Long Covid Doctor
An educational series for patients with Long Covid, hosted and delivered by Dr Tim Robinson, an experienced general medical physician working in NHS Long Covid Services.
Long Covid Doctor
Long Covid Clinic discharge and PIFU
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In this episode I talk about the process of discharging patients from a Long Covid Clinic. Rather than an abrupt discharge, the majority of patients are offered a PIFU - this is an abbreviation of Patient Initiated Follow Up. This enables patients to get back in touch with the Long Covid clinic for up to 3-6 months, before they are formerly discharged. This is a great comfort to patients; they do not feel abandoned and discarded. Plus, it is entirely appropriate with a condition such as Long Covid that has a fluctuating and variable healing trajectory. This podcast describes the process and criteria with the PIFU and eventual discharge process.
I am Dr Tim Robinson, formerly a GP for 30 years, retired as planned at the start of the Covid pandemic. Since then I have become involved in the world of Long Covid. Currently I am GP clinical lead for Long Covid NHS in South West England, as well as GP lead for three NHS Long Covid Services - Dorset, Bristol and South Devon. I am also Clinical Lead for Hope for the Community CIC. I have research involvement as co-investigator in a study on breathlessness in Long Covid, University of Bristol.
Long Covid Doctor is an educational series for Long Covid sufferers; each talk covers the many aspects of Long Covid, the symptoms, causes, treatments, management and expected outcomes.
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Disclaimer: Long Covid Doctor is an educational series. Any advice, diagnosis, treatments mentioned should only be considered after discussion with your own GP or qualified professional health provider.
References, links, resources:
NICE Covid-19 rapid guideline:
https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng188
General resources for Long Covid recovery:
Your Covid Recovery: NHS England website self-help patient resource for symptoms information and self-management. www.yourcovidrecovery.com
Royal College of Occupational Therapists: How to manage post viral fatigue after Covid-19. www.rcot.co.uk/how-manage-post-viral-fatigue-after-covid-19-0
Specific resources for POTS:
www.potsuk.org
www.stopfainting.com