The Good GP

In this episode of The Good GP, Dr Madhur Ravikumara (Ravi), a paediatric gastroenterologist, joins host Dr Sean Stevens to discuss the topic of Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection in children.  Dr Ravi explains the differences between H. pylori infection in children and adults, highlighting that most children with this infection are asymptomatic. He emphasises that there is no evidence...

In this episode of The Good GP, host Dr. Sean Stevens continues the discussion on interventional pain management with guest Dr. Robin Park, a GP and pain specialist. Head back to episode 140 of this podcast to catch up on part 1 of this discussion.   In this episode, Robin continues to provide insights on the role of radiologists in performing procedures such as CT-guided interventions a...

In this episode of The Good GP, Dr Robin Park, a GP pain specialist, joins host Dr Sean Stevens to discuss procedures in pain management, in part 1 of a 2 part discussion. Robin shares his insights on common procedures and how GPs can determine who is likely to benefit from them. Robin emphasises the importance of a comprehensive approach to pain management, which includes education, allied health...

In this episode of The Good GP, Dr Sean Stevens speaks with Dr Tilman Ruff, an infectious diseases and public health physician, where they discuss the alarming risks of nuclear war and the role of health professionals in preventing it.  Dr Ruff sheds light on the significant threat posed by nuclear weapons and the urgent need for action to prevent their catastrophic consequences. Drawing atte...

In this episode of The Good GP, host Dr Krystyna de Lange is joined by Dr Alison Archibald, a Certified Genetic Counsellor at the Victorian Clinical Genetic Services, to discuss noninvasive prenatal testing (NIPT).  NIPT is a screening test that looks at small pieces of DNA in the maternal blood to identify chromosome conditions in the foetus. This test can be done from about 10 weeks ge...

In this episode of The Good GP, Dr Sean Stevens speaks with Dr Michelle Dutton, the inaugural chair of the newly established Trans and Gender Diverse Healthcare Specific Interest Group (SIG) at the RACGP.  Dr Dutton shares the goals of the SIG, which revolve around creating a safe and accepting environment for trans and gender diverse people to receive healthcare and empowering GPs to provide...

In this episode of The Good GP, host Dr Krystyna de Lange is joined once again by Dr Tim Jones, a GP in Hobart with a special interest in general paediatrics.  The topic of discussion is nocturnal enuresis or bedwetting in children.  Dr Jones shares insightful information about the commonality of bedwetting, explaining that by the age of four, one in three children still experience bedwe...

In this episode of The Good GP, host Dr Krystyna de Lange continues her conversation with Dr Tim Jones about the management of behavioural challenges in paediatric populations.  Dr Jones emphasises the importance of focusing on one issue at a time in order to make a positive difference in the child and family's day-to-day wellbeing. He also encourages GPs to provide safe and supportive spaces...

In this episode of The Good GP, Dr Krystyna de Lange is joined by Dr Tim Jones, a GP based in Hobart with a particular interest in paediatrics. The focus of today's episode is on the assessment of behavioural challenges in children. Dr Jones discusses the impact of the pandemic on the mental and emotional well-being of children and families, as well as the challenges faced by primary care physicia...

In this episode of The Good GP, host Dr Tim Koh interviews Associate Professor Karen Flegg, the President elect of WONCA. They discuss the upcoming WONCA conference in Sydney and why it's a special occasion for Australian GPs, being the 50th anniversary of the Melbourne conference. Karen shares her excitement about meeting colleagues from around the world and attending workshops and sessions to le...

In this episode of The Good GP, host Dr Sean Stevens chats with Dr Helen Wilcox, a GP, Doctor of Medicine Program Director at UWA and Medical Director of the Doctor’s Health Advisory Service WA, about the nuances of doctors seeking medical care.  In this episode Dr Wilcox emphasises the importance of doctors becoming patients too, highlighting the advantages of objective care, specialist refe...

In the final episode of this three-part series on atrial fibrillation (AF), Dr Tim Koh speaks with Dr Ben King from Advara HeartCare about non-pharmacological management. They focus on lifestyle adjustments like weight loss, sleep apnea treatment, and alcohol moderation. The conversation shifts to procedural options, discussing catheter ablation techniques such as cryoballoon and radiofrequency. D...

In this second episode of a three-part series on atrial fibrillation (AF), host Dr Tim Koh and Dr Ben King - Cardiologist and Electrophysiologist at Advara HeartCare, focus on medical management. They discuss stroke prevention, highlighting the criteria for anticoagulant use and the advantages of newer oral anticoagulants (NOACs) over warfarin. The episode also covers rate control medications like...

In this episode of The Good GP, host Dr Tim Koh talks with Dr Ben King, a Cardiologist and Electrophysiologist, about navigating the maze of diagnosing atrial fibrillation (AF). They discuss the common symptoms like palpitations and breathlessness, and delve into the role that wearables play in incidental findings. The conversation also covers important diagnostic steps for GPs, such as confirming...

In this episode of The Good GP, host Dr Sean Stevens interviews Jerome Chiew, Vice Chair of the Australian Computer Society in Western Australia and a certified professional in cybersecurity.  Jerome shares insights on the three most common cybersecurity incidents that GPs may experience, including phishing emails, malvertising through search engines, and password compromises through the use...

In this episode of The Good GP Podcast, host Dr Tim Koh speaks with Dr Ranita Siru Sabatino about the complexities of diagnosing and managing Cushing syndrome. They discuss the variety of symptoms and signs of Cushing syndrome, such as muscle weakness and thin skin, and why it's crucial to understand these for early detection. They also talk about the challenges in diagnosing t...

In this episode, Dr Ranita Siru Sabatino, a clinical endocrinologist and expert in chemical pathology and endocrinology, speaks with host Dr Tim Koh and provides valuable insights into the diagnosis of secondary hypertension.  Dr Siru Sabatino starts by defining what secondary hypertension is and share common indicators that may suggest a patient has secondary hypertension. The discussio...

Join your host for this episode Dr Krystyna de Lange for a discussion with Dr Angie Berkhout, Paediatric Infectious Disease Specialist about the common infections caused by staphylococcus aureus and the factors that contribute to recurrences. Learn about the prevalence of MRSA and what GPs need to know about it, including when to consider swabbing and antibiotic choices. Also hear about staph...

In this episode, The Good GP interviews Dr Lauren Cheung, Senior Manager on the Clinical Team at Apple on the role of wearable technology in health and patient care. This episode explores the cardiovascular features of wearables such as the Apple Watch, including the ECG App and irregular rhythm notifications. Resources: Apple Health webpage for clinicians: https://www.apple.com/healthcare/apple-w...

In this episode, live from GP22 the RACGP National Conference, The Good GP interviews GP Dr James Best on Autism in the paediatric population. This episode explores what is Autism, how it might present in general practice, approaching the consult, preparing parents and the resources and screening tools available. ** This podcast is recorded live from GP22, therefore the audio is of lower quality....

In this episode, The Good GP interviews Dr Hilton Koppe on reflective writing in general practice and its role in doctor wellbeing. Hilton is a GP, medical educator and published author. Resources: - One Curious Doctor, Hilton Koppe: https://www.hiltonkoppe.com/Shop.php - Upcoming events and webinars on writing: https://www.hiltonkoppe.com/events.php - Expressive Writing: Words that heal. James W....

In this special episode for International Women's Day, The Good GP interviews RACGP President Dr Nicole Higgins on the topic of female leadership in general practice.

In this episode, live from GP22 the RACGP National Conference, The Good GP interviews GP and founder of Doctors Control Panel, Dr Anton Knieriemen and Cubiko CEO, Chris Smeed on the power of data. This episode explores the value of data and how GPs can harness data effectively and use it to improve patient care. ** This podcast is recorded live from GP22, therefore the audio is of lower quality. T...

In this episode, The Good GP interviews Professor Mark Bellgrove on the new clinical practice guideline for ADHD. Mark is the Director of Research at the Turner Institute for Brain and Mental Health, Monash University and Author of the new Australian Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guideline for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Resources: - ADHD guidelines: https://adhdguideline.a...

In this episode, The Good GP interviews Urologist, Dr Matthew Roberts on the assessment and management of lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) in males. This episode explores screening, symptoms, causes and the examination and management of LUTS in males. If you have a question or would like to get in touch with The Good GP, please email thegoodgp@gmail.com.au