The Referral with Dr. Karan

The Dirty Secrets Of The NHS

NHS Doctor Simon Fleming discusses the institutional problems within the NHS, and what needs to be done to fix them. Also in the episode, the pair talk about how to advocate for yourself as a patient, and bust the many myths around arthritis.

Please note, this episode contains disturbing themes, which may not be suitable for all listeners.



Karan also brings you ‘What The Health’, the latest in health and science in the news, and he answers YOUR questions in ‘Crowd Science’.

If you have your very own question and want to get in touch, simply head to TheReferralPod.com.



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Ever wondered why it’s more difficult for women to orgasm? What AI is teaching us about medicine, or why erectile dysfunction exists? Are there superfoods and what are the health signs you should never ignore ...If so, this is the podcast for you. 
The Referral... With Dr Karan is a weekly focus on health-in-the-news (eg. Doctors on strike), awkward topics you might not want to discuss with your mum (S-E-X), and myth busting (eg. ‘Masturbation ruins sex with your partner’); interweaving fascinating stories about scientific discovery and the real-life impacts.
Dr Karan Raj is a working doctor in the NHS, a social media sensation plus he’s a fun-fact machine (the kind that might change your life). The podcast will feature guests from doctors to scientists to brilliant story tellers we’ll leave every episode informed, educated and impassioned.   

A Sony Music Entertainment production.    

Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts and follow us @sonypodcasts  

To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com