COVID-19: Business resilience

In this episode, hosts Dr Billy Stoupas and Dr Gillian Singleton speak with Dr Todd Cameron, Acting Chair of the RACGP Specific Interests Business of General Practice network. He discusses the impact of COVID-19 on business operations and the introduction of telehealth, including the challenges and opportunities this has presented. There is also a Q&A session with Stephen Halmarick, Chief Economist at Commonwealth Bank.

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COVID-19: State of the Nation

In this episode, hosts Dr Gillian Singleton and Dr Billy Stoupas speak with Professor Michael Kidd, GP, Principal Medical Advisor to the Department of Health, and past RACGP President. We discuss Australia’s response to the COVID-19 crisis so far, including What we have done right and what we need to keep doing as GPs.

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Generally Speaking is the new, engaging and insightful healthcare conversation for GPs. Join hosts Dr Gill and Dr Billy as they explore topics that matter to GPs and patients. Here’s an insight of the news, expert views, interviews and shared experiences coming to you.

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COVID-19 special

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

This podcast covers:

flattening the curve and what Australia can learn from other countries
the current implications and recommendations for recovered cases (particularly for recovered GPs) and immunity
preparing patients at higher risk or with comorbidities.

Please note: this episode was recorded on Tuesday 17 March 2020. As information on COVID-19 changes daily, some of the advice in this podcast may no longer be current by the time of listening.

Novel coronavirus

Experts Professor Paul Effler and Dr David Spiers discuss the novel coronavirus and the current situation in Australia.

This episode explores the background of the coronavirus, and theories about how such a virus can start in the human population. It also covers:

infectivity, transmissibility and severity
what GPs can learn from the SARS and MERS virus, and how this information can help
prevention in Australia, including what is being done to avoid a China-like outbreak
vaccines
what GPs should do if a patient calls with concerns they may be infected
masks and personal protective equipment (PPE)
what GPs can do to protect themselves and their practices.

Information correct as at 4 February 2020.

Breast implants

The Good GP discusses breast implants with Dr Anand Deva, Director of Cosmetic and Plastic Surgery at the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Macquarie University and co-director of the Surgical Infection Research Group.

This episode examines the history of implants, frequency of procedures, risks, and the recommendations for patient follow-up.

Advance care directives

The Good GP interviews Dr Karen Detering, sleep and respiratory physician, clinical ethicist and Medical Director of Advance Care Planning Australia.

RACGP exam special – OSCE preparation podcast: Part 2

The Good GP covers covers the physical examination in the Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE), diagnosis and management, and resources and supports to assist with preparation.

RACGP exam special – OSCE preparation podcast: Part 1

The Good GP covers the structure of the Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE), as well as history-taking and how the exam is marked.

RACGP eHealth Forum 2018 – Highlights

The fourth annual RACGP eHealth Forum was held on Thursday 20 September with great success. Each year, the forum brings together key stakeholders and leaders in eHealth to discuss issues affecting the general practice profession and industry. 2018 was the biggest forum yet.

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