Voluntary Assisted Dying - Episode 40
GP Dr Alida Lancee and Palliative Care Physician Dr Derek Eng spoke about voluntary assisted dying with The Good GP at the RACGP WA Open Day.
Mar 22, 2018•18 min
The Good GP
The Good GP, the education podcast for busy GPs; brought to you by Dr Tim Koh, Dr Krystyna DeLange and Dr Sean Stevens.
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Episodes
Euthanasia - Episode 39 [recorded at RACGP WA Open Day]
Associate Professor Meredith Blake spoke about euthanasia at RACGP WA's Open Day. Interviewed by The Good GP before a live audience, she said the issue of euthanasia would never have an answer that would satisfy everyone, but it was an important question to ask and discuss nevertheless.
Mar 21, 2018•18 min
Drug Company Influence - Episode 38
Dr Justin Coleman talks with The Good GP about pharmaceutical companies and their interactions with general practitioners (GPs). He explains his ‘No Advertising Please’ campaign and the argument against GPs accepting it as ‘normal’ to regularly see drug or pharmaceutical representatives. Justin has served as a member of the Medicine Australia Transparency Working Group for seven years, where he interacted with the pharmaceutical industry around self-regulation, giving him with great insight into...
Mar 05, 2018•17 min
One-Minute Diagnosis - Episode 37
"Every GP loves a catch-up consultation involving simple matters", but there's a time for 'fast thinking' and a time for 'slow thinking', as Dr Justin Coleman discusses with The Good GP.
Feb 18, 2018•26 min
Waiting Times - Episode 36
How do you improve waiting times for patients? Having long waiting times creates stress for GPs and can be a source of patient complaints. Logistics and operations management specialist, Professor Ken Klassen of Canada's Brock University, discusses strategies for improving GP waiting times with The Good GP.
Feb 12, 2018•23 min
Chronic Pain - Episode 35
Dr Rajiv Menon, Specialist Anaesthetist and Pain Medicine Physician, talks about chronic pain and chronic pain management.
Feb 08, 2018•22 min
The Problem With Codeine - Episode 34
What, exactly, is the problem with codeine? Dr Tim Koh discusses codeine with Dr Rajiv Menon, specialist anaesthetist and pain medicine physician.
Jan 18, 2018•18 min
Cervical Cancer Screening - Episode 33
Speaking about cervical cancer screening and changes to the screening coming into effect from 1 December 2017 is Dr Louise Farrell, King Edward Memorial Hospital's Head of Coposcopy Services and Director of Postgraduate Medical Education, committee member of the Steering Committee for the Renewal Implementation Project (SCRIP)and deputy member of the Reproductive Technology Council.
Nov 30, 2017•19 min
Exercise and the Heart: The Risks and Benefits - Episode 32
Exercise and the Heart: The Risks and Benefits - Episode 32 by RACGP WA
Nov 07, 2017•20 min
Coronary CT Angiogram - Episode 31
Cardiologist Dr Lawrence Dembo talks with The Good GP about the reasoning for running CT coronary angiograms and the 'indicators' and 'risk factors' of coronary artery disease.
Oct 22, 2017•22 min
Arterial And Venous Ulceration - Episode 30
Vascular Surgeon and Head of Department of Vascular Surgery at Royal Perth Hospital, Dr Patrik Tosenovsky, discusses arterial and venous ulceration; the differences between the two, the steps GPs can take and investigations they can perform, and when to refer to a specialist.
Sep 05, 2017•17 min
Refugee Health - Episode 29
Refugee health GP and Chair of the RACGP Refugee Health Specific Interest Group, Dr Aesen Thambiran, discusses the areas in which GPs should focus on when treating patients from a refugee background. Dr Thambiran discusses the issues around language barriers and the free service on offer to GPs facing this; Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS).
Aug 22, 2017•27 min
Professor Bruce Robinson & The Fathering Project - Episode 28
A world leader in the study of asbestos related cancers and Western Australian of the Year in 2014, Professor Bruce Robinson, joins Dr Sean Stevens to discuss the Fathering Project; an initiative aimed at helping fathers and father figures realise the importance of their role in a child’s life.
Aug 08, 2017•26 min
Professor Barry Marshall - Helicobacter pylori bacterium - Episode 27
Professor Barry Marshall returns to talk about his continued research into the bacterium Helicobacter pylori, including failed attempts to infect piglets in 1984 leading him to use himself as the 'animal model'.
Jul 04, 2017•25 min
Professor Barry Marshall, his professional history & H. pylori - Episode 26
Dr Sean Stevens sits down with Clinical Professor of Microbiology at University of Western Australia and Nobel Prize recipient Professor Barry Marshall. In this episode, Barry talks about life growing up, his pathway to medicine and the start of his collaborative relationship with Dr Robin Warren.
Jun 22, 2017•24 min
Diabetes - complex problems & patient relationships - Episode 25
GP and past President of Diabetes WA, Dr Barry Fatovich, discusses the complex problem of diabetes, and the importance of building relationships with patients when managing Type 2 diabetes.
Jun 13, 2017•8 min
Palliative Care - Episode 24
Dr Sean Stevens speaks with Dr Barry Fatovich, educator and GP who has worked in palliative care with Silver Chain for almost 15 years. They discuss how Barry became involved in palliative care at Silver Chain and what it is that keeps him doing what he does.
May 30, 2017•13 min
Infant death support - Sands Australia - Episode 23
Dr Sean Stevens speaks with Wayne and Janina Faulkner about their roles with Sands Australia. Sands operates across Australia, supporting anyone affected by the death of a baby; working to improve the care bereaved parents receive by healthcare professionals and breaking the silence and taboo of baby death in today's society.
May 16, 2017•26 min
Advance Care Directives - Episode 22
Perth GP, Dr Scott Blackwell discusses his work in introducing advanced care directives to Western Australia, having worked in aged care homes and palliative care for over 40 years.
May 03, 2017•21 min
Doctors4Doctors - Episode 21
Approximately only one third of doctors have their own GP. Dr David Oldham discusses the Doctors' Health Advisory, the importance of doctors having access to health care and where to access it.
Apr 18, 2017•24 min
Immunisation Refusal - Episode 20
Dr Paul Effler joins The Good GP to talk about immunisation refusal and the debate around immunisation.
Apr 04, 2017•21 min
Homeless Healthcare - Episode 18
Dr Andrew Davies talks about his work as a GP dedicated to working with homeless and marginalised people.
Mar 14, 2017•12 min
Allergies - Episode 14
Dr Tim Koh chats with Associate Professor Richard Loh, Immunologist and Allergy Specialist.
Feb 14, 2017•21 min
Anaphylaxis - Episode 13
Associate Professor Richard Loh, Immunologist and Allergy Specialist, talks about anaphylaxis and allergies.
Feb 07, 2017•20 min
The future of general practice - Episode 12
Dr Tim Koh and Dr Cory Lei once again sit down with Associate Professor Frank Jones to talk the future of general practice.
Dec 20, 2016•14 min
Antibiotic Awareness Week 2017: Helicobacter pylori - Episode 8
Dr Sean Stevens discusses Helicobacter pylori infection and treatment with Associate Professor Sue Benson, Infectious Diseases Physician and Microbiologist, in acknowledgement of Global Antibiotic Awareness Week
Nov 14, 2016•15 min
Howard Florey and the discovery of penicillin - Episode 7
Dr Sean Stevens sits down with Associate Professor Sue Benson, Infectious Diseases Physician and Microbiologist, to discuss Howard Florey, penicillin and all things antibiotics just in time for Global Awareness Week, 14-20 November.
Nov 08, 2016•12 min
Caring for patients in residential care - Episode 6
Dr Tim Koh and Dr Sean Stevens discuss residential aged care with Dr Craig Berg.
Oct 24, 2016•13 min
Running for health - Episode 5
Dr Tim Koh and Dr Sean Stevens discuss everything running with Dr Craig Berg; from the advantages of running to common running injuries and more.
Oct 18, 2016•14 min
Professor John Murtagh - Episode 4
Dr Tim Koh and Dr Sean Stevens featuring special guest Professor John Murtagh; academic general practitioner and highly acclaimed author of Murtagh's General Practice.
Oct 02, 2016•15 min
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