In this episode, new Fellow Dr Innes Chester speaks to The Good GP about pets and vets. Prior to becoming a GP, Dr Chester trained as a veterinarian. Dr Chester explains the health benefits of owning a pet and uncovers the risks and things to consider if your patients are thinking about getting a pet. With the suicide rate of veterinarians being four times higher than the rate of the general population, Dr Chester also explains the health challenges of looking after your patients who are vets. W...
Feb 02, 2020•18 min
In this episode, new Fellow Dr Innes Chester speaks to The Good GP about GP training and the ‘hacks’ for new GP registrars. The 2019 WAGPET Registrar of the Year, Dr Chester provides her tips on how to make life easier as a GP registrar, how to manage worry and how to best prepare for the exams. We also explore the useful learning resources available and what supervisors can do to support registrars. For updates on The GoodGP podcasts, follow @theGoodGP on Twitter.
Jan 21, 2020•25 min
In this episode, the Good GP interviews Dr Anand Deva on breast implants. Dr Deva is the Director of Cosmetic and Plastic Surgery at the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Macquarie University and co-director of the Surgical Infection Research Group. In this episode we look at the history of implants, the frequency of the procedures, the risks involved and the recommendations for patient follow-up. Dr Deva also explores the complications that can occur and the symptoms for adverse reaction...
Jan 02, 2020•18 min
In this episode, live from GP19 the RACGP National Conference, The Good GP’s Dr Krystyna de Lange interviews Dr Sama Balasubramanian, a GP working in sexual health and working towards his qualification as a sexual health physician (AChSHM) as well as his Masters in Psychosexual Therapy about low libido. In this episode, we look at what low libido actually means, how to approach the consultation and practical strategies around management.
Dec 26, 2019•27 min
In this live episode, live from GP19 the RACGP National Conference, Dr Sean Stevens and Dr Krystyna de Lange interview fellow Good GP Dr Tim Koh on how to give injections. With the increased number of patients coming in to get injections such as the flu vaccine, we explore the importance of making injections a better experience for patients. In this episode, the Good GP also looks at what works and what does not, pain and how to manage expectations, injections in paediatric cases and what else G...
Dec 18, 2019•24 min
In this episode, live from GP19 the RACGP National Conference, the Good GP interviews Dr Gill Cowen on concussion. Dr Cowen is a GP and Sports Medicine Physician. Gill is also Chair of the RACGP Sports and Exercise Medicine Specific Interest Group. In this episode, we explore who gets concussion, how to assess for concussion, and what to look for. The importance of managing concussion and the time frame for recovery is also discussed. This episode also explores concussion in the general practice...
Dec 09, 2019•19 min
In this episode, Dr Tim Koh interviews Professor Donna Mak on ‘changing the world through teaching general practice’. Professor Mak explores the importance of GPs teaching, the benefits of teaching general practice and how this can help change the health care system. This podcast also looks at the different ways GPs can teach general practice.
Nov 10, 2019•21 min
In this episode, The GoodGP interviews Dr Karen Detering, sleep and respiratory physician, clinical ethicist and Medical Director of Advance Care Planning Australia. Dr Detering discusses the increased interest from the Australian Government in advance care planning, as well as the prevalence and the resistance from patients. This podcast also explores how to minimise the paperwork involved, how to maximise patient understanding and engagement, and other challenges GPs may face and how to addres...
Oct 31, 2019•11 min
In the second episode with Dr Krystyna de Lange, the Good GP discusses the management of irritable infants. In this episode, Dr de Lange explains: - the historical treatments in irritable infancy - how colic and reflux fit into the picture of managing an irritable infant - feeding issues and food intolerances/allergies, and - the recommended approach to managing irritable infants. Dr Krystyna de Lange is a practicing GP with a Diploma of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (DRANZCOG), Diploma of Child He...
Sep 16, 2019•22 min
In this episode, the Good GP interviews Dr Krystyna de Lange, General Practitioner with a special interest in maternal and infant medicine on the assessment of irritable infants. Dr de Lange covers the definition of the crying or unsettled baby, the prevalence and variability across cultures and assessing the irritable infant. We also explore the factors that may cause an irritable infant and the medical conditions to consider when assessing the infant. Dr Krystyna de Lange is a practicing GP wi...
Jul 25, 2019•25 min
In this episode, The Good GP interviews Dr Donna Mak on Syphilis, including the three current outbreaks in Australia and in particular WA. Dr Donna Mak is a sessional GP at the M Clinic, Associate Professor and Domain Chair, Population and Preventive Health, School of Medicine, The University of Notre Dame, and Public Health Physician, Communicable Disease Control, Department of Health, Western Australia. Dr Mak explains the importance of identifying high-risk people and screening. We also explo...
Jul 04, 2019•23 min
In this episode, Winthrop Professor Gerald Watts discusses Familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) with the GoodGP. Professor Watts is Director and Head of the Metabolic Research Centre and Lipid Disorders Clinic at Royal Perth Hospital and Chair of The FH Australasia Network. Professor Gerald Watts explains to the GoodGP what FH is, the number of cases in Australia (including the number of undiagnosed patients) and outlines the screening methods involved, including reverse cascade and cascade testin...
Jun 24, 2019•19 min
The President of the College of Family Physicians Singapore, Adjunct Professor Tan Tze Lee, joins The GoodGP to discuss general practice in Singapore. In this episode, Adj Prof Tze Lee explains the differences and similarities of general practice in Australia and Singapore including, how the health system works, access to general practice, the cost of visiting a GP, and the cultural and demographic differences. The GoodGP also explores what Australian GPs can learn from the Singapore health syst...
May 16, 2019•16 min
Prof Jon Emery, Herman Professor of Primary Care Cancer Research at the University of Melbourne, discusses the early detection of Lung Cancer. In this episode, Prof Emery explains the diagnostic challenges, the demographic changes and high risk patients, lung cancer screening and improving lung cancer detection as a GP.
Apr 25, 2019•24 min
In this episode we welcome Glen Turner who is the Health and Wellbeing Lead for Parkrun Australia. Glen discusses the history behind Parkrun and the associated health and wellbeing benefits and how this can be used for social prescribing in general practice.
Apr 11, 2019•17 min
In this Migraine episode, Neurologist Dr Peter Silbert discusses migraine treatment and prevention.
Apr 04, 2019•22 min
In this episode of The GoodGP, Neurologist Dr Peter Silbert discusses migraine diagnosis and prevention. Dr Silbert explains how to differentiate migraines from other headaches, what symptoms to identify and the top three symptoms that can help GPs diagnose a migraine. This episode also covers the: - cause of migraines - investigations GPs should and should not be doing - types of migraines - impact of the contraceptive pill.
Mar 28, 2019•15 min
In this episode, we are joined once again by Adjunct Professor Paul Effler, medical coordinator, Communicable Disease Control Directorate, WA Department of Health to discuss influenza vaccinations. Paul explores the key messages for GPs as we head into flu season including the importance of vaccinations in children under five and in pregnant women. This episode also covers: - the benefits of vaccinations, and how to discuss vaccines with hesitant patients - the upcoming flu season and what does ...
Mar 14, 2019•12 min
In this episode, Adjunct Professor Paul Effler, medical coordinator, Communicable Disease Control Directorate, WA Department of Health speaks to The Good GP about measles and measles outbreaks. In this episode, Paul covers the major public health implications of measles, typical presentations, vaccinations and testing.
Feb 19, 2019•14 min
The Good GP interviews Dr Angus Chan, outgoing President of the Hong Kong College of Family Physicians on what it is like to be a general practitioner in Hong Kong. Dr Chan explains the differences to practicing in Australia, including the cultural challenges and work-life balance.
Feb 04, 2019•13 min
In the 50th Good GP episode, Dr David Hawkes, Director of Molecular Biology and Biochemistry at the Victorian Cytology Service, discusses HPV testing in general practice and the changes as a result of the National Cervical Screening Program. In this episode, Dr Hawkes explains the reliability of the testing and the rationale for switching from cytology based testing to HPV testing. He also explains the Meijer criteria, the issues of contamination and more.
Jan 13, 2019•14 min
The Good GP interviews Prof. Justin Beilby, Vice Chancellor at Torrens University Australia and practicing GP, on emerging technologies in general practice including artificial intelligence and virtual reality.
Dec 17, 2018•13 min
Dr Evan Ackermann, GP and immediate past Chair of the RACGP Expert Committee – Quality Care, speaks with Dr Tim Koh on the RACGP Red Book and preventative activities in general practice.
Nov 18, 2018•13 min
Dr Jan Orman, BlackDog Institute, talks with the GoodGP on managing anxiety, depression and insomnia using eHealth resources. Dr Orman is Sydney based GP with a special interest in mental health and GP Services. **Podcast update – 6 December 2018: The SHUTi program mentioned by Dr Sean Stevens is no longer available due to a clinical study. The GoodGP recommends Sleepio as an alternative.
Oct 25, 2018•22 min
Dr Tim Koh and Dr Sean Stevens talk about the future of general practice and the journey of The Good GP podcast.
Oct 04, 2018•20 min
Dr Rajiv Menon, Specialist Anaesthetist and Pain Medicine Physician, talks about acute pain and acute pain management.
Sep 13, 2018•21 min
Dr Sean Stevens speaks with Dr Nathan Pinskier, Chair of the RACGP Expert Committee — e-health and Practice Services about My Health Record
Aug 13, 2018•18 min
Dr Richard Loh and Sandra Vale discuss Eczema, including the triggers of Eczema and some practical ways to manage and avoid flare ups.
Jul 04, 2018•22 min
Dr Richard Loh and Sandra Vale discuss food allergies, including the introduction of allergenic foods in infants and the best approach to preventing allergies.
Jul 03, 2018•21 min
Dr Sarah Newman talks candidly with The Good GP about the needs of GP registrars during their Australian General Practice Training (AGPT) and the vital role of their supervisor. This interview was recorded in front of a live audience at the RACGP WA Open Day, Sunday 18 March.
Apr 19, 2018•15 min
