Episodes

  • S1: Trailer

    S1: Trailer
    Feb 21 2018

    Amile & Suba met whilst working their first ever doctor jobs in a hospital just outside of London. They have since lived together, become friends & supported each other through the highs and lows of working life. Listen as they chat through the stories and challenges that face junior doctors every single day.

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    4 mins
  • S1E1: The Case of Dr Bawa-Garba

    S1E1: The Case of Dr Bawa-Garba
    Feb 28 2018
    This week, Amile & Suba sit down to discuss the case that is on everyone's lips. Yes, that's right. The case of Dr Hadiza Bawa-Garba, a doctor convicted of manslaughter here in the UK. They look at the Swiss Cheese model, the struggle of working within an imperfect NHS and how the duty of candour is being threatened.

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    35 mins
  • S1E2: It's About Time

    S1E2: It's About Time
    Mar 22 2018

    Should hospitals take more responsibility for delays in treatment? Is the NHS set up to treat people with mental health problems in an appropriate timeframe? Do doctors withold information from patients in a bid to provide false reassurance and lessen anxiety?

    With conversations usually focussed on delayed presentations & patients seeking help too late, these two turn the magnifying glass on themselves. They discuss the concept of using SMART goals to set expectations & look at areas within healthcare that have transformed the health outcomes for patients.

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    52 mins
  • S1E3: The Aftermath of Grenfell

    S1E3: The Aftermath of Grenfell
    Mar 29 2018

    2017 was a memorable year. For the UK, it was the year that we witnessed many lives lost in ways which felt senseless. There were terrorist attacks in both London and Manchester. There was a blaze that engulfed Grenfell Tower, killing several of its residents in the process.

    The images and stories from all these major incidents have stuck in the mind of the public. Amile & Suba sit down to discuss how the healing is far from over. They discuss the implications of these events on healthcare workers, the survivors and the wider NHS.

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    43 mins
  • S1E4: The Opioid Crisis

    S1E4: The Opioid Crisis
    Apr 16 2018
    At medical school graduations all over the world, prospective doctors stand up and recite the famous words of the Hippocratic oath..."First, do no harm."Today, Amile & Suba discuss opioid addiction, an epidemic that was both perpetuated and prescribed by doctors. Opioid misuse has ravaged large pockets of America, high profile celebrities & is well on its way to destroying the lives of individuals who leave our NHS hospitals. They talk Louis Theroux, adjuncts to pain relief and the actions doctors must take to rethink their own prescribing practices.

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    55 mins
  • S1E5: Doctors Have Anxiety Too

    S1E5: Doctors Have Anxiety Too
    May 16 2018
    Dr Muna shares her experiences with performance anxiety and depression whilst working as a doctor. Candid conversation, reflection and laughs!

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    57 mins
  • S1E6: Is burnout inescapable?

    S1E6: Is burnout inescapable?
    Jul 24 2018
    Burnout is the experience of feeling overwhelmed, emotionally drained, and unable to meet constant demands. In the second look at the crossover between mental health and the medical profession, Amile & Suba discuss this phenomenon. They look at why doctors are getting burnout & how we can cultivate a kinder culture at work.

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    57 mins
  • S1E7: Abortion, The Irish Referendum & Conscientious Objections

    S1E7: Abortion, The Irish Referendum & Conscientious Objections
    Aug 3 2018
    Amile & Suba discuss the history leading up to the Irish Abortion Referendum of 2018. They look at the landmark cases that shaped the law & examine their own beliefs. *Trigger Warning- we talk graphically about the nature of a medical and surgical abortion*

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    46 mins