EPISODE · Sep 15, 2026 · 51 MIN
Neurology patient assessment Episode 1 with Dr Fiona Mckevitt 'Should i investigate!'
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Send us Fan MailRichard is joined by Consultant Neurologist Dr Fiona McKevitt for a practical discussion around two common neurological presentations in primary care: tremor and headache.Using two patient cases, we explore the clinical assessment, key examination findings, appropriate investigations, neurological red flags, and when referral to specialist services is indicated.A clinically focused episode designed to help frontline primary care clinicians approach neurological presentations with greater confidence.Hope you enjoy the episode!Home - Coventry & Warwickshire Training Hubhttps://www.cwtraininghub.co.uk/https://collegeofparamedics.co.uk/Association of British Neurologistshttps://www.theabn.org/BASH - The British Association for the Study of Headache. National guidelines on the management of headache. https://bash.org.uk An example of advice of local migraine management advice (plus red flag headache symptoms) is hereSouth Yorkshire Guideline Neurology Migraine Management.pdf www.migrainetrust.orgA patient support website for tremor. TremorNeurology – Primary Care SheffieldA video that helps explain the difference between essential tremor and idiopathic Parkinson's disease tremor. www.tremor.org.ukA patient support website for tremor.
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Send us Fan Mail Richard is joined by Consultant Neurologist Dr Fiona McKevitt for a practical discussion around two common neurological presentations in primary care: tremor and headache. Using two patient cases, we explore the clinical assessment, key examination findings, appropriate investigations, neurological red flags, and when referral to specialist services is indicated. A clinically focused episode designed to help frontline primary care clinicians approach neurological presentation...
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