Medical Council NSW

Continuing Professional Development has a reputation for being tedious, yet as our guests remind us, “CPD is just formalising what we need to do and what doctors are already doing.” In this episode, our host Dr Penelope Elix sits down with Dr Ellen Paton (Medical Council of NSW) and Katrina Otto (Train IT Medical) to talk about why CPD feels like a chore, and how reframing it can help you and your...

In this episode our host, Dr Penelope Elix, explores what it really means to stay grounded and keep compassion alive when the job takes so much out of you. She’s joined by Veronica Payne, an anaesthetist and member of the Medical Council of NSW and Elizabeth Lecoanet, conductor of the MDOK Singing for health .

In this podcast episode our host, Dr Penelope Elix, sits down with Renee Thomson, a proud Wiradjuri woman. Renee has experience in policy, government and strategy, and an important story to share about her personal experience of institutional racism in the NSW health system. In this moving podcast, Renee shares her personal experience with the health system and the impact of institutional racism o...

In our latest podcast episode our host, Dr Penelope Elix, talks with Dr Cathy Kezelman a medical practitioner, President of Blue Knot Foundation, Chair of National Centre for Action on Child Sexual Abuse and someone with a lived and living experience of complex trauma.   Dr Kezelman shares her insight on trauma-informed care and provides advice for how to approach interactions differently.       R...

In this two-part podcast, we discuss what the Medical Council does, and how they manage complaints.   We spoke with Dr Saskia Fung, Chair of the Australasian Prevocational Medical Officers’ Committee and Dr Sanjay Hettige, Chair of the AMA Council of Doctors in Training. Our host, Dr Penelope Elix, answered their burning questions about complaints, the work of the Medical Council and more.   Refer...

In this two part podcast, we discuss what the Medical Council does, and how they manage complaints.   We spoke with Dr Saskia Fung, Chair of the Australasian Prevocational Medical Officers’ Committee and Dr Sanjay Hettige, Chair of the AMA Council of Doctors in Training. Our host, Dr Penelope Elix,answered their burning questions about complaints, the work of the Medical Council and more.   Refere...

In episode 2 of our latest podcast, we explore how we communicate and ways to do this better to help our patients Our host Dr Penelope Elix speaks with Dr Sarah J White, a leading conversation analyst, and Professor John Cartmill, an experienced surgeon. They explore conversation, how we communicate, why we might not get the response we’re expecting and how medical professionals can use communicat...

In episode 1 of our latest podcast, we delve into the fascinating world of conversation analysis. Our host Dr Penelope Elix speaks with Dr Sarah J White, a leading conversation analyst, and Professor John Cartmill, an experienced surgeon. They explore conversation, how we communicate, why we might not get the response we’re expecting and how medical professionals can use communication to improve t...

In our latest podcast episode, we explore the value of good communication and collaboration between doctors and pharmacists in supporting patient-centred care and safety. Our host Dr Penelope Elix speaks with Adrian Lee, pharmacist and former deputy president of the NSW Pharmacy Council, with Dr Mel Griffiths, a GP and NSW Medical Council hearing member. They discuss the dynamics of building effec...

The growth in telehealth has delivered enormous benefits to patients by providing more timely and accessible health care, but how do doctors decide when a telehealth consult is appropriate? What do quality telehealth consultations mean in practice? In this podcast episode, host Dr Penelope Elix speaks with, Dr Anne Tonkin AO, Chair, Medical Board of Australia (MBA) and Dr Michael Wright, Medical D...

Excerpt from an about to be released episode on telehealth with guests Dr Anne Tonkin AO, Chair, Medical Board of Australia and Dr Michael Wright, Medical Director from Avant. In this clip, Dr Wright describes the benefits of telehealth while emphasising the standards of care that apply in face-to-face care also apply in telehealth consults.

Host Dr Penelope Elix discusses with Dr Michael Bonning, AMA NSW President and GP, anxieties doctors can have about seeking support for their own health and explains the very high threshold required for health-related notifications to regulators.

Doctors in Australia are less likely to have their own doctor than the rest of the community. As committed professional caregivers, medical practitioners can sometimes neglect their own mental and physical well-being. Our host Dr Penelope Elix speaks with Dr Michael Bonning, GP and AMA NSW President about doctor self-care, the importance of a doctor having their own GP, services available such as...

Over half of people experiencing mental health symptoms do not voice their concerns, and GPs are often the first point of contact when they do seek help. In this podcast episode, the Council's Medical Director and practising GP, Dr Penelope Elix talks with Black Dog Institute Executive Director and Chief Scientist, Professor Samuel Harvey about how doctors can engage with patients, what is best pr...

Over half of people experiencing mental health symptoms do not voice their concerns, and GPs are often the first point of contact when they do seek help. In this preview of of our 'Mental Health - Beyond the referral' episode, the Council's Medical Director and practising GP, Dr Penelope Elix talks with Black Dog Institute Executive Director and Chief Scientist, Professor Samuel Harvey about ways...

What does 'Informed Consent' entail? Our expert panel provide insight into how doctors can properly obtain 'Informed Consent'? Resources · consent-section-4.pdf (nsw.gov.au) · Standards-for-general-practices-5th-edition_1.pdf.aspx (racgp.org.au) · medicalboard.gov.au/codes-guidelines-policies/code-of-conduct.aspx · Avant - Informed consent and communicating information Reference to any specific vi...

Professor Anne Duggan is the Chief Medical Officer at the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care. In this preview of the Continuity of Care episode, Professor Duggan explains the importance of having a connected health care system. Reference to any specific views, information or opinions does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the Medical Council of NSW (MCNSW)....

In this episode, your host Dr Annette Pantle joins Professor Anne Duggan and Dr Liz Marles from the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care, and Dr Kiely Kim from MDA National to discuss how doctors can maintain good continuity of care for their patients in an increasingly complex health system. For more information on medical records, listen to our podcast: Medical records: are...

Dr Peter Baldwin and his team have developed a digital first mental health solution for Australian health practitioners called The Essential Network (TEN). In this preview of the Medical Council's 'Burnout' episode, Peter talks about some of the issues doctors have been facing during the pandemic. Reference to any specific views, information or opinions does not constitute an endorsement or recomm...

In this episode, your host Dr Martine Walker joins Professor Leanne Rowe and Dr Peter Baldwin to discuss how doctors can manage burnout and maintain good mental health. Listen to more episodes here: Medical Council NSW - Whooshkaa The Essential Network: https://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/the-essential-network/ Professor Rowe’s website and book: https://everydoctor.org Other resources: · Black Do...

How are complaints about NSW registered health professionals, such as doctors, nurses, pharmacists, dentists, chiropractors and physiotherapists managed? What is the role of NSW health professional councils, Ahpra and the HCCC? What do you do if a complaint is made about you? A must-listen for registered health professionals and students based in NSW. Listen to more episodes here: Medical Council...