Mastering Health Literacy

In this episode, Carla White, a health literacy expert, discusses how clinicians can navigate challenging consultations involving medical misinformation and distrust of science. They explore practical communication strategies, the Ask Build Check mod...

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Jun 02, 2026
Type 2 Diabetes Management

In this episode, Dr Helen Snell, a leading figure in diabetes care in New Zealand, discusses recent updates in type 2 diabetes management, diagnostic criteria changes, new medications, and practical tips for primary care providers.

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May 19, 2026
Familial Hyperlipidemia

Jocelyne Benatar (Medical Officer Cardiology) and Cam Kyle (Chemical Pathologist) discuss Familial Hyperlipidemia (FH), its diagnosis, management, and implications for primary care. Learn about genetic testing, risk assessment, and new treatments to...

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May 05, 2026
A.I. Medical Co-Pilots

This episode explores the current and future role of artificial intelligence in medicine, focusing on practical applications like transcribing tools, decision support, and ethical considerations. Dr. Yariv Doron shares insights from his experience in...

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Apr 21, 2026
Refugee health

This episode discusses the complexities of refugee health in New Zealand, featuring Dr Karen Chung, a Senior Medical Practitioner at the Mangere Refugee Health Service. The conversation covers the refugee resettlement process, the critical role of pr...

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Apr 07, 2026
Sepsis

In this episode, Dr. Paul Huggan discusses the critical topic of sepsis, its prevalence in New Zealand, and how it presents in primary care settings. He explores the differences between sepsis and standard infections, the criteria for defining sepsis...

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Mar 24, 2026
Obesity management approaches

In this episode Ole Schmiedel discusses Mounjaro, a new weight loss drug, with a focus on its mechanism of action, practical use, side effects, nutritional considerations, and long-term safety. The conversation provides insights into how Mounjaro dif...

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Mar 10, 2026