RG Life Hacks

In this episode of RG Life Hacks, Dr Emily Moody speaks with Dr Amandeep Hansra, GP and Chief Clinical Adviser at the Australian Digital Health Agency, about artificial intelligence in general practice and whether it represents a threat, a tool, or something in between for Rural Generalists. The conversation explores how AI is already being used in clinical practice, from ambient scribing and refe...

In this episode of RG Life Hacks, Dr Emily Moody speaks with Associate Professor Bill Nimo (emergency medicine and retrieval specialist), Dr Kirsty Devine (neonatologist and neonatal transport specialist), and Dr Marian Dover (Rural Generalist with advanced obstetric skills) about working effectively with retrieval services in rural and remote medicine. The conversation explores when to call for h...

In this episode of RG Life Hacks, Dr Emily Moody speaks with Dr Owen Bradfield, dual-qualified medical practitioner and health lawyer, and Dr Vinuri Hapuhinne, ACRRM registrar, about the use of AI scribing software in general practice and what registrars need to understand before making it part of routine clinical work. Owen and Vinuri explore how AI scribes are being used in community general pra...

In this episode of RG Life Hacks, Dr Emily Moody speaks with Ebonney van der Meer, Rural Generalist, GP psychotherapist, clinical art therapist, and ACRRM Fellow with Advanced Skills Training (AST) in Mental Health, about what the Mental Health AST really looks like in practice. Ebonney explains how mental health skills strengthen everyday general practice, from building therapeutic relationships...

Veterans and their families often present to general practice carrying the long-term impacts of military service, transition to civilian life, and complex interactions with healthcare systems. In this episode of RG Life Hacks, Dr Emily Moody speaks with Dr David Leaf and Dr Andrew Clarke, both veterans and Rural Generalists, about how doctors and registrars can provide culturally safe, practical,...

How can rural doctors build genuinely respectful, effective partnerships with Aboriginal health workers? In this episode of RG Life Hacks, Dr Emily Moody speaks with Dr Nicolette (Nicci) Roux, Rural Generalist and Executive Director of Medical Services, and Aboriginal health worker and clinic coordinator Tamara Murray, about what meaningful collaboration looks like at Wuchopperen, a community-cont...

Sexual misconduct in medicine challenges the safety, trust, and integrity of the profession. In this episode of RG Life Hacks, Dr Emily Moody speaks with Professor Louise Stone, a GP and medical educator, about the realities of sexual harassment and abuse within medical workplaces and the cultural and systemic factors that allow them to persist. Professor Stone draws on her extensive research and...

Registrars’ own experiences of trauma can shape how they learn, work, and respond to feedback. In this follow-up episode of RG Life Hacks, Dr Emily Moody continues her conversation with Dr Susan Tyler-Freer, exploring how trauma-informed care principles apply to medical education and the registrar training journey. Dr Tyler-Freer unpacks how developmental trauma and neurodiversity can influence le...

How can rural doctors provide compassionate, effective care for patients living with trauma? In this episode of RG Life Hacks, Dr Emily Moody speaks with Dr Susan Tyler-Freer, Rural Generalist and medical educator, about applying a trauma-informed lens to everyday clinical care.  Drawing on her experience in the Northern Rivers region of NSW, Dr Tyler-Freer explains how understanding adverse child...

How do doctors look after their own health while caring for their patients? In this episode of RG Life Hacks, Dr Emily Moody speaks with Dr Roger Sexton, rural GP and Medical Director of Doctors’ Health SA, about the importance of seeking support during personal or professional health crises. With over 35 years of experience in rural practice and doctors’ health advocacy, Dr Sexton explores the un...

How do case-based discussions (CBD) help registrars develop clinical reasoning and prepare for Fellowship? In this episode of RG Life Hacks, Dr Emily Moody speaks with Dr James Fraser, ACRRM’s Director of Assessment, to explore the purpose, process, and preparation behind this essential assessment. James, an experienced clinician and educator with expertise in Rural Generalist medicine, provides a...

What does it take to become a leader in rural medicine? In this episode of RG Life Hacks, Dr Emily Moody sits down with Associate Professor Dan Halliday — the 100th registrar to train for Fellowship with ACRRM and a former College President. Drawing on over 20 years of experience, Dan shares his journey from growing up on a sheep and cattle farm in Tenterfield to becoming a Rural Generalist obstet...

In small communities, the line between personal and professional life can get blurry—so how do rural doctors manage professional boundaries? In this episode of RG Life Hacks, Dr Emily Moody speaks with Professor Tarun Sen Gupta, Acting Dean and Academic Head of Medicine at JCU, about the challenges of maintaining boundaries in rural and remote practice. With 30 years of experience in medical educa...

Join Dr Emily Moody and Professor Lucie Walters in the latest episode of RG Life Hacks. Emily and Lucie speak about the diverse nature of communities and the privilege of being Rural Generalist doctor in community. Themes like humility, reputation identity and the role of ACRRM are all discussed.    Lucie is passionate about improving the health outcomes of rural people through the education, trai...

Dr Emily Moody speaks with Dr Tim Leeuwenburg, a career rural generalist and FACRRM working on remote Kangaroo Island in South Australia. In this episode, Tim shares stories from across his career, highlighting the importance of being prepared for the wide range of situations encountered in rural practice. He also reflects on vulnerability, the value of strong support networks, and how to support...

Have you ever struggled to talk easily about sexual health with your patients? In this episode, Dr Emily Moody speaks to Dr Matt Ruhl about his career as a rural generalist with an impressive career in sexual and mental health care. He shares his experience about things you can do to help patients feel comfortable enough to open up and share their concerns. We also talk about the burgeoning rates...

In the second part of our interview with Dr James Best, Emily and James talk about practical ways to engage neurodivergent children and their carers in a primary care environment. James offers suggestions on how to make a safe space and how to engage with the children in a respectful and non-threatening way. James and Emily also discuss a variety of current issues in raising children, such a scree...

In this first part of our two-part discussion with Dr James Best, we explore the important role primary care clinicians play in treating neurodivergent children. James highlights the value of taking a holistic view of both the family and the child’s environment. He also explains how forming a genuine partnership with parents or carers is central to treatment — a relationship that must be managed w...

Join Dr Emily Moody as she talks with Dr Angela Stratton and Dr Lisa White about consultation skills and dealing with difficult situations. They will share their experiences as rural generalists and provide insights into how you can improve your own practice. The conversation will cover topics such as difficult consultations, consultation styles, communication, and patient centered care.    Discla...

In Part 2, Dr Emily Moody interviews Carolyn Becker and Deb Robins, who have extensive experience as advocates and consumers of health services in rural and remote Australia. Carolyn and Deb share personal stories of rural generalists that have made a difference in their lives. They offer insights into how doctors can become patient centred in their care and tips on how to become a part of communi...

In the first of this two-part RG Life Hacks podcast, Dr Emily Moody speaks with Carolyn Becker and Deb Robins, who bring extensive experience as both advocates and consumers of health services in rural and remote Australia. They share personal stories and challenge rural generalists to adopt a holistic view of their patients, taking time to understand each individual’s unique circumstances. This i...

Rural Generalists are such an important part of any rural and remote community. It is a challenging role that will give you fulfillment, both personally and professionally. In part 2 of this podcast, Dr Emily Moody continues with her interview of Anne Chater and Sandra Corfield. Emily, Anne and Sandra highlight the wonderful opportunities that exist in rural medicine. A sense of belonging, being p...

In this edition, Dr Emily Moody interviews:  Anne Chater, who established Theodore Medical with her husband Prof Alan Bruce Chater in 1981, and is currently the Operations and Finance Manager of the practice. Anne talks about the incredible opportunities available in rural Practice and how to integrate both yourself and your family into a community.  Sandra Corfield, who has been the CEO of the Ce...

In our latest Life Hacks podcast, Dr Emily Moody talks with Dr Coralie Endean (National Lead Medical Educator – Supervisor Support) to discuss the importance of a supervisor in the fellowship program. Coralie discusses the way supervisors guided her in her early career and how registrars can make the most of their supervisors while on the road to fellowship. Emily and Coralie encourage you to make...

In this podcast, Dr Emily Moody talks to Dr Greg Gladman, ACRRM's Director of Training, and discusses the pathway to a rural generalist fellowship at ACRRM. He talks about his own journey and highlights the exciting opportunities and careers that wait for new rural generalist fellows.    Disclaimer: The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are those of the speaker and do not necessarily reflect...