Independent clinical review

Independent clinical expertise behind our programmes

Pattern Health Education programmes combine structured educational design with independent clinical scrutiny. Our PMDD programme has been reviewed from both a general practice and specialist women's health perspective to assess clinical accuracy, alignment with relevant current UK guidance and relevance to practice.

Independent clinical review — Primary care

Dr Walsh, MBChB, MRCGP

Practising NHS GP

Dr Walsh provides independent clinical review of the PMDD programme from a general practice perspective. Her review scrutinises the programme for clinical accuracy, alignment with relevant current UK guidance and applicability within routine primary care.

Clinical perspective

As a practising NHS GP, Dr Walsh brings a frontline primary care perspective to the programme, including the practical realities of recognising cyclical symptom patterns, assessing complex presentations and considering differential diagnoses within routine consultations. Her review helps ensure the programme is clinically relevant and applicable to everyday general practice.

Role in the programme

Independent clinical review of programme content, including clinical accuracy, guidance alignment and relevance to primary care practice.

Qualifications

MBChB, MRCGP

Current role

Practising NHS GP

Independent specialist clinical review — Women's health

Dr Navani, MBBS, MD, FRCOG, FCSRH

Women's Health Specialist in Menopause, Sexual Health and Community Gynaecology

Author of the Greater Manchester Menopause Guidance

Clinical perspective

Dr Navani has worked across both primary and secondary care and brings specialist experience in women's health, including community gynaecology, menopause and sexual health. In clinical practice, she has encountered patients whose PMDD had previously been diagnosed as depression or other mental health conditions, highlighting the importance of recognising cyclical symptom patterns and accurate prospective diagnosis.

Role in the programme

Independent specialist clinical review of programme content, including clinical accuracy, guidance alignment and relevance to women's health practice.

Qualifications

MBBS, MD, FRCOG, FCSRH

Current role

Women's Health Specialist in Menopause, Sexual Health and Community Gynaecology

Reviewer perspective

“PMDD is an important condition that is not always recognised or taught in sufficient detail. This is an excellent, informative and evidence-based resource for clinicians in both primary and secondary care, with a strong emphasis on prospective diagnosis using the DRSP, differential diagnosis and appropriate treatment.”

Dr Navani

Growing our clinical network

Interested in contributing to future programmes?

As Pattern Health Education develops its programme portfolio, we work with practising clinicians and subject specialists to bring relevant clinical expertise and frontline perspectives into the development of evidence-informed education designed for application in practice.

We are particularly interested in hearing from professionals working in under-recognised or complex areas of women's health, where focused professional education could strengthen recognition, assessment and consistency of care.

Opportunities to contribute may include sharing specialist or frontline perspectives during programme development, contributing to specific areas of educational content, or undertaking independent clinical review where appropriate.

We welcome expressions of interest from professionals who would like to be considered for opportunities to contribute to future Pattern Health Education programmes.

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