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The New Zealand General Practice Podcast

Dr Jo Scott-Jones opotikigp.wordpress.com
In seasons 1 and 2 Dr Jo Scott-Jones shares the joy of General Practice with colleagues through inspiring stories about what is special about being a GP. In Season 3 you will find monthly updates on clinically relevant topics in conversation with Dr Dave Maplesden. This podcast aims to counter growing pressure on GPs through sharing knowledge and creating a positive culture in family medicine. . Shownotes are available at https://opotikigp.wordpress.com/ and video of the podcast at https://myhealthhub.co.nz/the-new-zealand-general-practice-podcast/
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Episodes

Clinical Snippets July 2025

Dr Dave covers Kawasaki Disease, weaning antidepressants, firearms forms, buckle fracture management, carer benefit, mirena use for contraception extension to 8 years, more inhalers per script, resources including Healthify's app store and laughter for dry eyes.

Aug 03, 202544 min

Clinical Snippets June 2025

Dr Jo leans the difference between poppers, nangs and nos, and some serious side effects of sniffing gas. Dr Dave share ssome ACC resources, information about accessing records after death and a surprising use for saffron.

Jul 06, 202542 minSeason 3Ep. 45

Clinical Snippets May 2025

Dr Dave teaches Dr Jo about driving tests and drug driving, a possible link between the shingles vaccine and reduced risk of dementia, the role of Denusumab in osteoporosis, that BV is an STI, using tranexemic acid for noseblleds, some drug updates, that it's OK to kiss someone if you are gluten intolerant, and about an unfortunate side effect of using a cellphone whilst on the toilet.

Jun 01, 202550 minSeason 3Ep. 44

Clinical Snippets April 2025

Dr Dave educates Dr Jo about hearing loss, ADHD treatment, SSRIS, Coffee and Afib, Derment resources, bits and bobs about pharmac updates and asks to rice or not to rice ?

Jun 01, 202543 minSeason 3Ep. 43

Clinical Snippets March 2025

Dr Dave reminds Dr Jo about testosterone, its limited indications and how to manage a patient who is using it. We talk about treatment injury overseas and paying for medical records, the dos and don'ts. Dementia and Asthma are our two equity topics. We finish with a few prescriber updates and a resource for coeliac disease identification.

Mar 23, 202540 minSeason 3Ep. 42

Clinical Snippets February 2025

Dr Dave educates Dr Jo about measles long term impacts, lymphocytosis, death docs and cremation rules, herpes testing and treating, and provides tools for cognitive testing, melanoma counselling and long covid management.

Feb 23, 202523 minSeason 3Ep. 41

Clinical Snippets January 2025

Dr Dave educates Dr Jo about prostate cancer screening, FIT for symptomatic colorectal conditions, infrequent Zolendronate in early menopause, dangers of isotretinoin, This Way Up online CBT, the equity topic this month is around H Pylori, plus a few more clinical snippets !

Feb 09, 202542 minSeason 3Ep. 40

Clinical Snippets December 2024

Dr Dave shares updates on empaglaflozin, fosfomycin, latent autoimmune diabetes, HINTS test for vertigo, pertussis, ADHD, treating family and friends this Christmas, and medical aspects of fitness to drive changes.

Dec 24, 202447 minSeason 3Ep. 39

Clinical Snippets November 2024

Dr Dave takes Dr Jo on a trip through sore eyes, syphilis, peripheral neuropthy, heart failure, how to take a BP, naltrexone and long covid, endometriosis and ovarian cancer, ACC via text, clinical gems and health equity.

Nov 30, 202446 minSeason 3Ep. 38

Clinical Snippets October 24

Dr Dave teaches Dr Jo about the importance of documenting patient refusals and providing written information about treatment options and consequences. They discuss innovative treatments such as using cooking salt for neonatal umbilical granulomas and duct tape for warts and review a study on habitual coffee drinking and its association with prediabetes remission. Dave introduces Jo to BreastNet NZ, a knowledge base for clinicians about breast cancer, aimed at promoting best-practice care and oth...

Nov 01, 202442 minSeason 3Ep. 40

Clinical Snippets Sept 24

Dr Dave teaches Dr Jo about the complexities of deprescribing in older adults, focusing on the balance of benefits and risks associated with statins and aspirin for primary prevention of cardiovascular diseases. We'll also discuss the updated guidelines for managing fever in children, emphasizing the importance of evaluating all vital signs and the role of clinical judgment. Additionally, we'll touch on the latest pain management strategies, including updates on opioid choices and the management...

Oct 26, 202450 minSeason 3Ep. 39

Clinical Snippets August 24

Dr Dave covers updates on diverticulitis, post natal depression, WINZ and prescribing in pregnancy resources and shares a cautionary tale about abdominal trauma in children

Sep 01, 202439 minSeason 3Ep. 38

Clinical Snippets July 2024

Dr Dave teaches Dr Jo about Heart Foundation resources, Atrial fibrillation and anticoagulation, Liquid morphine formulations, Liraglutide and dulaglutide, Oestrogen patches, Potassium in dietary supplements, Medicine-induced hyponatraemia, pseudoephedrine, Prescribing to competitive athletes subject to drug testing, Montelukast, Vitamin D supplementation in pregnancy and infants, and Abortion reversal.

Jul 12, 202448 minSeason 3Ep. 37

Clinical Snippets June 24

Dr Dave updates us about the child disability allowance, istretrinoin may not be quite as risky as feared for mental health issues, scabies treatment and how to maximise impact of permethrin, being wary of erectile dysfunction in young men, some medication updates, the EPIC dashboard and how to manage aggressive patients.

Jun 02, 202442 minSeason 3Ep. 36

Clinical Snippets May 2024

Dr Dave educates Dr Jo about ACC, otitis media, microplastics in his arteries, nsaids, contraceptives and blood clots, MANA tools and apathy in dementia, RSV vaccine, and the benefits of cycling to work in Scotland.

May 23, 202437 minSeason 3Ep. 35

Clinical Snippets April 2024

This month Dr Dave educates Dr Jo on issues around dementia and driving, extended use of mirena for contraception, nsaids for short term pain relief after fractures and numerous other topics. Apologies to regular listeners for the delay in publising this episode we both had time away - hopefully the content was worth waiting for !

May 20, 202440 minSeason 3Ep. 34

Clinical Snippets March 2024

Dr Dave tells Dr Jo about weird ear creases, why two defibrillators are better than one, why post concussion syndrome doesn't exist anymore, what to think about when a teenager limps, and lots of stuff about medication supply issues.

Mar 31, 202437 minSeason 3Ep. 33

Clinical Snippets February 2024

In which Dr Dave educates Dr Jo about not using ace, arb, and statins in pregnancy, monitoring lithium and clozapine, equity prescribing, medsafe monitoring of vildagliptin, resources from Just a Thought, dermatoscopy, and the latest covid vaccine.

Mar 02, 202437 minSeason 3Ep. 32

Clinical Snippets January 2024

In which Dr Dave educates Dr Jo about Symmetrical drug-related intertriginous and flexural exanthema (SDRIFE), Sodium valproate in people who can father children, Accelerated silicosis, Cyanobacteria, Respiratory Resources, Be wary of the request for metoclopromide and 6 monthly injections for hypertension.

Feb 22, 202433 minSeason 3Ep. 31

Dr Joe Bourne (revisited) December 2023

For December 2023 we are revisiting one of our most popular podcasts of all time, where Dr Joe Bourne, now Chief Medical Officer at Manatū Hauora / Ministry of Health shares his leadership story and what keeps him on track. This is an opportunity to reflect on the Covid19 pandemic from the viewpoint of “the new normal” in which we live and to celebrate what we collectively acheived through that time. Season 1 of the New Zealand General Practice Podcast is a collection of stories of what brings p...

Dec 29, 202327 min

Clinical Snippets November 2023

Dr Dave takes Dr Jo on a learning journey from subsidies to medications through to retirement. Of significant note is Dr Jo is RIGHT when he corrects Dr Dave ( this almost never happens so is worth celebrating - when he says at a BMI of 26 or higher the dose of levonorgestrol for emergency contraception should be increased. Enjoy. Find the shownotes at pinnaclepractices.co.nz/resources/

Dec 02, 202338 minSeason 3Ep. 29

Clinical Snippets October 2023

Dr Dave Maplesden educates Dr Jo about Acne, burnout, medication withdrawal, prostate cancer ( again ) adverse reactions and managing symptoms at end of life. Find the shownotes at https://www.pinnaclepractices.co.nz/resources/

Nov 18, 202339 minSeason 3Ep. 28

Clinical Snippets September 2023

More snippets of clinically useful information for New Zealand General Practices. This month assessing capacity, HPV, Opioid prescribing, ferrinject complications, pneumonia in children, menopause hormone treatment, goldilocks and the 4 BP cuffs and just keep breathing Dr Dave.

Oct 04, 202342 minSeason 3Ep. 27

Ubuntu 2024 - Interview with Prof Bill Burdick

https://ubuntu2024.com/ Ubuntu 2024 is a joint conference between The Network: Towards Unity for Health ( TUFH ) and Rural WONCA ( The Working Party on Rural Practice ). It’s bringing together the TUFH 2024 Annual Conference for TUFH, which is celebrating it’s 45th anniversary in 2024, and the 20th WONCA World Rural Health Conference! This conference is being co-hosted by 5 partners in Cape Town, South Africa: University of the Western Cape ; University of Cape Town ; Stellenbosch University ; C...

Sep 16, 202315 minSeason 1Ep. 1

Clinical Snippets August 2023

Dr Dave Maplesden takes Dr Jo Scott-Jones on another sojourn through important clinical updates for New Zealand General Practice. This month varicella and pregnancy, identifying "the green pill", implicit bias and racism, corneal melting ( I know ! ) , nasopharyngeal cancer, funded menigococcal vaccine, colorectal cancer, and pocus for paediatric fractures.

Aug 26, 202336 minSeason 3Ep. 26

Clinical Snippets July 2023

Dr Dave updates Dr Jo about superficial venous thrombosis, ACE inhibitors and angioedema, scabies treatment with Ivermectin, complications with use of Allopurinol, pain relief in leg ulcers, ethical issues around breast screening, and the complementary use of light piano music and topical hop cream.

Jul 27, 202338 minSeason 3Ep. 27

Clinical Snippets June 2023

Dr Dave Mapelseden educates Dr Jo about stopping antidepressants, miconazole gel and warfarin interactions, lung cancer early detection, use of PPI in crying children, aspirin and primary prevention of CVD, winter illness resources and new guidance for men who are fertile and using sodium valproate.

Jul 02, 202335 min

Clinical Snippets May 2023

In this episode Dr Dave covers pelvic mesh, PSA testing guidance, polypharmacy, COPD Guidelines, Diabetes, Vit D and pre-diabetes, Topirimate in pregnancy ( again - because its important !). he gives Dr Jo news about progesterone only pills and breast cancer risk, and updates prescribing for ADHD. Video of the podcast can be found on the Pinnacle website www.pinnaclepractices.co.nz/resources along with the show-notes which are also available from opotikigp.wordpress.com

May 26, 202344 minSeason 3Ep. 25

Clinical Snippets April 2023

In this episode Dr Dave teaches Jo about Syphilis, Death, Opioids, Drug Driving, Phenobarbitone and how to Breathe. Video and of the podcast are available on www.pinnaclepractices.co.nz/resources along with the show-notes which are also available at https://opotikigp.wordpress.com

May 26, 202343 minSeason 3Ep. 24

Clinical Snippets March 2023

Dr Dave Maplesden updates Dr Jo Scott-Jones on resources for practice reflection and education https://www.akohiringa.co.nz/ and helps him with constipation, insomnia, prescribing cephalosporins, lithium in diabetes and metoclopromide. Video of the podcast can be found on the Pinnacle website https://www.pinnaclepractices.co.nz/resources/ along with shownotes, which are also available on https://opotikigp.wordpress.com/ .

Apr 01, 202329 minSeason 3Ep. 23
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