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.

Secondary amenorrhea

17 days ago 22m 35s

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? W

Acute kidney injury

1 month ago 25m 47s

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

Primary Ovarian Insufficiency

Mar 5th, 2024 28m 46s

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.

Thriving in golden years

Feb 20th, 2024 40m 31s

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

Psychiatric aspects of Parkinson's

Feb 6th, 2024 19m 53s

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.

Frail patients

Jan 23rd, 2024 36m 56s

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

Melanoma

Jan 9th, 2024 38m

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

Antidepressants augmentation

Dec 12th, 2023 31m 18s

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.

Fibromyalgia

Dec 5th, 2023 26m 9s

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 so

Pilot Medicals

Nov 28th, 2023 35m 46s

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

Heart failure - the four pillars

Nov 14th, 2023 43m 58s

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?

Anorectal conditions

Oct 31st, 2023 37m 43s

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

Workplace carcinogen exposure

Oct 17th, 2023 19m 58s

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 thei

Alcohol and adolescents

Oct 3rd, 2023 16m 51s

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

Safe to fly?

Sep 19th, 2023 32m 11s

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.

Death Certification

Sep 5th, 2023 34m 16s

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

Statin therapy in 2023

Aug 22nd, 2023 45m 55s

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

Blocked and congested noses

Aug 8th, 2023 22m 11s

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

Firearms licensing

Jul 25th, 2023 18m 49s

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.

Nurse practitioners

Jul 11th, 2023 32m 53s

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

Paediatric vulval conditions

Jun 27th, 2023 21m 1s

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.