Welcome to the Clinical Update podcast – the fortnightly podcast that brings you thought-provoking clinical education from MIMS Learning, that you can fit into your busy life. The podcast is aimed at UK healthcare professionals and may count for up to 0.5 hours of CPD towards your appraisal.
We interview the experts to provide you with key insights linked to the e-learning on MIMS Learning and the education we deliver at our live virtual and in-person events.
Topics covered include primary care, dermatology, oncology, diabetes, cardiology, gastroenterology, mental health, respiratory medicine and women’s health. Dive in, learn in a new way and get inspiration for your daily practice.
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Identifying epilepsy in primary care with Dr Fergus Rugg-Gunn
A key message about epilepsy for GPs, according to Dr Fergus Rugg-Gunn, is that the condition is increasingly a condition of advancing age and distinguishing epilepsy from other conditions is even more challenging in older age groups because there are ‘many other potential health issues that could mimic seizures’.
In this episode of the Clinical Update podcast, Dr Rugg-Gunn speaks to Dawn Liz Powell about how taking a thorough patient history can help determine when symptoms may indicate epilepsy and when they may indicate another condition (such as syncope). He also discusses how to support a patient with a suspected diagnosis of epilepsy and how to support them after a diagnosis.
Common comorbidities associated with epilepsy, side-effects of anti-seizure medications, and potential drug interactions also reviewed in this episode.
Educational objectives
After listening to this podcast, healthcare professionals should be more aware of:
The prevalence of epilepsy in different age groups and how incidence is changing
Symptoms and signs that indicate epilepsy
The common seizure mimics, such as syncope, that can be confused with epilepsy
How taking a thorough patient history can help determine whether referral to an epilepsy specialist, or another specialist, is warranted
Why providing information on safety (for example around driving) is important for people with epilepsy
The potential side-effects of anti-seizure medications
The potential interactions between anti-seizure medications and other drugs
You can access the website version (https://www.mimslearning.co.uk/courses/podcast-identifying-epilepsy-in-primary-care-with-dr-fergus-rugg-gunn) of this podcast, along with key learning points, on MIMS Learning. MIMS Learning offers hundreds of hours of CPD for healthcare professionals, along with a handy CPD organiser and note-taking for appraisal.
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.
MIMS Learning
Practice on a page: epilepsy in pregnancy (https://www.mimslearning.co.uk/courses/practice-on-a-page-epilepsy-in-pregnancy)
Loss of consciousness - red flag symptoms (audiovisual) (https://www.mimslearning.co.uk/courses/loss-of-consciousness-red-flag-symptoms-audiovisual)
Epilepsy Society
Information for professionals (https://epilepsysociety.org.uk/understanding-epilepsy/info-for-professionals)
Driving and epilepsy (https://epilepsysociety.org.uk/living-epilepsy/driving-and-epilepsy)
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7 Oct 2026
Identifying and managing childhood food allergy, with Professor Adam Fox
Professor Adam Fox shares essential tips with MIMS Learning editor Pat Anderson on identifying, investigating, and managing childhood food allergies for primary care physicians.
23 Sept 2026
Podcast: the past, present, and future of GLP-1 medications with Professor John Wilding
Professor John Wilding and Dawn Liz Powell explore the evolving role and future of GLP-1 medications in treating diabetes and obesity.
Who has been a guest on Clinical Update
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Adam Fox
John Wilding
Dawn Liz Powell
Alistair Church
Dr Patrick Holmes
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Podcast Authority Score: 57 / 100
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