We talk to Médecins Sans Frontières about why women are so vulnerable in times of crisis, and about what they are doing to help. Plus, we discover a new technology that could change the way nurses interact with their patients. And with up to 50 per cent of medication errors preventable, what can we do to stop them from happening? Presenter: Ninah Kopel Producers: Sam King and Ninah Kopel Speakers: Kara Blackburn- Medical Advisor, Women's Health for Médecins Sans Frontières Dr. Sam Lapkin- Resear...
Jul 10, 2016•31 min•Season 1Ep. 24
The after-hours GP service is in the spotlight because of a so-called cost blowout, but is it preferable to ending up in the emergency department? And, how female athletes should eat to get the most out of their training. We also look at the impact midwifery continuity of care has had in Alice Springs. Producer/Presenter: Ellen Leabeater Speakers: Margaret Faux - CEO of Synapse Medical Services & PhD student at UTS Stacy T Sims - Senior Research Fellow University of Waikato Bernadette Lack -...
Jul 01, 2016•31 min•Season 1Ep. 23
Midwives are vital to helping reduce child and maternal mortality in low and middle income countries (LMIC), so how are they tracking when it comes to education and regulation? And, the place of mindfulness in university. We also find out how you can reduce your risk of bowel cancer. Speakers: Caroline Homer - Professor of Midwifery at the University of Technology Sydney Dr. Richard Chambers - Clinical Psychologist, Monash University Claire Annear - National Community Engagement Manager, Bowel C...
Jun 27, 2016•30 min•Season 1Ep. 22
What's the difference between quality of life, and quality of care? And how does the distinction change the way we should think about aged care? Also on the show - how to improve your running technique. Presenter/Producer: Ellen Leabeater Producers: Ninah Kopel, Jake Morcom Speakers: Richard Baldwin- Associate Professor, Faculty of Health UTS & Fellow of the Australasian College of Health Management Maureen Berry, Activities Officer at the Macquarie Lodge Aged Care Plus Centre Enoch Lam - Ru...
Jun 20, 2016•32 min•Season 1Ep. 21
Why are women being left out of research on sport and exercise science? And from no data, to too much data... we look at the role information plays in creating winning teams. We also look at how a certain type of dementia affects people's ability to empathise. Presenter/Producer: Ellen Leabeater Producer: Ninah Kopel Speakers: Georgie Bruinvels - PhD student, University College of London Michael Rennie - Strength and Conditioning coach with the Sydney Swans & PhD candidate in the Faculty of ...
Jun 11, 2016•29 min•Season 1Ep. 20
Recent research has found that the rates of self-harm are on the rise among teenagers, especially teenage girls. This week, we discuss why teenagers self-harm and what needs to change in our health and social systems to combat the problem. Speakers: Micah, aged 20 Fiona Brooks - Professor of Child and Family Health at UTS John McAloon- Senior Lecturer in the Graduate School of Health and clinical psychologist. Presenter: Ellen Leabeater Lifeline: 13 11 14 Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800 2ser.com/thi...
Jun 05, 2016•31 min•Season 1Ep. 19
Why aren't advance care plans being followed for people with dementia? And, the benefits of playgroup for parents and carers. We also look at how hormones affect a woman's body during pregnancy. Speakers: Professor Dimity Pond- Professor in General Practice School of Medicine and Public Health, The University of Newcastle Imelda Gilmore- Alzheimer's Australia NSW Dementia Advocate Professor Deborah Parker - Professor of Nursing and Director Centre for Applied Nursing Research, School of Nursing ...
May 28, 2016•31 min•Season 1Ep. 18
This week is Palliative Care Week - we look at why end of life discussions are important for people with dementia. And, how does high internet use affect the mental health of teens? Finally, we look at whether stricter regulations are needed to discourage the promotion of breast milk substitutes. Presenter/Producer: Ellen Leabeater Producer: Ninah Kopel Speakers: Jane Phillips- Director, Centre for Cardiovascular & Chronic Care, Faculty of Health UTS Meera Agar- Professor, Faculty of Health ...
May 22, 2016•32 min•Season 1Ep. 17
The Federal Government has announced the Medicare indexation freeze will continue until 2020, saving over $900 million. How much more will you be paying when you visit the GP? And, why the causes of death among adolescents has remained unchanged since the 1990s. We also look at the prevalence of complementary medicine use among menopausal women. Presenter/Producer: Ellen Leabeater Producer: Ninah Kopel Speakers -Margaret Faux: Lawyer, registered nurse, CEO Synapse Medical Service, PhD student Fa...
May 14, 2016•29 min•Season 1Ep. 16
Why do pregnant women use complementary medicine, and is it safe? We also look at how researchers are helping clinicians identify pain in people with dementia, and celebrate the International Day of the Nurse. Presenter: Ellen Leabeater Producer: Ninah Kopel Speakers: Dr Jane Frawley - Researcher from the UTS Faculty of Health Thomas Fischer - Professor of Aged Care Nursing from Dresden, German Carla Saunders - Lecturer in the UTS Centre for Health Services Management For more info & transcr...
May 08, 2016•31 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Thursday May 5 is the International Day of the midwife, and this week we're dedicate an entire episode to the midwives of the world. We'll hear from a mum whose midwife made her birth experience memorable for all the right reasons. And we chat to midwives who have worked in Afghanistan, West Africa and the Northern Territory and find out what it's like on the job. Presenter/Producer: Ellen Leabeater Producer: Ninah Kopel Speakers: Jenna - Mother of 3 kids Caroline Homer - Professor of Midwifery ...
Apr 30, 2016•29 min•Season 1Ep. 14
We look at a new Danish study that has found midwives and obstetricians feel guilty following a traumatic birth; could we save taxpayer money by encouraging more women to birth at home? And, we celebrate the work of WWI nurses. Presenter: Ellen Leabeater Producers: Ninah Kopel & Jake Morcom 2ser.com/thinkhealth
Apr 24, 2016•29 min•Season 1Ep. 13
The Royal Australasian College of Physicians wants Australia to tax all alcohol by volume - what does this mean and will it help the health of the nation? And, the importance of prioritising women's sexual and reproductive health after disaster. Presenter: Ellen Leabeater Producer: Ninah Kopel SPEAKERS: Professor Nick Talley - President of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians Andrew Weeks - Executive Director of Wine Grape Growers Australia Dr Jon Wardle - Senior Lecturer at the UTS Facu...
Apr 16, 2016•29 min•Season 1Ep. 12
We take a look at the health of intensive care unit patients six months after discharge; what Australia's new dementia guidelines mean for families when making end of life decisions and what environmental and genetic factors are at play to make great Aboriginal footy players. Presenter: Ellen Leabeater Producers: Jake Morcom/Ninah Kopel
Apr 10, 2016•32 min•Season 1Ep. 11
We take a look at new research discovering what homeless men get out of an inner-Sydney health clinic; how talent scouts spot the next big sports star & why men should exercise their pelvic floor muscles. Presenter: Ellen Leabeater Producers: Jake Morcom & Ninah Kopel
Apr 03, 2016•29 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Happy Easter! This week on the program, we share one of our favourite episodes from 2015... and it's sure to make you hungry. First on the show we head to dinner with two toddlers in tow to find out just how much influence parents have on their child's food habits. And if you are about to dig into those Easter eggs... maybe listen to the show first. We talk to dieticians to discover the good and the bad about chocolate eggs. Producer/Presenter: Ellen Leabeater
Mar 26, 2016•29 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Ever wondered how tennis players play for hours on end, on back to back days? We look at the physiology of tennis. Also on the show- incontinence in the nursing and midwifery workforce & educating early educators about childhood trauma. Presenter: Ellen Leabeater Producers: Jake Morcom & Ninah Kopel
Mar 20, 2016•32 min•Season 1Ep. 8
We take a look at the role gender plays in healthcare; as well as the challenges for Filipino migrants in accessing health services. We also discuss how chiropractics can help headaches and migraines. Finally, a look at the achievements of an education for midwives in Papua New Guinea. Presenter: Ellen Leabeater Producers: Jake Morcom & Ninah Kopel
Mar 12, 2016•32 min•Season 1Ep. 7
We follow stroke survivors to Canberra as they push for more funding to help stroke care; is a 'nick' a useful procedure for preventing female genital mutilation & the benefits of video games in adolescents. Presenter: Ellen Leabeater Producer: Jake Morcom
Mar 05, 2016•32 min•Season 1Ep. 6
NSW has just completed its first Heart Failure Snapshot, we find out what is working and what's not. We also look at the challenges of palliative care for people with intellectual disabilities & how parent/infant attachment begins. Presenter: Ellen Leabeater Producer: Jake Morcom
Feb 27, 2016•33 min•Season 1Ep. 5
The need for effective communication among nurses; how much nurses know about anticoagulation medication & a discussion of value based healthcare. Presenter: Ellen Leabeater Producer: Jake Morcom
Feb 20, 2016•32 min•Season 1Ep. 4
In the last two decades, Australia's stillbirth rate has remained unchanged. Last month, the Lancet released new research showing how much Australia is lagging behind other developed countries. We ask why, and what needs to be done to decrease out stillbirth rate. Producer/Presenter: Ellen Leabeater
Feb 13, 2016•32 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Who decides whether to continue or withdraw treatment for extremely premature babies? And new research looking at what influences attachment parents when deciding to vaccinate. Producer/Presenter: Ellen Leabeater
Feb 05, 2016•32 min•Season 1Ep. 2
(Extra) Think Health 2015 - Birth unit design by Think: Health
Feb 03, 2016•32 min•Season 1Ep. 1
