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.
Episode one: Smoking and smoking cessation with Professor David Thomas With over 30 years’ experience in Indigenous health, Professor David Thomas from the Menzies School of Health Research discusses updates to the smoking topic from Chapter 1: Lifestyle, in the third edition of The National Guide.