The Rest is Kidneys
The Rest is Kidneys podcast series is brought to you by Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust and North West London Integrated Care Board (NWL NHS)
This podcast series aims to provide healthcare professionals, particularly primary care ones, with accessible insights into kidney health.
Each episode offers bite-sized discussions on key topics such as chronic kidney disease management and heart failure and practical updates for improving patient care. With episodes just 15 minutes long, you can listen on your commute, during a break, or while out for a walk. Join us as we explore the latest advancements and strategies in integrated kidney care to empower clinicians and patients alike.
The Rest is Kidneys
Introducing the Rest is Kidneys, a North West London Kidney Care podcast
This podcast is brought to you by Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust and North West London Integrated Care Board (NWL NHS)
Introducing the Rest is Kidneys podcast, a new series hosted by Consultant Nephrologists at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, Mr Andrew Frankel and Prof Jeremy Levy.
In this trailer, clinical lead nurse Joana Teles, local GP, and ICB clinical lead for cardiovascular and renal disease Kuldir Johal discuss why this podcast has been created. The series is designed to bring healthcare professionals, especially those in primary care, the latest updates and insights into kidney health management.
Over the years, the North West London Kidney Care team, consisting of nephrologists, kidney nurse specialists, and GPs, has worked closely to improve the integration of kidney care across primary and secondary services. Now, with this podcast, the aim is to share the knowledge and experience we've gathered to support clinicians in their everyday practice.
Each episode features concise, 15-minute discussions on important topics such as the diagnosis and management of chronic kidney disease (CKD), hyperkalaemia, heart failure, and practical tips for applying local CKD guidelines. The series also highlights innovative services like the Kidney Virtual Clinic and recent improvements in funding and awareness for kidney health.
Whether you’re catching up on your commute, during a coffee break, or while out for a walk, the North West London Kidney Care podcast is a convenient way to stay informed. With contributions from experts like Prof Jeremy Levy and Prof Andrew Frankel, along with special guest appearances, each episode is packed with valuable insights to help you better manage kidney health for your patients.
We hope you enjoy listening.
Resource Links:
NICE GUIDELINES [NG203] chronic kidney disease: assessment and management Overview | Chronic kidney disease: assessment and management | Guidance | NICE
Northwest London CKD guidelines for primary care Chronic kidney disease (nwlondonicb.nhs.uk)
The purpose of this podcast is to inform and educate health care professionals working in the primary care and community setting. The content is evidence based and consistent with NICE guidelines and North West Guidelines available at the time of publication.
The content of this podcast does not constitute medical advice and it is not intended to function as a substitute for a healthcare practitioner’s judgement.
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