-motor Symptoms
17 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Most people are familiar with the motor symptoms of Parkinson's disease, but less so with the non-motor symptoms. Join us as we explore what they...
S9 E3 - Age-friendly Housing Adaptations
03 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week we are talking about the various ways in which a home can be adapted to better suit the needs of an older person with mobility issues, cogni...
MDTea Extra - Christian Heiss
27 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Here is the full interview with Professor Heiss on peripheral arterial disease.
S9 E2 - Peripheral Vascular Disease
18 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we are discussing the surprisingly broad topic of peripheral vascular disease, with a focus on lower limb arterial disease, which can ...
S9 E1 - Pragmatic Investigation
04 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In the first episode of the series, we are discussing what it means to be pragmatic in our investigation and management of pathology in older adults. ...
S8 E10 - Reduced Oral Intake in Dementia
17 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In the final episode of the present series, we discuss problems with eating in dementia, why they happen, and ways to try and minimise their impact.Sh...
S8 E9 - PMR in Older Adults
03 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week we look at the common inflammatory condition that is Polymyalgia Rheumatics.Show notes are available to view and download at www.thehearinga...
S8 E8 - Risk Feeding
19 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode is about "feeding with acknowledged risk". We discuss the anatomy and physiology of swallowing, clinical scenarios ...
S8 E7 - Safe Exercise / Physiotherapy
05 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Exercise in older people is a topic that raises a lot of questions from patients, carers and healthcare professionals. How much is safe? How much is e...
S8 E6 - See & Treat At Home
22 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week we are focusing on assessment of unwell patients at home and things we can do to avoid hospital admission if it is against their wishes or n...
S8 E5 - CGA in Care Homes
08 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Alongside our guest speaker Neil Chadborn, a researcher involved in the recent PEACH study, we discuss how CGA may be used in care homes to improve ef...
S8 E4 - Decision Making / Risk Taking
24 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This episode looks at the concept of risk and how our perception of risk can affect the decisions we make, both as health and social care professional...
S8 E3 - Homelessness
10 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This episode explores the particular needs of older adults who may find themselves homeless. It covers the statutory rights from local authorities in ...
S8 E2 - Frailty Scores
27 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Frailty can be assessed in a number of ways. In this episode we will talk through some of the common scales/scores that are out there.Show notes are a...
S8 E1 - Sarcopenia
13 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Sarcopenia has been the subject of much research over recent years and provides a pathophysiological correlation with frailty. In this episode we expl...
S7 E10 - Clinically Assisted Nutrition and Hydration
18 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we will explore some of the challenging aspects of CANH encountered in working with older adults. We outline the legal and ethical pri...
S7 E9 - Age Discrimination VS Age Adjusted Care
04 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This episode discusses age discrimination in society and healthcare. We look at how age adjusted care looks to tailor care an approach specific to old...
S7 E8 - Cultural Aspects of Ageing
21 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we explore the impact culture has on health and care. We talk broadly about culture and cultural awareness followed by a focus on Ethn...
'MDTea and Cake' Spring 2019 - 4.2
14 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Dr Philippa Christie and Dr Iain Wilkinson these two short episodes report back from the British Geriatric Society Spring conference 2019...
'MDTea and Cake' Spring 2019 - 4.1
14 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Dr Philippa Christie and Dr Iain Wilkinson these two short episodes report back from the British Geriatric Society Spring conference 2019...
S7 E7 - Models Of Care
07 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we explore models of care around a fictional patient to look at ways care could be delivered if needs were placed at the centre. Show ...
S7 E6 - Falls: To Admit Or Not To Admit?
23 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we recap causes of falls from head to toe and which may require admission from community to manage. We also discuss the approach to de...
S7 E5 - Front Door Frailty
09 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This episode explores different models of front door frailty models, rationales.Knowledge: Understand the role of Geriatrics teams in acute 'fron...
S7 E4 - Communicating With Relatives
26 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we will cover communicating with relatives, outlining legal frameworks and talking through some frameworks and examples to help. Lear...
S7 E3 - Improving Patient Flow
12 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we will be looking at the various aspects and important elements to patient flow.Show notes are available to view and download at www....
S7 E2 - Silver Trauma
26 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This episode we will be talking about how and why trauma in older people is different and the importance of thinking about the potential injuries as t...
S7 E1 - Polypharmacy
12 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we will be talking about how and why polypharmacy happens and think about some strategies and tools to aid safe deprescribing. Knowle...
S6 E10 - HIV
11 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
As HIV treatment improves, the prevalence of HIV in older adults is increasing as a chronic disease comorbidity and with it's own health implicat...
S6 E9 - Faecal Incontinence
27 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Knowledge:To understand the prevalence and problems associated with faecal incontinence.To be able to think through a range of possible diagnoses that...
S6 E8 - Cancer
13 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This episode will explore what is meant by supportive care for older adults with cancer, explore the idea of prehab and cover some of the issues you m...
S6 E7 - Heart Failure
30 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we explore Heart Failure. Learning outcomes include:Knowledge:1) Defining heart failure and an appreciation of the common aetiologies2...
S6 E6 - AF
16 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we explore AF. Learning outcomes include:Knowledge:To understand what AF is and be able to explain this to a patientTo know why AF is ...
S6 E5 - Prostatic Problems
02 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This episode explores prostatic problems in older men, the relationship to continence and LUTS and discuss the impact of PSA testing and diagnosis of ...
S6 E4 - Ageing Lungs
18 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we will look at what happens in our lungs as we age. We will cover the commonest signs and symptoms related to the lungs in older peop...
S6 E3 - Hypertension
05 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This episode explores the evidence around treatment of high blood pressure in older adults. We focus on principles rather than the specifics of medica...
S6 E2 - Postural Hypotension
21 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we explore postural hypotension, what causes it and what you and your patient can do about it. Starting with a brief recap of physiolo...
S6 E1 - Advance Care Planning
07 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we look at what advanced care plans are and when and how you might want to complete one. Show notes are available to view and down...
S5 E10 - Supporting Carers
12 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This episode will explore the specific issues faced by those in unpaid carer roles, including the male perspective. We will outline the importance of ...
S5 E9 - Epilepsy
29 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Epilepsy can be underdiagnosed in older adults but also incorrect diagnosis have consequences for driving and potential medication side effects so it ...
S5 E8 - Hearing
15 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we will look at hearing loss and how it is associated with older age. We will explore red flags for hearing loss being more serious, s...
S5 E7 - DOLS
01 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we explore the underpinning principles of Deprivision of Liberty Safeguards, how deprivation of liberty differs from restraint and how...
S5 E6 - Diabetes
17 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we outline management of this common condition this in older adults including medications, how decide what targets to aim for. Show ...
S5 E5 - BPSD
05 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Following on from an episode last series (4.10), we look at how to approach managing someone with BPSD, both pharmacological and non-pharmacological. ...
S5 E4 - Fear Of Falling
20 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we explore the cycle of fear of falling and its relationship with falls and gait disturbance. Fear of falling is a common syndrome whi...