GPs: Behind Closed Doors

Season 7

GP's Behind Closed Doors politely executes what Britain's hard working GP's endure in regards to consulting patients and problems on a daily basis. It showcases the emotional struggles and hardship of not only the patients being consulted, but also the hard working GP's behind it all.

Where to Watch GPs: Behind Closed Doors • Season 7

42 Episodes

  • Episode 1
    E1
    Episode 1The staff face a flurry of bowel problems, including coeliac disease, cancer and a complete pelvic repair.
  • Episode 2
    E2
    Episode 2A paramedic seeks a diagnosis as to why his voice has gone hoarse after he was attacked by a patient. A woman whose young son is very ill seeks advice about depression.
  • Episode 3
    E3
    Episode 3When Zenub comes in with an eye irritation, there are many possible diagnoses. Nurse Rosie checks over a patient who recently underwent a knee operation.
  • Episode 4
    E4
    Episode 4Dr Cartmill is happy to be back at the 'coalface' after self-isolating following a trip to Italy where she may have been exposed to the coronavirus. Dr Qamar has a consultation with an elderly gentleman who is worried that his memory is deteriorating.
  • Episode 5
    E5
    Episode 5Dr Wyne has some advice for Elvira, a Romanian woman, who has brought a cocktail of drugs from her home country to 'treat' her many conditions.
  • Episode 6
    E6
    Episode 6A patient visits the surgery with a long list of symptoms, hoping Dr Wyne can rule out that she has had a heart attack. Meanwhile, a man with abdominal pain receives treatment, and a young mother comes in with her two poorly daughters, and also shows Dr Razak the white mottled rash she has had on her chest for over a year.
  • Episode 7
    E7
    Episode 7
  • Episode 8
    E8
    Episode 8A toddler with a series of food allergies is brought into the surgery, and Dr Razak is called in to offer a second opinion for a paramedic dealing with a confusing case. Elsewhere, other patients include a man getting a sebaceous cyst removed from his shoulder, and a patient who has been suffering from dizzy spells.
  • Episode 9
    E9
    Episode 9An edition looking at the risks associated with being a frontline NHS worker, including a paramedic who is concerned about a hoarse voice he has had for several months, and is worried it could be signs of HIV infection after a patient assaulted him and punctured his skin. Elsewhere, Dr Arif's first patient Mohammed has a painful abscess the size of an apple on his backside.
  • Episode 10
    E10
    Episode 10Dr Ajay Singal is visited by Cyril, an 89-year-old who has a mischievous sense of humour and a loving family around him. Yet when it is time to sleep at night, he gets overwhelmed with anxiety and cannot settle. Can his GP get to the bottom of his problem? Paul comes in complaining of an excruciating pain in his throat, diabetic Paula worries about a sudden dip in her blood sugar levels and railway worker Darren shows Dr Qamar some unsightly lumps on his back.
  • Episode 11
    E11
    Episode 11Inside Hall Green Centre. Dr Ashraf meets with regular patient Anthony, who has lung cancer, to try to provide some relief for his breathing.
  • Episode 12
    E12
    Episode 12Inside Hall Green Health Centre. Brian is an elderly gentleman whose feet have turned an alarming shade of blue. But GP Dr Williams is most worried about Brian's low mood
  • Episode 13
    E13
    Episode 13A student studying for her A-levels is struggling to sit at her desk due to pain in her collar bone, a new mother with hip problems comes in to discuss the cocktail of strong painkillers she is taking to manage her pain, and a man has an annoying growth on his head that bleeds whenever he combs his hair. Dr Wyne discusses the available care options with an elderly gentleman who has mixed dementia and his daughter.
  • Episode 14
    E14
    Episode 14Dr Razak's first patient of the day is Muriel, an elderly woman who recently suffered a mini-stroke. She is reluctant to take her blood pressure medication because she has an aversion to drugs - but as the doctor explains, not doing so could make things even worse. Elaine asks Dr Costigan to give her painful knee a once-over and 92-year-old Elizabeth comes in for her regular heart check-up.
  • Episode 15
    E15
    Episode 15There is drama at the practice when young mother Farheena, who suffers from a long-term lung infection, arrives to see paramedic Kim - only to collapse halfway through the appointment. Kelsi visits the surgery hoping to have an annoying mole removed and Sarup asks about the painful raised skin that has developed around his bypass surgery scar.
  • Episode 16
    E16
    Episode 16The GPs at the Hall Green Health Centre face patients who have already consulted 'Dr Google'. Maryam has been advised by a health app to be screened for bowel cancer.
  • Episode 17
    E17
    Episode 17GP's tackle men's health issues at the Hall Green Health Centre. Dr Qamar counsels a journalist named Zahid who has PTSD after being imprisoned and tortured in Afghanistan.
  • Episode 18
    E18
    Episode 18A look at how patients should decide whether to go to A&E or a GP, including the case of a patient who has recently completed a course of antibiotics for an insect bite on his face. Other patients include a man with a case of gout that has caused his leg to balloon in size and a woman who needs an over-40s health check owing to her family's history of heart disease.
  • Episode 19
    E19
    Episode 19Gp's tackle men's health issues at the Hall Green Health Centre.
  • Episode 20
    E20
    Episode 20Tests show a patient has blood and sugar in his urine.
  • Episode 21
    E21
    Episode 21GPs tackle breast cancer worries at the Hall Green Health Centre. Dr Razak sees Caroline, who has discovered a knotty lump on her collar bone that has got her fearing the worst.
  • Episode 22
    E22
    Episode 22Dr Wyne chats to Adolphus who is struggling to come to terms with the recent deaths of his wife and also his best friend. Dr Qamar visits Elsie who, unexpectedly, lost her husband.
  • Episode 23
    E23
    Episode 23Dr Ashraf speaks to a man who has returned from a holiday in Egypt and may have picked up something with serious repercussions.
  • Episode 24
    E24
    Episode 24Dr Emily Crosse sees Pratibha, who is concerned about her failure to lose weight despite only eating salads.
  • Episode 25
    E25
    Episode 25Dr Aftab Arif is faced with an angry patient who refuses to go to hospital for a scan unless the surgery starts dealing with him differently.
  • Episode 26
    E26
    Episode 26Dr Crosse sees Mick, who learns that smoking heavily as a youngster can have an impact on one's health later in life.
  • Episode 27
    E27
    Episode 27Maria seeks a sicknote as she is stressed over her family's health. Blind patient Pauline needs help with her eye drops. Bethan is fitted with an IUD.
  • Episode 28
    E28
    Episode 28The doctors and nurses at the practice take measures to minimise the over-prescription and overuse of antibiotics in the face of a looming crisis.
  • Episode 29
    E29
    Episode 29With appointments lasting just 10 minutes, our GPs have the difficult task of deciding what to prioritise and what can safely wait for another day.
  • Episode 30
    E30
    Episode 30Receptionist Bernie deals with an angry patient whose appointment seems to have disappeared from the system and is desperate to see a health professional. Meanwhile, regular patient Shirley is in to see Dr Aireen Razak to talk about a recent mental health relapse, and David comes in to see Dr Nashat Qamar to discuss his recent hospital stay and the frightening chest pains he had been experiencing
  • Episode 31
    E31
    Episode 31A diabetic patient whose blood sugars have risen to dangerous levels visits the surgery, and is told he needs to make drastic changes to how he manages his condition. Other patients include a man who is concerned about a lump in his groin, and a woman who has decided to stop taking her medication for her various heart conditions
  • Episode 32
    E32
    Episode 32The staff at Hall Green Health Centre are dealing with the aftermath of patient falls. Dr Razak’s first patient Michael has a nasty bruise on his arm after falling in his driveway.
  • Episode 33
    E33
    Episode 33Regular elderly patient Catherine, has come in about her dizziness and balance issues.
  • Episode 34
    E34
    Episode 34Due to the UK’s ageing population, GPs now spend around 20% of their week consulting on joint related symptoms. These can become quite debilitating for many patients.
  • Episode 35
    E35
    Episode 35It’s a busy week at Hall Green Health Centre as the doctors see lots of patients who are struggling to manage their weight.
  • Episode 36
    E36
    Episode 36A 20-year-old woman with a lifelong auto-immune skin condition has an adverse reaction during the healing process of her new tattoo.
  • Episode 37
    E37
    Episode 37The GP’s at Hall Green Health meet patients confused by advice given from different healthcare professionals. Returning patient Farheena is back in the surgery.
  • Episode 38
    E38
    Episode 38The GPs of Hall Green Health are constantly surprised by their patients’ resilience and ability to pick themselves up when faced with life’s knockbacks.
  • Episode 39
    E39
    Episode 39The doctors of Hall Green Health come face to face with patients suffering from the effects of alcohol abuse on their bodies, minds and lives.
  • Episode 40
    E40
    Episode 40The healthcare professionals and staff at the Hall Green Health Centre interact with patients ‘doing their bit’ and taking ownership of their own health.
  • Episode 41
    E41
    Episode 41A woman suffers with chronic back pain since giving birth to her twins five years ago. During the procedure, Hannah was given an epidural that caused nerve damage in her spine.
  • Episode 42
    E42
    Episode 42In a series of candid interviews, exploring what makes a great GP. Featuring various GPs and medical staff who talk about what it's like to work on the NHS frontline and what it takes for them to be good at their job.

 

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