Professor Lesley Regan on women's health across the life course

As Women’s Health Ambassador for England, Professor Dame Lesley Regan leads the implementation of the Government’s Women’s Health Strategy. In this episode of the Clinical Update Podcast she talks to MIMS Learning’s Deputy Editor Rhiannon Ashman about her focus on improving women's healthcare across their lives. 

Professor Regan emphasises, ‘when we get it right for women, we get it right for everybody else in their family, their community and in wider society.’ 

She highlights two key questions all clinicians should ask their female patients. The discussion also covers the importance of preventative care, the role of women's health hubs, HRT, cancer diagnosis, and the need for better information to empower patients. 

Content warning: this episode includes a brief mention of maternal suicide at 32.45–33.33.

Educational objectives

After listening to this podcast, healthcare professionals should be better able to:

• Explain the benefits of a ‘one-stop shop’ approach to women's health services
• Understand the goals and challenges of implementing the Women's Health Strategy
• Understand the concept of patient-initiated follow-up and its benefits
• Explain how pregnancy can serve as a ‘window’ to a woman's future health risks
• Recall the two key questions all clinicians should ask women

You can access the website version of this podcast on MIMS Learning to make notes for your appraisal. MIMS Learning offers hundreds of hours of CPD for healthcare professionals, along with a handy CPD organiser.

Please note: this podcast is presented by medical editors and discusses educational content written or presented by doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals on the MIMS Learning website and at live events.

Useful links

Department of Health and Social Care. Women’s health strategy for England. 30 August 2022. 

McKinsey Health Institute. Closing the women’s health gap: A $1 trillion opportunity to improve lives and economies. 17 January 2024. 

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