Ep. 4 Overprescribed: The Trouble with Too Many Medicines
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Ep. 4 Overprescribed: The Trouble with Too Many Medicines
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About this listen
In this episode with discuss the problem with being prescribed too many medicines, and how being put on life-long medication is a challenge for some Black men. We hear from three public contributors about their ongoing experience of long-term medication for diabetes and heart disease.
Theme Music for the series is brought to you by the incomparable Wretch 32
Guests:
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Mr John Nobleman: Public contributor and member of the Haringey Black Men’s Health action group
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Mr Hesketh Benoit: Public contributor and member of the Haringey Black Men’s Health action group
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Mr Hassan Kamall: Public contributor and member of the Haringey Black Men’s Health action group
Risk calculator for heart disease: https://www.heartuk.org.uk/educational-content/risk-calculators
Information about statins: https://www.bhf.org.uk/informationsupport/heart-matters-magazine/medical/drug-cabinet/statins
NHS (NICE) guidance on who needs statins: CG181 Patient decision aid on should I take a statin?
Stories about taking many medicines: https://www.medicinestalk.co.uk/