Goodfellow Unit

Massimo Giola talks about sexual health issues in gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men. Massimo is a sexual health and general infectious disease physician for the Bay of Plenty DHB. He holds a PHD in HIV drugs pharmacokinetics and is on the board of trustees for the New Zealand AIDS foundation.

Kevin Smith talks about oral cancer in primary care. Kevin is a head neck and thyroid surgeon at North Shore Hospital. He is a member of the Auckland head and neck cancer multi-disciplinary team and MercyAscot's head and neck service.

Rajan Patel talks about the diagnosis and management of neck lumps in primary care. Rajan is a head and neck surgeon at MercyAscot hospital and has a keen interest in teaching.

Marion Roberts talks about atypical eating disorders in primary care. Marion is a Clinical Psychologist, Director of Nurture Psychology and Senior Lecturer in primary mental health at the University of Auckland. She began specialising in eating disorders during her doctoral training at the Maudsley Hospital, King's College London and has remained in the field as both a researcher and clinician ove...

Marion Roberts talks about atypical eating disorders in primary care.

Dr Marion Roberts talks about bulimia nervosa in primary care.

Professor Bruce Arroll discusses depression in primary care and the evidence base for that very first consultation. Bruce is a GP in south Auckland, director of the Goodfellow Unit and a professor in general practice at the University of Auckland.

Professor Bruce Arroll discusses a range of topics relevant to general practice, including the use of ondansetron to reduce diarrhoea in irritable bowel disease, treatment of resistant hypertension, strengthening exercise in planter fasciitis, nausea in pregnancy and more.

Professor Bruce Arroll talks about managing insomnia in primary care. Bruce is a GP in South Auckland, director of the Goodfellow Unit and Professor in General Practice and Primary Care at the University of Auckland.

Professor David Kuhl reflects upon about what dying people want, and overviews points from his research: What is the lived experience of knowing that you have a terminal illness. David is a Professor in the Department of Family Practice and Urologic Sciences, Faculty of Medicine at the University of British Columbia.

Rod Jackson talks about “where have all the heart attacks gone”. Rod is a professor of epidemiology in the Department of Epidemiology & Biostatistics at the School of Population Health, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, University of Auckland.

Professor Bruce Arroll discusses acceptance and commitment therapy. Bruce is a GP in south Auckland, Director of the Goodfellow Unit and professor in the department of general practice and primary health care at the University of Auckland.

Professor David Kuhl talks about the experiences of men with prostate cancer. David is a Professor in the Departments of Family Practice and Urologic Sciences, Faculty of Medicine at the University of British Columbia.

Professor Bruce Arroll discusses the issues around intensive blood pressure control in the elderly. Bruce is a GP in south Auckland and professor of general practice at the University of Auckland.

Dr Chris Cameron talks about deprescribing in the elderly. Chris is a clinical pharmacologist and general physician at Wellington Hospital. Her interests are in improving safe prescribing practices in RMOs and the rationalisation of prescribing in the frail elderly.

Professor David Kuhl talks about resilience and team work in primary care. David is a Professor in the Departments of Family Practice and Urologic Sciences, Faculty of Medicine at the University of British Columbia.

Dr Linda Bryant talks about the rational use of beta blockers in primary care. Linda is a Clinical Advisory Pharmacist working part time in a general practice and teaching postgraduate clinical pharmacy. Linda’s PhD investigated clinical medication reviews in primary care and she has advocated strongly for the role of independent clinical pharmacists in PHOs and general practice.

Melanie Collins talks about the management of vertigo in general practice. Melanie is an ENT surgeon at North Shore Hospital and at the ENT group at Mercy Hospital in Auckland.

Rob Shieff talks about the removal of alprazolam from the New Zealand pharmaceutical market and issues around benzodiazepine proscribing.

Dr Fiona Horwood talks about non Pharmacological Management of Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Distinguished professor Ian Reid talks about the new guidance on diagnosing and managing osteoporosis in New Zealand.

Dr Fiona Horwood talks about the management of chronic cough in primary care.

Dr Nicky Perkins provides an update on sexual health in primary care.

Professor Bruce Arroll about managing acute bronchitis in primary care.

Dr Timothy Kenealy talks about diagnosing diabetes in primary care.