The Goodfellow Unit (University of Auckland)

Goodfellow Unit

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The Goodfellow Unit Podcast is an educational resource designed for healthcare professionals, particularly those in primary care. Produced by the Goodfellow Unit at the University of Auckland, this podcast delivers concise, evidence-based discussions on a wide range of clinical topics relevant to general practice. Episodes feature expert interviews and practical insights designed to enhance patient care, support ongoing professional development, and keep clinicians current with the latest guidelines. Its focus is on making complex medical information clear and actionable for everyday practice.

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The Goodfellow Unit (University of Auckland)

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Health

Podcast website

goodfellowunit.org

Latest episode

Jun 30, 2026

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Episodes

Exercise and brain health 13.06.2023

Dr David Moreau discusses the latest on exercise to optimise brain health.

Vulval pain in young women 30.05.2023

In this episode, Saman Moeed discusses vulval pain or vulvodynia in young women and possible underlying conditions.

Psychotherapy 16.05.2023

In this episode Aaron O’Connell (clinical psychologist) discusses psychotherapy, CBT, ACT, FACT and the modality we should suggest to patients.

Alcohol use in New Zealand 02.05.2023

In this episode, Guyon Espiner (Investigative Journalist/Author) will discuss his journey from being a heavy yet controlled drinker to his abstinence from alcohol. A patient's journey and perspective.

Silicosis 18.04.2023

Dr Alexandra Muthu discusses silica dust causing health issues like accelerated silicosis, which is an emerging occupational disease caused by exposure to high concentrations of respirable crystalline silica from unsafe work with engineered stone.

Spinal muscular atrophy 04.04.2023

Dr Gina O’Grady provides an update on spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), including how prompt recognition of hypotonia and timely referral means disease modifying therapies can be started early, which may alter prognosis and longevity.

Cardiovascular risk reduction 21.03.2023

In this episode Dr Taisia Cech and Dr Marissa Kelaher discuss cardiovascular risk reduction with lifestyle medicine principles.

Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/CFS 07.03.2023

In this episode Dr Cathy Stephenson and Rose Silvester discuss the impact of Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) on young people. ME/CFS is a poorly understood, yet relatively common medical condition, that can profoundly affect the lives of those who suffer from it. Sadly for decades myths have persisted around the aetiology and pathophysiology of ME/CFS, with many health...

Child abuse 07.02.2023

In this episode, Dr Juliet Soper will discuss child abuse, talking to families and child protection agencies about possible child abuse. We discuss strategies to support you to have these difficult conversations.

Vegan Babies 24.01.2023

In this episode, Dr Taisia Cech and Dr Marissa Kelaher will discuss how to optimise nutrition in the prenatal period for expectant parents, and in the first 1000 days.

Sentinel Injuries 10.01.2023

In this episode, Juliet Soper discusses sentinel injuries. including what to lookout for and when to report.

Herpes zoster vaccination - an update 13.12.2022

In this episode, Jenny Visser provides an update on the herpes zoster vaccination.

Frailty 29.11.2022

In this episode, Geriatrician Victoria Gibson discusses why it’s important to recognise frailty and address reversible factors.

Prostate Screening 15.11.2022

In this episode, urologist Jason Du discuses prostate screening. PSA - to screen or not to screen.

Acne management 01.11.2022

In this episode, Paul Jarrett discuses acne vulgaris in primary care.

Heart failure: What's new 18.10.2022

In this episode, Rob Doughty focuses on what's new in New Zealand's treatment of heart failure.

Hair loss in your female patient 04.10.2022

In this episode, Paul Jarrett focuses on hair loss in the female patient- the causes, how to make a diagnosis and the management.

Monkeypox 20.09.2022

Dr Julia Scott a Sexual Health Physician and Public Health Medical Officer, and Dr Gary McAuliffe a Clinical Microbiologist and Virologist discuss the recent monkeypox (MPX) outbreak.

Eye trauma 06.09.2022

Ophthalmologist Dr Rachael Niederer discusses dealing with eye trauma in general practice.

Toxoplasmosis and the eye 23.08.2022

Dr Rachel Niederer discusses toxoplasmosis and the eye

Cutaneous warts 09.08.2022

Dr Georgina Harvey will discuss cutaneous viral warts. Including common causes, diagnosis and treatment.

Periods: managing their impact 25.07.2022

periods and young people: how to minimise the impact.

Youth vaping 12.07.2022

Dr Colette Muir talks about youth vaping, what we need to know.

Sexual harm disclosure 27.06.2022

Cathy Stephenson discusses how to ask about non-consensual sex and what to do if you get a disclosure.

Child Neglect 14.06.2022

Dr Bronwyn Rosie discusses the prevalence of child neglect in New Zealand and dealing with a neglect case in the community.

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