Mobidoctor Podcast

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  1. FEB 12

    GP Shortage in Ireland

    Why is there a GP shortage in Ireland? GP shortage in Ireland explained for patients seeking medical access. A GP shortage in Ireland refers to reduced availability of general practitioners, longer waiting times, and limited access to primary care appointments. This episode explains the causes, healthcare system pressures, and what patients can realistically expect. You will learn: • What the GP shortage in Ireland means within the Irish primary care system • Factors contributing to reduced GP availability (workforce gaps, rural access issues, demand increases) • How waiting times and appointment access may be affected • The difference between urgent care, routine GP care, and telemedicine services • When remote consultation may be appropriate • When in-person assessment remains necessary due to clinical risk or examination requirements We also explain how online consultations are medically assessed, including symptom review, medical history evaluation, and referral decisions when appropriate. This discussion is educational and does not replace emergency or urgent in-person care where required. Read the full analysis and transcript here: https://www.mobidoctor.eu/blog/gp-shortage-in-ireland

    23 min

  2. FEB 12

    GP Shortage in the Netherlands

    Why is there a GP shortage in the Netherlands? GP shortage in the Netherlands explained for patients seeking primary care access. A GP shortage in the Netherlands refers to limited availability of general practitioners (huisartsen), longer waiting times, and pressure on the Dutch primary healthcare system. This episode explains the structural causes, regional disparities, and what this means for patients. You will learn: • What the GP shortage in the Netherlands means within the Dutch healthcare system • Workforce gaps, population growth, and administrative burden affecting GP capacity • How appointment access and waiting times may be impacted • Differences between urgent GP care, routine consultations, and out-of-hours services • When online consultation may be clinically appropriate • When in-person examination is required due to diagnostic uncertainty or medical risk We also explain how remote consultations are medically assessed, including symptom evaluation, medical history review, and referral decisions where necessary. This episode is educational and does not replace urgent or emergency medical care. Read the full analysis and transcript here: https://www.mobidoctor.eu/blog/gp-shortage-in-the-netherlands

    20 min

  3. FEB 12

    GP Shortage in Spain

    Why is there a GP shortage in Spain? GP shortage in Spain explained for patients navigating primary care access. A GP shortage in Spain refers to reduced availability of general practitioners (médicos de atención primaria), longer waiting times, and increased pressure on the Spanish public healthcare system. This episode explains the structural causes, regional differences, and what patients can realistically expect. You will learn: • What the GP shortage in Spain means within the Spanish primary care system • Workforce constraints, retirement trends, and demand pressures affecting appointment availability • How waiting times and access to family doctors may be impacted • Differences between public primary care, private consultations, and urgent care services • When online consultation may be clinically appropriate • When in-person examination is necessary due to medical risk, diagnostic uncertainty, or need for physical assessment We also outline how remote consultations are medically evaluated, including symptom review, medical history assessment, and referral decisions where required. This episode is educational and does not replace emergency or urgent in-person medical care. Read the full analysis and transcript here: https://www.mobidoctor.eu/blog/gp-shortage-in-spain

    24 min

  4. FEB 12

    GP Shortage in Italy

    Why is there a GP shortage in Italy? GP shortage in Italy explained for patients seeking access to primary care. A GP shortage in Italy refers to reduced availability of general practitioners (medici di base), longer waiting times, and increasing pressure on the Italian public healthcare system (Servizio Sanitario Nazionale). This episode explains the structural causes, regional disparities, and what this means for patients. You will learn: • What the GP shortage in Italy means within the Italian primary care system • Workforce shortages, retirement trends, and regional access challenges • How appointment availability and waiting times may be affected • Differences between public GP services, private care, and urgent medical services • When online consultation may be clinically appropriate • When in-person examination is required due to medical risk, complexity, or need for physical assessment We also explain how remote consultations are medically assessed, including structured symptom review, medical history evaluation, and referral decisions when necessary. This episode is educational and does not replace urgent or emergency in-person medical care. Read the full analysis and transcript here: https://www.mobidoctor.eu/blog/gp-shortage-in-italy

    29 min

  5. FEB 12

    GP Shortage in France

    Why is there a GP shortage in France? GP shortage in France explained for patients seeking access to primary medical care. A GP shortage in France refers to reduced availability of general practitioners (médecins généralistes), longer waiting times, and regional disparities in access to primary care. This episode explains the structural causes, healthcare system pressures, and what this means for patients within the French healthcare system. You will learn: • What the GP shortage in France means in practical terms for appointment access • Workforce distribution challenges, rural “medical deserts,” and retirement trends • How waiting times and continuity of care may be affected • Differences between sector 1, sector 2, urgent care, and emergency services • When telemedicine consultation may be clinically appropriate • When in-person examination is required due to medical risk, complexity, or need for physical assessment We also outline how remote consultations are medically evaluated, including structured symptom review, medical history assessment, and referral decisions when necessary. This episode is educational and does not replace urgent or emergency in-person medical care. Read the full analysis and transcript here: https://www.mobidoctor.eu/blog/gp-shortage-in-france

    23 min

  6. FEB 12

    GP Shortage in Belgium

    Why is there a GP shortage in Belgium? GP shortage in Belgium explained for patients seeking access to primary care. A GP shortage in Belgium refers to reduced availability of general practitioners (huisartsen / médecins généralistes), longer waiting times, and regional disparities in primary healthcare access. This episode explains the structural causes, workforce pressures, and what this means for patients within the Belgian healthcare system. You will learn: • What the GP shortage in Belgium means for appointment access and continuity of care • Workforce distribution challenges, rural shortages, and increasing demand • How waiting times and registration with a fixed GP may be affected • Differences between routine GP care, out-of-hours services, and emergency care • When telemedicine consultation may be clinically appropriate • When in-person examination is required due to medical risk, complexity, or diagnostic uncertainty We also explain how remote consultations are medically assessed, including structured symptom review, medical history evaluation, and referral decisions when necessary. This episode is educational and does not replace urgent or emergency in-person medical care. Read the full analysis and transcript here: https://www.mobidoctor.eu/blog/gp-shortage-in-belgium

    18 min

  7. FEB 12

    Portugal GP Crisis

    Why is there a GP crisis in Portugal? Portugal GP crisis explained for patients seeking access to primary care. A GP crisis in Portugal refers to shortages of general practitioners (médicos de família), limited registration with a family doctor, and pressure on the Serviço Nacional de Saúde (SNS). This episode explains the structural causes, regional disparities, and what this means for patients across Portugal. You will learn: • What the Portugal GP crisis means for access to a registered family doctor • Workforce shortages, retirement trends, and increasing demand in public healthcare • How waiting times and continuity of care may be affected • Differences between public primary care units, private consultations, and urgent care services • When telemedicine consultation may be clinically appropriate • When in-person assessment is required due to medical risk, diagnostic uncertainty, or need for physical examination We also outline how remote consultations are medically evaluated, including symptom review, medical history assessment, and referral decisions when necessary. This episode is educational and does not replace urgent or emergency in-person medical care. Read the full analysis and transcript here: https://www.mobidoctor.eu/blog/portugal-gp-crisis

    15 min

  8. FEB 12

    Why Your Skin Itches More in Winter

    Why does your skin itch more in winter? Why your skin itches more in winter explained with medical causes and relief strategies. Winter itching, also called seasonal xerosis, is commonly caused by cold air, low humidity, indoor heating, and impaired skin barrier function. This episode explains the dermatological mechanisms, common triggers, and when itching may signal an underlying condition. You will learn: • Why cold weather reduces skin hydration and weakens the protective barrier • How indoor heating and low humidity increase transepidermal water loss • The difference between dry skin, eczema, contact dermatitis, and allergic reactions • Evidence-based relief strategies (moisturisers, gentle cleansers, barrier repair) • When itching requires medical assessment (persistent rash, infection signs, severe inflammation, systemic symptoms) • When in-person examination is necessary for diagnosis We also outline how skin symptoms are medically assessed during remote consultation, including symptom history, duration, triggers, and risk factors. This episode is educational and does not replace urgent dermatological care where required. Read the full guide and transcript here: https://www.mobidoctor.eu/blog/why-your-skin-itches-more-in-winter-causes-relief-tips

    19 min
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  • Creator
    Mobidoctor
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    825
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    © Mobidoctor
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