In this episode of the Clinical Update podcast, MIMS Learning deputy editor Rhiannon looks back at a year of thought-provoking clinical education from the podcast. 

The episode begins with a focus on cancer diagnosis, revisiting a conversation with NHS England’s Professor Peter Johnson on the success of the Lung Cancer Screening Programme. We also hear from pancreatic cancer specialist nurse Rachel Richardson about the potential for new tests to revolutionise early detection in primary care. 

Dr Toni Hazell provides advice on one of the most talked-about clinical areas in 2025 – weight-loss medications – highlighting specific considerations for women using these drugs. Look out for more content on obesity as part of MIMS Learning’s 2026 editorial campaign.

Consultant nephrologist Dr Andrew Frankel outlines the ‘three actions in 3 months’ initiative — a structured approach to medicines optimisation in chronic kidney disease (CKD). Also, Dr Steve Brinksman discusses how best to identify alcohol use disorder, noting ‘we’re in the harm reduction business – anything we can do to stop people developing diseases, to stop people having to go to hospital; that's worthwhile.’ 

Finally, Dr Farnaaz Sharief shares practical resilience frameworks to help clinicians recharge at this busy time of year. 

Educational objectives

After listening to this podcast, healthcare professionals should be better able to:

• Describe the impact of targeted lung cancer screening 
• Recall specific advice regarding oral contraception for patients using GLP-1 agonists for weight loss 
• Outline the ‘three actions in 3 months’ approach to optimising medication in CKD
• Use screening tools to effectively assess alcohol consumption in primary care 
• Apply practical techniques to manage your energy levels and maintain resilience in clinical practice 

You can access the website version of this podcast, along with a list of key learning points, on MIMS Learning - and make notes for your appraisal. 

MIMS Learning offers hundreds of hours of CPD for healthcare professionals, along with a handy CPD organiser. 

Please note: this podcast is presented by medical editors and discusses educational content written or presented by doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals on the MIMS Learning website and at live events. 

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Patient, Presentation, Pathway for Cancer campaign

NHS England’s Professor Peter Johnson on optimising early cancer diagnosis

Nurse specialist Rachel Richardson on pancreatic cancer risk factors and new developments in earlier detection

Dr Toni Hazell on weight loss injections and women’s health

Podcourse: part 2 - monitoring and management of CKD with Dr Andrew Frankel

Dr Steve Brinksman on supporting people with alcohol misuse in primary care

Dr Farnaaz Sharief on finding balance in a pressured system

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