GPs in a Pod

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month , so in this episode, Dr Tanusha talks to Dr Susan Bell, General Breast and Endocrine Surgeon at West Moreton Health. Dr Bell discusses breast screening and a new breast cancer risk factor assessment tool called iprevent that can be used by clinicians and patients. Resources for Clinical Support Breast cancer risk factor assessment tool called iprevent Guid...

In this episode, Dr Tanusha speaks with Dene Creegan, who is Practice Manager at 7 Springs Medical Practice in Toowoomba, about digital health tools in general practice.

In this episode, Dr Tanusha speaks with Dr Carmen Nayer, who is an Addiction Psychiatrist at West Moreton's AODS (Alcohol and Other Drugs Service). Information and resources for health professionals discussed during the podcast can be found at ⁠ www.ddwmphn.com.au ⁠.

In this episode, Dr Tanusha Ramaloo speaks with Dr Wendy Burton, a GP from Brisbane with a special interest in maternity and health equity. In addition to her city practice, she is now providing medical services to the Goondiwindi community and encouraging other GPs to consider offering rural and remote care as well. Dr Burton has also produced the website  maternity-matters.com.au  within informa...

In this episode, Dr Tanusha speaks with Anja Nikolic, who is the CEO of the Australasian Institute of Digital Health (AIDH). Learn more about the Australasian Institute of Digital Health and how digital health can benefit GPs and their patients.

In this episode, Dr Tanusha speaks with Dr Kim Nolan, who is a leading GP in the region and Maternity GPLO at Metro South Health. Learn more about the Preconception and prenatal genetic screening guideline , and how to keep up with clinical updates in obstetrics as busy GPs.

In this episode, Tanusha speaks with leading West Moreton Paediatrician Dr Ian Shellshear. Dr Shellshear has over 40 years of experience in paediatrics and is passionate about behaviour management for children and young people. In 2021, the PHN hosted a five-part webinar series with Dr Shellshear. Watch here: Lunch with Dr Ian Shellshear Education Series .

In this episode, Tanusha speaks with  Allergy & Anaphylaxis Australia CEO Maria Said AM about food allergy and supporting food allergy prevention. Nip Allergies in the Bub aims to provide parents and health professionals with information about how to feed babies the common allergy causing foods and how to manage eczema, based on current evidence, to support food allergy prevention.

Warning: This podcast contains themes of domestic and family violence which may be triggering for survivors or sensitive listeners. In this episode, Tanusha speaks with Hannah from the Centre for Women & Co about the role of GPs in supporting domestic violence survivors and identifying referral pathways. The Domestic Violence Action Centre (DVAC) provides service supports listed on the DVAC Se...

In this episode, Tanusha is joined by Jo and Jake to talk all things My Health Record. My Health Record is a secure online summary of key patient health information. Healthcare providers can access the system to view and add information.

In this episode, Dr Caroline Harvey returns to talk to Tanusha about self-collection cervical screening and HPV, with an in-depth discussion on the management algorithm.  IRIS Education provides a broad range of professional development: courses and workshops, clinical skill review, small group learning and education and program development consultancy.

In this episode, Tanusha speaks with self-described "cervical screening tragic" Dr Caroline Harvey about women's health, HPV, and self-collection cervical screening.

In this episode, Tanusha speaks with Julie from Neami National, who work with the PHN to implement Head to Health in the Darling Downs and West Moreton regions. Learn more about the Head to Health Phone Service , which offers a free, confidential, and friendly referral phone service for people seeking support for their mental and emotional wellbeing. 

In our second episode, Dr Tanusha Ramaloo speaks with the PHN's Darling Downs based General Practice Liaison Officer, Dr Jo Pappas.

Welcome to GPs in a Pod. In our first episode, Dr Tanusha Ramaloo speaks with Louise Litchfield, Director of Stakeholder Engagement and Communications at the PHN, about what GPs can expect from this podcast. Subscribe to our emails .