The Doctor Family

The Doctor Family


Latest Episodes

Pfizer's Covid-19 vaccine and Covid in mink
November 19, 2020

This episode discusses the new Pfizer covid vaccine, the difficulties of rolling out a mass vaccination plan at short notice and the outbreak of covid in Danish mink farms

A spoonful of sugar?
October 30, 2020

We explore how to take medicine when it is unpleasant, and how swallowing tablets is a life skill - we give you the tricks to get the medicine go down!

COVID-19, the pandemic and depression
October 13, 2020

In this episode we are lucky to be Joined By Dr Alison Chalu consultant Psychiatrist and we discuss, depression and anxiety and the effect of the pandemic and lockdown

Sepsis cast
September 07, 2020

In this podcast episode we hear first hand about sepsis, its recognition, how it is treated and the after effects of post sepsis syndrome.

The Cholesterolcast
August 11, 2020

In this episode we cover the good the bad and the ugly of cholesterol. What it is, what it does and how you can protect yourself from its bad effects.

COVID-19, the immune system and you
July 28, 2020

COVID 19 appeared to have a lot of its effects damaging the body mediated by the actions of the immune system. In this episode we speak to Professor Babak Javid infectious disease consultant about some of the latest research into the COVID 19 virus. Vacc

The Orthopod
July 01, 2020

We explore osteoarthritis with consultant orthopedic surgeon Mr Mark Latimer. We look at the causes of and treatments for osteoarthritis along with the need for more research into the subject

Maskgate
June 24, 2020

Review of the controversy over masks to prevent the spread of COVID-19 - the pros, the cons and the ways to mitigate them - along with practical advise on their use.

The Clotcast or "dueling sausages"
June 18, 2020

We explore the experience, causes, diagnosis and treatment of blood clots....... and dueling sausages!

Cancer, COVID-19 and General Practice
June 02, 2020

Cancer prevention, screening, diagnosis and care in general practice and how continental plumbing and stamps could save livesIn this podcast I interview Dr Richard Roope, GP, Clinical champion for cancer at the Royal College for General Practitioners