In this podcast, we explore one of 2026's key issues - the way in which climate and conflict are interacting to endanger human health. Neta Crawford, professor of international relations at the University of St Andrews has been studying how war contributes to climate change, desp ...Show more
Is robotic joint surgery worth the cost & the prevalence of prescribing cascades
In this episode of podcast we explore two clinical dilemmas - unrecognised drug side effects, and the outcomes from hip and knee replacements. When an unrecognised adverse drug effect is mistaken for a new symptom, the resulting prescribing cascade can end in polypharmacy and pot ...Show more
Simon Wessely on the ADHD and autism review
Referrals for ADHD and autism assessments have reached unprecedented levels, leaving NHS waiting lists stretched into years and families struggling to access support. But is the rise driven by a genuine increase in neurodevelopmental conditions, increased awareness, or systemic o ...Show more
A clinical protocol for physician assistants in the NHS
Last year, in July 2025, the independent review of the physician associate and anaesthesia associate roles, carried out by professor Gillian Leng, was published. The review followed the contentious role out of PAs in the NHS - where their scope of practice differed across trusts, ...Show more