Talking Rheumatology
The podcast covers the latest news and perspectives from the British Society for Rheumatology. It explores developments in rheumatology research, clinical practice, and advocacy. Each episode offers insights relevant to professionals and patients interested in rheumatic conditions. The show serves as an official platform for the society's updates and discussions.
Episodes
Ep 34. GUIDELINES - Managing pain in IA with Ian Scott, Nick Shenker, Yeliz Prior and co-authors
In this episode of Rheumatology Roundtable, Ernest Choy is joined by members of the BSR Guideline Working Group to discuss the new BSR guideline on pain management in inflammatory arthritis. The panel explores why dedicated guidance is needed, key recommendations for assessing and managing pain, and the importance of distinguishing active disease from persistent pain. The discussion highlights evi
Ep 33. GUIDELINES - Ed Vital, Eve Smith & colleagues on the 2026 Lupus life course guideline
In this episode of Talking Rheumatology, Ernest Choy interviews members of the Lupus guideline working group to discuss key updates in the 2026 life course lupus guideline, including new therapies, holistic care approaches, and recommendations spanning paediatric to adult services. Hear how these evidence-based changes aim to improve outcomes for people with lupus and support clinicians in deliver
Ep 32: Stepping into Research: Inside the NIHR Associate Principal Investigator Scheme
In this episode, we take a deep dive into the NIHR Associate Principal Investigator (API) Scheme, exploring what it really means to step into a research role. Dr Anastasia Madenidou hosts this conversation with James Bluett, Holly Speight, Jill Firth & Tania-Elena Gudu.From a Research Delivery Network (RDN) perspective, we provide an overview of the scheme which is open to the entire MDT, high
Ep 31. GUIDELINES - BSR guideline for the prescription and monitoring of csDMARDs 2025
BSR has published an updated life-course guideline for the prescription and monitoring of conventional synthetic disease modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (csDMARDs).Find out more via our blog. Join guideline working group Chair, Louise Mercer, and group members James Galloway, Katie Bechman, Akhila Kavirayani and Alan Davidson, in a roundtable discussion hosted by Prof Ernest Choy, Editor in Chief o
Ep 30. GUIDELINES - BSR management recommendations for ANCA-associated vasculitis 2025
BSR has published a new set of management recommendations for ANCA-associated vasculitis (AAV), serving as an update to our AAV guideline last published in 2017.Find out more via our blog. Join guideline working group Chair, Lorraine Harper, and group members Rosemary Hollick, Harold Wilson-Morkeh, Georgina Ducker and expert by experience member, Zoi Anastasa, in a roundtable discussion hosted by
Ep 29. GUIDELINES - BSR axial spondyloarthritis guideline 2025
BSR has published an update to the axial spondyloarthritis guideline.It's almost 10 years since the last iteration of the guideline. Our understanding and awareness of the disease has increased enormously. We now have 10 different therapies licensed for advanced management of axial spondyloarthritis, which are broadly divided into three different classes: TNF inhibitors, IL17 and JAK inhibito
Ep 28. GUIDELINES - BSR foot health in inflammatory arthritis guideline
BSR has published a new guideline for the assessment and management of foot problems in adults, children and young people with inflammatory arthritis.Foot problems are almost universal in people with inflammatory arthritis, and virtually all people with inflammatory arthritis will experience foot problems at some point in the course of their disease. Despite this, we know that there is considerabl
Ep 27. INNOVATORS - Improving care for prisoners in the rheumatology clinic
Roz Benson (digital learning editor) talks to consultant rheumatologist Dr Lizzy MacPhie and Resident doctor Nouran Abdou about a recent project digging deep into the reasons prisoners face difficulty in accessing care in the rheumatology clinic. This excellent project showcases how quality improvement can be a tool in helping to approach and reduce health inequalities. Thanks for listening to Ta
Ep 26. INNOVATORS - Leading transformation as a Chief Registrar
In this episode of our Innovators mini-series, Amanda Mootoo, Mariam Malik and Nick Sands join Lizzy MacPhie to explore the role of a Chief Registrar. Whether you're a trainee interested in the Chief Registrar role and how it gives unique access to leadership and management training and experience, or if you are a member of a senior management team wondering how your Trust could benefit from
Ep 25. CAREERS - How to fail with Will Gregory
This is the second episode of a mini-series hosted by Dr Judith Jade where she explores the importance of our response to failure with prominent leaders in rheumatology. In this episode Dr Judith Jade talks to Will Gregory, a Rheumatology Consultant Physiotherapist at Salford Royal Hospital and our new BSR Vice President, about things that didn't go to plan. He candidly shares his experience
Ep 24. INNOVATORS - Pioneering cost-effective biologics prescribing with a shared decision making tool
Can a new web tool drive shared decision making and cost effective biologics prescribing across NHS trusts?In this episode of our Innovators mini-series, Emily Rose-Parfitt and Philip Hamann join Lizzy MacPhie to showcase the truly pioneering RxInvolve web tool, which aids shared and clinical decision making for biologics prescribing. With patient feedback indicating high satisfaction, plus cost s
Ep 23. CAREERS - How to fail with Prof. David Isenberg
This is the first episode of a mini-series hosted by Dr Judith Jade where she explores the importance of our response to failure with prominent leaders in rheumatology. In this episode Dr Judith Jade talks to Prof David Isenberg, one of our leading academic Rheumatologists, about things that didn't go to plan. He candidly shares his experience including both clinical and employment challenges
Ep 22. INNOVATORS - Championing change in axial SpA care - the NASS Changemakers
Meet the NASS ChangemakersIn the second of the INNOVATOR series, host Dr Lizzy MacPhie talks to guests as they discuss three award-winning projects, working between primary and secondary care to improve diagnosis and management for people with inflammatory back pain. With varying size projects, led by different members of the MDT, there’s something for everyone in this pod. Prepare to be inspired
Ep 21. GUIDELINES - BSR-BAD Behçets living guideline 2024
BSR has co-published a living guideline with the British Association of Dermatologists for managing people of all ages with Behçets. Join guideline working group Co-Chairs, Ruth Murphy and Robert Moots, and members Clare Pain, Harry Petrushkin and Steve Higgins in a roundtable discussion hosted by Prof Ernest Choy.The living guideline is presented as a detailed review with highlighted recommendat
Ep 20. Exploring patient initiated follow-up
How can patient initiated follow-up (PIFU) be successfully used in rheumatology services?Prof Laura Coates, Dr Mark Perry and Prof Raj Sengupta join Prof Ernest Choy to discuss their experiences of implementing PIFU. They offer some top tips for those starting their PIFU journey and highlight fantastic new resources available via BSR. Want to find out more? Here are some great resources for you to
Ep 19. INNOVATORS - Driving collaborative care for patients with HLH
What is the HLH Network and how is it improving patient care? In this inaugural episode of our Innovators mini-series, Dr Alexis Jones, Dr Matt Szeto and Dr Denise De Lord join Dr Lizzy MacPhie to talk about the Haemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) Network, which won a 2024 BSR Best Practice Award. The network brings together specialists from rheumatology, haematology, infectious diseases and
Ep 18. GUIDELINES - BSR systemic sclerosis guideline 2024
BSR has published an update to the systemic sclerosis guideline, expanded to include paediatric and adolescent patients for the first time. Join guideline working group Chair, Prof Chris Denton, members John Pauling, Bridget Griffiths and Clare Pain, and expert by experience member, Sue Farrington, in a roundtable discussion hosted by Prof Ernest Choy.Read the full guideline and download the summa
Ep 17. CAREERS - The role of a Pharmacist in Rheumatology
In this episode, Dr Anastasia Madenidou and Rebecca Heaton talk about the important and exciting role of a pharmacist working in a rheumatology team. Please note this careers episode has been previously released through another BSR podcast series. Thanks for listening to Talking Rheumatology! Keep up with the latest from BSR, follow us on LinkedIn and join the conversation using #TalkingRheum.BS
EP 16. CAREERS - The role of a First Contact Practitioner (FCP)
Do you know your First Contact Practitioner from you physiotherapist or osteopath? In this pod Will Gregory (Consultant Physio and BSR Vice President) talks to Sarah Golding (Physio and FCP) about all things FCP including requirements for the role, how it works and links with secondary care Rheumatology.This is essential listening for those working in FCP roles as much as it is for all working in
Ep 15. GUIDELINES - BSR Sjögren disease guideline 2024
BSR has published an update to the Sjögren disease guideline, expanded to include paediatric and adolescent patients for the first time. Join guideline working group Chair, Liz Price, members Coziana Ciurtin and Benjamin Fisher, and expert by experience member, Bridget Crampton, in a roundtable discussion hosted by Dr Marwan Bukhari. Please note Dr Bukhari was Editor in Chief of Rheumatology at th
Ep 14. CAREERS - Getting involved in Guidelines
This podcast gives an opportunity to hear from Dr Caroline Cotton, Lara Chapman and Dr Mark Russell about their experience of authoring guidelines. It covers everything you need to know about BSR guidelines- what they are, insights into the process, how to get involved (including tips for applications) and why you might like to!Thanks for listening to Talking Rheumatology! Keep up with the latest
Ep 13. CAREERS - Paediatric rheumatology training
In this careers pod Dr Diarmuid McLaughlin talks to Dr Sharmila Jandial about training pathways for paediatric rheumatology including tips on finding out more about a career in Rheumatology, training pathways, subspecialty training and where it all can lead. Recommended for anyone thinking of getting involved.Thanks for listening to Talking Rheumatology! Keep up with the latest from BSR, follow us
Ep 12. CAREERS - Reasons for choosing rheumatology and different career paths
In this pod aimed at medical students medical student Edward Mbanasor talks to Associate Professor Ai Lyn Tan about a career in Rheumatology covering all things from; what Rheumatology is, reasons for choosing Rheumatology, career paths and how to find out more about the specialty. A must listen for anyone considering Rheumatology as a career. Thanks for listening to Talking Rheumatology! Keep up
Ep 11. NEIAA year five state of the nation report: Dr Liz Price and Prof James Galloway
In this episode our guests discuss the National Early Inflammatory Arthritis Audit (NEIAA) year five state of the nation report. Our host, Sarah Gallagher (Project Manager, NEIAA) poses questions to both Dr Liz Price (Clinical Lead, NEIAA) and Professor James Galloway (Lead Methodologist, NEIAA) to explore the report's key findings and the importance of audit data. Thanks for listening to Tal
Ep 10. CAREERS - A career in research
In this talking Rheumatology careers pod Dr Anastasia Madenidou talks to Dr Ben Mulhearn about all things research from how to get started in research, to doing a PhD and different ways to incorporate research in consultant jobs. Thanks for listening to Talking Rheumatology! Keep up with the latest from BSR, follow us on LinkedIn and join the conversation using #TalkingRheum.BSR is the UK's l
Ep 9. GUIDELINES - Guidelines for diagnosis and management of gout
Join Edward Roddy and Kelsey Jordan discussing the latest guidelines for treatment of gout, including the 2022 NICE guideline, which provides clear, evidence-based but expert opinion-informed guidance across all aspects of gout management that will hopefully improve the care of people with gout in the future. This episode is hosted by Marwan Bukhari, Editor-in-Chief of Rheumatology. Find all clini
Ep 8. GUIDELINES - BSR prescribing in pregnancy guidelines: what's new?
BSR has published two updated guidelines with recommendations for using rheumatological drugs during conception, all stages of pregnancy, breastfeeding and in men who wish to conceive. The guidelines have been split into two parts covering: prescribing medications to treat co-morbidities in rheumatic diseases during pregnancy and breastfeeding prescribing immunomodulatory drugs during pregnancy
Ep 7. Best Practice Awards 2022: MDT-led GCA pathway
The team from Chapel Allerton Hospital (Leeds, UK) join us to discuss their new giant cell arteritis referral pathway, which recently won a BSR Best Practice Award. Listen to Dr Thurkka Rajeswaran, Dr Sarah Mackie, Kate Smith and Borsha Sarker as they present their GCA pathway and results, reflect on MDT collaboration and advice for other units, and consider next steps. You can read the team’s BS
Ep 6. Best Practice Awards 2022: Remote clinical management pathway
We’re joined by Dr Anushka Soni, Sarah Manderson and Prof. Raashid Luqmani (Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, Oxford) to discuss their remote clinical management pathway, which recently won a BSR Best Practice Award. The team talk us through their pathway, cost-savings, and the essential role of their admin team, before revealing their PIFU plans. You can read the team’s BSR Annual Conference abstract
Ep 5. Best Practice Awards 2022: Digital health interventions
Dr Toby Garrood (Guy’s & St Thomas’, UK) joins us to discuss a three-part project to implement digital health in rheumatology, which recently won a BSR Best Practice Award. Toby talks us through the project, the process of developing patient personas to help test interventions, the benefits of a minimum viable product approach, and much more.Thanks for listening to Talking Rheumatology! Keep u
Ep 4. GUIDELINES - BSR psoriatic arthritis guideline: what’s new?
Co-leads Dr Laura Coates (Oxford, UK) and Dr William Tillett (Bath, UK) join us live from our Annual Conference to discuss the new 2022 BSR guideline for the treatment of psoriatic arthritis with biologic and targeted synthetic DMARDs. This episode is hosted by Dr Marwan Bukhari. Thanks for listening to Talking Rheumatology! Keep up with the latest from BSR, follow us on LinkedIn and join the conv
Ep 3. GUIDELINES - BSR myositis guideline: what does it mean for patients?
How will patients be affected by the 2022 BSR guideline on the management of paediatric, adolescent and adult patients with idiopathic inflammatory myopathy? Join junior doctor and IIM patient Dr Phoebe Rushe, Prof Hector Chinoy, Dr Alex Oldroyd, Dr James Lilleker and Dr Liza McCann in a roundtable discussion hosted by Dr Marwan Bukhari. Read the full guideline here: https://doi.org/10.1093/rheuma
Ep 2. GUIDELINES - BSR myositis guideline: clinical updates
The 2022 BSR guideline on the management of paediatric, adolescent and adult patients with idiopathic inflammatory myopathy has been published, but what do you need to know? Join Prof Hector Chinoy, Dr Alex Oldroyd, Dr James Lilleker, Dr Liza McCann and Dr Phoebe Rushe in a roundtable discussion hosted by Dr Marwan Bukhari. Read the full guideline here: https://doi.org/10.1093/rheumatology/keac115
Ep 1. NEIAA ethnicity report
Clare Jacklin (NRAS, UK) and Dr James Galloway (KCL, UK) reflect on findings from the BSR National Early Inflammatory Arthritis Audit. They discuss the recent ethnicity report, the impact of the pandemic on data collection and rheumatology services, and the importance of patient participation and PROMs.Read the full ethnicity report hereThanks for listening to Talking Rheumatology! Keep up with th
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