Episode description

The Radiotherapy team present a special epsiode looking at evidence based public policies and processes in health spaces.

They kick off with a dive into the recently announced trial on pill-testing in Victoria (due to start this Summer) with Associate Professor Shalini Arunogiri, Clinical Director at Turning Point.

Plus, the crew present a nauanced panel-discussion on the the recent controversy surrounding Chiropractic alternative medicine practices, particularly around infant spine manipulation.

the team discuss the recent lifiting of a four year ban on infant spine manipulation and the immediate outrage that was generated that led to the ban being temporarily re-instated within a week.

Together, they explore the history of the bans, the evidence for them and now that evidence gets discussed and talked about in policy, government and health circles.

Hosts: Dr living, Panel Beater, Dr. Sharma