In this episode, surgeon Peter Carr-Boyd shares expert insights on gallstones, their symptoms, diagnosis, and management, helping primary care providers better understand when to refer and how to handle common presentations.
In this episode, Devashana Gupta, a fertility specialist, discusses complex fertility cases in primary care, including assessment, diagnosis, and management of various fertility issues. Providing valuable insights for GPs and healthcare providers to...
In this episode, Bruce Arroll explores the management of coexisting heart failure and type 2 diabetes in primary care. Topics include presentation surprises, screening strategies, treatment paradigms, medication nuances, and lifestyle advice.
In this episode, Dr Hasan Bhally discusses the virology, transmission, clinical presentation, diagnosis, and prevention strategies for RSV in older adults, highlighting the importance of vaccination and awareness of complications.
In this episode, Clinical Psychologist Mary Miller introduces a practical framework for navigating the emotional toll of high-stakes roles. Using the example of GPs managing a mistake or complaint, she explores how self-criticism and overwork can mak...
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...
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.
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...
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...
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...
