S7 E10: "Fit Note for the Last GP" song; Best UTI Abx; Kidney Failure Risk Tool & Death; Phone Empathy & Outcomes

From NB Hot Topics Podcast by NB Medical Education

May 15, 2026 · 32 min · Season 7 · Episode 10

About this episode

The episode discusses the best antibiotic for UTI management, the Kidney Failure Risk Equation, and the role of empathy in telephone consultations.

Welcome to the Hot Topics podcast from NB Medical with Dr Neal Tucker. More new research to discuss for the world of general practice. First, which antibiotic is actually best for managing uncomplicated UTI - is UK guidance offering the best choice to women? Second, are you using the Kidney Failure Risk Equation in your patients with CKD? New research on how your risk of death may be much more important than your risk of end-stage renal disease. Finally, does empathy work in telephone consult...

People in this episode

Host: Dr Neal Tucker

Topics covered

antibiotics
UTI management
kidney failure risk
empathy in healthcare
telephone consultations

Keywords

UTI
antibiotics
kidney failure
empathy
telephone consultations
CKD
healthcare

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: UK

Books & works: Fit Note for the Last GP