The Good GP

In this week’s episode, the Good GP welcomes back Dr Karin Sekhon to discuss long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARCs). This episode covers LARCs and Intrauterine devices (IUDs). Karin explains how they work, the procedures, contraindications and side effects. We also cover contraceptive injections. Dr Sekhon is a practicing GP with a special interest in women's health. Helpful resources: LARC...

In this episode, the Good GP interviews Dr Karin Sekhon on the combined oral contraceptive pill. This episode covers approaching the consultation and what to discuss during the consult, how the pill works, the different pills and deciding which one to prescribe. We also cover the non-contraception reasons for prescribing the pill and the contraindications. Dr Sekhon is a practicing GP with a speci...

In this episode, The Good GP interviews Dr Yee Tai on phototherapy for dermatological conditions. This episode covers: - what is phototherapy and how it works - what is involved for the patient and who can be treated - treatment – the conditions it can treat and the effectiveness - risks and side effects Dr Tai is a dermatologist and Mohs surgeon.

In this episode, The Good GP interviews Annalie Houston on nutritional and dietetic support for bariatric surgery patients. This episode covers diet and nutrition considerations in the lead up to surgery, what to expect in the post-operative phase, monitoring vitamin and mineral deficiencies and supplements, and the complications and risks. Annalie Houston is an accredited practicing dietitian and...

In this episode, the Good GP interviews Dr Todd Cameron on building patient engagement. This episode explores approaching the first consultation with a new patient and tips to connect with your patients. Dr Todd Cameron is a general practitioner with over 20 years of experience in general practice and founder of M3 Health.

In this episode, the Good GP interviews Professor Creswell (Cres) Eastman on Hypothyroidism in pregnancy. This episode covers how pregnancy affects the thyroid, the complications, case detection, treatment and management. Prof Cresman (Cres) Eastman is a world-renowned endocrinologist and the principal medical advisor to the Australian Thyroid Foundation. He is also the Clinical Professor of Medic...

In this episode, the Good GP interviews two cardiac specialists on valvular heart disease, focussing on aortic and mitral valve disease. We explore aortic stenosis and the Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI) procedure, mitral valve disease and related procedures. Dr Michael Muhlmann is a Consultant Cardiologist and Interventional Cardiologist at Hollywood Private Hospital, Sir Charles G...

In this episode, Professor Paul Effler provides information about the risks and benefits of the COVID Pfizer COVID-19 vaccination. While it is not anticipated that this vaccine will rolled-out in general practice given the cold-chain requirements, GPs need to understand the delayed reactions and other side-effects. Professor Paul Effler is the Senior Medical Advisor, Communicable Disease Control D...

In this episode, Professor Paul Effler provides a brief update on the COVID and Influenza vaccinations. Professor Paul Effler is the Senior Medical Advisor, Communicable Disease Control Directorate, WA Department of Health and Clinical Professor, University of Western Australia. Information correct as at 17 February 2021.

In this episode, The Good GP interviews Dr Athanasios Gaitatzis on the topic of sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP). This episode explores what is SUDEP, the demography and who is most at risk – including a look at the risks in children. We also cover what can be done to modify/reduce the risk of SUDEP and the GP’s role in educating and helping patients understand the risks of SUDEP. Dr At...

In episode two of this two-part endometriosis series, The Good GP interviews Associate Professor Anusch Yazdani on the topic of endometriosis management. This episodes covers management recommendations within primary care, the treatment options, when to refer for surgery and complementary medicine. A/Prof Anusch Yazdani is a subspecialist in reproductive endocrinology and infertility and an advanc...

In this two-episode series, The Good GP interviews Associate Professor Anusch Yazdani on the topic of Endometriosis. The first episode focuses on endometriosis presentations, including the common and not-so-common symptoms and presentations. This episode also covers investigations and assessment. A/Prof Anusch Yazdani is a subspecialist in reproductive endocrinology and infertility and is an advan...

In episode two of this two-part series, The Good GP interviews Dr Ben Kroon on the topic of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). This episode focuses on the principles for managing PCOS, including how to manage the presenting problem and screening for complications. We also cover lifestyle factors and advice, pharmacological management, plus useful resources for GPs and their patients. Dr Ben Kroon i...

In this two-episode series, The Good GP interviews Dr Ben Kroon on the topic of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). This episode focuses on the diagnosis and differentials of PCOS. This episode explores what is PCOS and the causes. The different approaches for adult and adolescent is also discussed. Part two of the series (Episode 85 - available 24 November) covers the management of polycystic ovary...

In this episode, The Good GP interviews Dr Lisa Chantler on generalised anxiety disorder (GAD). Dr Chantler is a senior clinical psychologist with particular interests in treating depression, anxiety and complex trauma. This episode explores GAD and covers identifying and diagnosing GAD in the primary care setting. This episode also explores the questions GPs can ask patients to help differentiate...

In this episode, The Good GP interviews Professor Tricia Greenhalgh on post-acute COVID-19 in primary care. Tricia is a GP, OBE and professor of primary care health sciences, University of Oxford. This episode explores post-acute COVID presentations in primary care, including the management and rehabilitation of post-acute COVID. Prof. Greenhalgh also explains differentiating between post-acute CO...

In this episode, The Good GP interviews regular interviewer Dr Krystyna De Lange about lichen sclerosus in females. This episode explores what is lichen sclerosus, how the condition presents and the differential diagnosis and other conditions to consider when a patient presents with symptoms. Krystyna also explains making the diagnosis and the treatment approach and options available.

In this special 'extended-length' episode, The Good GP interviews Sonya Criddle on perinatal palliative care. Sonya is the clinical midwife specialist for the Perinatal Loss Service at King Edward Memorial Hospital. This episode explores what is perinatal palliative care, and explains the three pathways into the model of care and the guiding principles. This episode also explains how the GP can as...

In this two-episode series, The Good GP interviews Dr Ashleigh Smith on the topic of stillbirth and neonatal death. Dr Smith is an O&G registrar practicing in Queensland. This second episode focuses on the psycho-social and mental health aspects of pregnancy loss, including how to communicate with families and supporting families during this difficult time. This episode also explores the resources...

In this two-episode series, The Good GP interviews Dr Ashleigh Smith on the topic of stillbirth and neonatal death. Dr Smith is an O&G registrar practicing in Queensland. This episode focuses on the medical aspects including the risk factors, causes, presentations and various ways to reduce the risk. Part two of the series (Episode 79 - available 20 July) covers the psycho-social and mental health...

In this episode of The Good GP, regular interviewer Dr Sean Stevens is interviewed on the topic of ‘Wart treatments - Life hacks for GPs’. This episode covers the tips and tricks for GPs in treating warts. Dr Stevens covers the role of cryotherapy, including tips to minimise damage and the common mistakes made. This episode also explores the treatment of plantar warts and genital warts. Instructio...

In this episode, the Good GP interviews orthoptist and relationships manager for Vision Australia, Nabill Jacob, on primary care eye disease. This episode covers the common adult and paediatric eye diseases and the conditions that GPs should be aware of. This episode also cover simple screening tests for vision impairment in adults, and the examination and management of strabismus in infants in ge...

In this two-part podcast series, the Good GP interviews Kym Yuke, a primary care health worker in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health on smoking cessation. This episode covers: - advice on prescribing nicotine replacement to a breastfeeding or pregnant patient - alternative options for smoking cessation including Varenicline - resources to help patients during their quitting journey Liste...

In this two-episode series, the Good GP interviews Kym Yuke, a primary care health worker in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health on smoking cessation. This episode covers: - assessing a patient’s readiness to quit, assessing their nicotine dependence and the evidence based options to help support patients. - nicotine replacement therapy options, the recommended dosages and the recommended...

In this special COVID-19 podcast, the Good GP interviews Prof Angus Dawson on the ethical issues that arise in a pandemic. In this episode, Prof Dawson also explains the publication, An ethics framework for making resource allocation decisions within clinical care: Responding to COVID-19. This ethics framework is designed to help clinicians, hospital administrators and policy makers decide how to...