Podcasts by The Good GP

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Large Language Models (LLMs) in General Practice from 2023-12-07T03:00

In this episode of The Good GP, Dr Sean Stevens welcomes Dr Roy Mariathas, a RACGP Fellow and digital health entrepreneur. 

Roy discusses the rise of artificial intelligence, its appl...

The Unique Aspects of H. pylori in Paediatric Gastroenterology from 2023-11-14T03:00

In this episode of The Good GP, Dr Madhur Ravikumara (Ravi), a paediatric gastroenterologist, joins host Dr Sean Stevens to discuss the topic of Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection in chil...

Pain and Musculoskeletal procedures - sticking what where and why? Pt 2 of 2 from 2023-11-07T11:30

In this episode of The Good GP, host Dr. Sean Stevens continues the discussion on interventional pain management with guest Dr. Robin Park, a GP and pain specialist.

Head back to episode 1...

Pain and Musculoskeletal procedures - sticking what where and why? Pt 1 of 2 from 2023-10-31T03:00

In this episode of The Good GP, Dr Robin Park, a GP pain specialist, joins host Dr Sean Stevens to discuss procedures in pain management, in part 1 of a 2 part discussion.

Robin shares his...

A GPs role in Preventing Nuclear War, an interview with Tilman Ruff from 2023-10-24T03:00

In this episode of The Good GP, Dr Sean Stevens speaks with Dr Tilman Ruff, an infectious diseases and public health physician, where they discuss the alarming risks of nuclear war and the role ...

Non Invasive Prenatal Testing (NIPT) from 2023-10-17T03:00

In this episode of The Good GP, host Dr Krystyna de Lange is joined by Dr Alison Archibald, a Certified Genetic Counsellor at the Victorian Clinical Genetic Services, to discuss noninvasive...

Upskilling in Trans and Gender Diverse Care: Tips for GPs from 2023-10-10T03:00

In this episode of The Good GP, Dr Sean Stevens speaks with Dr Michelle Dutton, the inaugural chair of the newly established Trans and Gender Diverse Healthcare Specific Interest Group (SIG) at ...

Paediatrics - nocturnal enuresis (bet-wetting) from 2023-10-05T03:00

In this episode of The Good GP, host Dr Krystyna de Lange is joined once again by Dr Tim Jones, a GP in Hobart with a special interest in general paediatrics. 

The topic of discussion...

Paediatrics - management of behavioural challenges from 2023-10-03T03:00

In this episode of The Good GP, host Dr Krystyna de Lange continues her conversation with Dr Tim Jones about the management of behavioural challenges in paediatric populations. 

Dr Jo...

Paediatrics - assessment of behavioural challenges from 2023-09-28T08:30

In this episode of The Good GP, Dr Krystyna de Lange is joined by Dr Tim Jones, a GP based in Hobart with a particular interest in paediatrics. The focus of today's episode is on the assessment ...

What to expect at WONCA 2023 from 2023-09-26T03:00

In this episode of The Good GP, host Dr Tim Koh interviews Associate Professor Karen Flegg, the President elect of WONCA. They discuss the upcoming WONCA conference in Sydney and why it's a spec...

The keys to success for seeing doctors as patients from 2023-09-21T03:00

In this episode of The Good GP, host Dr Sean Stevens chats with Dr Helen Wilcox, a GP, Doctor of Medicine Program Director at UWA and Medical Director of the Doctor’s Health Advisory Service WA,...

Atrial Fibrillation - non-pharmacological management from 2023-09-19T03:00

In the final episode of this three-part series on atrial fibrillation (AF), Dr Tim Koh speaks with Dr Ben King from Advara HeartCare about non-pharmacological management. They focus on lifestyle...

Atrial Fibrillation - Medication Management from 2023-09-14T03:00

In this second episode of a three-part series on atrial fibrillation (AF), host Dr Tim Koh and Dr Ben King - Cardiologist and Electrophysiologist at Advara HeartCare, focus on medical management...

Atrial Fibrillation - diagnosis from 2023-09-12T03:00

In this episode of The Good GP, host Dr Tim Koh talks with Dr Ben King, a Cardiologist and Electrophysiologist, about navigating the maze of diagnosing atrial fibrillation (AF).

They discu...

Understanding Cushings Syndrome from 2023-09-05T03:00

In this episode of The Good GP Podcast, host Dr Tim Koh speaks with Dr Ranita Siru Sabatino about the complexities of diagnosing and managing Cushing syndrome.

They discuss the v...

Understanding Cushings Syndrome from 2023-09-05T03:00

In this episode of The Good GP Podcast, host Dr Tim Koh speaks with Dr Ranita Siru Sabatino about the complexities of diagnosing and managing Cushing syndrome.

They discuss the v...

Diagnosing Secondary Hypertension from 2023-08-31T03:00

In this episode, Dr Ranita Siru Sabatino, a clinical endocrinologist and expert in chemical pathology and endocrinology, speaks with host Dr Tim Koh and provides valuable insights into the ...

Recurrent Staph Infections from 2023-08-29T03:00

Join your host for this episode Dr Krystyna de Lange for a discussion with Dr Angie Berkhout, Paediatric Infectious Disease Specialist about the common infections caused by staphylococcus a...

Wearable technology for health and patient care – Episode 124 from 2023-06-02T01:32:23

In this episode, The Good GP interviews Dr Lauren Cheung, Senior Manager on the Clinical Team at Apple on the role of wearable technology in health and patient care. This episode explores the car...

Autism in the paediatric population: Live from GP22 – Episode 123 from 2023-05-19T07:28:09

In this episode, live from GP22 the RACGP National Conference, The Good GP interviews GP Dr James Best on Autism in the paediatric population. This episode explores what is Autism, how it might pr...

Reflective writing for doctor wellbeing – Episode 122 from 2023-04-14T05:04:02

In this episode, The Good GP interviews Dr Hilton Koppe on reflective writing in general practice and its role in doctor wellbeing. Hilton is a GP, medical educator and published author. Resource...

Female leadership in general practice with Nicole Higgins – Episode 121 from 2023-03-03T07:42:34

In this special episode for International Women's Day, The Good GP interviews RACGP President Dr Nicole Higgins on the topic of female leadership in general practice.

The power of data: Live from GP22 – Episode 120 from 2023-02-27T09:03:28

In this episode, live from GP22 the RACGP National Conference, The Good GP interviews GP and founder of Doctors Control Panel, Dr Anton Knieriemen and Cubiko CEO, Chris Smeed on the power of data. ...

ADHD guidelines – Episode 119 from 2023-01-27T00:30:08

In this episode, The Good GP interviews Professor Mark Bellgrove on the new clinical practice guideline for ADHD. Mark is the Director of Research at the Turner Institute for Brain and Mental Hea...

Lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) in males – Episode 118 from 2023-01-13T02:30:51

In this episode, The Good GP interviews Urologist, Dr Matthew Roberts on the assessment and management of lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) in males. This episode explores screening, symptoms, c...

Recurrent UTIs – Episode 117 from 2023-01-04T09:04:35

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 an...

Transgender Medicine: Part 2 – Episode 116 from 2022-11-25T06:52:30

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 thera...

Transgender Medicine: Part 1 – Episode 115 from 2022-11-11T08:37:51

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 re...

National Bowel Cancer Screening Program – Episode 114 from 2022-11-04T08:53:17

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 ...

CT Coronary Calcium Scores In Cardiovascular Risk Assessment – Episode 113 from 2022-10-28T02:52:26

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 coro...

Internet-based cognitive behavioural therapy (iCBT): Part 2 – Episode 112 from 2022-10-03T09:30:18

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...

Internet-based cognitive behavioural therapy (iCBT): Part 1 – Episode 111 from 2022-09-02T05:27:04

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...

Doctors and suicide – Episode 110 from 2022-08-03T13:22:03

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...

Prescribing cannabis and its use in non-cancer pain – Episode 109 from 2022-07-08T08:49:27

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 co...

High Intensity Interval Training – Episode 108 from 2022-06-16T07:05:49

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 prescrib...

Dementia – Episode 107 from 2022-05-27T08:58:26

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 dement...

Syphilis update – Episode 106 from 2022-05-12T05:07:11

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 presentati...

Neuropathies: Management – Episode 105 from 2022-04-01T06:59:23

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 neuropath...

Special COVID-19 podcast - Antivirals from 2022-03-17T03:58:13

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 C...

Neuropathies: Aetiology and Diagnosis – Episode 104 from 2022-03-11T08:41

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, pre...

Genetic Carrier Screening – Episode 103 from 2022-02-22T06:22:53

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 ...

SPECIAL COVID-19 podcast - Omicron variant and do we need eternal boosters? from 2022-01-10T02:59:56

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 ...

SPECIAL COVID-19 podcast - COVID-19 vaccination in children from 2022-01-07T07:59

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 rollou...

Welcoming the gender diverse community into our practices: Part 2 – Episode 102 from 2022-01-04T02:30:12

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 practice...

Welcoming the gender diverse community into our practices: Part 1 – Episode 101 from 2021-12-23T01:47:41

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 diver...

Self-care special live episode - Episode 100 from 2021-10-29T05:17:55

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 teenag...

OCD – Episode 99 from 2021-08-26T06:11:35

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; managin...

Venous disease - Episode 98 from 2021-08-11T09:06:10

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, presentation...

Chest imaging and chest nodules – Episode 97 from 2021-08-06T09:01:57

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...

Incidentalomas - Episode 96 from 2021-07-29T11:14:17

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 p...

LARCs - Episode 95 from 2021-07-23T08:22:51

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 ...

The pill - Episode 94 from 2021-07-13T08:04:48

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, ho...

The pill - Episode 94 from 2021-07-13T08:04:48

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...

Phototherapy - Episode 93 from 2021-06-25T08:04:01

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 ...

Nutritional support for bariatric surgery – Episode 92 from 2021-06-04T08:20:29

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 ...

Building patient engagement – Episode 91 from 2021-05-07T05:07:59

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 tipsto connect with your pat...

Hypothyroidism in pregnancy – Episode 90 from 2021-04-15T08:07:12

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, ...

Valvular Heart Disease – Episode 89 from 2021-02-26T02:30:32

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 Valv...

RACGP SPECIAL COVID-19 Podcast - Pfizer Vaccine Update from 2021-02-25T08:38:30

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 g...

RACGP SPECIAL COVID-19 Podcast - COVID and influenza vaccination update from 2021-02-18T00:50:26

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 Directorat...

Sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP) - Episode 88 from 2021-01-08T05:48:12

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 r...

Endometriosis management - Episode 87 from 2020-12-17T09:46:05

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 recommend...

Endometriosis presentations and diagnosis - Episode 86 from 2020-12-16T03:05:08

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...

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Management - Episode 85 from 2020-11-25T07:26:51

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 h...

Polycystic ovary syndrome: Diagnosis - Episode 84 from 2020-11-20T06:48:26

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 exp...

Generalised Anxiety Disorder - Episode 83 from 2020-10-22T05:41:33

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, anx...

Post-Acute COVID - Episode 82 from 2020-09-24T01:41:34

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...

Lichen Sclerosus - Episode 81 from 2020-09-07T04:24:28

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...

Perinatal Palliative Care - Episode 80 from 2020-08-13T22:00:25

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 ...

Stillbirth and neonatal death: Supporting the family - Episode 79 from 2020-07-17T01:17:22

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 focus...

Stillbirth and neonatal death: Causes and reducing risk – Episode 78 from 2020-07-14T01:12:56

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 t...

Wart treatments - Life hacks for GPs - Episode 77 from 2020-06-22T01:04:56

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 treatin...

Eye disease with Vision Australia – Episode 76 from 2020-05-15T08:47:47

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 ey...

Smoking cessation: NRT in pregnancy and non-NRT treatments - Episode 75 from 2020-05-08T02:11:16

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...

Smoking cessation: assessment and NRT – Episode 74 from 2020-05-08T02:07:43

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 pa...

RACGP SPECIAL COVID-19 PODCAST | Ethical issues that arise in a pandemic from 2020-04-28T02:53:15

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 fra...

RACGP SPECIAL COVID-19 PODCAST | COVID-19 in the paediatric population from 2020-04-20T09:14:08

In this special COVID-19 podcast, The Good GP interviews Dr Angie Berkhout, Paediatric Infectious Diseases Fellow, Queensland Children’s Hospital, on COVID-19 and the impacts on the paediatric popu...

RACGP SPECIAL COVID-19 PODCAST | Telehealth update from 2020-04-09T01:55:12

In this special COVID-19 podcast, The Good GP interviews Dr Aaron Chambers again for an update on telehealth. This podcast covers:- Updates to the MBS for video consultations - Tips for tra...

RACGP SPECIAL COVID-19 PODCAST | Doctors’ mental health from 2020-04-02T01:33:28

In this special COVID-19 episode, the Good GP interviews Dr Sarah Newman on doctors’ mental health. Dr Newman is an RACGP WA council member and Assistant Director for Doctors’ Health Advisory Servi...

RACGP SPECIAL COVID-19 PODCAST | Educating patients on self-isolation from 2020-03-30T08:13:02

In this special COVID-19 episode, the Good GP interviews Dr Penny Burns on self-isolation. Dr Burns is a GP and the RACGP representative on the GP Roundtable with Australia’s Chief Medical Officer....

RACGP SPECIAL COVID-19 PODCAST | The role of practice nurses during COVID-19 from 2020-03-27T07:25:13

In this special COVID-19 episode, The Good GP interviews Karen Booth, Australian Primary Health Care Nurses Association President, on the role of practice nurses during the COVID-19 pandemic. This...

RACGP SPECIAL COVID-19 PODCAST | GP Registrar examinations update from 2020-03-26T05:36:33

In this special COVID-19 episode, The GoodGP interviews RACGP GP in Training Faculty Chair, Dr Krystyna De Lange about the postponement of RACGP examinations and the changes and impacts this has on...

RACGP SPECIAL COVID-19 PODCAST | COVID-19 and disaster management: What GPs can do from 2020-03-24T06:58:20

In this special COVID-19 episode, the Good GP interviews Dr Penny Burns, GP and disaster medicine specialist, on the disaster management of COVID-19 and what GPs can do to prepare. This episode ex...

RACGP SPECIAL COVID-19 PODCAST | Impacts of COVID-19 on pregnancy from 2020-03-20T09:03:24

In this special COVID-19 episode, the Good GP interviews obstetrician and gynaecologist Dr Robyn Aldridge on the impact of COVID-19 on pregnant women, pregnancy and the unborn child. This episode ...

RACGP SPECIAL COVID-19 PODCAST | Practicalities of video consultations from 2020-03-20T02:27:49

There is an updated podcast on Video consulations and telehealth – recorded on 6 April 2020. In this special COVID-19 podcast, The Good GP interviews Dr Aaron Chambers about video consultations.Th...

RACGP SPECIAL COVID-19 PODCAST | Irrational behaviour in pandemics from 2020-03-19T04:58:09

The Good GP interviews Professor Julie Leask, current winner of the Australian Financial Review’s 100 Women of Influence, on the psychology and societal behaviour of pandemics, and what we as GPs c...

RACGP SPECIAL COVID-19 PODCAST | WA Health COVID-19 update from 2020-03-18T02:49:45

In this special COVID-19 episode, the Good GP interviews Professor Paul Effler, Senior Medical Advisor, Communicable Disease Control Directorate, Department of Health, on the current COVID-19 pande...

RACGP SPECIAL COVID-19 PODCAST | The effects of COVID-19 on GP training from 2020-03-16T03:38:40

In this special COVID-19 episode, The GoodGP interviews RACGP GP in Training Faculty Chair, Dr Krystyna De Lange on the effects of COVID-19 on GPs in training. This episode was recorded on Sunday ...

RACGP SPECIAL COVID-19 PODCAST | Adapting your practice for telehealth from 2020-03-16T03:38:34

In this special COVID-19 episode, the Good GP interviews Dr Todd Cameron about how GPs can use telehealth to adapt to the coronavirus pandemic. This podcast does not have details about the recent ...

ADHD in general practice – Episode 73 from 2020-03-12T02:38:19

In this episode, the Good GP interviews Dr Nicole White, specialist GP with an interest in paediatrics on ADHD in the primary care setting.Dr White has a special interest in children’s health, gene...

PrEP prescribing for HIV prevention – Episode 72 from 2020-02-19T08:51:18

In this episode, the Good GP speaks with Dr Scott Allison about pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) prescribing for HIV prevention. This episode explores what is PrEP, identifying patients that could ...

Novel Coronavirus - Episode 71 from 2020-02-05T04:35:30

In this episode, WA Health experts Professor Paul Effler and Dr David Spiers discuss the Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) and the current situation as at 4 February 2020. In this podcast, the GoodGP...

Pets and vets – Episode 70 from 2020-02-03T01:16

In this episode, new Fellow Dr Innes Chester speaks to The Good GP about pets and vets. Prior to becoming a GP, Dr Chester trained as a veterinarian.Dr Chester explains the health benefits of owni...

RACGP REGISTRAR SPECIAL | Hacks for GP registrars - Episode 69 from 2020-01-22T08:18:51

In this episode, new Fellow Dr Innes Chester speaks to The Good GP about GP training and the ‘hacks’ for new GP registrars. The 2019 WAGPET Registrar of the Year, Dr Chester provides her tips on h...

Breast implants – Episode 68 from 2020-01-03T06:00:03

In this episode, the Good GP interviews Dr Anand Deva on breast implants. Dr Deva is the Director of Cosmetic and Plastic Surgery at the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Macquarie Universi...

Low libido – When desires don't match. Live From GP19 – Episode 67 from 2019-12-27T06:00:23

In this episode, live from GP19 the RACGP National Conference, The Good GP’s Dr Krystyna de Lange interviews Dr Sama Balasubramanian, a GP working in sexual health and working towards his qualifica...

How to give good injections. Live from GP19 – Episode 66 from 2019-12-19T07:07:39

In this live episode, live from GP19 the RACGP National Conference, Dr Sean Stevens and Dr Krystyna de Lange interview fellow Good GP Dr Tim Koh on how to give injections. With the increased numb...

Concussion live From GP19 – Episode 65 from 2019-12-10T08:10:17

In this episode, live from GP19 the RACGP National Conference, the Good GP interviews Dr Gill Cowen on concussion. Dr Cowen is a GP and Sports Medicine Physician. Gill is also Chair of the RACGP ...

Changing The World Through Teaching General Practice – Episode 64 from 2019-11-11T01:00:04

In this episode, Dr Tim Koh interviews Professor Donna Mak on ‘changing the world through teaching general practice’. Professor Mak explores the importance of GPs teaching, the benefits of teachin...

Advance Care Directives - Episode 63 from 2019-11-01T05:06:13

In this episode, The GoodGP interviews Dr Karen Detering, sleep and respiratory physician, clinical ethicist and Medical Director of Advance Care Planning Australia. Dr Detering discusses the incr...

Managing the irritable infant – Episode 62 from 2019-09-17T07:27:36

In the second episode with Dr Krystyna de Lange, the Good GP discusses the management of irritable infants. In this episode, Dr de Lange explains:- the historical treatments in irritable infancy ...

Assessing the irritable infant – Episode 61 from 2019-07-26T07:30:53

In this episode, the Good GP interviews Dr Krystyna de Lange, General Practitioner with a special interest in maternal and infant medicine on the assessment of irritable infants. Dr de Lange cover...

Syphilis – Episode 60 from 2019-07-05T07:20:56

In this episode, The Good GP interviews Dr Donna Mak on Syphilis, including the three current outbreaks in Australia and in particular WA. Dr Donna Mak is a sessional GP at the M Clinic, Associat...

Familial Hypercholesterolemia – Episode 59 from 2019-06-25T01:26:58

In this episode, Winthrop Professor Gerald Watts discusses Familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) with the GoodGP. Professor Watts is Director and Head of the Metabolic Research Centre and Lipid Disord...

RACGP EXAM SPECIAL | Applied Knowledge Test (AKT) examiner podcast from 2019-05-23T04:08:45

In this 'Exam Special' of The GoodGP, we bring to you the examiner podcast on the RACGP AKT examination. **This podcast is intended for GPs attempting the AKT examination in 2019.**From 2019.1, th...

General Practice In Singapore – Episode 58 from 2019-05-17T02:32:28

The President of the College of Family Physicians Singapore, Adjunct Professor Tan Tze Lee, joins The GoodGP to discuss general practice in Singapore. In this episode, Adj Prof Tze Lee explains t...

Early detection of lung cancer – Episode 57 from 2019-04-25T23:00:09

Prof Jon Emery, Herman Professor of Primary Care Cancer Research at the University of Melbourne, discusses the early detection of Lung Cancer. In this episode, Prof Emery explains the diagnostic ...

Parkrun and social prescribing – Episode 56 from 2019-04-12T08:39:41

In this episode we welcome Glen Turner who is the Health and Wellbeing Lead for Parkrun Australia. Glen discusses the history behind Parkrun and the associated health and wellbeing benefits and how...

Migraine treatment and prevention - Episode 55 from 2019-04-05T07:24:04

In this Migraine episode, Neurologist Dr Peter Silbert discusses migraine treatment and prevention.

Migraine diagnosis and prevention - Episode 54 from 2019-03-29T03:49:04

In this episode of The GoodGP, Neurologist Dr Peter Silbert discusses migraine diagnosis and prevention. Dr Silbert explains how to differentiate migraines from other headaches, what symptoms to i...

Influenza vaccine – Episode 53 from 2019-03-15T01:22:28

In this episode, we are joined once again by Adjunct Professor Paul Effler, medical coordinator, Communicable Disease Control Directorate, WA Department of Health to discuss influenza vaccinations....

Measles in general practice – Episode 52 from 2019-02-19T10:11:13

In this episode, Adjunct Professor Paul Effler, medical coordinator, Communicable Disease Control Directorate, WA Department of Health speaks to The Good GP about measles and measles outbreaks. In...

What is it like to be a GP in Hong Kong – Episode 51 from 2019-02-05T07:05:03

The Good GP interviews Dr Angus Chan, outgoing President of the Hong Kong College of Family Physicians on what it is like to be a general practitioner in Hong Kong. Dr Chan explains the differenc...

HPV testing in general practice - Episode 50 from 2019-01-14T01:39:54

In the 50th Good GP episode, Dr David Hawkes, Director of Molecular Biology and Biochemistry at the Victorian Cytology Service, discusses HPV testing in general practice and the changes as a result...

Artificial Intelligence In General Practice – Episode 49 from 2018-12-18T01:20:51

The Good GP interviews Prof. Justin Beilby, Vice Chancellor at Torrens University Australia and practicing GP, on emerging technologies in general practice including artificial intelligence and vir...

Preventive Activities and The RACGP Red Book - Episode 48 from 2018-11-19T04:32:05

Dr Evan Ackermann, GP and immediate past Chair of the RACGP Expert Committee – Quality Care, speaks with Dr Tim Koh on the RACGP Red Book and preventative activities in general practice.

Managing anxiety, depression or insomnia using eHealth resources – Episode 47 from 2018-10-26T04:43:10

Dr Jan Orman, BlackDog Institute, talks with the GoodGP on managing anxiety, depression and insomnia using eHealth resources. Dr Orman is Sydney based GP with a special interest in mental health a...

The Future Of General Practice - Episode 46 from 2018-10-05T09:04:09

Dr Tim Koh and Dr Sean Stevens talk about the future of general practice and the journey of The Good GP podcast.

Acute pain - Episode 45 from 2018-09-14T06:03:32

Dr Rajiv Menon, Specialist Anaesthetist and Pain Medicine Physician, talks about acute pain and acute pain management.

My Health Record - Episode 44 from 2018-08-14T03:12:51

Dr Sean Stevens speaks with Dr Nathan Pinskier, Chair of the RACGP Expert Committee — e-health and Practice Services about My Health Record

Eczema - Episode 42 from 2018-07-05T03:55:21

Dr Richard Loh and Sandra Vale discuss Eczema, including the triggers of Eczema and some practical ways to manage and avoid flare ups.

Food Allergies - Episode 43 from 2018-07-04T06:17:30

Dr Richard Loh and Sandra Vale discuss food allergies, including the introduction of allergenic foods in infants and the best approach to preventing allergies.

The Registrar - Supervisor Relationship - Episode 41 (Open Day Interview) from 2018-04-20T04:06:10

Dr Sarah Newman talks candidly with The Good GP about the needs of GP registrars during their Australian General Practice Training (AGPT) and the vital role of their supervisor.This interview was r...

Voluntary Assisted Dying - Episode 40 from 2018-03-23T07:19:37

GP Dr Alida Lancee and Palliative Care Physician Dr Derek Eng spoke about voluntary assisted dying with The Good GP at the RACGP WA Open Day.

Euthanasia - Episode 39 [recorded at RACGP WA Open Day] from 2018-03-22T05:04:22

Associate Professor Meredith Blake spoke about euthanasia at RACGP WA's Open Day. Interviewed by The Good GP before a live audience, she said the issue of euthanasia would never have an answer that...

Drug Company Influence - Episode 38 from 2018-03-06T04:44:12

Dr Justin Coleman talks with The Good GP about pharmaceutical companies and their interactions with general practitioners (GPs). He explains his ‘No Advertising Please’ campaign and the argument a...

One-Minute Diagnosis - Episode 37 from 2018-02-19T07:44:07

"Every GP loves a catch-up consultation involving simple matters", but there's a time for 'fast thinking' and a time for 'slow thinking', as Dr Justin Coleman discusses with The Good GP.

Waiting Times - Episode 36 from 2018-02-13T08:20:03

How do you improve waiting times for patients? Having long waiting times creates stress for GPs and can be a source of patient complaints. Logistics and operations management specialist, Professor...

Chronic Pain - Episode 35 from 2018-02-09T06:40:13

Dr Rajiv Menon, Specialist Anaesthetist and Pain Medicine Physician, talks about chronic pain and chronic pain management.

The Problem With Codeine - Episode 34 from 2018-01-19T05:26:12

What, exactly, is the problem with codeine? Dr Tim Koh discusses codeine with Dr Rajiv Menon, specialist anaesthetist and pain medicine physician.

Cervical Cancer Screening - Episode 33 from 2017-12-01T05:03:23

Speaking about cervical cancer screening and changes to the screening coming into effect from 1 December 2017 is Dr Louise Farrell, King Edward Memorial Hospital's Head of Coposcopy Services and Di...

Exercise and the Heart: The Risks and Benefits - Episode 32 from 2017-11-08T06:25:27

Exercise and the Heart: The Risks and Benefits - Episode 32 by RACGP WA

Coronary CT Angiogram - Episode 31 from 2017-10-23T06:21:56

Cardiologist Dr Lawrence Dembo talks with The Good GP about the reasoning for running CT coronary angiograms and the 'indicators' and 'risk factors' of coronary artery disease.

Arterial And Venous Ulceration - Episode 30 from 2017-09-06T07:13:30

Vascular Surgeon and Head of Department of Vascular Surgery at Royal Perth Hospital, Dr Patrik Tosenovsky, discusses arterial and venous ulceration; the differences between the two, the steps GPs c...

Refugee Health - Episode 29 from 2017-08-23T00:58:39

Refugee health GP and Chair of the RACGP Refugee Health Specific Interest Group, Dr Aesen Thambiran, discusses the areas in which GPs should focus on when treating patients from a refugee backgroun...

Professor Bruce Robinson&The Fathering Project - Episode 28 from 2017-08-09T06:45:42

A world leader in the study of asbestos related cancers and Western Australian of the Year in 2014, Professor Bruce Robinson, joins Dr Sean Stevens to discuss the Fathering Project; an initiative a...

Professor Barry Marshall - Helicobacter pylori bacterium - Episode 27 from 2017-07-05T07:01:14

Professor Barry Marshall returns to talk about his continued research into the bacterium Helicobacter pylori, including failed attempts to infect piglets in 1984 leading him to use himself as the '...

Professor Barry Marshall, his professional history&H. pylori - Episode 26 from 2017-06-23T01:57:54

Dr Sean Stevens sits down with Clinical Professor of Microbiology at University of Western Australia and Nobel Prize recipient Professor Barry Marshall. In this episode, Barry talks about life grow...

Diabetes - complex problems&patient relationships - Episode 25 from 2017-06-14T02:26:22

GP and past President of Diabetes WA, Dr Barry Fatovich, discusses the complex problem of diabetes, and the importance of building relationships with patients when managing Type 2 diabetes.

Palliative Care - Episode 24 from 2017-05-31T02:42:58

Dr Sean Stevens speaks with Dr Barry Fatovich, educator and GP who has worked in palliative care with Silver Chain for almost 15 years. They discuss how Barry became involved in palliative care at ...

Infant death support - Sands Australia - Episode 23 from 2017-05-17T02:07:28

Dr Sean Stevens speaks with Wayne and Janina Faulkner about their roles with Sands Australia. Sands operates across Australia, supporting anyone affected by the death of a baby; working to improve ...

Advance Care Directives - Episode 22 from 2017-05-04T01:47:54

Perth GP, Dr Scott Blackwell discusses his work in introducing advanced care directives to Western Australia, having worked in aged care homes and palliative care for over 40 years.

Doctors4Doctors - Episode 21 from 2017-04-19T02:18

Approximately only one third of doctors have their own GP. Dr David Oldham discusses the Doctors' Health Advisory, the importance of doctors having access to health care and where to access it.

Immunisation Refusal - Episode 20 from 2017-04-05T02:00:57

Dr Paul Effler joins The Good GP to talk about immunisation refusal and the debate around immunisation.

Immunisation in 2017 - Episode 19 from 2017-03-22T01:40:59

Dr Paul Effler, Medical Coordinator from the Department of Health's Communicable Disease Control Directorate, discusses 2017 immunisations with The Good GP.

Homeless Healthcare - Episode 18 from 2017-03-15T01:26:08

Dr Andrew Davies talks about his work as a GP dedicated to working with homeless and marginalised people.

Iron Infusions - Episode 16 from 2017-02-28T01:53:22

Dr Danny Byrne, RACGP SA&NT Chair, RACGP Special Interests Chair and Adelaide GP, chats with Dr Tim Koh about iron infusions.

Iron Deficiency - Episode 15 from 2017-02-21T02:31:25

Dr Danny Byrne, RACGP SA&NT Chair and Adelaide GP, discusses all things iron deficiency with The Good GP.

Allergies - Episode 14 from 2017-02-15T01:28:21

Dr Tim Koh chats with Associate Professor Richard Loh, Immunologist and Allergy Specialist.

Anaphylaxis - Episode 13 from 2017-02-08T03:46:04

Associate Professor Richard Loh, Immunologist and Allergy Specialist, talks about anaphylaxis and allergies.

The future of general practice - Episode 12 from 2016-12-21T01:17:48

Dr Tim Koh and Dr Cory Lei once again sit down with Associate Professor Frank Jones to talk the future of general practice.

RACGP Presidency and life afterwards - Dr Frank Jones - Epsiode 11 from 2016-12-09T01:47:54

Dr Tim Koh and Dr Cory Lei discuss RACGP Presidency with Associate Professor Frank Jones and life since stepping down as RACGP President.

Temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMD) - Episode 10 from 2016-11-30T00:15:01

Dr Janina Christoforou, Oral Medicine Specialist, discusses temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMD) with The Good GP.

Oral medicine - Episode 9 from 2016-11-22T07:33:04

Dr Tim Koh sits down with Oral Medicine Specialist, Dr Janina Christoforou.

Antibiotic Awareness Week 2017: Helicobacter pylori - Episode 8 from 2016-11-15T05:25:27

Dr Sean Stevens discusses Helicobacter pylori infection and treatment with Associate Professor Sue Benson, Infectious Diseases Physician and Microbiologist, in acknowledgement of Global Antibiotic ...

Howard Florey and the discovery of penicillin - Episode 7 from 2016-11-09T01:28:06

Dr Sean Stevens sits down with Associate Professor Sue Benson, Infectious Diseases Physician and Microbiologist, to discuss Howard Florey, penicillin and all things antibiotics just in time for Glo...

Caring for patients in residential care - Episode 6 from 2016-10-25T03:59:13

Dr Tim Koh and Dr Sean Stevens discuss residential aged care with Dr Craig Berg.

Running for health - Episode 5 from 2016-10-19T00:51:27

Dr Tim Koh and Dr Sean Stevens discuss everything running with Dr Craig Berg; from the advantages of running to common running injuries and more.

Professor John Murtagh - Episode 4 from 2016-10-03T02:51:30

Dr Tim Koh and Dr Sean Stevens featuring special guest Professor John Murtagh; academic general practitioner and highly acclaimed author of Murtagh's General Practice.

Applications and Technology - Episode 3 from 2016-09-27T03:36:28

Dr Tim Koh and Dr Sean Stevens discuss applications and technology with self confessed gadget enthusiast Dr Derrick Kuan.

Zoster vaccine, MenB and Zika - Episode 2 from 2016-09-19T04:30:30

Dr Tim Koh and Dr Sean Stevens discuss Zoster, MenB and Zika with Dr Paul Effler, Medical Coordinator of the Communicable Disease Control Directorate.

Influenza - Episode 1 from 2016-09-14T08:45:30

RACGP WA Chair Dr Tim Koh and Deputy Chair Dr Sean Stevens talk about influenza, the 2016 flu season and vaccination with Dr Paul Effler, Medical Coordinator for the Communicable Disease Control Di...