In this episode of The Beat podcast, host Dr James Nurse, Consultant Paediatrician, is joined by Dr Penny Andreou, a Senior Clinical Psychologist working in Paediatric Metabolic Medicine. They discuss the crucial  role a psychologist plays within the MDT, the type of work she does with children and their families and the importance of ensuring different services are connected.

S2: A day in the life of … a Consultant Paediatrician in Metabolic Medicine

The Beat podcast is designed for healthcare professionals only and is brought to you by Nutricia. We know how busy life can get for healthcare professionals, that's why Nutricia has created a podcast series that you can listen to in your own time and on your terms. In each 20 minute episode, we interview a different expert and deep dive into a subject to help support you in your daily practice.


This series is informed by science and shaped by experience, and includes episodes on diverse topics such as the psychological impact of COVID-19 on NHS healthcare workers, a midwife’s view of the maternity unit during the pandemic, and a paediatric dietitian talking about infant gut developments. Introducing The Beat podcast...