On this week's episode, Panel Beater and Miss Diagnosis discussed genital cosmetic surgery, and mythbusted the facts behind Asylum Seekers with help from Doctor Gemma Sharp from Monash University. In the news, the team reflected on R U Ok day, and went deep into its positives and issues.
The Panel Beater and Capri were joined by two experts in body positivity and body image to discuss two differing sides of how we see our bodies. Author of the new book 'Learning To Love Your Body,' Jess Sanders discussed the body image complications of young girls and how important self love is. Jack Haynes, alternatively, discussed his research into the body images of young elite sportsman, and the complications that arise from aiming for physical perfection. In news, the doctors discussed the ...
In this episode, Miss Medic, Panel Beater, Doctor Malice, and Lolly Doc got together for this Dad's day. For Father's Day 2018, the doctors discussed many different dad jokes, and men-related health. From erectile dysfunction to mental health to parenting methods, the doctors got at the heart of many different men's health issues.
On today's show, Dr. Do-Little, Capri and the Panel Beater discuss the devil's lettuce. Talking through their munchies, the doctors brought in two guests, Medical student Dinesh and vice expert and lawyer Jared Bartell to talk all things green and calming. In news, Capri discussed disease stigmatisation, concentrating on how Hep-C sufferers are often stigmatised.
Dr. Nick, Miss Medic. Dr. Malice and Miss Diagnosis discuss a hefty load of medical topics. First up, Dr. discusses pediatric psychology and how it can be altered in toys. Miss Medic brought up food, specifically orthorexia and "#cleaneating." Dr. Malice spoke about vicarious trauma, and how we experience empathetic trauma day to day. Last up, fresh (or maybe not so fresh) from a Medical Ball, Miss Diagnosis discussed the power of alcohol to stop illness and colds.
Panel Beater, Doctor Scharma and Hawkeye join you on this week of Radiotherapy. Joining them, is Associate Professor Petra Staiger from Deakin University, a psychological specialist in alcoholic and smoking habits who is developing a new app to support those suffering from substance dependency. Ayey Madut and her sister, Wilma Madut, also joined the group to discuss being a medical scientist and a migrant from South Sudan and her experience being a part of these communities. In medical news, the...
For this week Doctor Mel Practice and Nurse Epipen were joined by a familiar face. Professor Steven Ellen (who you might know as Doctor Do-Little), was joined by his co-author Catherine Deveny to discuss his recently launched book 'Mental: Everything You Never Knew You Needed to Know About Mental Health. The team was also joined by Professor Peter Brukner to discuss another book. Prof. Brukner's book 'Fat Load Of Good' dives into nutrition and the importance of healthy fats and triglycerides in ...
In this episode you are joined by Panel Beater, Doctor Training Wheels (the resident doctor in training) and Doctor Do-Little to discuss breastfeeding under the Trump administration. Professor Noel Woodford joined the Radiotherapists to discuss what goes into being a forensic pathologist (a doctor that deals in murders or crimes to assist the judicial system). Panel Beater also brought the interesting topic in how we psychologically view international stories - specifically the differences betwe...
Dr. Nick, Miss Diagnosis, Rainbow Doc and Doctor Malice this week discuss a range of topics from hand washing, the birds and the bees talk with patients and vinyl...yes, like vinyl records. Rainbow Doc brought her topic of how important it is to discuss sex with patients, getting to the nitty gritty of what language to use and understanding consent. Dr. Nick visited the NGV and, in a starry eyed daze, discussed the link between art and wellness. Matthew Hoyne joined the team to discuss vinyl, th...
On this week's show, Dr SK, Doctor Peri Partum, Lady Gaga and Panel Beater explored the topics of older listeners, how they interact with music and how it affects their well being with Dr Amanda Krause, a fellow researcher at the Conservatorium of Music, Melbourne University. The CEO of SANE Australia, Jack Heath, discussed their merge with the Dax Centre, a merge that reduces stigmatisation of mental health. In news, the team discuss the potential of easing whiplash symptoms through psychothera...
On this episode of Radiotherapy, the doctorial team was joined by Associate Professor Tom Kotsimbos, a specialist in lung transplantation and cystic fibrosis and the Head of infection and immunity research at The Alfred Hospital to discuss what doctors can learn from fine art. Hi everybody! Doctor Nick, respected GP, with far too many hobbies to list, also joined the crew to discuss Herpes, and its evolution in medical history. They also discussed medical news about the NHS crisis....
This week Dr David Bradford is in the studio to discuss his life as a gay doctor intimately involved in the HIV epidemic and his new book Tell Me I'm Ok: A Doctor's Story . Plus the team takes a look at how some people can eat anything and stay slim, and whether bicarb soda is the gaffer tape of healthcare.
This week Panel Beater, Dr. Malice and Rainbow Doc had a visit fromMelanie Scott and her Service Dog, Paddington, who talked about the use of therapy and service dogs with people with post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This lead into a discussion about the irreversible effects of trauma on the body and the mind and the way that the medical profession is changing to better understand complex post traumatic stress disorder (CPTSD.)
This week the team discuss the latest in health news, including the world mosquito program which aims to eradicate mosquito born diseases and the recent repeal of anti-abortion laws in Ireland. Dr. Nadia Chaves of Behaviour Works visits the studio to discuss her PhD focussed on person-centred care and how people are treated as patients.
Join Dr. Dolittle and Panel Beater as they discuss the recent ebola outbreak, why you won't get arthritis from cracking your knuckles and other health news. Plus, music therapist and musician Stephen Skov talks about how he helps people with cancer and Katherine Lorenz, chief lawyer at Monash Health, talks Law Week.
A big show this week with an all female, all mum panel for Mother's Day. Talking about the core beliefs had about motherhood that often lead to distress and how mother's day is an incredibly hard day for many. And also the 'first 1000 days of life'? The doctors are looking at whether there's evidence for all the hype.
This week the doctors discuss Johann Hari's thoughts about disconnectedness in modern society, more on the effect of sugar and how ways thesugar corporations have influence ondietitians and a look into films Frozen and Inside Out on the context of giving children more of an understanding about their emotions and the parts they play in modern society.
This week the doctors talk to very special guests: Dr Deborah Neesham, gynecological oncologist and cancer surgeon andAssociate Professor Edwina Wright, an infectious diseases consultant and researcher specialsing in HIV and so much more.
This week the doctors ask some big questions: Do your eating habits affect your relationships? What about vice versa? And which flu vaccine should you get this year (there are three to choose from). Plus special guests, Kate Thompson, the manager of ONTrac - the adolescent cancer service at Peter Mac, in to talk about the unique challenges 15 to 25 year olds face when diagnosed with cancer.
This week, our resident Emergency Room Physician, Lolly Doc, will be telling us why he believes Private Health is a huge problem today. Also talking with Dr Malice about how to recognise dissociation in children and adolescents in light of a new book that's just come out.
This week the doctors talk to comedian Simon Hughes about his own perspective on addiction and his upcoming show Man vs Meth. Also, Health news, good news for future citizens regarding perinatal medicine, Instagram and the Stanford Prison Experiment.
This week the docotrs are joined by two great guests - Adam McKenzie, who has a comedy festival show about his experience of cancer, and Sally Goldner from TransGender Victoria to talk about the experience of health care for gender diverse Victorians. Plus the usual news and views and music and banter.
A very exciting episode for the doctors with special guest Dr Elise Bialylew. The mastermind behind Mindful in May and author of this brand new book - The Happiness Plan.
This week the doctors talk to Professor Kulkarni's about women's mental health, homelessness and mental illness, incentive of GP's to over investigate their patients and the insanity defence.
This weeks Radiotherapy brings guests: Prof Miles Prince, haematologist at Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre will discuss the immune system, haematogical cancers and new treatments. Dr Nick Carr will update us on all things Measles.
This week the Doctor's talk gun violence, mobile phones for kids, and crashing online exams. Joining them, a guest from the Office of the Public Advocate to tell us about the new Medical Treatment Act - everything about consent changes on March 12.
This week on Radiotherapy: Special guest Zara Thompson, who's a music therapist involved in the Dementia Choir. A choir set up for people suffering from dementia and their carers and it's having incredible positive impacts for both groups. We'll also be talking about melodies at the other end of life - music to enhance infant development - as well as all you need to know about the new recommendations for pap tests.
This week the doctors come together to discuss big new news on preventing HIV infection, understanding the molecular basis of mental illness and a discussion about understanding Darren Aronofsky's (not so favored film) film 'Mother'.
The first show returning for 2018! Joining Dr Mal in the studio is philosopher & ethicist Associate Professor Christopher Cordner from Melbourne University to discuss 'Simple Goodness' as well as telling us about the field of medical ethics. Also from Melbourne Uni is Associate Professor Brock Bastian who has a fascinating take on pain and suffering and the meaning we give to them.
On the last edition of Radiotherapy for 2017 it's a jam packed show. Expert neurologist Prof Mark Cook is in the studio to explain innovative new technology to help predict seizures in epilepsy. Plus a look at the controversial survey about surgical costs published this week by Choice Magazine, and the latest in long acting reversible contraceptives (curiously called LARCs). Thank you to all the listeners for a great year!
