In this episode Helen Kenealy discusses Enduring Power of Attorney – a critical legal aspect that every primary care provider should understand.Av The Goodfellow Unit

Stephen Kara discusses the newly introduced New Zealand 2024 concussion guidelines, including recognizing diverse signs and symptoms. The recovery phase is detailed, encompassing rest, reintroduction, and clearance, featuring a graduated return protocol.Av The Goodfellow Unit

Nikki Turner, Academic General Practitioner, provides an update on RSV in adults and discusses new RSV vaccinations.Av The Goodfellow Unit

Julia Rucklidge provides an update on the relationship between nutrition and mental health. She explores the current state of mental health in the nation and delves into the role of diet. Additionally, she explores whether a 'good diet' alone is sufficient for optimal mental health, what micronutrients are, and when we should consider them for our …

Clinical Neurologist Matthew Phillips provides an update on Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) which is a disorder that arises from abnormal nervous system functioning where there is no identifiable organic disease.Av The Goodfellow Unit

Nicola Keay provides an overview of secondary amenorrhea, highlighting the importance of addressing the concern: Why have my patient's periods stopped? Then asking - Do I need to worry? When is the absence of menstruation considered abnormal? What should I do about it?Av The Goodfellow Unit

Liz Stallworthy provides an update on acute kidney injury (AKI) and acutely rising creatinine.Av The Goodfellow Unit

In this episode, Dr Nicky Keay, an Endocrinologist, discusses unveiling primary ovarian insufficiency and early menopause covering how we navigate these distinct entities with multiple aetiologies.Av The Goodfellow Unit

Geriatrician and General Physician Helen Kenealy discusses how to thrive physically, cognitively, and socially as we age.Av The Goodfellow Unit

Primary Care Liaison Psychiatrist Cheryl Buhay provides an update on Parkinson's disease and the psychiatric considerations that the primary care team need to be aware of.Av The Goodfellow Unit

Geriatrician and General Physician Helen Kenealy discusses frailty, including what frailty is, its prevalence in New Zealand, risk factors, presentation, measurement, and the importance of assessing it. Helen will also discuss practical tools for assessing frailty, adverse outcomes, and effective management strategies.…

Dr Susan Seifried discusses the 'Quality Statements to Guide Melanoma Diagnosis and Treatment in New Zealand' developed by the National Melanoma Working Group (NMWG) and MelNet. The latest guidance was released in September 2023. The statements describe what quality care for melanoma should look like in New Zealand based on current global best prac…

Cheryl Buhay, Primary Care Liaison Psychiatrist, will discuss what we need to consider when our patient doesn’t respond to antidepressant medications, including medication, illness, and patient factors.Av The Goodfellow Unit

Musculoskeletal pain specialist Giresh Kanji provides an update on fibromyalgia. Fibromyalgia is a collection of symptoms and is best termed a syndrome. The collection of symptoms includes widespread pain, poor sleep, fatigue, brain fog and sometimes depression. A sensitivity to light, sound, touch and smell is also described. There is generalised …

Dr Michael Drane discusses commercial pilot medical certification. Covering clearance to fly, the vacationing pilot, and the pilot with hazardous social behaviours. By the end of this episode, you will know your responsibilities concerning each scenario.Av The Goodfellow Unit

Rob Doughty provides an update on the four pillars of heart failure management. Are your patients on the four pillars of heart failure treatment- if not why not?Av The Goodfellow Unit

Colorectal and General Surgeon Parry Singh discusses common anorectal conditions, including the history, examination and management of haemorrhoids, perianal hematoma, and anal fissures.Av The Goodfellow Unit

Amanda Eng and Jim McLeod provide an update on workplace exposure to carcinogens. The New Zealand Carcinogens Survey reveals for the first time the extent to which New Zealanders experience cancer-causing substances and other exposures in their workplace. The survey, released in March this year, reports that more than half (58%) of all workers are …

In this episode, Jude Ball (a member of the Adolescent Health Research Group) discusses alcohol use in New Zealand’s adolescent population.Av The Goodfellow Unit

Michael Drane discusses clearing your patient to fly safely. What you need to consider and how you go about clearing your patient with medical conditions to fly.Av The Goodfellow Unit

In this episode, Gary Clearwater discusses certifying death and completing the required documentation in NZ for individuals aged >28 days old. This includes death following assisted dying. If cremation is requested, a cremation certificate must also be completed.Av The Goodfellow Unit

In this episode, pharmacist prescriber Linda Bryant discusses statin use in New Zealand today, how it has changed and its future place.Av The Goodfellow Unit

Nick Lilic discusses the common clinical syndromes that cause nasal congestion, overviewing conservative management, and when to consider surgical options.Av The Goodfellow Unit

In this episode, Kendra Hill and Inspector Kirsten Price discuss firearms licensing: the roles and responsibilities of health practitioners and police; how to make a notification, and what happens once a notification is made.Av The Goodfellow Unit

In this episode, Chelsea Willmott discusses nurse practitioners in New Zealand and the growing role they play in primary care practice.Av The Goodfellow Unit

In this episode we have a case based discussion with Dr Saman Moeed, covering 4 common paediatric vulval conditions. Vulvovaginitis, labial fusion, vulval pain, lichen sclerosis and worms.Av The Goodfellow Unit

Dr David Moreau discusses the latest on exercise to optimise brain health.Av The Goodfellow Unit

In this episode, Saman Moeed discusses vulval pain or vulvodynia in young women and possible underlying conditions.Av The Goodfellow Unit

In this episode Aaron O’Connell (clinical psychologist) discusses psychotherapy, CBT, ACT, FACT and the modality we should suggest to patients.Av The Goodfellow Unit

In this episode, Guyon Espiner (Investigative Journalist/Author) will discuss his journey from being a heavy yet controlled drinker to his abstinence from alcohol. A patient's journey and perspective.Av The Goodfellow Unit

Dr Alexandra Muthu discusses silica dust causing health issues like accelerated silicosis, which is an emerging occupational disease caused by exposure to high concentrations of respirable crystalline silica from unsafe work with engineered stone.Av The Goodfellow Unit

Dr Gina O’Grady provides an update on spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), including how prompt recognition of hypotonia and timely referral means disease modifying therapies can be started early, which may alter prognosis and longevity.Av The Goodfellow Unit

In this episode Dr Taisia Cech and Dr Marissa Kelaher discuss cardiovascular risk reduction with lifestyle medicine principles.Av The Goodfellow Unit

In this episode Dr Cathy Stephenson and Rose Silvester discuss the impact of Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) on young people. ME/CFS is a poorly understood, yet relatively common medical condition, that can profoundly affect the lives of those who suffer from it. Sadly for decades myths have persisted around the aetiolog…

In this episode, Dr Juliet Soper will discuss child abuse, talking to families and child protection agencies about possible child abuse. We discuss strategies to support you to have these difficult conversations.Av The Goodfellow Unit

In this episode, Dr Taisia Cech and Dr Marissa Kelaher will discuss how to optimise nutrition in the prenatal period for expectant parents, and in the first 1000 days.Av The Goodfellow Unit

In this episode, Juliet Soper discusses sentinel injuries. including what to lookout for and when to report.Av The Goodfellow Unit

In this episode, Jenny Visser provides an update on the herpes zoster vaccination.Av The Goodfellow Unit

In this episode, Geriatrician Victoria Gibson discusses why it’s important to recognise frailty and address reversible factors.Av The Goodfellow Unit

In this episode, urologist Jason Du discuses prostate screening. PSA - to screen or not to screen.Av The Goodfellow Unit

In this episode, Paul Jarrett discuses acne vulgaris in primary care.Av The Goodfellow Unit

In this episode, Rob Doughty focuses on what's new in New Zealand's treatment of heart failure.Av The Goodfellow Unit

In this episode, Paul Jarrett focuses on hair loss in the female patient- the causes, how to make a diagnosis and the management.Av The Goodfellow Unit

Dr Julia Scott a Sexual Health Physician and Public Health Medical Officer, and Dr Gary McAuliffe a Clinical Microbiologist and Virologist discuss the recent monkeypox (MPX) outbreak.Av The Goodfellow Unit

Ophthalmologist Dr Rachael Niederer discusses dealing with eye trauma in general practice.Av The Goodfellow Unit

Opthalmologist Dr Rachael Niederer discusses toxoplasmosis and the eye.Av The Goodfellow Unit

Dr Georgina Harvey will discuss cutaneous viral warts. Including common causes, diagnosis and treatment.Av The Goodfellow Unit

Cathy Stephenson discusses periods and young people: how to minimise their impact.Av The Goodfellow Unit

Dr Colette Muir talks about youth vaping, what we need to know.Av The Goodfellow Unit

Cathy Stephenson discusses how to ask about non-consensual sex and what to do if you get a disclosure.Av The Goodfellow Unit