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Talking Rheumatology Spotlight

Talking Rheumatology Spotlight

British Society for Rheumatology 74 Episodes Sep 25, 2026

This monthly podcast explores rheumatological conditions with clinical experts, covering everything from disease presentation to diagnosis, treatment, and management. Some episodes take a closer look at real clinical cases to bring the discussion to life. It is aimed at healthcare professionals and anyone interested in rheumatology.

Episodes

Talking Risk, Benefit, and Choice: Shared Decision-Making in Rheumatology
Talking Risk, Benefit, and Choice: Shared Decision-Making in Rheumatology Sep 25, 2026 1844 How do we talk about risk in a way that is honest, balanced and easy to understand? And what happens when the third person in the consultation room is Dr AI?In this latest episode of Patient Voices, host Dr Yik Man is joined by Dalila Tremarias, patient partner and advocate, and Dr Katie Bechman, Consultant Rheumatologist and Epidemiologist, for a thought-provoking discussion on communication, tru
Ep 56: A spotlight on Juvenile dermatomyositis - from the bench to the bedside
Ep 56: A spotlight on Juvenile dermatomyositis - from the bench to the bedside Sep 1, 2026 3539 Dr Lilase Hakoun, paediatric rheumatology trainee, talks with Dr Charalampia Papadopoulou about JDM. They explore together a rare but important condition. Approaches to diagnosis and evidence based  management are discussed including the hot topics of research in the field.  Not just for the paediatric audience, a great listen for all those working with adults too! Thanks for listening to Talking
Co-Production and PPI: Doing It Well in Rheumatology
Co-Production and PPI: Doing It Well in Rheumatology Aug 28, 2026 2422 Have you ever thought about what meaningful patient engagement in a project looks like? Are you keen to work with patients in QI projects and research but don't know where to start? In this next episode of the patient voices series Lynn Laidlaw, experienced public partner and peer researcher, and Dr Charlotte Sharp, an academic Rheumatologist, talk to Dr Roz Benson about co-production and pat
Ep 55: A spotlight on vasculitis and the kidneys
Ep 55: A spotlight on vasculitis and the kidneys Aug 14, 2026 3028 In this conversation Dr Ashley Elliot talks with Dr Mark McClure, Consultant Nephrologist, based in Belfast. This wide ranging evidenced based conversation spans a comprehensive update in approach to treatment of renal vasculitis to some of the current controversies around avacopan and plasma exchange. A timely discussion!  Thanks for listening to Talking Rheumatology! Join the conversation on X
Flare management in rheumatology: Advice line conversations
Flare management in rheumatology: Advice line conversations Jul 30, 2026 1858 Hosted by Julie Begum, this podcast explores an MDT conversation on ways to support people experiencing a flare. The conversation covers:How a flare, one of the commonest reasons for contacting the advice line, can be managedSelf-management advice that patients in a flare can be given during a telephone consultationContributors include Ailsa Bosworth MBE, Jade Skeates and Prof Samantha Hider and t
Beyond the Clinic: How Patient Organisations Support Care
Beyond the Clinic: How Patient Organisations Support Care Jul 7, 2026 2692 Do you ever find you’re asked questions by patients that you don’t know the answer to? Have you wondered what patient organisations can do support people with rheumatic diseases? In this next episode of the Patient Voices series, join our host Dr Vanessa Quick, consultant rheumatologist and trustee of PMRGCAuk, as she talks with Sue Farrington, CEO of SRUK, & Kate Middleton, founder of the Wre
BONUS CASE: An unusual cause of back pain (thinking beyond the spine)
BONUS CASE: An unusual cause of back pain (thinking beyond the spine) Jun 12, 2026 1185 Dr Chris Wincup talks to Dr Shiza Ahmed & Professor Abhishek Abhishek in this bonus case episode. They discuss an unusual case of acute back pain & reduced mobility. Can you work out the diagnosis?Thanks for listening to Talking Rheumatology! Join the conversation on X using #TalkingRheum or tweet us @RheumatologyUK.BSR is the UK's leading specialist medical society for rheumatology a
Listening, Learning, and Inclusion: LGBTQIA+ Experiences in Rheumatology
Listening, Learning, and Inclusion: LGBTQIA+ Experiences in Rheumatology Jun 5, 2026 2952 How can rheumatology be more inclusive for LGBTQIA+ people? And how can we ensure that research truly reflects the diversity of the communities we serve?In this episode of our Patient Voices series, Dr Chris Wincup is joined by Dr Simone Battista, University of Salford, and international patient expert Grayson Schultz to explore these important questions. Together, they discuss why the language we
Rethinking the Consultation (both sides of the coin): Neurodiversity and Rheumatology Care  
Rethinking the Consultation (both sides of the coin): Neurodiversity and Rheumatology Care   May 28, 2026 3011 Have you ever considered how you can make your clinics more inclusive for neurodiverse individuals? What can we learn from our neurodiverse colleagues and patients? In the third episode of our patient voices series, consultant rheumatology nurse, Di Finney & Professor Yeliz Prior discuss the topic of neurodiversity in rheumatology care with Dr Roz Benson. This conversation considers how someon
Movement Matters: supporting exercise in rheumatic disease
Movement Matters: supporting exercise in rheumatic disease Apr 28, 2026 2851 Do you feel confident talking to people with rheumatic diseases about exercise? and what if your patient is a two-time Winter Olympian?In this next episode of our Patient Voices series host, Will Gregory, consultant physiotherapist, is joined by Charlie Guest,international alpine skier and two-time Winter Olympian, and Claire Pidgeon,paediatric and adolescent rheumatology occupational therapist. T
Working when you have rheumatic disease: challenges, rights, and realities
Working when you have rheumatic disease: challenges, rights, and realities Apr 28, 2026 3307 How do we talk to patients about work and what does employment really look like when you’re living with a rheumatological condition? In the first episode of our Patient Voices series, Dr Lizzy Macphie, Consultant Rheumatologist, is joined by patient partners Dr Simon Stones, EULAR PARE Committee Chair, and Georgia Bishop, BSR Education Executive. Together, they explore the realities of building an
BONUS CASE: A pain in the neck
BONUS CASE: A pain in the neck Apr 8, 2026 1726 Dr Roz Benson, consultant rheumatologist talks to Dr Nicholas Aquilina, a rheumatology trainee from Malta, about an unusual cause of neck pain which left undiagnosed can have serious sequela.  Thanks for listening to Talking Rheumatology! Join the conversation on X using #TalkingRheum or tweet us @RheumatologyUK.BSR is the UK's leading specialist medical society for rheumatology and MSK healt

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