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Crying, sleeping and feeding are normal infant behaviours, so what are the signs that there might be a problem? Associate Professor Brigid Jordan and Dr Emily Littlejohn discuss this question and more about abnormal behaviour, the impacts on babies and their parents, and how healthcare workers can help. Brigid is a social worker and infant mental health clinician, educator and researcher. Her rese...

The emotional development of our youngest patients can be disrupted by hospitalisation. In this episode, A/Prof Brigid Jordan provides us with a framework for understanding how toddlers react to illness, and explores the difference between tolerable stress and trauma. Brigid is a social worker and infant mental health clinician, educator and researcher. Her research focus is the impact of early li...

This is the first episode of a four part series on infant mental health, with expert guest Associate Professor Brigid Jordan AM interviewed by Dr Emily Littlejohn. The series covers the principles of emotional development of patients in the 0-5 age group, how this can be disrupted by hospitalisation and how we can support the mental health of our patients and families. Brigid is a social worker an...

LEAP, Listen, Empower, Adapt, Perform. Mindfulness for health care workers by health care workers, developed and narrated by Dr Amanda Stock and Dr Anna Englin. Disclaimer: This podcast has been produced by The Education Hub, a collaboration between the Royal Children's Hospital and the University of Melbourne Department of Paediatrics. The producers have made considerable efforts to ensure the in...

This exercise will help you keep your hands safe and away from your face. It is most effective when the recording is listened to in a quiet space with the eyes closed or the gaze kept soft. LEAP, Listen, Empower, Adapt, Perform. Mindfulness for health care workers by health care workers, developed and narrated by Dr Amanda Stock and Dr Anna Englin. Disclaimer: This podcast has been produced by The...

Exercises for processing difficult events at work. LEAP, Listen, Empower, Adapt, Perform. Mindfulness for health care workers by health care workers, developed and narrated by Dr Amanda Stock and Dr Anna Englin. Disclaimer: This podcast has been produced by The Education Hub, a collaboration between the Royal Children's Hospital and the University of Melbourne Department of Paediatrics. The produc...

Exercises for processing difficult events at work. LEAP, Listen, Empower, Adapt, Perform. Mindfulness for health care workers by health care workers, developed and narrated by Dr Amanda Stock and Dr Anna Englin. Disclaimer: This podcast has been produced by The Education Hub, a collaboration between the Royal Children's Hospital and the University of Melbourne Department of Paediatrics. The produc...

Many of us have experienced the sensation of freezing during a crisis. This is because our thinking/rational mind is overwhelmed and shuts down. This exercise helps to interrupt the panic cycle and allows us to think clearly. This is best practised when you are feeling calm so it can be easily accessed during a crisis. LEAP, Listen, Empower, Adapt, Perform. Mindfulness for health care workers by h...

LEAP, Listen, Empower, Adapt, Perform. Mindfulness for health care workers by health care workers, developed and narrated by Dr Amanda Stock and Dr Anna Englin. Disclaimer: This podcast has been produced by The Education Hub, a collaboration between the Royal Children's Hospital and the University of Melbourne Department of Paediatrics. The producers have made considerable efforts to ensure the in...

These exercises may help you when you feel overwhelmed. If possible, practise these in a calm setting so that you become familiar with them. LEAP, Listen, Empower, Adapt, Perform. Mindfulness for health care workers by health care workers, developed and narrated by Dr Amanda Stock and Dr Anna Englin. Disclaimer: This podcast has been produced by The Education Hub, a collaboration between the Royal...

This exercise may help more "visual" learners. Listen, Empower, Adapt, Perform. Mindfulness for health care workers by health care workers, developed and narrated by Dr Amanda Stock and Dr Anna Englin. Disclaimer: This podcast has been produced by The Education Hub, a collaboration between the Royal Children's Hospital and the University of Melbourne Department of Paediatrics. The producers have m...

To enhance clear thinking and control anxiety. This exercise works very well in a group setting, such as a huddle or handover. Mindfulness for health care workers by health care workers, developed and narrated by Dr Amanda Stock and Dr Anna Englin. Disclaimer: This podcast has been produced by The Education Hub, a collaboration between the Royal Children's Hospital and the University of Melbourne...

LEAP, Listen, Empower, Adapt, Perform. Mindfulness for health care workers by health care workers, developed and narrated by Dr Amanda Stock and Dr Anna Englin. Disclaimer: This podcast has been produced by The Education Hub, a collaboration between the Royal Children's Hospital and the University of Melbourne Department of Paediatrics. The producers have made considerable efforts to ensure the in...

In this episode, we interview Dr Adam O'Brien and Ms Tania Griffiths about the development of the RCH ED POCUS Project and the work they do in ED and around the hospital to educate doctors and nurses about bedside ultrasound. PODCAST DISCLAIMER:This podcast has been produced by The Education Hub, a collaboration between the Royal Children's Hospital and the University of Melbourne Department of Pa...

When might we suspect child abuse, maltreatment or neglect? What do we do with those concerns? How do you make a report to child protection? Dr Anne Smith (Director of the Victorian Forensic Paediatric Medical Services) discusses this and much more - including a step-by-step guide on what a conversation with Child Protection Services might be like. The Victorian Forensic Paediatric Medical Service...

Assessing for child abuse can be very confronting. Dr Anne Smith (Director of the Victorian Forensic Paediatric Medical Services) ​discusses how forensic history taking differs from other day-to-day assessments, important salient history and examination details to include and helpful hints when doing one. The Victorian Forensic Paediatric Medical Services (VFPMS) has state-wide responsibilities in...

Discussions about child abuse are stressful - for both clinicians and carers. Dr Anne Smith (Director of the Victorian Forensic Paediatric Medical Services) ​talks to us about how to navigate these tricky conversations. The Victorian Forensic Paediatric Medical Services (VFPMS) has state-wide responsibilities in relation to forensic medical assessments and care for abused, assaulted and neglected...

"More is not always better when it comes to healthcare" is the mantra of the Choosing Wisely Australia campaign, which seeks to reduce unnecessary medical interventions. In this episode, Dr Joanna Lawrence, medical lead of the Choosing Wisely campaign at RCH, talks with A/Prof Ed Oakley about low value care. They discuss clinician reasons for performing low value tests and the potential harms. Ed...

Respiratory Physician Professor Colin Robertson discusses outpatient management of child and adolescents with asthma with Dr Amy Gray. Professor Robertson discusses what we are talking about when we refer to asthma, the need to ensure our diagnosis is correct, and reflects on when we may consider different types of preventative treatment. Resources: The RCH Asthma Clinical Practice Guidelines The...

Patient comfort and safety are paramount when caring for children, especially in a daunting healthcare setting. Dr. Amanda Stock (Emergency Physician) talks to Sophie Karavaras from Child Life Therapy about different strategies and how to tailor your approach to different developmental stages and individual temperaments. Offer realistic choices, be direct with praise, give parents a role and use p...

What is the difference between preschool wheeze and asthma? Professor Sarath Ranganathan joins us to explain why it is important to be cautious about the use of steroids and other asthma preventers in the preschool group. He offers insights into potential new therapies or opportunities for prevention of asthma with evidence coming from research in early childhood. Resources: The RCH Asthma Clinica...

In this episode A/Prof Lionel Lubitz reflects on his experiences of mentoring and learning from junior medical staff during his 30 year career at The Royal Children's Hospital. Lionel is an experienced paediatrician having worked at the RCH for the past 30 years as a consultant general paediatrician. He was formerly deputy director in the Dept. of General Medicine at the Royal Children's Hospital...

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome can be hard to define and hard to diagnose. A/Prof Lionel Lubitz shares his tips for overcoming these challenges and provides useful management strategies. Lionel is an experienced paediatrician having worked at the RCH for the past 30 years as a consultant general paediatrician. He was formerly deputy director in the Dept. of General Medicine at the Royal Children's Hospi...

This episode is the first of a three-part mini-series with expert guest and general paediatrician Associate Professor Lionel Lubitz, hosted by A/Prof Mike Starr. The series covers a range of paediatric conditions including autism, ADHD and chronic fatigue. Lionel is an experienced paediatrician having worked at the RCH for the past 30 years as a consultant general paediatrician. He was formerly de...

In this final episode of the series, Professor Hutson discusses this uncommon but interesting condition. Professor Hutson is recognised internationally for his research into testicular descent, disorders of sexual differentiation, and colonic dysmotility in children. Disclaimer: This podcast has been produced by The Education Hub, a collaboration between the Royal Children's Hospital and the Unive...