21: Dr Marita Long: Talking to your GP
Episode description
This chat with Dr Marita Long ticked a bucket list for me and brings a long list of important topics to the table that I know you will love and learn so much from! Marita was open to answering all of my questions, was honest about gender bias and education gaps that exist in the field of primary care. And then gives briliant tips for every woman to consider when it comes to talking to her GP about perimenopause and menopause.
Dr Marita Long is a GP based in Victoria, Australia with a special interest in womens health and medical education. Marita sits on the Board of the Australasian Menopause Socity (AMS) and has an interest in Dementia education and is co-host of a podcast called Dementia in Practice.
Marita's top tips:
- When booking an appointment let them know that you are coming in to discuss perimenopause or menopause
- Ask for a long (30 minute) appointment
- Ask to see the Doctor that has an interest and experience with women's health
- If you see a GP that is not your regular family carer, ask for a summary letter from your appointment to take back to your family doctor to ensure continuity of care
We talked about:
AMS - Symptom Score Sheet
Australsian Menopause Society (AMS) website
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