Podcast: Gambling harms - how GPs and practices can help their patients

In this conversation Emma talks about the impact problem gambling can have on individuals and their families, recommendations from NICE’s upcoming guidance on gambling harms and why GPs should ask patients about their gambling habits.

She also talks about the support available for patients, a new educational resource on gambling that she’s developed for the RCGP, and what support practices themselves can provide to patients.

This episode was presented by GPonline editor Emma Bower. It was produced by Czarina Deen.

Useful links

• RCGP Gambling Harms Hub
• Why GPs should be on the front line of the fight against gambling harm
• GPs should routinely ask patients about gambling, says draft NICE guidance
• NICE’s draft guidance on harmful gambling