Home of Medicine with Dr Amie Burbridge and Dr Ben Lovell

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• "It feels like I have Bruised Lungs Doctor" - Managing Clinical Uncertainty 02.06.2026 40min

  Amie and Ben discuss a case of a 33-year-old woman attending SDEC with a sensation of "bruised lungs" and night sweats. Can Ben figure out what is going on? As you listen, ask yourself: can you figure out the diagnosis? What would you have done in the situation? Links & Resources RCPE Education: rcpe.ac.uk/educationConnect With Us Email: amie@homeofmedicine.comYouTube: Home of Medicine ChannelSubscribe: Please rate, review, and subscribe on your favourite podcast platform to h...
• Altered Consciousness 19.05.2026 38min

  Real Cases, Real Thinking, Real Medicine Amie and Ben discuss a case of 47-year-old male who was found collapsed in the street. Can Ben figure out what is going on? As you listen, ask yourself: can you figure out the diagnosis? What would you have done in the situation? Links & Resources RCPE Education: rcpe.ac.uk/educationConnect With Us Email: amie@homeofmedicine.comYouTube: Home of Medicine ChannelDisclaimer: All patient stories discussed in Home of Medicine are informed by...
• Acute Kidney Injury 05.05.2026 38min

  Real Cases, Real Thinking, Real Medicine Amie and Ben discuss a case of 72-year-old male presenting with vomiting and lethargy. What initially appears to be a straightforward becomes a cautionary tale about cognitive bias. Can Amie figure out what is going on? As you listen, ask yourself: can you figure out the diagnosis? What would you have done in the situation? Links & Resources RCPE Education: rcpe.ac.uk/educationConnect With Us Email: amie@homeofmedicine...
• Unusual Behaviour 21.04.2026 40min

  Real Cases, Real Thinking, Real Medicine Amie and Ben discuss a simple case of collapse that evolved over a weekend on call. Can Ben figure out what is going on? As you listen, ask yourself: can you figure out the diagnosis? What would you have done in the situation? Links & Resources RCPE Education: rcpe.ac.uk/educationConnect With Us Email: a.burbridge@nhs.netYouTube: Home of Medicine ChannelDisclaimer: All patient stories discussed in Home of Medicine are informed by real p...
• Lethargy - Case 2 07.04.2026 29min

  What would Amie do when a 34 year old male presents with a 6 week history of tiredness and fever? Find out how Ben managed this case on the post take ward round. As you listen, ask yourself: can you figure out the diagnosis? What would you have done in the situation? Links & Resources RCPE Education: rcpe.ac.uk/educationConnect With Us Email: a.burbridge@nhs.netYouTube: Home of Medicine ChannelDisclaimer: All patient stories discussed in Home of Medicine are informed by real...
• HyperCRPaemia 24.03.2026 38min

  Amie challenges Ben to work through a case of high CRP and fever. As you listen, ask yourself: can you figure out the diagnosis? What would you have done in the situation? Links & Resources RCPE Education: rcpe.ac.uk/educationConnect With Us Email: a.burbridge@nhs.netYouTube: Home of Medicine ChannelDisclaimer: All patient stories discussed in Home of Medicine are informed by real patient interactions. However, all identifying details have been removed or appropriately modified to ...
• To D-dimer, or Not to D-dimer? That is the Question 10.03.2026 35min

  We are back with one of our favourite subjects—the D-dimer. In this episode, Ben reflects on a case involving a 26-year-old pregnant woman presenting with pleuritic chest pain. As you listen, ask yourself: can you figure out the diagnosis? What would you have done in this situation? As ever, we look into the reality of cognitive bias, the necessity of risk-taking, and the psychological weight of consultant-level decision-making. Please take a moment to rate and review us on Apple ...
• A Cognitive Autopsy - What's Wrong with Me? 24.02.2026 27min

  Ben and Amie are joined once again by the world-renowned expert on clinical decision-making, Professor Pat Croskerry. Pat presents a challenging case involving a 25-year-old woman with "Baby Blues". Is bias always bad, or is it a necessary tool for survival in error-prone environments? We discuss the importance of following up on patients to improve future performance and how burnout and physical exhaustion can make us more susceptible to biases. Disclaimer: All patient st...
• Anchors Away with Professor Pat Croskerry 10.02.2026 53min

  In the first of two very special episodes, Amie and Ben are joined by Amie's hero, Professor Pat Croskerry, a leading expert on cognitive bias and how doctors think. We go back to basics and cover all things critical thinking. Croskerry, P. (2020) The cognitive autopsy: a root cause analysis of medical decision making. 1st edn. New York: Oxford University Press. Groopman, J. (2007). How doctors think. Houghton Mifflin Company. To find locally: https://search.worldcat.org/title...
• Collapse - To admit or not to admit? 27.01.2026 31min

  In this episode, Ben discusses a case of a 42 year man who collapses whilst jogging. Would you admit this gentleman or discharge? Amie and Ben work through the case and talk about the clinical reasoning behind their decisions and what can affect this. Amie takes us out into the garden and introduces us to the crocus. We love to hear from you, please get in touch at a.burbridge@nhs.net Disclaimer: All patient stories discussed in Home of Medicine are informed by real patient in...
• Another UTI? 13.01.2026 47min

  What happens to us when we take work home with us and can't switch off? How you ever been in bed at night and can't stop thinking of someone you saw that day and where you went wrong. Amie presents a case to Ben of generalised weakness and confusion with a surprising twist. Disclaimer: All patient stories discussed in Home of Medicine are informed by real patient interactions. However, all identifying details have been removed or appropriately modified to protect patient confident...
• Eye Floaters - Should I be Worried? 11.12.2025 32min

  We are back with our second episode in association with the RCPE. Amie presents a case of eye floaters to Ben and he works through the case in real time. Test your own diagnostic skills and see if you can work out the diagnosis before Ben. Disclaimer: All patient stories discussed in Home of Medicine are informed by real patient interactions. However, all identifying details have been removed or appropriately modified to protect patient confidentiality. This podcast is...
• Confusion: Lost in Translation 27.11.2025 39min

  We are very excited to be back with season 4! The Home of Medicine has a new Home - The Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh, but the podcast is the same as ever, bringing you case discussions and real time clinical decision making. In this episode Amie works through a case of confusion, and adopts the 'watch and wait' approach. Can you work out the diagnosis before Amie? Disclaimer: All patient stories discussed in Home of Medicine are informed by real patient interactions. H...
• Frequent attender in SDEC 07.10.2025 16min

  Palpitations in SDEC, what could be causing this? Amie and Ben discuss a challenging case and possible diagnoses. If you have been affected by any of the topics we have discussed in this episode you can access the following; NHS Practitioner Health Free, confidential service for doctors and dentists in England who are experiencing mental health or addiction problems. Clinical support, psychological therapies, etc. www.practitionerhealth.nhs.uk Doctors in Distress Peer support, we...
• Major Haemorrhage in ED 16.09.2025 38min

  When did we first feel like a real doctor? When we did form our professional identity and what helped guide this? We introduce FORDEC as an aide to decision making and there may also be an outtake or two. We love to hear from you, get in touch at a.burbridge@nhs.net Disclaimer: All patient stories discussed in Home of Medicine are anonymised. Identifiable details have been altered or omitted to protect patient confidentiality. The cases are shared for educational purposes only and...
• FLASHBACK episode - Headache 02.09.2025 38min

  This week we take you back to our first ever episode, nearly four years ago! We discuss headaches and how to differentiate between primary and secondary causes. This is where it all started!!! We love to hear from you. Get in touch at a.burbridge@nhs.net. Disclaimer: All patient stories discussed in Home of Medicine are informed by real patient interactions. However, all identifying details have been removed or appropriately modified to protect patient confidentiality. ...
• Why Am I Yawning So Much? 19.08.2025 25min

  Ben presents a case of excessive yawning. What could it be? We reflect on the importance of history taking and how talking to people brings us so much joy. Get in touch at a.burbridge@nhs.net, we love to hear from you. Disclaimer: All patient stories discussed in Home of Medicine are informed by real patient interactions. However, all identifying details have been removed or appropriately modified to protect patient confidentiality. This podcast is intended for education a...
• FLASHBACK episode - Shortness of breath 05.08.2025 54min

  We revisit one of Ben's earliest episodes from 2022, when we discuss a case of a gentleman I reviewed who presented with shortness of breath. This is also our most listened to episode and highlights how Ben works through a case in the Emergency Department. Get in touch at a.burbridge@nhs.net. We love to hear from you Disclaimer: All patient stories discussed in Home of Medicine are informed by real patient interactions. However, all identifying details have been removed ...
• The Curious Case of the Sore Throat and Aching Muscles 22.07.2025 33min

  A young man presents with a sore throat and aching muscles - but what could be the cause? Ben and I dig into the possibilities, with Ben (of course) pulling out another gem from the depths of medical trivia: the Lacto-Bolo reflex. You’ll be both educated and entertained. Got thoughts or questions? We’d love to hear from you. Drop us a line at a.burbridge@nhs.net Disclaimer: All patient stories discussed in Home of Medicine are informed by real patient interactions. However, all identify...
• Confusion on the medical take 08.07.2025 28min

  Confusion in the older adult, must be a UTI? We discuss a frequent referral to the medical team and how we approach it. The importance of thorough clinical examination is highlighted. We reminisce on being foundation doctors and recap anchoring bias. Get in touch at a.burbridge@nhs.net, we love to hear from you Disclaimer: All patient stories discussed in Home of Medicine are informed by real patient interactions. However, all identifying details have been removed or appropr...