The Good GP
The Good GP is an educational podcast for busy general practitioners, hosted by Dr Tim Koh, Dr Krystyna DeLange, and Dr Sean Stevens. It is part of the Talking HealthTech Podcast Network and provides insights into healthcare delivery, innovation, digital health, and medical technology. The episodes are intended for informational purposes only and do not constitute medical advice.
Episodes
Fowl play: Bird flu and whooping cough update?
In this episode of the Good GP, Dr Julia Rawlinson speaks with Dr Paul Effler, Senior Medical Advisor at the WA Department of Health and expert in communicable diseases, about H5N1 avian influenza and pertussis.They review the current status of H5N1 in Australia, where the virus has been detected in wild birds but no human cases have been reported. Dr Effler highlights the very low risk of transmi
Beyond Tummy Pain: Managing Coeliac Disease in Kids
In this episode, Dr Julia Rawlinson is once again joined by Dr Emma Turner, Paediatric Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist at Perth Children’s Hospital, and Dr Erin Horsley, GP Anaesthetist with a special interest in gastroenterology and lived experience parenting a child with coeliac disease. For the second part of their discussion on coeliac disease in children.Dr Emma outlines key aspects of lo
Beyond Tummy Pain: Coeliac Disease in Children
In this episode, Dr Julia Rawlinson is joined in this two-part series by Dr Emma Turner, Paediatric Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist at Perth Children’s Hospital, and Dr Erin Horsley, GP Anaesthetist with a special interest in gastroenterology and lived experience parenting a child with coeliac disease.Providing practical advice for GPs on recognising and investigating coeliac disease in Austra
Men's Mental Health: Addressing Barriers and Improving Engagement
In this episode of The Good GP, Dr Krystyna De Lange is joined by Dr Hayden Cain, a GP, rural generalist and clinical ambassador for Movember's Men in Mind to discuss men’s mental health. They explore why men’s mental health is a critical issue for GPs, including the higher rates of preventable death and suicide among men, and the role of social and clinical barriers to help-seeking.Dr Kane outlin
Optimising GLP-1 Use: Indications, Titration, and Monitoring
In this episode of The Good GP, Dr Sean Stevens speaks with Dr Terri-Lynne South, GP and medical director of Lifestyle Metabolic, for a focused discussion on the practicalities of prescribing GLP-1 medications. Dr Terri-Lynne shares her experience with increasing GP interest in GLP-1s, outlining both established and new indications such as type 2 diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular disease preventio
Navigating Aortic Pathology in General Practice
In this episode of The Good GP, Dr Krystyna de Lange speaks with Dr Samantha Peden, vascular surgeon with appointments at the Royal Brisbane and Womens' Hospital, Wesley Private Hospital in Brisbane and Friendly Society Private Hospital Bundaberg, about the identification and management of aortic pathology in general practice. They focused on the increasing incidence of incidentally noted aortic d
The Basics of the Immune System: How Your Body Defends and Balances Itself
In this episode of This Could Save Your Life podcast, Dr Catherine Bourke is joined by Dr Jack Bourke, clinical immunologist and immunopathologist, to discuss the fundamentals of the immune system.Dr Jack explains the core functions of the immune system, including defending against pathogens such as viruses, bacteria, parasites, and fungi, as well as identifying and removing abnormal or cancerous
GP Wellbeing and Addressing Burnout
In this episode, Dr Ramya Raman speaks with Dr Shaun Prentice, psychologist and Research Officer, about GP wellbeing and burnout, and Dr Vanessa Matabang, RACGP WA Core Education Head of Training and Wellbeing Champion.Defining burnout as a chronic reaction to ongoing stress, distinct from ordinary tiredness or transient stress. Dr Shaun outlines typical features of burnout, including emotional ex
Social Media Do's and Don'ts for Doctors - Part 2
In this episode of The Good GP, host Dr Ramya Raman continues the conversation with Dr Maria Li, a GP from New South Wales, on the practicalities and considerations for doctors using social media.Dr Maria Li shares her last three practical principles for GPs using social media:Your Comments Are Your Content: Before posting a comment, ask yourself if you would be comfortable sharing it on your main
Social Media Do's and Don'ts for Doctors - Part 1
In this episode, Dr Ramya Raman interviews Dr Maria Li, a GP from New South Wales extensive experience in health communication and social media. Dr Maria describes how she began sharing health information on Instagram during the early COVID-19 lockdowns, a role which has grown to include collaborations with national health bodies, advisory positions, and public health campaigns.They focused on how
The ORIGINS Project and Early Impacts on Child Development
In this episode, Dr Julia Rawlinson speaks with Professor Desiree Silva, Co-Director of ORIGINS, Director of Research at Joondalup Health Campus, and Professor of Paediatrics at the University of Western Australia, Focusing on ORIGINS, a large longitudinal study following 10,000 families from pregnancy onwards, to understand how early life environments shape childhood health outcomes.Prof Desiree
An approach to toothache: Tips and red flags for GPs
In this episode of The Good GP, Dr Tim Koh talks to Dr Elaine Cheung, an experienced dentist, and provides practical and relevant advice to assist GPs in recognising, assessing, and managing dental pain in the primary care setting. Addressing the most common causes of toothache, including dental infections (periapical and periodontal), caries, broken teeth, lost fillings, and pericoronitis from pa
Preparing for the Medicare Three-Year-Old Check
In this episode of The Good GP, Dr Krystyna de Lange is joined by Dr Tim Jones, GP and Chair of the RACGP Specific Interest Group in Child and Young Persons Health, to discuss the Federal Government's upcoming Medicare-funded three-year-old health check. Dr Jones explains the significance of this check as a point for early identification of developmental and family issues, given the critical perio
Preparing for Assignment of Benefit Changes in Bulk Billing
In this episode of The Good GP, Dr Sean Stevens speaks with Dr Ramya Raman, RACGP Vice-President, GP and practice owner, and Jessica White, Chief Technology Officer at Best Practice Software, about recent government changes to the assignment of benefits process and what it means for general practice.Dr Ramya Raman discusses how the RACGP successfully advocated for an extension of the verbal consen
Mpox in Australia: What GPs Need to Know Now
In this episode of the Good GP, Dr Ramya Raman speaks with Dr Fergus McCabe, specialist GP and medical governor of Western Australia’s AIDS Council, about the current rise of mpox (monkeypox) cases in Western Australia and across Australia.Dr McCabe talks about the epidemiology and transmission of mpox, including shifting patterns from predominantly MSM (men who have sex with men) communities to i
Media Skills for GPs: The Art of Public Medical Commentary
In this episode of The Good GP, Dr Maria Li is joined by Dr Michael Bonning, GP, former Navy doctor, immediate past AMA NSW President, and current Chair of Public Health at the Federal AMA, to discuss the increasingly relevant topic of GPs providing medical commentary in the media.Dr Bonning explains why engagement with the media is important for general practitioners, addressing the broadening de
Evolving role of AI in Australian general practice documentation
In this episode of The Good GP, Dr Tim Koh is joined by Kai van Lieshout, CEO and co-Founder of Lyrebird Health, to discuss the current and future role of AI tools in Australian general practice.Describing the uptake of AI transcription tools, with about a quarter of GPs using scribe tools daily and more having trialled them. Kai explains that recent improvements mean these tools now offer better
Current diphtheria outbreak in northern Australia
In this episode, Dr Ramya Raman is joined by Dr Paul Victor Effler, a public health physician, to discuss the current diphtheria outbreak in northern Australia. The clinical features of diphtheria, including its potential for severe throat and skin infections, and highlights the characteristic signs to watch for in general practice.Dr Effler outlines the epidemiology of the outbreak, noting its pr
Asthma reset - what's changed for adults and kids
In this episode of The Good GP, Dr Ramya Raman is joined by Dr Stephen Oo, a paediatric respiratory physician from Perth Children’s Hospital, Fiona Stanley Hospital, and Respiratory Care WA. They discuss the recent updates to the Australian Asthma Handbook and the implications for asthma management across all age groups in general practice.Key Topics Discussed:Asthma Guideline Changes: Shift from
Medicare Compliance Part 2 - Avoiding Common Pitfalls
In this episode, Dr Maria Li is joined again by Associate Professor Antonio Di Dio, GP and Director of the Professional Services Review, to discuss practical strategies for avoiding Medicare compliance issues in general practice.Key points:The crucial role of accurate, contemporaneous medical records to justify each billed item.Importance of regularly checking what has been billed under your provi
Medicare Compliance Part 1 - the role of the Professional Services Review (PSR)
In this episode, host Dr Maria Li is joined by Associate Professor Antonio Di Dio, a practicing GP and Director of the Professional Services Review (PSR), to discuss Medicare compliance, a topic of growing relevance and concern for Australian general practitioners.Associate Professor Antonio Di Dio explains the role and remit of the PSR in Australia, outlining how it operates independently from Me
Performance and Image Enhancing Peptides
In this episode, host Dr Krystyna De Lange is joined by Dr Ashley Bowden, ACRRM registrar and exercise science graduate, to discuss the growing interest in peptides, particularly those promoted in the fitness and wellness sectors.Dr Ashley Bowden defines peptides as short chains of amino acids and distinguishes between regulated, TGA-approved peptides (such as insulin and GLP-1 analogues) and unre
Cardiac amyloidosis recognition and diagnosis for GPs
In this episode, host Dr Krystyna De Lange speaks with Sydney-based cardiologist Dr Natasha Gorrie from St Vincent's Hospital and the Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute. They discuss cardiac amyloidosis, an under-recognised cause of heart failure in older adults and a condition with evolving diagnostic and treatment approaches.Dr Natasha Gorrie outlines the basics of amyloidosis, emphasising
Syphilis update in Australia
In this episode, Dr Tim Koh speaks with Dr Grace Phua, a GP and public health clinician from the Health Department of Western Australia’s Syphilis Response Team, to provide an update on syphilis in Australia and practical guidance for general practitioners.Key Points:Changing Epidemiology: They highlight the recent increase in syphilis, with cases now extending beyond traditional higher-risk group
Pre-anaesthetic medication medication management for GPs
In this episode of The Good GP, host Julia Rawlinson welcomes Dr Erin Horsley, an experienced GP anaesthetist, to provide practical guidance on pre-anaesthetic medication management for general practitioners. Focusing on how to prepare patients for elective surgery by knowing which medications to pause, continue, or adjust.Highlights include:SGLT2 inhibitors: Advice on withholding these medication
Managing Winter Respiratory Infections with Nasal Sprays
In this episode, Julia Rawlinson speaks with Professor Paul Little, is a Professor of Primary Care Research at the University of Southampton and a practising GP with over 20 years of clinical experience, about his landmark research on acute respiratory tract infections and its relevance for general practice.Professor Little summarises the Lancet Respiratory Medicine trial involving nearly 14,000 p
Essential Guide to Lung Cancer Screening for Australians
In this episode of This Could Save Your Life podcast, Dr Catherine Bourke discusses the new lung cancer screening program in Australia and its importance for early cancer detection. Dr Bourke explains that lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer-related death in Australia, largely because most cases are detected too late. She reviews recent evidence supporting screening, such as the Nelson
Eating Disorders: Management in Primary Care
In this episode, Dr Krystyna de Lange is once again joined by Dr Karen Spielman and Dr Rachel Kalman, GPs with a special interest in eating disorders, for part two of this series on eating disorders. Their conversation centres on the ongoing management of patients with eating disorders in general practice.Dr Kalman provides guidance on the frequency and nature of medical monitoring, including when
Eating Disorders: Screening and Assessment
In this episode, Dr Krystyna de Lange speaks with Dr Karen Spielman and Dr Rachel Kalman about the screening and assessment of eating disorders in general practice. This is the first episode of a two part series on eating disorders. Both Dr Spielman and Dr Kalman have a special interest in psychological medicine, specifically eating disorders and work with the Inside Out Institute for Eating Disor
Metabolic Dysfunction Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD)
In this episode of The Good GP, Dr Krystyna de Lange welcomes Dr Jonathon Mitchell, hepatologist from Cairns Base Hospital, to discuss metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), formally known as Non Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease or NAFLD. They explore the updated terminology, highlight the role of GPs in diagnosis and management, and frame MASLD as largely a metabolic rathe
Your First Antenatal Visit: What Every Pregnant Woman Should Know for a Healthy Pregnancy
In this episode of This Could Save Your Life Podcast, Dr Anna Mullins and Dr Catherine Bourke provide a comprehensive and practical overview of the first antenatal visit, building on their previous discussion about preconception care. Aimed at supporting GPs to deliver optimal care at this early stage of pregnancy.Opening with the importance of timely antenatal care, ideally within the first 10 we
Current state of play of ADHD for GPs in Australia
In this episode of The Good GP, Dr Sean Stevens interviews Dr John Kramer OAM, an experienced rural general practitioner and Chair of the RACGP ASD, ADHD, and Neurodiversity Specific Interest Group, they talked about the evolving role of GPs in ADHD care in Australia.Covering the recent Victorian reforms allowing specialist GPs to diagnose and manage ADHD, and what these changes mean nationally. D
Travel Medicine in the post-pandemic era
In this episode of The Good GP, host Dr Sean Stevens speaks with Professor Nick Zwar, Chair of the RACGP Travel Medicine Specific Interest Group, to discuss the state of travel medicine in Australia post-COVID-19 pandemic.Professor Zwar outlines how the pandemic led to a sudden halt in international travel and impacted travel medicine practice. Many have adapted by shifting their focus back to gen
Exploring female sexual dysfunction
In this episode of The Good GP, Dr Krystyna de Lange is joined by Anisa Varasteh, a clinical sexologist, psychotherapist, and former president of the Society of Australian Sexologists, to discuss the topic of female sexual dysfunction and its management in general practice.Anisa Varasteh provides a thorough overview of the multifaceted nature of female sexual dysfunction, emphasising the complex i
Preconception Care: Expert Tips for Planning a Healthy Pregnancy
In this episode of This Could Save Your Life Podcast, hosts Dr Catherine Bourke and Dr Anna Mullins provide an overview of preconception care, and the key considerations for GPs when supporting patients who are planning a pregnancy.Key discussion points include:Initial Assessment: Consider age, reproductive history, and duration of attempts to conceive. Referral for fertility investigation recomme
RACGP Hackathon 2026: Building Real Solutions for Everyday GP Challenges
In this episode of The Good GP podcast, Dr Ramya Raman, Vice President of the RACGP and GP, is joined by Dr Sean Stevens, Chair of the RACGP Digital Health and Innovation Specific Interest Group, and Dr Amandeep Hansra, Deputy Chair and esteemed digital health expert, for a discussion about the upcoming RACGP Hackathon event.Beginning with the introduction of what a hackathon is, particularly in t
Paediatric Squints in General Practice
In this episode, host Dr Maria Li is joined by Dr Parth Shah, an adult and paediatric ophthalmologist based in Canberra and Sydney, to discuss paediatric squints, also known as paediatric strabismus.Beginning with an overview of why paediatric squints can seem daunting for general practitioners, and the importance of a systematic approach to assessment. Outlining GPs responsibilities when encounte
Beyond Needles: Benefits and Insights Into Intranasal Vaccines
In this episode, host Dr Sean Stevens is joined by Dr Paul Effler, Senior Medical Advisor at the WA Department of Health and Adjunct Dr at the University of Western Australia. Dr Effler is an experienced public health physician with extensive expertise in vaccine safety surveillance and has been a longstanding member of the WHO Global Advisory Committee for Vaccine Safety.They explore the use of i
Chlamydia: Why Early Detection and Treatment Matters
In this episode of This Could Save Your Life Podcast, hosts Dr Catherine Bourke and Dr Anna Mullins discuss Chlamydia trachomatis, the most common sexually transmitted infection (STI) in Australia. Providing an in-depth, evidence-based overview tailored for general practitioners.Key discussion points include:Epidemiology: Chlamydia remains highly prevalent in Australia, with over 100,000 recorded
Best practices for managing finger fractures in GP
In this episode of The Good GP, host Dr Tim Koh is joined by Dr Jeff Ecker, an orthopaedic surgeon with over 35 years of experience specialising in complex hand and wrist conditions. Focusing on the assessment and management of finger fractures, an injury commonly encountered by general practitioners, but often associated with diagnostic dilemmas and management challenges.Dr Ecker highlights the p
Wrist pain assessment and arthritis management in GP
In this episode of The Good GP Podcast, host Dr Tim Koh is joined by Dr Jeff Ecker, an experienced orthopaedic surgeon based in Perth, to discuss the complexities of assessing and managing wrist conditions in general practice.Dr Ecker outlines the importance of a thorough history and clinical assessment in patients presenting with wrist pain, emphasising that pain may originate from structures bey
Assessing and managing wrist fractures in GP
In this episode of The Good GP Podcast, host Dr Tim Koh is joined by Dr Jeff Ecker, an experienced orthopaedic surgeon based in Perth with over 35 years of expertise in complex hand and wrist conditions. Discussing the assessment and management of wrist fractures, with advice tailored for general practitioners.Exploring the most common wrist fractures encountered in general practice, particularly
Foetal Rhesus Testing: Guidelines, Timing, and Practice Tips for GPs
In this episode of The Good GP, host Dr Krystyna de Lange is joined by Dr Tegan Allin, rural generalist and GP obstetrician from Thursday Island live from the GP25 Conference, to discuss the topic of foetal rhesus screening and recent changes in Australian guidelines.They began with an overview of anti-D prophylaxis and its importance for women who are rhesus negative. Dr Tegan Allin explains the
Managing Obesity: GLP-1 Medications, Patient Goals, and Long-Term Health
In this episode of The Good GP, host Dr Sean Stevens is joined by Dr Terri-Lynne South live from the GP25 Conference, to deliver an overview of obesity management, with a specific focus on the use of GLP-1 and GIP dual incretin therapies in general practice.Dr Terri-Lynne South outlines the current Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA)-approved indications for these treatments in Australia. These
Cervical Cancer Screening Made Simple: What Every Woman Needs to Know
In this episode of This Could Save Your Life Podcast, hosts Dr Anna Mullins and Dr Catherine Bourke provide a comprehensive overview of cervical cancer screening and prevention.They start with the epidemiology of cervical cancer, outlining that it affects approximately 1 in 175 women or people with a cervix. Explaining the anatomy of the cervix and discussing the primary cause of cervical cancer:
Attacking adrenal health pseudoscience: Sorting disinformation from fact
In this episode of the Good GP, host Dr Maria Li welcomes back Dr Katherine Wyld, endocrinologist, for the third and final part of the series on hormone pseudoscience. Focusing on adrenal hormone-related misinformation, commonly encountered both in general practice and on social media.Dr Wyld tackles the adrenal hormone-related prevalent misinformations, including:The widespread misinformation abo
Clarifying menopause pseudoscience: Sorting disinformation from fact
In this episode of The Good GP, host Dr Maria Li continues her conversation with Dr Katherine Wyld, a Queensland-based endocrinologist, exploring the topic of menopause pseudoscience and its impact on patient care. This second part in the hormones series explores the growing prevalence of misinformation around menopause and hormone therapy, and practical guidance for general practitioners.Dr Wyld
Understanding Prostate Cancer: Early Detection and Risk Factors Explained
In this episode of This Could Save Your Life podcast, hosts Dr Anna Mullins and Dr Catherine Bourke delve into the topic of prostate cancer, which affects one in five men by the age of 85. Emphasising the importance of understanding this common yet complex disease, particularly focusing on the significance of early screening.Dr Mullins and Dr Bourke begin by explaining the function and anatomy of
Breaking through thyroid health pseudoscience: Sorting disinformation from fact
In this episode of The Good GP, host Dr Maria Li welcomes Dr Katherine Wyld, a Queensland-based endocrinologist, for the first installment of a three-part hormones series addressing health misinformation in endocrinology. The episode focuses on thyroid and thyroid hormone-related pseudoscience, which is increasingly prevalent in social media and online health discussions.Dr Wyld shares her experie
Health of the Nation: General Practice Insights and Challenges in Australia
In this episode of The Good GP, host Dr Tim Koh welcomes Dr Michael Wright, President of the RACGP, for a discussion centred on the recently released Health of the Nation report. Now in its ninth year, the report serves as a key barometer for the state of general practice in Australia, covering trends in service provision, access, key challenges, and broader implications for practitioners.Key Poin
Chronic Rhinosinusitis in Primary Care: Practical Tips from ENT Surgeon Dr Jo-Lyn McKenzie
In this episode of The Good GP, host Dr Krystyna de Lange is joined by Dr Jo-Lyn McKenzie, an ENT surgeon, researcher, and university lecturer based in Brisbane, for a discussion on chronic rhinosinusitis and its management in primary care.Dr McKenzie begins by outlining the key clinical features that distinguish chronic rhinosinusitis from other common nasal conditions. Highlighting the importanc
Dementia Prevention: The Role of Health, Lifestyle, and Awareness
In this episode of This Could Save Your Life podcast, hosts Dr Catherine Bourke and Dr Anna Mullins explore the important topic of dementia prevention. With an aging population, dementia is becoming increasingly prevalent. The episode delves into what dementia actually is, addressing common misconceptions that it is solely a memory issue. They explain that dementia is a progressive condition
Things I wish I knew as a New Fellow
In this special live episode of The Good GP, Dr Sean Stevens and Dr Catherine Bourke are interviewed by Dr Bethany Reynolds, Chair of the WA New Fellows Committee, at the RACGP Early Career GPs Conference in the Swan Valley, on Whadjuk Nyongar Country. Discussing key lessons and insights for GPs transitioning from fellowship training to early career practice.Key topics covered:Business and Adminis
Perinatal Mental Health: Impacts on Families and How GPs Can Help
In this episode of The Good GP, host Dr Julia Rawlinson is joined by Dr Lynette Griffiths, GP registrar and perinatal clinical psychologist, and Dr Erin Seeto, clinical and counselling psychologist and Clinical Services Manager at the Gidget Foundation. Discussing the topic of perinatal mental health, focusing on the impact on families, the healthcare system, and the broader community.Beginning wi
When Morning Sickness Isn’t Mild: Hyperemesis Gravidarum Talks with Dr Katherine Wyld
In this episode of The Good GP, host Dr Maria Li speaks with Dr Katherine Wyld, an obstetric physician and endocrinologist, about hyperemesis gravidarum (HG). Outlining the distinction between common nausea and vomiting in pregnancy and the more severe and debilitating hyperemesis gravidarum.Dr Wyld discusses the prevalence of HG, affecting about 1% of pregnancies, and its risk factors such as the
Overweight, Obesity, and Your Health: What GPs Want You to Know
In this episode of This Could Save Your Life podcast, hosts Dr Anna Mullins and Dr Catherine Bourke delve into the topic of overweight and obesity. Exploring the intricate relationship between body weight and health, emphasising that body fat alone does not define an individual's health status. Along with the importance of considering various health aspects, including mental, emotional, and social
HIV PrEP in General Practice: Prescribing and Reducing Stigma with Dr Brad McKay
In this episode of The Good GP, host Dr Krystyna de Lange is joined by Dr Brad McKay, a Sydney-based GP with extensive experience in HIV treatment, to discuss HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) and its vital role in general practice. This episode is produced in collaboration with the Australian Society of HIV, Viral Hepatitis and Sexual Health Medicine (ASHM).Dr McKay provides an in-depth overvie
Practical Guide to Pharmacological Osteoporosis Treatment with Dr Karen Magraith
In this episode of The Good GP, Dr Krystyna de Lange is once again joined by Dr Karen Magraith, for the second part of a two-part series focusing on the pharmacological management of osteoporosis. Dr Magraith is a member of the Medical and Scientific Advisory Committee with Healthy Bones Australia and the immediate past president of the Australasian Menopause Society.They begin with a review of th
Osteoporosis Screening and Diagnosis for GPs: Insights from Dr Karen Magraith
In this episode of The Good GP, Dr Krystyna de Lange is joined by Tasmanian General Practitioner and medical educator Dr Karen Magraith for a two-part series on osteoporosis. Discussing on the current Australian approaches to osteoporosis screening, assessment, and diagnosis, with emphasis on practical considerations for GPs.Dr Magraith outlines the latest guidelines from the RACGP and Healthy Bon
Foreskin Hygiene and Problems in Boys: Key Tips for GPs with Dr Bhavesh Patel
In this episode of The Good GP, host Dr Tim Koh speaks again with Dr Bhavesh Patel, a Queensland-based paediatric surgeon, about foreskin problems in boys, an area where general practitioners often face questions from families but might have limited training or exposure.Dr Patel outlines the normal development of the foreskin, clarifying common misunderstandings around the expected age of retracti
The Essential Four-Year-Old Health Check: What Every Parent Needs to Know
In this episode of This Could Save Your Life podcast, hosts Dr Catherine Bourke and Dr Anna Mullins delve into the importance of the four-year-old health check. The value of continuing care from pregnancy through the first five years of life and how these regular check-ups play a critical role in monitoring a child's health and development.Anna and Catherine provide a detailed overview of the key
Scrotal Problems in Boys: Key Tips for GPs With Dr Bhavesh Patel
In this episode of The Good GP, host Dr Tim Koh is joined by Dr Bhavesh Patel, a Queensland-based paediatric surgeon, to discuss the assessment and management of scrotal problems in boys, a common area of concern for general practitioners.Dr Patel outlines the common scrotal issues encountered in newborns and children, including hydroceles, inguinal hernias, undescended testes, and varicoceles. He
Beyond the Label: Rethinking Penicillin Allergy in General Practice
In this episode of The Good GP, host Dr Maria Li welcomes Dr Arthur Price, an immunologist based in Wellington, New Zealand, to discuss penicillin allergy—one of the most frequently reported and commonly misunderstood drug allergies in general practice.Dr Price clarifies the true prevalence of penicillin allergy, explaining that while approximately 10% of patients admitted to hospital carry a peni
Oral Allergy Syndrome Unpacked: From Food Triggers to Management Strategies
In this episode of The Good GP, host Dr Maria Li speaks with Dr Arthur Price, a clinical immunologist with expertise spanning food allergy and immunodeficiency, on the frequently overlooked condition known as oral allergy syndrome (OAS).Dr Price begins by defining oral allergy syndrome as a mild form of food allergy where symptoms—typically oral itching—are limited to the mouth, lips, and throat f
Lung Cancer Screening Launch: Eligibility, Process, and GP Guidance with Dr David Manners
In this episode of The Good GP, host Dr Julia Rawlinson is joined by Dr David Manners, respiratory consultant and lung cancer and bronchoscopy subspecialist at Midland Hospital, to discuss the National Lung Cancer Screening Program launching across Australia on 1 July. To outline the rationale behind the new guidelines, highlighting that lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer-related mort
A Deep Dive into Diabetes Management: How Exercise and Diet Can Change Your Life
In this episode of This Could Save Your Life podcast, Dr Catherine Bourke and Dr Anna Mullins delve into the topic of diabetes mellitus, focusing primarily on type 2 diabetes and its prevention. They begin with what diabetes is and the key differences between type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Type 1 diabetes is described as an autoimmune condition where the body attacks its own insulin-producing beta ce
Latest Alzheimer’s Treatment Advances Explained by Dr Marita Long
In this episode of The Good GP, Dr Krystyna de Lange is joined by Dr Marita Long, to discuss recent advances in the treatment of cognitive impairment, particularly mild cognitive impairment due to Alzheimer’s disease.Dr Long outlines the approval of the first anti-amyloid therapy in Australia—approved by the TGA for use in patients with mild cognitive impairment or early Alzheimer’s dementia. Cove
Childhood Grief in Australia Early Intervention, and Supporting Young People Through Loss
In this episode of The Good GP, Dr Sean Stevens and Dr Julia Rawlinson are joined by Dr Lauren Breen, community psychologist, researcher, and professor at Curtin University, and Shelly Skinner, CEO and founder of Lionheart Camp for Kids, to discuss childhood grief.They explore the prevalence and impact of childhood bereavement in Australia, it is estimated that approximately 235,000 children have
Exploring Innovation and Collaboration at the Digital Health Festival with The Good GP
In this episode of The Good GP, host Dr Sean Stevens is joined by colleagues from the Innovations Specific Interest Group at the Digital Health Festival (DHF25). Dr Amandeep Hansra, Janice Tan, Darren Foo, Kimberly Hamilton, and Mel Smith, all share their experiences and insights from the conference and recent RACGP Hackathon.Key Points: Dr Amandeep Hansra highlights the increased GP particip
Navigating Cholesterol Levels: How to Protect Your Heart
In this episode of This Could Save Your Life podcast, hosts Dr Catherine Bourke and Dr Anna Mullins delve into the essential topic of high cholesterol and cardiovascular risk assessment. They explore how cholesterol impacts cardiovascular health and the strategies GPs can adopt to manage and mitigate these risks.They begin with an overview of the Australian Cardiovascular Risk Calculator, which in
Understanding DoxyPep: STI Prevention Strategies with Dr Christine Dykstra
In this episode of The Good GP, host Karin Sekhon is joined by Dr Christine Dykstra, a specialist sexual health physician at Royal Perth Hospital and Sexual Health North. They discuss the emerging topic of doxycycline post-exposure prophylaxis (Doxy-PEP) for the prevention of bacterial sexually transmitted infections (STIs).Dr Dykstra provides an overview of Doxy-PEP, describing it as the use of 2
Lyrebird Health: Revolutionising GP Paperwork with AI
In this episode of The Good GP, Dr Sean Stevens speaks with Kai Van Lieschout, founder of Lyrebird Health, to discuss the evolution of AI scribing tools for general practice. Kai shares his motivation for starting Lyrebird Health, noting the significant administrative burden faced by GPs and the potential for technology to enable doctors to focus more on clinical care.Discussing the current state
First Episode Psychosis - What GPs Need To Know Part 2
In this episode of The Good GP, host Dr Karin Sekhon is joined once again by Dr Gordon Shymko, a psychiatrist based in Perth, to discuss what general practitioners need to know about the management of first episode psychosis in young people.Dr Shymko outlines the key principles in the management of early psychosis, including the importance of early detection and effective relapse prevention. He de
First Episode Psychosis - What GPs Need To Know Part 1
In this episode of The Good GP, host Dr Karin Sekhon is joined by Dr Gordon Shymko, a psychiatrist and clinical director of the Perth Headspace Youth Early Psychosis Program. Dr Shymko brings over 30 years of clinical experience in psychiatry, with a special interest in the management of psychotic disorders and early intervention in youth.They focused on the topic of first episode psychosis (FEP)
Managing High Blood Pressure: Tips for a Heart-Healthy Lifestyle
In this episode of This Could Save Your Life podcast, hosts Dr Anna Mullins and Dr Catherine Bourke delve into the crucial topic of cardiovascular disease focusing on prevention. They discuss the importance of understanding risk factors, both modifiable—such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and lifestyle factors—and non-modifiable, like age, ethnicity, and family history, to effectively p
Exploring Voluntary Assisted Dying: GP Training and Patient Assessment
In this episode of The Good GP, host Dr Krystyna de Lange is joined by Professor Liz Reymond and Dr Megan Ashcroft to explore the topic of voluntary assisted dying (VAD). Professor Reymond, a palliative care physician and director of the Queensland Voluntary Assisted Dying Support and Pharmacy Service, along with Dr Ashcroft, a Brisbane-based GP who has a special interest in VAD services, share th
Measles Outbreak Preparedness: Essential Knowledge for GPs
In this episode of The Good GP Podcast, host Dr Tim Koh is joined by Dr Ramya Raman, Vice-President and Chair of RACGP Western Australia, to provide a timely update on measles, focusing on diagnosis and prevention.Dr Raman highlights the rarity of measles in general practice due to successful immunisation programs, achieving substantial herd immunity. She discusses the current changes in the envir
Hepatitis B: Screening, Phases, and Treatment Insights with Dr Joshua Hanson
In this episode of The Good GP, host Dr Krystyna de Lange is joined by Dr Joshua Hanson, a general and infectious disease physician based in Cairns, Australia. Providing in-depth discussion on Hepatitis B, focusing on screening, diagnosis, and management strategies for general practitioners.Dr Hanson highlights the importance of screening for hepatitis B in Australia. He explains the hepatitis B t
Breast Cancer Awareness: Screening, Prevention, and Risk Factors
In this episode of This Could Save Your Life podcast, hosts Dr Catherine Bourke and Dr Anna Mullins delve into the topic of breast cancer screening. They discuss the importance of both screening and testing and elucidate the difference between the two.They begin by outlining what screening entails, emphasising that it’s for individuals with no symptoms of breast cancer, aiming to detect any irregu
Your Guide to Emergency Contraception: Insights from Dr Alison Creagh
In this episode of The Good GP podcast, host Dr Karin Sekhon is joined by Dr Alison Creagh, a GP with a special interest in women's and sexual health. Dr Creagh shares her knowledge on the topic of emergency contraception, discussing its importance and available options.They explain emergency contraception and its use in situations of unprotected sex or contraceptive failure. Dr Creagh outlines th
