Podcasts by Australian Anaesthesia

TM13. Congratulations for getting a training position! Let's talk training fees with Dr Jason Kong from 2023-10-09T05:00

Congratulations for getting a training position job and taking a big step toward what I hope will be a long, rewarding and happy career!

In this episode I chat with Chair of the Australi...

TM11: How to use the MBS consultation item numbers with Dr Andrew Mulcahy from 2023-04-10T04:00

In this episode I chat with ASA Past President, Dr Andrew Mulcahy. We go through all of the consultation items - when to use them and when not to use them so that you remain compliant with Medi...

TM8: Using MBS item 17615 from 2022-09-19T05:00

In this episode of Talking Money, I discuss Medicare Benefits Schedule item number 17615 and when and how to use it properly and in a way that is compliant with Medicare.

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TM8: Using MBS item 17615 from 2022-09-19T05:00

In this episode of Talking Money, I discuss Medicare Benefits Schedule item number 17615 and when and how to use it properly and in a way that is compliant with Medicare.

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Viva 1: Long QT from 2022-05-30T05:00

The full episode is available for ASA members only and can be found here:

https://asa.org.au/asaeducation/asa-publications-2/podcasts-for-asa-members/practice-vivas-podcast/

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webAIRS with Prof Martin Culwick from 2022-04-21T09:14

The Australian Society of Anaesthetists has been proudly supporting webAIRs since its inception. webAIRs is a web-based anaesthetic incident reporting system. Hopefully you manage to avoid inciden...

Storytime! Reflections on my path to the ASA Presidency from 2022-04-11T14:17

I recently was asked to give the keynote address for an anaesthesia department dinner. Thanks to the wonderful hosts for their warm hospitality and encouraging me to share my talk as a podcast. ...

Who is a specialist anaesthetist? from 2022-02-16T10:48

The table is turned in this episode as I am interviewed by Chau, a high school student who asks what a specialist is, how to become one and what we do.

Australia's only recipient of the Order of the Polar Star from Mongolia: Dr Mandy Baric from 2021-12-27T05:00

I chat with Dr Mandy Baric about her pivotal work in Mongolia and being Australia's only recipient of the Order of the Polar Star from Mongolia.
The ASA supports a number of global health proje...

Anaesthesia and Intensive Care Prizes for 2020 from 2021-12-13T05:00

Come and have a sneak peak with Dr Michael Cooper into the workings of AIC, the scientific journal produced by the Australian Society of Anaesthetists. ASA member access to the journal: https://as...

Missing out on a training position - all is not lost from 2021-11-29T05:00

I speak to George Yi, a first year anaesthesia registrar who learnt the hard way how to get onto the anaesthesia training program.
A recording of the ASA webinar with interview expert Lynn H...

I'm on the training program, now what? from 2021-11-15T05:00

Congratulations on landing an anaesthetic job next year. Now what? I chat with Renton prize winner, Dr Kaylee Jordan and recent successful first part exam candidate, Dr Hamish Lanyon about how to...

Transition time! from 2021-11-01T05:00

Introducing new podcast music, Dr Andrew Miller as the President of the Australian Society of Anaesthetists and presenting a summary of some of the incredible work of the ASA over the last year. Listen

US Managed care from a nurse and patient perspective from 2021-10-18T05:00

I chat with Sarah, a nurse, midwife, mother and patient about her experience of health insurance and managed care in the US.
Private Health Insurance Factsheet: https://asa.org.au/managed-care/

Talking Money 4: What is an "uplift fee" from 2021-10-04T05:00

Have you been offered an "uplift fee" in return for not charging an out-of-pocket fee? If so, here are some resources to help you answer this question.
Spreadsheet link: https://asa.org.au/po...

Do you need supervision? from 2021-09-27T05:00

Are you wanting your work to be effective, enjoyable and sustainable?
I chat with Dr Renee Franklin, an anaesthetist from New Zealand and Dr Melanie Johns, a General Practitioner and Professi...

Inside a COVID ECMO ICU from 2021-09-20T05:00

I chat with NZ anaesthetist and intensivist Dr Ryan Salter about working in a cardiac/ECMO referral centre during the second wave in the UK.
ASA scrubs are coming! Please email Denyse Robertso...

Managed Care and Chronic Pain from 2021-09-13T05:00

I chat with Dr Samer Narouze, President of the American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine about the impact of Managed Care on patients with chronic pain or who might benefit from an ...

Talking Money 2: What do I charge for Public in Private patients? from 2021-08-30T05:00

Find the full episode here: https://asa.org.au/podcasts-for-asa-members/talking-money/
Non-members can apply to join here: https://asa.org.au/how-to-join/
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The Secret Thoughts of Presidents: Jannicke Mellin-Olsen from the WFSA from 2021-08-16T05:00

World Congress of Anaesthesiologists, September 1-5 2021: https://www.wca2021.org/
To learn more about the WFSA: https://wfsahq.org/

Talking Money 1: Do I say yes to charging no OOP fee? from 2021-08-02T05:00

Welcome to our new series on your private anaesthesia practice.

A lovely surgeon has asked you to work with them and requests you don't charge an out-of-pocket fee. How do you approach th...

PONV - an Australian perspective on the 4th Consensus Guidelines from 2021-07-19T05:00

I chat with anaesthetist Claudia von Peltz about the 4th Consensus Guidelines on the Management of PONV, published by the American Society for Enhanced Recovery (ASER).
4th Consensus Guidelines...

Talking Money 3: What is a coder and do I need one? from 2021-07-05T05:00

I review this article on what it means to report quality measures in the US.
https://www.healthaffairs.org/doi/10.1377/hlthaff.2015.1258#:~:text=Each%20year%20US%20physician%20practices,the%20r...

Update on the ASA National Scientific Congress from 2021-06-22T09:00

I chat with ASA NSC Convenor Peta Lorraway on what's hot and what's not at this year's conjoint ASA National Scientific Congress/Queensland Anaesthesia Continuing Education (ACE) meeting.
Pleas...

Vaccine update from the VIC AGM from 2021-06-14T05:00

ASA VIC Committee member Jennifer Reilly and I discuss highlights from the Victorian AGM.
You could hear a pin drop during Prof Michelle Ananda-Rajah's talk.
ASA members can access the ...

What does US managed care look like? with Dr Carmen Brown from 2021-06-09T19:59

I chat with Dr Carmen Brown about why she left the US (hint, it's in the title) and what might be in store for the Australian health system

For more information, please visit: https://asa...

What does US managed care look like? from 2021-06-09T19:59

I chat with Dr Carmen Brown about why she left the US (hint, it's in the title) and what might be in store for the Australian health system
For more information, please visit: https://asa.org....

Honeysuckle Health proposal and Managed Care from 2021-05-31T05:00

Peter Waterhouse and I discuss the details and implications of the nib/Cigna Honeysuckle Health proposal.
Managed Care on the ASA website:
https://asa.org.au/managed-care/
Now is a good...

ASA Behind the Scenes: from 2021-05-24T05:00

I chat with one of our newer staff members, Rhian Foster, Events and Membership Coordinator about some of the educational resources and events hosted by the ASA.
ASA Education Resources: https...

Paediatric Anaesthesia Networks with Poranee Buttery from 2021-05-10T05:00

I chat with paediatric anaesthetist Poranee Buttery about how the paediatric anaesthesia network was developed to support us in delivering safe care for children throughout Victoria. It's not just...

Substance use disorder: A personal perspective from 2021-05-02T19:00

I chat with Colin Baird about his first hand account of being an anaesthetist with substance use disorder. He authored an excellent review article and shares further details in Anaesthesia and Int...

Shifting Careers with Lisa Murphy from 2021-04-18T19:00

I chat with Lisa Murphy, Executive Director of the Stroke Foundation about moving to Australia, leaving anaesthesia and transitioning to a leadership role.
Resources for members of the ASA: Listen

The Secret Thoughts of Presidents: Dr Sheila Hart from the NZSA from 2021-04-04T20:00

I chat with Sheila Hart, current President of the New Zealand Society of Anaesthetists

To find out more about ASA events, such as the 4D event which fosters leadership in anaesthesia in Au...

2021 Tasmanian Annual Scientific Meeting with Dr Jen Dixon from 2021-03-21T19:00

I chat with Melbourne anaesthetist Jen Dixon who attended the 2021 Tasmanian Annual Scientific Meeting organised by:

Convenor – Shirin Jamshidi

Workshop Convenor – Chris Wilde

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The Trainee Returning to Work from 2021-03-07T21:00

I chat with three inspiring women who have took periods of leave from their anaesthetic training and written a resource document to help others through this process.

Pregnancy and the Anaesthetist from 2021-03-07T20:50

Happy International Women's Day!
I chat with Rosmarin Zacher and Isabelle Cooper about navigating pregnancy and working as an anaesthetist.
The Trainee Returning to Work document can be fou...

The CRASH course from 2020-12-30T05:24

CRASH: Critical care, Resuscitation and Airway Skills in High Fidelity Simulation, helping you return to work. I chat with Drs Kara Allen and Janette Wright who developed the course.

The Anaesthetic Crisis Manual with David Borshoff from 2020-12-09T01:55

The story behind the Anaesthetic Crisis Manual and more with author, publisher and Chair of the ASA's Communication Committee, Dr David Borshoff

Professor Alan Merry, Honorary ASA Member from 2020-11-30T10:00

Congratulations to Prof Alan Merry who has just been awarded Honorary Membership of the ASA! In this episode we chat about his life and times and explore why he is such a worthy recipient.

Peer Groups from 2020-11-22T13:08

Everything you need to know about forming a Peer Group and earning those hard to earn CPD points!

I chat with Dr Kushlani Stevenson, Executive Committee Member of the ANZCA/ASA/NZSA Wellb...

The CPD program for Provisional Fellows from 2020-11-12T18:43

I chat with Emily Munday, outgoing Chair of the Trainee Member Group about what she learnt in navigating the College Continuing Professional Development program as a Provisional Fellow. There's so...

Pre-vocational trainees from 2020-10-27T05:28

I chat with Dr Ahmad Al Hewani who has joined the Australian Society of Anaesthetists (ASA) and found some useful resources which will hopefully help him get a position on the ANZCA training progra...

Implementing the CleanSpace Halo from 2020-10-21T04:05

I chat with Rob Wengritzky and Chris O'Loughlin about how they rolled out the CleanSpace Halo PAPR in their operating theatres. In only 3 weeks!

Medicare audits & CMBS item 20170 from 2020-10-12T02:39

Do you use item number 20170? Want to know more about Medicare audits? Then this episode is for you.

Telehealth item numbers for anaesthesia & pain medicine from 2020-09-28T06:43

Discover how, and how not to use the MBS Telehealth Item numbers for anaesthesia in this chat with Dr Mark Sinclair, Chair of the ASA Economics Advisory Committee.

A fit-testing success story from 2020-09-09T12:40

ASA members can access the full episode here:  https://asa.org.au/podcasts-for-asa-members/. Look for episode #9

A fit-testing success story with Drs Sancha Robinson, Ange Baker and Paul Pham from 2020-09-09T12:40

Highlights from a chat I had back in April with 3 passionate anaesthetists who managed to organise fit-testing of respirators for their department.

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Fit-testing and counterfeit respirators with Occupational Hygienist Kate Cole from 2020-09-09T12:20

Kate Cole, occupational hygienist and I chat about fit-testing, the Australian Standards and counterfeit respirators (masks).

Resources to help spot fake face masks:

The Aus...

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Airborne transmission of Coronavirus wit Dr Nick Wilson and Professor Euan Tovey from 2020-09-05T21:06

I chat with ICU Fellow Dr Nick Wilson and medical aerobiologist Professor Euan Tovey about particles, airborne transmission of SARS-CoV-2 and ask about aerosol generating procedures (AGPs) and w...

Welcome to the Australian Anaesthesia Podcast from 2020-09-04T02:23

Full content is available for members here:

 https://asa.org.au/podcasts-for-asa-members/