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

Discussing coronavirus with children 28.04.2020

Nicola Woollenston talks about COVID-19 and our children in lockdown.

A pain in the foot 15.04.2020

Rupesh Puna discusses foot pain throughout the lifespan.

Sleep and babies 31.03.2020

Dr Liora Kempler talks about sleep and babies - what to expect in the first year and how to set up a healthy sleep regime for a baby.

Dementia in Māori - optimising care 18.03.2020

Dr Margaret Dudley will discuss her recent research into constructs of Mate ware ware (becoming forgetful and unwell) from a Māori understanding of dementia.

Sleep in pregnancy 03.03.2020

Dr Liora Kempler talks about sleep in pregnancy and in the first year post-partum.

Goals of care in end-stage dementia 18.02.2020

Dr Michal Boyd talks about goals of care in end-stage dementia.

The Medication Interest Model (MIM) 05.02.2020

A discussion with international expert Dr Shawn Shea MD, on the medication interest model (MIM).

Living well with dementia 21.01.2020

Dr Professor Ngaire Kerse talks about Living well with dementia.

Urology hot topics 08.01.2020

Dr Anna Lawrence talks about hot topics in Urology.

UTI in pregnancy 10.12.2019

Dr Bronwyn Sinclair talks about urinary tract infection (UTI) in pregnancy.

Varicose veins 27.11.2019

Dr Sam Dunn discusses varicose veins - vanity or a medical necessity?

Acute urinary retention 13.11.2019

Discuss incidence, aeitiology and a clinical approach to acute retention with a brief discussion on surgical management options. Firstly in men and then in women.

Urinary incontinence in older women 29.10.2019

Dr Lucy Fergus discusses urinary incontinence in the older women.

Medication update 16.10.2019

Professor Bruce Arroll discusses updates in New Zealand medication for general practice.

Breast health 02.10.2019

Dr Whineray Kelly talks about breast health in New Zealand.

The CASE approach to suicide assessment 16.09.2019

A discussion with international expert Dr Shawn Shea MD, on the interviewing strategy known as the Chronological Assessment of Suicide Events Approach (CASE approach).

Nocebo effect - what is it? And what can we do about it? 03.09.2019

Professor Keith Petrie talks about the Nocebo effect.

Nocebo effect - what is it? And what can we do about it? 03.09.2019

Professor Keith Petrie talks about the Nocebo effect.

Be careful about mental health labelling 20.08.2019

Dr Bruce Arroll talks about the distressed patient and taking care when making a diagnosis.

Exercise as medicine 07.08.2019

Dr Mark Fulcher talks about using exercise as medicine.

Children's Teeth 24.07.2019

Dr Katie Bach talks about children’s teeth in New Zealand and why you need to get involved in children’s dental health.

Discussing death and dying 10.07.2019

It’s a simple truth: we all die- So why has discussing death and dying become so taboo?

Exercise for the treatment of depression, anxiety and insomnia 25.06.2019

Dr Giresh Kanji talks about the importance of exercise in the management of depression and insomnia in general practice.

Diabetes management in the older or frail adult 11.06.2019

Dr Rick Cutfield discusses diabetes management in the older or frail adult.

Endometriosis 28.05.2019

Anil Sharma talks about the management of endometriosis in primary care.

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