Welcome to the latest Hot Topics podcast from NB Medical with Dr Neal Tucker.  In this episode, we have the latest news including how the public view the NHS and what's happening to the GP contract for English practice. In research, we have a fascinating paper in the BMJ exploring what differences have emerged in recorded outcomes between England and Scotland since the latter abolished QOF, an answer on whether coffee is bad for you (or at least your heart in the short term), and a new class of drug to help with vasomotor symptoms in menopause. Resources BMJ QOF paper NEJM Caffeine and the Heart Lancet Fezolinetant and hto flushes NHSE GP is the best job ever page