Generally speaking: The RCGP Scotland Podcast

In this, the nineteenth episode of Generally Speaking, outgoing Chair of Scottish Council Dr Chris Provan is interviewed by Chair-elect Dr Chris Williams, and reflects on his time as Chair, the achievements of his tenure, and what is next for the College. Your feedback plays a crucial role in helping us improve the CPD products and services we offer. We would be grateful if you could please complete our RCGP Podcast Survey short which will take no more than 5 minutes to complete.

In this, the eighteenth episode of Generally Speaking, Dr Chris Provan is joined by RCGP Scotland's Clinical Lead for Women's Health Dr Sigi Joseph, to discuss her input into the development of the Scottish Government's Women's Health Plan and how GPs and their teams deliver women's healthcare every day.Your feedback plays a crucial role in helping us improve the CPD products and services we offer. We would be grateful if you could please complete our short RCGP Podcast Survey which will take no more than 5 minutes to complete.

In this, the seventeenth episode of Generally Speaking, Dr Chris Provan is joined by fellow GP and author Dr Gavin Francis to discuss how Gavin’s writing has shaped his practice, the importance of humanities in medicine for patient and practitioner, and much else besides.Your feedback plays a crucial role in helping us improve the CPD products and services we offer. We would be grateful if you could please complete our short RCGP Podcast Survey which will take no more than 5 minutes to complete.

In this, the sixteenth episode of Generally Speaking, Dr Chris Provan is joined by Dr Katie Cathrow, RCGP Scotland’s Vice Chair (Membership and Education) to discuss her ambitions in what is a new Vice Chair role for the College in Scotland, alongwith GP portfolio careers and the College’s offering to members.Your feedback plays a crucial role in helping us improve the CPD products and services we offer. We would be grateful if you could please complete our short RCGP Podcast Survey which will take no more than 5 minutes to complete.

In this, the fifteenth episode of Generally Speaking, Dr Chris Provan is joined by Professor Sir Gregor Smith, Scotland's Chief Medical Officer to discuss his realistic medicine report, and the role of general practice in a reformed healthcare system.Your feedback plays a crucial role in helping us improve the CPD products and services we offer. We would be grateful if you could please complete our short RCGP Podcast Survey which will take no more than 5 minutes to complete.

In this, the fourteenth episode of Generally Speaking, Dr Chris Provan is joined by Dr Callum Leese, the RCGP Physical Activity and Lifestyle Champion, to discuss the benefits of physical activity and Scotland's summer of sport. Your feedback plays a crucial role in helping us improve the CPD products and services we offer. We would be grateful if you could please complete our short RCGP Podcast Survey which will take no more than 5 minutes to complete.

In this, the thirteenth episode of Generally Speaking, Dr Chris Provan is joined by Dr Scott Jamieson, a member of Scottish Council and Royal Navy veteran to discuss the role of GPs in supporting veterans and how practices can become accredited with the General Practice Armed Forces and Veterans Recognition Scheme.Your feedback plays a crucial role in helping us improve the CPD products and services we offer. We would be grateful if you could please complete our short RCGP Podcast Survey which will take no more than 5 minutes to complete.

In this, the twelfth episode of Generally Speaking, Dr Chris Provan is joined by Dr Katie Hawkins, RCGP Scotland's Clinical Lead for Climate and Sustainability to discuss the College's work in these areas and how we can make general practice more environmentally friendly and the benefits this would have for GPs and patients alike.To help improve our content and increase its reach please ensure that you rate, review and share. If you would like to send us feedback on this episode or suggest topics for future episodes, then please email us at [email protected] Podcast FeedbackYour feedback plays a crucial role in helping us improve the CPD products and services we offer. We would be grateful if you could please complete our short RCGP Podcast Survey, which will take no more than 5 minutes to complete.

In this, the eleventh episode of Generally Speaking, Dr Chris Provan is joined by Dr Robert Manson, RCGP Scotland's Clinical Lead for Interface Groups to discuss the College's works to improve primary-secondary care communication and the benefits this has for patients and GPs.To help improve our content and increase its reach please ensure that you rate, review and share. If you would like to send us feedback on this episode or suggest topics for future episodes, then please email us at [email protected]

In this episode, our podcast host and GP Dr Rachel Phillips is joined by Katriona Paterson, clinical nurse manager with a special interest in mental health and substance use. Katriona discusses the evidence and research behind consultation styles for helping patients with alcohol misuse problems.Conversations about Alcohol is a joint project between RCGP Scotland and Scottish Health Action on Alcohol Problems (SHAAP). Be sure to like and follow the podcast to be alerted when new episodes are released.To help improve our content and increase its reach please ensure that you rate, review and share. If you would like to send us feedback on this episode or suggest topics for future episodes, then please email us at [email protected]