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In this episode, Ben and Donal discuss the fascinating world of Metabolic Health. Our special guest, Donal Collins, generously takes us on a journey through his own experience with type 2 diabetes, illustrating his remarkable transformation. Donal elaborates on the modifications he implemented, the exceptional results he attained, and how he turned his personal journey into inspiration for others. They discuss the concept of treating disease by promoting good health and addressing their root causes, such as using food as a treatment. Donal provides insights into the adjustments he made in his role as a practising GP and how his priorities have shifted. He also sheds light on the interventions that have been put into action and the remarkable outcomes achieved thus far. Donal offers a glimpse into his future endeavours and outlines his focus for the upcoming years.

Introduction (0:09)

Donal’s journey.. (0:52)

Changes that were made.. (5:09)

How did you get to what you’re doing now? (5:52)

Changes Donal made as a practising GP.. (7:23)

Donal’s change of career.. (8:10)

The intervention.. (10:47)

Which patients are your focus? (11:42)

Initiating the intervention.. (12:52)

Success creating more participants.. (14:23)

What’s next for Donal? (15:17)

Any roadblocks? (16:10)

Getting in touch.. (18:10)

Making a difference.. (18:45)

Contact Donal Collins via email here, via twitter here or access his linkedin here. To Access the study click here.

For all enquiries about the Ockham podcast, please contact Ben Gowland here.

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In this week’s episode we have the pleasure of welcoming back Hussain Gandhi, for the fifth year running as a PCN Clinical Director. During the conversation, Gandhi reflects on his time as a Clinical Director, sharing both the achievements and the challenges his PCN has encountered. Gandhi and Ben engage in a discussion about the difficulties associated with adapting to the changes of the IIF, the issues PCNs are currently facing, and challenges such as retention due to financial uncertainty. Gandhi also presents his vision for a ‘hub’ and discusses the topic of additional roles, specifically Physician Associates. They talk through the implications of contractual changes and funding issues which have posed significant challenges for practices and PCNs. Finally, Gandhi shares his reflections on the past four to five years of his role as a PCN Clinical Director.

Introduction (0:09)

Gandhi’s PCN.. (0:45)

The PCN’s biggest achievements (1:19)

Investment and Impact Fund criteria (1:48)

The PCN’s ‘lessons learned’ (2:52)

Funding changes.. (3:38)

Challenges as a PCN.. (4:13)

Uncertainty.. (5:09)

Additional roles.. (7:38)

Supporting additional roles.. (9:18)

Further challenges as a PCN.. (10:45)

Bureaucracy.. (11:23)

The hub.. (12:06)

The hub’s staffing.. (13:08)

Effects of contractual change (13:32)

Funding issues within practices and PCN’s.. (15:01)

Disengagement within practices.. (17:04)

Active planning for the future.. (18:29)

Is Gandhi staying? (19:39)

Impact of PCN’s on General Practice.. (20:16)

How to move forward? (21:37)

PCN’s sustainability in the future.. (23:00)

Gandhi’s reflections over the last 4 to 5 years.. (24:10)

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