The Medical Republic

Why do so many GPs insist on treating themselves? It turns out you could be doing more harm than good every time you sign off your own prescription! This episode features: medical Instagram connoisseur Maddie Dockrill on all things gruesome, a hot topic from Dr Richard Kidd and, as always, your podcast hosts, Francine Crimmins and Felicity Nelson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in...

Dr Robert Dickson spots penguins jumping over ice sheets and birds circling the ship as he leaves the open ocean and heads towards Antarctica. This ice world will be his home for the next few months as he takes up a position of GP registrar at the Australian station. It’s very isolated and every medical task has to be done from scratch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Australian soldiers say an anti-malarial drug they were directed to take while stationed overseas has caused “brain damage” and nightmares. While the soldiers are demanding compensation from the government, some at-risk patients around Australia are still being prescribed this drug. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It was such a relief to hear a heartfelt and practical discussion occurring around doctor mental health at the AMA conference in Brisbane. In this episode, we catch up with Dr Michael Myers, a psychiatrist from New York, Dr Geoff Toogood, a cardiologist and the founder of #CrazySocks4Docs and Dr Tony Bartone, the AMA president. We also look at whether fresh fruit juice can kill, and whether a preg...

This week, we’re raiding the MBS for the forgotten, the hidden and the most under-used item numbers with business for doctors expert and GP Dr April Armstrong. We'll also cover the latest in the hunt for a universal flu vaccine, low-carb diets and the dark history of treadmills. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the sober light of Monday morning, Australia is still trying to make sense of what just happened at the federal election. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why do lots of GPs dislike everything to do with worker’s compensation? It’s not just you. It’s all a bit of a mess! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"If people learn why they hurt, they hurt less." We caught up with Professor Lorimer Moseley at APLAR in Brisbane to chat about how educating patients about pain science can actually reduce their pain levels in the long term. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Did we make a terrible mistake by stopping the smallpox vaccine? Danish researchers have decades-worth of research that seems to say 'yes'. But it's controversial... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There's a lot of white noise about the Federal budget, so the team at TMR decided to get our political reporter to unpack what it all really means for GPs. Jam-packed with all the 'need-to-knows' from Medicare rebates to overseas trained doctors and even the response from ACRRM, RACGP and AMA. This is an all-in-one budget podcast not to be missed! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in...

Qualitative research captures what numbers and statistics cannot: the human experience. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Climate change (shudder) doesn't need to be a big scary thing for health practitioners. TMR attends the #schoolstrike4climate and finds out what medical students and GPs are doing to make the earth a healthier place. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Need more rural doctors in your country town? A catchy pop song with dancing GPs might help! Meanwhile, our hosts explore the latest in eye health, with new technology hoping to slow the progression of short-sightedness in children. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What nasty bugs are hiding in your salad and seafood? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How the Marie Kondo craze is influencing people with hoarding disorder Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Students with disabilities are beating on the doors of medical schools. Why is it so hard for them to get in? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is diet coke any better than regular coke? The Medical Republic dives head first into the truths and lies of 'sugar free' diets. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One Kazakhstani internet pirate is single-handedly plundering the scientific publishing giants. How long can this last? And will the publishing empire strike back? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A mad king AND a murder mystery? Welcome to The Medical Republic podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.