The Good GP

In this episode, The Good GP interviews Urologist, Dr Matthew Roberts on recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs). This practical episode explores the causes, risk factors, the initial work-up and management including pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments. If you have a question or would like to get in touch with The Good GP, please email thegoodgp@gmail.com.au

In part-two of this two-part series, The Good GP once again interviews Dr Penny Wood and Dr Sally Murray on transgender medicine. In part two, we explore the approach to the gender affirming therapy including the options, the medications used and the assessment for readiness. Dr Sally Murray is a Sexual Health Physician and Dr Penny Wood is a GP, both with a special interest in transgender medicin...

In part-one of this two-part series, The Good GP interviews Dr Penny Wood and Dr Sally Murray on transgender medicine. In part one, we explore the GP’s role, psychological support and available resources, guidelines and online forums. Dr Sally Murray is a Sexual Health Physician and Dr Penny Wood is a GP, both with a special interest in transgender medicine. If you have a question or would like to...

In this episode, The Good GP interviews Dr Hooi Ee on the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program and the role GPs play. Dr Hooi Ee is a specialist Gastroenterologist and head of Gastroenterology at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital in Perth. If you have a question or would like to get in touch with The Good GP, please email thegoodgp@gmail.com.au

In this episode, The Good GP interviews Dr Vance Manins on CT Coronary calcium scoring. Vance explains CT Coronary calcium scoring and the difference between CT Coronary calcium scores and CT coronary angiography. This episode also covers when to refer for a scan and tips for interpreting the scans and calcium scores for your patients. Dr Vance Manins is a cardiologist with a special interest in a...

In part-two of this two-part series, The Good GP interviews Dr Mike Millard on internet-based cognitive behavioural therapy, or iCBT and This Way Up, the evidence-based online treatment for anxiety and depression. In part two, Mike covers the courses available on This Way Up. We also explore who can access This Way Up and how GPs can refer/prescribe. Dr Mike Millard is a Consultant Psychiatrist an...

In part-one of this two-part series, The Good GP interviews Dr Mike Millard on internet-based cognitive behavioural therapy, or iCBT and This Way Up, the evidence-based online treatment for anxiety and depression. In part one, Mike explains the online treatment, its effectiveness and who is a good candidate for iCBT. Dr Mike Millard is a Consultant Psychiatrist and Clinical Director of the Clinica...

In this special episode of The Good GP, Dr Sean Stevens speaks with Dr Helen Wilcox and Caroline Morling on doctors mental health and suicide. In memory of Dr Jono Morling, this episode covers the important issue of doctors mental health and suicide. Jono's wife, Caroline, bravely shares Jono's story with the aim of helping other doctors. Resources to assist doctors in need: Doctor's Health Adviso...

In this episode, The Good GP interviews GPs and medicinal cannabis prescribers, Dr Jamil Khan and Dr Lewis MacKinnon on prescribing cannabis and its use in chronic non-cancer pain. This episode covers the types of cannabinoids and what can be used in Australia, the evidence and indications for treating chronic non-cancer pain. We also explore the process for GPs to become a registered prescriber a...

In this episode, The Good GP interviews exercise physiologist, Ryan O’Connor on high intensity interval training, or HiiT. This episode covers what is HiiT, the benefits, screening and why prescribe HiiT to your patients. Ryan is a Director of Absolute Balance and regular columnist in ‘Australian Men’s Fitness Magazine’. If you have a question or would like to get in touch with The Good GP, please...

In this special episode, The Good GP interviews the podcasters of Dementia in Practice, GPs Dr Hilton Koppe, Dr Marita Long and Dr Steph Daly. This episode covers who might be assessed for dementia and the assessment in general practice, the screening tools available for GPs and tips for history taking. We also explore the diagnosis framework and the exclusion and inclusion criteria to consider. R...

In this episode, The Good GP interviews Dr Grace Phua for an update on syphilis. Dr Phua provides an update on the syphilis outbreak over the past few years. We explore the symptoms and presentations, congenital syphilis, testing and treatment. Dr Grace Phua is a GP who works for the Metropolitan Communicable Disease Control under North Metro Health Service. The RACGP recently recorded a syphilis...

In part two of this two-part series, the Good GP interviews Clinical Professor Peter Silbert on the topic of peripheral neuropathy. In this episode, Dr Silbert explores the management of neuropathies in general practice and when to refer. Dr Peter Silbert is a Neurologist at Perth Neurophysiology and has completed advanced training in Neurophysiology. He is a Clinical Professor of Neurology (Unive...

In this special COVID-19 episode, The Good GP interviews Kerry Fitzsimons and Claire Italiano on COVID antiviral medications. We explore what antiviral treatments are available for patients with COVID, the contraindications and indications, and the GP's role. Kerry Fitzsimons is the Manager of Medicines and Technology Unit, Clinical Excellence Division, WA Department of Health. Claire Italiano is...

Over the next two episodes, the Good GP interviews Clinical Professor Peter Silbert on the topic of peripheral neuropathy. In this episode, Dr Silbert provides clear insights into the causes, presentations and investigations of peripheral neuropathies, a common GP condition that affects 25% of people over the age of 70. Dr Peter Silbert is a Neurologist at Perth Neurophysiology and has completed a...

In this episode, The Good GP interviews Dr Alison Archibald on the topic of genetic carrier screening. We explore what is genetic carrier screening, what it involves and the conditions that can be screened for. Alison also explains the GP’s role in discussing genetic carrier screening with their patients, the genetic carrier screening process and genetic counselling. Dr Archibald is an Certified G...

In this special COVID-19 episode, The Good GP interviews podcast regular, Prof Paul Effler on the Omicron variant. We explore what is Omicron, how it behaves and compares to the other variants. We also briefly cover other variants and explore the need for ongoing boosters. Professor Paul Effler is the Senior Medical Advisor, Communicable Disease Control Directorate, WA Department of Health and Cli...

In this special COVID-19 vaccination episode, The Good GP interviews Dr Angie Berkhout, paediatric infectious diseases physician at the Royal Children's Hospital, on the COVID-19 vaccination rollout in children aged 5-11. In this episode, we cover the vaccinations available for children, schedules, efficacy, contraindications and precautions. We also bust some common myths regarding the COVID-19 v...

In the second part of this two-part series, The Good GP is joined again by Frances Mulcahy. In part two, Fran discusses the practical ways to welcome the gender diverse community into our practices and breaks down some myths around gender medicine.

In this two-part series, The Good GP interviews Frances Mulcahy on welcoming the gender diverse community into our practices. In part one, former GP, Fran explains how someone from the gender diverse community may present to their GP and getting terminology and pronouns right in gender medicine.

In this special live episode, the Good GP hosts doctors Tim Koh, Krystyna De Lange and Sean Stevens chat about self-care. How to motivate patients to practice self-care, helping children and teenagers and taking a look at doctors' wellbeing and self-care. This live episode was recorded on 11 August 2021 in celebration of 100 episodes. Enjoying the Good GP? Don't forget to give us a like, a review...

In this episode, the Good GP interviews Dr Lena Rennick and Dr Scott Blair-West on OCD. We explore the impacts OCD has on patients and strategies to normalise OCD; screening and detection; managing OCD in primary care and when to refer. Scott Blair-West is a consultant psychiatrist and medical director, OCD Program at The Melbourne Clinic. Dr Lena Rennick is GP registrar in Melbourne. Resources: M...

In this week’s episode, the Good GP interviews vascular surgeon, Dr Samantha Peden on venous ulcers and chronic venous insufficiencies. We explore the prevalence in certain patients, presentations, the missed diagnoses and tips for differentiating venous and arterial ulcers. We also explore referrals and recommendations for GPs with patients presenting with possible venous disease, arterial diseas...

In this week’s episode, the Good GP interviews radiologist, Dr Brendan Adler once again to discuss chest imaging tests and chest imaging nodules. We explore the types of imaging tests and the role they play in the diagnostic process. Brendan also covers chest nodules, the causes, risks, features to look out for and guidelines for follow-up. Dr Adler is a radiologist and CEO of Envision Radiology....

In this week’s episode, the Good GP interviews radiologist, Dr Brendan Adler to discuss incidentalomas. We explore the common imaging that shows incidental findings, what GPs can do to prepare a patient for testing and what features to look out for. We also explore the differences with high resolution and normal resolution tests and what tests yield non-target organ incidentalomas. Dr Adler is a r...