GPs in a Pod

Dr Tanusha is joined by Sheree Murray, Clinical Nurse Consultant – Child Health at West Moreton Health, to discuss sudden unexpected death in infancy (SUDI), a leading cause of infant mortality in Queensland. The conversation explores the latest evidence on infant safe sleep practices, key risk factors for SUDI, and the important role GPs play in supporting families during the first year of a baby...

Dr Tanusha speaks with Dr Anthony Bates, Senior GP at Kambu Health, about men's health in general practice and delivering culturally safe care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Learn about common men's health presentations, including sexual health, mental health, prostate cancer screening, and the importance of routine STI testing and annual health assessments.

In this episode, Dr Tanusha speaks with Alanna Philipson, Principal Program Officer at Children's Health Queensland, about Connecting2u – a free Queensland-wide SMS program that supports parents and carers during pregnancy (antenatal) and in the first 5 years of their child’s life. Learn how the program delivers timely health information, developmental milestones, immunisation reminders, wellb...

Dr Jo is joined by Dr John Ngo, Public Health Registrar with the Darling Downs Public Health Unit, to discuss the growing impact of RSV in older adults, and the new RSV vaccine recommendations. The conversation also covers flu vaccines, COVID boosters, pneumococcal vaccination, shingles prevention, pertussis boosters, and simple ways patients can reduce the spread of winter respiratory illnesses....

In this episode, Dr Tanusha is joined by Kieron McGuire, Director of Foundation Projects at the Australian Digital Health Agency. They discuss Provider Connect Australia (PCA) and its role in streamlining how GPs and practice managers update and share practice information. The conversation covers how PCA differs from the National Health Services Directory, the benefits of a single-entry update mod...

In this episode, Dr Tanusha is joined by Professor David Coman, Clinical Geneticist, Metabolic Physician and Consultant Paediatrician. They discuss genetic carrier screening and genetic testing in general practice, including preconception counselling, differences between standard and expanded screening panels, practical approaches to counselling patients from diverse backgrounds, and when to refer...

In this episode, Dr Jo is joined by Public Health Registrar at the Darling Downs Public Health Unit, Dr Hannah Woodall. They discuss the key updates to the 2026 flu vaccination program, including priority groups, timing, and co-administration with COVID-19 vaccines. They also cover the introduction of FluMist, changes to paediatric dosing, and practical strategies to address vaccine hesitancy and...

Dr Tanusha is joined by General Paediatrician and Deputy Director of Paediatrics at West Moreton Health, Dr Lauren Rolley.  They cover how GPs can assess and manage paediatric behavioural issues, with a focus on underlying factors like sleep and excessive screen time. It also outlines when to seek specialist advice or refer, and highlights local paediatric services and resources for families. Reso...

In this episode, Dr Ramaloo is joined by Dr Matthew Stevens, Senior Researcher at the University of Adelaide School of Biomedicine, and Dr Chris Holmwood, Addiction Medicine Specialist and former GP. They speak about recognising and addressing alcohol and other drug use in general practice, including local data, practical strategies for screening and brief intervention, and referral pathways to su...

Dr Tanusha is joined by Dr Hassan Shahid – Staff Specialist Endocrinologist, Research Fellow at the Royal Women's Hospital, and Associate Lecturer at the University of Queensland – to unpack the most important endocrinology guideline updates for primary care. Dr Shahid covers updates in hypertension management, primary aldosteronism screening, and testosterone therapy.

Dr Tanusha is joined by Dr Paresh Dawda from Prestantia Health to unpack the General Practice in Aged Care Incentive (GPACI).  They discuss why the incentive was introduced, who is eligible, and how general practices can implement it effectively to support proactive, person-centred care for residents in aged care. Resources Darling Downs and West Moreton PHN: GPACI Darling Downs and West Moreton P...

In this episode, Dr Ben Brimblecombe, Public Health Registrar at the Darling Downs Public Health Unit, returns to the show to speak with Dr Jo. Dr Brimblecombe provides key public health updates on measles, vaccination recommendations, seasonal trends in influenza and COVID-19, and vaccine storage and preparedness during storm season. Resources Queensland Government: Public health units Queensland...

In this episode, Dr Tanusha is joined by Lisa Johansson, Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner and Clinical Nurse Consultant, and Simrandeep Singh-Khaira, Social Worker from the West Moreton Sexual Assault Support Service at Ipswich Hospital. They discuss how victim survivors are supported through trauma-informed, person-centred care in the emergency department, including psychosocial, medical, and forens...

In this episode, Dr Tanusha is joined by Dr Mei-Ching Freeman and Dr Brent Simkus, hospital clinicians from West Moreton Health, to unpack the growing range of hospital, virtual, and community-based services available to support GPs in the region. They cover how to navigate local care pathways, reduce unnecessary emergency department presentations, and support vulnerable patients, particularly old...

Ahead of International Day of Persons with Disabilities, Dr Tanusha speaks with Peter Tully and Grandall Manning – Partners at DCA Mentoring Supports. The DCA Mentoring Supports team have the lived experience of being both NDIS participants, and nominees. They discuss the challenges GPs often face when completing NDIS Access Request Forms and why focusing on functional impact is essential. They al...

In this episode, Dr Tanusha speaks with Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Australia (PANDA) CEO Julie Borninkhof. They discuss PANDA’s role in supporting perinatal mental health, how GPs can identify and manage perinatal anxiety and depression, referral pathways and secondary consultation options, engaging dads and partners in care, and recognising high-risk groups. Resources PANDA: National Peri...

In this episode, Dr Tanusha speaks with Nephrologist and Obstetric Physician at West Moreton Health and Mater Mothers' Hospital, Dr Vishwas Raghunath. They discuss how to monitor, investigate, and support women after high-risk pregnancies – including those complicated by preeclampsia, gestational hypertension and gestational diabetes – to ensure early detection and prevention of future disease...

In this episode, Dr Tanusha speaks with Dr Jill Parkes-Smith, an Obstetric Medicine and Infectious Diseases Physician working at Ipswich Hospital and Mater Mothers' Hospital in South Brisbane. This conversation focuses on cytomegalovirus (CMV) in pregnancy, including why it matters, how to interpret serology, when to investigate, and how GPs can provide effective patient support to reduce tran...

In this episode Dr Tanusha speaks with Dr Nim Cabraal, a gynaecological oncologist and surgeon at St Andrews Ipswich Private Hospital. Dr Cabraal has expertise in the management of gynaecological cancers and complex benign conditions, sharing insights into postmenopausal bleeding, cancer surveillance, and more.  Resources Mater: Guidelines for the Surveillance of Gynaecological Malignancies GYON:...

If you missed our  How to make Medicare reform work for you and your patients  discussions in Toowoomba and Ipswich last week, catch up with this week's GPs in a Pod episode. Dr Jammal and Dr Meisinger (MD, MHCDS) returned to speak with Dr Tanusha, Dr Jo, and the PHN's Executive Director - Primary Care, Tim Keane. Our expert guests cover explaining MyMedicare to your patients, shifting to...

To celebrate National Carers Week, Dr Tanusha spoke with Irene Clelland, who is the CEO of Arafmi - a “small but mighty” service that provides supports to mental health carers. They discuss Arafmi’s guide to working with carers, 24-hour support line, workshops, and respite accommodation for carers. They also speak about the warning signs for GPs around stress in carers. Resources Arafmi: Working w...

In this episode, Dr Tanusha speaks with Healthdirect Australia CEO Bettina McMahon.  They discuss Healthdirect Australia's role in the health system, My Aged Care, the importance of practices being listed in the National Health Services Directory, and the upcoming rebrand to 1800 MEDICARE, which will expand to include free, after-hours GP consultations.   Resources Healthdirect Australia: Nati...

In this episode, Tanusha speaks with Tracy Pickett, Legal & Policy Advisor at Avant.  They discuss Artificial Intelligence (AI) Scribes; the benefits for GPs and patients, the risks around inaccuracy, data and security, and legal considerations. Resources Avant: AI: what you need to know RACGP: AI scribes Ahpra: Meeting your professional obligations when using Artificial Intelligence in health...

In this episode, Dr Tanusha speaks with OneBridge founder, Adjunct Associate Professor Sonia Martin. OneBridge's Homelessness Health Access Program provides access to primary care, including mental health support and warm referral, through a mobile outreach model in Toowoomba and Ipswich. Resources OneBridge: Homepage OneBridge: Referrals

In this episode, Anja Nikolic, CEO of the Australasian Institute of Digital Health, returns to the podcast to speak with Dr Tanusha. They discuss what's happening in digital health and at the Institute, and all things AI in healthcare.  Resources AIDH: Digital Health 101 AIDH: AI in Healthcare: Essentials Implementation of AI scribes in healthcare workflows