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Aussie Med Ed- Australian Medical Education

Aussie Med Ed- Australian Medical Education

Dr Gavin Nimon 82 Episodes Oct 12, 2026

Aussie Med Ed is an Australian medical podcast hosted by Dr. Gavin Nimon, an Orthopaedic Surgeon based in Adelaide. The show explores a wide range of medical conditions, diagnoses, and treatments through conversations with experts. It aims to make medical knowledge accessible to students, practitioners, and anyone interested in health and wellness.

Episodes

Can They Tolerate an Anaesthetic? The Respiratory Patient Explained
Can They Tolerate an Anaesthetic? The Respiratory Patient Explained Oct 12, 2026 3966 Almost every anaesthetic involves a decision about ventilation — and the patient’s lungs shape every one of those decisions. The asthmatic needing an appendicectomy, the COPD patient listed for a knee replacement, the patient with undiagnosed sleep apnoea whose riskiest period is two nights post-op on the ward, and the patient whose record says “previous difficult intubation”.In this episode Dr Ga
Peptides:- What you need to know.
Peptides:- What you need to know. Sep 24, 2026 1719 Peptides in Medicine: What They Are, How They’re Used, and Why Australian Regulators have concerns about those that have not been approved for use.In this Aussie Med Ed episode, Orthopaedic surgeon Dr. Gavin Nimon speaks with Dr Ian Musgrave, a molecular pharmacologist and toxicologist, about what peptides are (short amino-acid chains) and how they are used as major medicines such as insulin, oxyt
Your Notes in Court: Medical Reports Explained
Your Notes in Court: Medical Reports Explained Aug 20, 2026 2586 Every doctor writes notes. At some point in your career, someone will ask you for a report — an insurer, a lawyer, an employer, or a court — and the rules change. You are no longer simply documenting care; you are providing evidence. In this episode of Aussie Med Ed, host Dr Gavin Nimon (Orthopaedic Surgeon) welcomes back Dr Mary Obele, Specialist Occupational and Environmental Physician (FAFOEM,
Caring for People with Intellectual Disability: What Every Clinician Needs to Know
Caring for People with Intellectual Disability: What Every Clinician Needs to Know Jul 16, 2026 3843 People with intellectual disability represent approximately 2% of the Australian population, yet they experience some of the worst health outcomes of any group — with a life expectancy 27 years shorter than the general population and twice the rate of preventable deaths. In this episode, Host Dr Gavin Nimon (Orthopaedic Surgeon)  is joined by Dr Hannah Wu, GP and consultant with the South Australi
What If The Workplace Is The Diagnosis: Occupational Medicine
What If The Workplace Is The Diagnosis: Occupational Medicine Jun 12, 2026 3665 Occupational and environmental medicine sits in a strange blind spot in medical training, even though work-related presentations turn up almost daily in general practice, emergency departments and on the wards. In this episode of Aussie Med Ed, host and Orthopaedic surgeon Dr Gavin Nimon sits down with Dr Mary Obele, specialist occupational and environmental physician with  expertise in work capac
Polio - Past, Present and Post Polio Syndrome
Polio - Past, Present and Post Polio Syndrome May 21, 2026 4754 Polio, the condition that spurned innovations from Physiotherapy, vaccines, Intensive Care Units and Rehabilitation Medicine is one of those diseases we’re taught as “solved”, yet the people who survived Australia’s epidemics are walking into clinics right now with new weakness, pain, fatigue and loss of function. That gap between what we remember and what patients live with is where this conversa
Management of Pregnancy -From First Booking To Postpartum Care
Management of Pregnancy -From First Booking To Postpartum Care Apr 15, 2026 3350 Pregnancy is a common and often straightforward physiological process—but it also has the potential to become complex, requiring careful clinical assessment and timely escalation.In this episode of Aussie Med Ed, Dr Gavin Nimon is joined by Adelaide-based obstetrician and gynaecologist Dr Allison Munt for a comprehensive discussion on the practical management of pregnancy, tailored for medical stu
Hand Therapy Explained: What Happens After the Surgeon Finishes?
Hand Therapy Explained: What Happens After the Surgeon Finishes? Mar 10, 2026 3327 Every day we rely on our hands for the simplest tasks — typing, cooking, driving, even holding a coffee. But when injury or surgery affects the hand, wrist, or elbow, even basic activities can suddenly become impossible.In this episode of Aussie Med Ed, Host and Orthopaedic surgeon, Dr Gavin Nimon sits down with Charlotte Nash, accredited hand therapist and occupational therapist, to explore the f
Radiology At The Centre Of Care, the changing role of the Radiologist
Radiology At The Centre Of Care, the changing role of the Radiologist Jan 26, 2026 2604 What if the most important decision in your patient’s care starts with the right image? We dive into how modern radiology now sits at the centre of medicine, translating complex presentations into clear pathways with faster CT, higher-resolution MRI, and practical algorithms that reduce uncertainty at the bedside and in the clinic.Join Dr Gavin Nimon (Orthopaedic Surgeon and host of Aussie Med Ed)
Radiotherapy Explained: from planning to patient support
Radiotherapy Explained: from planning to patient support Dec 1, 2025 3285 Cancer therapy isn’t just about hitting tumours harder; it’s about hitting the right spot, at the right time, with the least collateral damage. In thuis episode Dr Gavin Nimon (Host) sits down with South Australian radiation oncologist Dr Vincent Pow to unpack how modern radiotherapy blends precision physics with genuine human care, guiding patients from referral to first beam with clarity and com
From Sprains to Bunions: Making Sense of Common Foot & Ankle Issues
From Sprains to Bunions: Making Sense of Common Foot & Ankle Issues Oct 29, 2025 4098 The human foot and ankle are astonishingly complex, and when they hurt, life shrinks fast. In this comprehensive episode of Aussie Med Ed, host and Orthopaedic surgeon Dr Gavin Nimon sits down with Dr Peter Stavrou, Adelaide-based foot and ankle specialist and past president of the Australian Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, to unpack everything medical students, junior doctors, and GPs need to
AI Medical Transcription in Practice: Balancing Innovation, Accuracy, and Ethics
AI Medical Transcription in Practice: Balancing Innovation, Accuracy, and Ethics Oct 6, 2025 2839 Can artificial intelligence really write your medical notes for you? Imagine finishing clinic on time, spending more moments looking your patient in the eye instead of staring at a screen, and cutting hours off your documentation workload — all without compromising accuracy, privacy, or patient safety.In this thought-provoking episode of Aussie Med Ed,  Dr Gavin Nimon (orthopaedic surgeon) explore

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