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Protecting the feet in people with diabetes Professor Stephen Twigg19 Sep 202600:19:00

Protecting the feet in people with diabetes Professor Stephen Twigg

Professor Stephen Twigg addresses the critical issue of preventing diabetes-related foot diseases, emphasizing the need for effective prevention strategies due to their severe consequences, including ulceration and amputation. He discusses the prevalence of peripheral neuropathy and its implications, illustrating diagnostic complexities with a case vignette. The lecture highlights the importance of integrated care models and specialized foot services, along with patient education for self-management. Professor Twigg concludes with a call for interdisciplinary collaboration and proactive monitoring to enhance foot health outcomes in individuals with diabetes.

Enjoyed Today's Clinical Sessions Podcast?Imagine if your favourite medical conferences were available the same way.

You already know how powerful learning by podcast can be.

No travel.

No sitting in lecture theatres.

No giving up another weekend.

Just practical education from leading clinicians, ready whenever you have time to listen.

That's exactly what ArmchairMedical.tv gives you.

Unlock hundreds of Australia's leading GP conferences and listen while you're driving to work, exercising, walking the dog or relaxing at home. When you want the full experience, simply switch to video and follow along with synchronised presentation slides.

Stay clinically up to date without putting your life on hold.

Spend less time travelling to conferences.

Spend more time with your friends and family and less time in auditoriums.

Learn more https://www.armchairmedical.tv/podcasts

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If you are a General Practitioner who gets invited to dozens of webinars a month. The General Practice Clinical Sessions Podcast is designed for you.

Instead of giving up an evening with your family for a live webinar or your weekend for a conference, you can listen to it here whenever it's convenient, in half the time and while you are commuting, exercising or even walking the dog.

It's the same education, without interrupting your life.

GPs can also earn CPD hours.

Earn Educational Activity (EA) CPD without sacrificing time with your family.

Listen to your Clinical Sessions Podcasts on your commute or while you exercise. Then each week, calculate the amount of time you invest listening and count that as self claimed Educational Activities (EA).

Earn Reviewing Performance (RP) CPD without sacrificing time with your family.

After each podcast, pause for a few minutes and identify and summarise 3 key points relevant to your scope of practice.

  • Identify the key clinical learnings that may be incorporated into the clinical assessment, work-up and/or management plan for appropriate patients.
  • If relevant, would you change any of your management strategies for those patients identified by appropriate screening, examination and investigation.

Invest 10 minutes per podcast mentally reviewing your practice. When you listen to 6 podcasts per week, you have earned an hour of Reviewing Performance CPD you can self claim.

Remember to document your learning!

Earn Measuring Outcomes (MO) CPD without sacrificing time with your family.

To claim MO, you need:

  • A baseline measurement
  • A change in practice
  • A re-measurement
  • Reflection on the outcome

1. Identify a measurable change. After the podcast, ask:

“What will I do differently on Monday?”

Example:

  • Start using a screening tool
  • Change prescribing habits
  • Increase documentation of a risk factor

2. Measure your baseline (quick audit). Do a small, realistic audit

Examples:

  • Review last 10 patients with condition X
  • % who had guideline-based management
  • % with documented counselling

3. Implement the change. Apply the idea from the podcast for 2–4 weeks

  • Could be as simple as a checklist, template, or reminder

4. Re-measure. Repeat the same audit:

  • Same sample size
  • Same criteria

5. Reflect & Document:

  • What changed?
  • Did outcomes improve?
  • What will you keep doing?

If you enjoy learning through podcasts and video podcasts then you can also access thousands of premium podcasts with PowerPoint Slides at https://www.armchairmedical.tv/podcasts

Enjoying the episode?

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Disclaimer: Content is for health professionals and general educational purposes only. It is not medical advice or a substitute for independent clinical judgement. Always consult current guidelines, product information and local protocols. Views expressed are those of the presenters and not necessarily ArmchairMedical. ArmchairMedical accepts no responsibility or liability for any loss or harm resulting from reliance on the information provided.

Visit https://www.armchairmedical.tv/podcasts for more information.

Advances in prostate cancer diagnosis and treatment Dr Nick Mehan17 Sep 202601:07:48

Host: Michelle Odayan (My Health Academy) Guest Expert: Dr. Nicholas Mehan (Urological Surgeon specializing in prostate cancer, robotic surgery, and laser ablation)

Episode Summary

Dr. Nicholas Mehan provides an overview of how prostate cancer care has evolved over the past two decades. The discussion covers the shift away from broad PSA screening toward targeted early detection, modern diagnostic tools (mpMRI and transperineal biopsy), updated Australian clinical guidelines (PCFA & RACGP Red Book), and harm-minimizing treatments like focal laser ablation and robotic surgery.

Key Discussion Topics & Highlights

  • The PSA Screening Dilemma & Historical ContextPre-PSA Era: Before blood testing in the 1990s, prostate cancer was typically detected at late, metastatic stages with high mortality.
  • Overdiagnosis & Overtreatment: The introduction of PSA testing increased early detection but led to 20–40% overdiagnosis of indolent, low-risk cancers, subjecting many men to aggressive treatments that caused incontinence and erectile dysfunction.
  • Guideline Re-evaluation: Confusion following the 2012 US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommendation against PSA testing led to long-term trial analyses that confirmed the value of targeted early detection.
  • Diagnostic Breakthroughs (The Past 10 Years)Multiparametric MRI (mpMRI): Used as a triage tool before biopsy. Federally funded in Australia since 2018, allowing ~50% of low-risk men to safely avoid biopsy altogether.
  • Transperineal (TP) Biopsy: Replaced transrectal (TRUS) biopsies, reducing post-procedure sepsis risk from up to 2–5% down to ~1 in 1,000.
  • Active Surveillance: Standard of care for low-risk (Grade Group 1) disease, with ~90% of eligible Australian men choosing monitoring over immediate surgery or radiation.
  • Updated Clinical Guidelines (PCFA & RACGP 10th Edition Red Book)Risk-Based Approach: Recommends baseline PSA testing from age 45–49 for high-risk men (family history, BRCA2 gene mutation, Black ancestry).
  • Routine Testing: Recommended every 2 years for well-informed men aged 50–69 (with re-testing triggered at PSA > 3.0).
  • Digital Rectal Exam (DRE): No longer recommended for routine screening in asymptomatic men.
  • Treatment Innovations & Harm MinimizationFocal Therapy (Organ Preservation): Targets the MRI-visible "index lesion" while preserving surrounding prostate tissue, resulting in 0% incontinence and low erectile dysfunction rates. Dr. Mehan highlights Nepean Hospital’s ProFocal laser ablation trial, which achieved an 84% cancer-free rate in treated areas.
  • Robotic Surgery: Robotic-assisted radical prostatectomy reduces blood loss, complication rates, pain, and hospital stays compared to open surgery.
  • Radiotherapy & Hydrogel Spacers: Stereotactic body radiation (SBRT over 5 days) combined with hydrogel spacers (e.g., SpaceOAR) protects the rectum from collateral radiation damage.
  • Advanced Disease: PSMA PET scans enable precise staging and recurrence tracking, while novel anti-androgens significantly extend survival in castrate-resistant disease.

Key Audience Q&A

  • Does a prostate biopsy cause cancer to spread? No. Prostate biopsy utilizes a closed true-cut needle system and is completely safe.
  • Focal Therapy Modalities (NanoKnife vs. Laser vs. HIFU): Different energy sources (electrical pulses, laser thermal heat, ultrasound) are chosen based on the lesion's specific anatomical location inside the prostate.
  • Post-Surgical Erectile Dysfunction Management: Treated using daily low-dose PDE5 inhibitors (tadalafil), vacuum pumps, intracavernosal injections, or penile implants.

Continuing Professional Development (CPD): Australian general practitioners can obtain CPD points for listening to this episode from our education partner, My Health Academy.

Myhealth Academy Link: https://lms-academy.myhealth.net.au/login/index.php?tenant=MHAC01

Access your favourite conferences by podcast: https://www.armchairmedical.tv/podcasts

Enjoying the episode?

⭐ Rate this episode

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Disclaimer: Content is for health professionals and general educational purposes only. It is not medical advice or a substitute for independent clinical judgement. Always consult current guidelines, product information and local protocols. Views expressed are those of the presenters and not necessarily ArmchairMedical. ArmchairMedical accepts no responsibility or liability for any loss or harm resulting from reliance on the information provided.

Visit https://www.armchairmedical.tv/podcasts for more information.

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If you are a General Practitioner who gets invited to dozens of webinars a month. The General Practice Clinical Sessions Podcast is designed for you.

Instead of giving up an evening with your family for a live webinar or your weekend for a conference, you can listen to it here whenever it's convenient, in half the time and while you are commuting, exercising or even walking the dog.

It's the same education, without interrupting your life.

GPs can also earn CPD hours.

Earn Educational Activity (EA) CPD without sacrificing time with your family.

Listen to your Clinical Sessions Podcasts on your commute or while you exercise. Then each week, calculate the amount of time you invest listening and count that as self claimed Educational Activities (EA).

Earn Reviewing Performance (RP) CPD without sacrificing time with your family.

After each podcast, pause for a few minutes and identify and summarise 3 key points relevant to your scope of practice.

  • Identify the key clinical learnings that may be incorporated into the clinical assessment, work-up and/or management plan for appropriate patients.
  • If relevant, would you change any of your management strategies for those patients identified by appropriate screening, examination and investigation.

Invest 10 minutes per podcast mentally reviewing your practice. When you listen to 6 podcasts per week, you have earned an hour of Reviewing Performance CPD you can self claim.

Remember to document your learning!

Earn Measuring Outcomes (MO) CPD without sacrificing time with your family.

To claim MO, you need:

  • A baseline measurement
  • A change in practice
  • A re-measurement
  • Reflection on the outcome

1. Identify a measurable change. After the podcast, ask:

“What will I do differently on Monday?”

Example:

  • Start using a screening tool
  • Change prescribing habits
  • Increase documentation of a risk factor

2. Measure your baseline (quick audit). Do a small, realistic audit

Examples:

  • Review last 10 patients with condition X
  • % who had guideline-based management
  • % with documented counselling

3. Implement the change. Apply the idea from the podcast for 2–4 weeks

  • Could be as simple as a checklist, template, or reminder

4. Re-measure. Repeat the same audit:

  • Same sample size
  • Same criteria

5. Reflect & Document:

  • What changed?
  • Did outcomes improve?
  • What will you keep doing?

If you enjoy learning through podcasts and video podcasts then you can also access thousands of premium podcasts with PowerPoint Slides at https://www.armchairmedical.tv/podcasts

First Trimester & Screening Dr Jackie Chua16 Sep 202600:32:59

First Trimester & Screening

  • Host/Speaker: Dr. Jackie Chua (Director, Queensland Ultrasound for Women)
  • Episode Summary: Early pregnancy scans involve far more than checking for a heartbeat. Dr. Jackie Chua breaks down why the first trimester offers a crucial diagnostic window for pregnancy dating, risk assessment, and mother-baby wellness.
  • In This Episode, You'll Discover:
  • The Dating Dilemma: Why relying on a last menstrual period can be misleading and when an ultrasound crown-rump length measurement should officially change an estimated due date.
  • Diagnostic Red Flags: The specific ultrasound thresholds required to accurately diagnose early pregnancy loss without jumping to premature conclusions.
  • Scar & Ectopic Emergencies: Why Caesarean section scar pregnancies are on the rise and how early transvaginal imaging catches them before severe complications occur.
  • Beyond Chromosomes: Why Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing (NIPT) cannot replace a detailed structural anatomy scan or preeclampsia risk evaluation

Continuing Professional Development (CPD): Australian general practitioners can obtain CPD points for listening to this episode from our education partner, My Health Academy.

Myhealth Academy Link: https://lms-academy.myhealth.net.au/login/index.php?tenant=MHAC01

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If you are a General Practitioner who gets invited to dozens of webinars a month. The General Practice Clinical Sessions Podcast is designed for you.

Instead of giving up an evening with your family for a live webinar or your weekend for a conference, you can listen to it here whenever it's convenient, in half the time and while you are commuting, exercising or even walking the dog.

It's the same education, without interrupting your life.

GPs can also earn CPD hours.

Earn Educational Activity (EA) CPD without sacrificing time with your family.

Listen to your Clinical Sessions Podcasts on your commute or while you exercise. Then each week, calculate the amount of time you invest listening and count that as self claimed Educational Activities (EA).

Earn Reviewing Performance (RP) CPD without sacrificing time with your family.

After each podcast, pause for a few minutes and identify and summarise 3 key points relevant to your scope of practice.

  • Identify the key clinical learnings that may be incorporated into the clinical assessment, work-up and/or management plan for appropriate patients.
  • If relevant, would you change any of your management strategies for those patients identified by appropriate screening, examination and investigation.

Invest 10 minutes per podcast mentally reviewing your practice. When you listen to 6 podcasts per week, you have earned an hour of Reviewing Performance CPD you can self claim.

Remember to document your learning!

Earn Measuring Outcomes (MO) CPD without sacrificing time with your family.

To claim MO, you need:

  • A baseline measurement
  • A change in practice
  • A re-measurement
  • Reflection on the outcome

1. Identify a measurable change. After the podcast, ask:

“What will I do differently on Monday?”

Example:

  • Start using a screening tool
  • Change prescribing habits
  • Increase documentation of a risk factor

2. Measure your baseline (quick audit). Do a small, realistic audit

Examples:

  • Review last 10 patients with condition X
  • % who had guideline-based management
  • % with documented counselling

3. Implement the change. Apply the idea from the podcast for 2–4 weeks

  • Could be as simple as a checklist, template, or reminder

4. Re-measure. Repeat the same audit:

  • Same sample size
  • Same criteria

5. Reflect & Document:

  • What changed?
  • Did outcomes improve?
  • What will you keep doing?

If you enjoy learning through podcasts and video podcasts then you can also access thousands of premium podcasts with PowerPoint Slides at https://www.armchairmedical.tv/podcasts

Enjoying the episode?

⭐ Rate this episode

➕ Follow the podcast

💬 Share it with a colleague who’d value conference learning without the time away

Disclaimer: Content is for health professionals and general educational purposes only. It is not medical advice or a substitute for independent clinical judgement. Always consult current guidelines, product information and local protocols. Views expressed are those of the presenters and not necessarily ArmchairMedical. ArmchairMedical accepts no responsibility or liability for any loss or harm resulting from reliance on the information provided.

Visit https://www.armchairmedical.tv/podcasts for more information.

Plant based diet in diabetes Vivien Yiu12 Sep 202600:16:16

Plant based diet in diabetes Vivien Yiu

In this podcast, Vivian Yiu explores the prevention and management of Type 2 diabetes through plant-based eating. She presents evidence-based strategies, emphasizing the benefits of plant-based diets, including improved insulin sensitivity and weight management. Yiu categorizes these diets and discusses their nutritional advantages, highlighting the importance of fiber and whole foods in diabetes management. She presents data linking plant-based eating to reduced diabetes risk and dispels myths regarding nutrients typically associated with animal products. Practical tips for transitioning to plant-based diets are provided, with an overall call for healthcare professionals to promote these dietary changes as a means to enhance patient health.

Enjoyed Today's Clinical Sessions Podcast?Imagine if your favourite medical conferences were available the same way.

You already know how powerful learning by podcast can be.

No travel.

No sitting in lecture theatres.

No giving up another weekend.

Just practical education from leading clinicians, ready whenever you have time to listen.

That's exactly what ArmchairMedical.tv gives you.

Unlock hundreds of Australia's leading GP conferences and listen while you're driving to work, exercising, walking the dog or relaxing at home. When you want the full experience, simply switch to video and follow along with synchronised presentation slides.

Stay clinically up to date without putting your life on hold.

Spend less time travelling to conferences.

Spend more time with your friends and family and less time in auditoriums.

Learn more https://www.armchairmedical.tv/podcasts

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If you are a General Practitioner who gets invited to dozens of webinars a month. The General Practice Clinical Sessions Podcast is designed for you.

Instead of giving up an evening with your family for a live webinar or your weekend for a conference, you can listen to it here whenever it's convenient, in half the time and while you are commuting, exercising or even walking the dog.

It's the same education, without interrupting your life.

GPs can also earn CPD hours.

Earn Educational Activity (EA) CPD without sacrificing time with your family.

Listen to your Clinical Sessions Podcasts on your commute or while you exercise. Then each week, calculate the amount of time you invest listening and count that as self claimed Educational Activities (EA).

Earn Reviewing Performance (RP) CPD without sacrificing time with your family.

After each podcast, pause for a few minutes and identify and summarise 3 key points relevant to your scope of practice.

  • Identify the key clinical learnings that may be incorporated into the clinical assessment, work-up and/or management plan for appropriate patients.
  • If relevant, would you change any of your management strategies for those patients identified by appropriate screening, examination and investigation.

Invest 10 minutes per podcast mentally reviewing your practice. When you listen to 6 podcasts per week, you have earned an hour of Reviewing Performance CPD you can self claim.

Remember to document your learning!

Earn Measuring Outcomes (MO) CPD without sacrificing time with your family.

To claim MO, you need:

  • A baseline measurement
  • A change in practice
  • A re-measurement
  • Reflection on the outcome

1. Identify a measurable change. After the podcast, ask:

“What will I do differently on Monday?”

Example:

  • Start using a screening tool
  • Change prescribing habits
  • Increase documentation of a risk factor

2. Measure your baseline (quick audit). Do a small, realistic audit

Examples:

  • Review last 10 patients with condition X
  • % who had guideline-based management
  • % with documented counselling

3. Implement the change. Apply the idea from the podcast for 2–4 weeks

  • Could be as simple as a checklist, template, or reminder

4. Re-measure. Repeat the same audit:

  • Same sample size
  • Same criteria

5. Reflect & Document:

  • What changed?
  • Did outcomes improve?
  • What will you keep doing?

If you enjoy learning through podcasts and video podcasts then you can also access thousands of premium podcasts with PowerPoint Slides at https://www.armchairmedical.tv/podcasts

Enjoying the episode?

⭐ Rate this episode

➕ Follow the podcast

💬 Share it with a colleague who’d value conference learning without the time away

Disclaimer: Content is for health professionals and general educational purposes only. It is not medical advice or a substitute for independent clinical judgement. Always consult current guidelines, product information and local protocols. Views expressed are those of the presenters and not necessarily ArmchairMedical. ArmchairMedical accepts no responsibility or liability for any loss or harm resulting from reliance on the information provided.

Visit https://www.armchairmedical.tv/podcasts for more information.ion.

Gestational Weight Gain Why is it Important Dr Robyn Barnes05 Sep 202600:17:14

Gestational Weight Gain Why is it Important Dr Robyn Barnes

The podcast examines the importance of gestational weight gain in managing gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), highlighting medical nutrition therapy (MNT) as the primary treatment. The speaker emphasizes the need for balanced carbohydrate intake, suggesting a requirement of 185 to 210 grams daily to support maternal and fetal health. A systematic review indicates dietary modifications significantly improve GDM management, reducing blood glucose levels and medication needs.

The discussion also covers the interplay between maternal weight gain and pregnancy outcomes, stressing the need for tailored weight gain targets and early intervention strategies. Ultimately, the lecture advocates for a compassionate approach to GDM care that incorporates weight management while supporting nutritional requirements.

Enjoyed Today's Clinical Sessions Podcast?Imagine if your favourite medical conferences were available the same way.

You already know how powerful learning by podcast can be.

No travel.

No sitting in lecture theatres.

No giving up another weekend.

Just practical education from leading clinicians, ready whenever you have time to listen.

That's exactly what ArmchairMedical.tv gives you.

Unlock hundreds of Australia's leading GP conferences and listen while you're driving to work, exercising, walking the dog or relaxing at home. When you want the full experience, simply switch to video and follow along with synchronised presentation slides.

Stay clinically up to date without putting your life on hold.

Spend less time travelling to conferences.

Spend more time with your friends and family and less time in auditoriums.

Learn more https://www.armchairmedical.tv/podcasts

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If you are a General Practitioner who gets invited to dozens of webinars a month. The General Practice Clinical Sessions Podcast is designed for you.

Instead of giving up an evening with your family for a live webinar or your weekend for a conference, you can listen to it here whenever it's convenient, in half the time and while you are commuting, exercising or even walking the dog.

It's the same education, without interrupting your life.

GPs can also earn CPD hours.

Earn Educational Activity (EA) CPD without sacrificing time with your family.

Listen to your Clinical Sessions Podcasts on your commute or while you exercise. Then each week, calculate the amount of time you invest listening and count that as self claimed Educational Activities (EA).

Earn Reviewing Performance (RP) CPD without sacrificing time with your family.

After each podcast, pause for a few minutes and identify and summarise 3 key points relevant to your scope of practice.

  • Identify the key clinical learnings that may be incorporated into the clinical assessment, work-up and/or management plan for appropriate patients.
  • If relevant, would you change any of your management strategies for those patients identified by appropriate screening, examination and investigation.

Invest 10 minutes per podcast mentally reviewing your practice. When you listen to 6 podcasts per week, you have earned an hour of Reviewing Performance CPD you can self claim.

Remember to document your learning!

Earn Measuring Outcomes (MO) CPD without sacrificing time with your family.

To claim MO, you need:

  • A baseline measurement
  • A change in practice
  • A re-measurement
  • Reflection on the outcome

1. Identify a measurable change. After the podcast, ask:

“What will I do differently on Monday?”

Example:

  • Start using a screening tool
  • Change prescribing habits
  • Increase documentation of a risk factor

2. Measure your baseline (quick audit). Do a small, realistic audit

Examples:

  • Review last 10 patients with condition X
  • % who had guideline-based management
  • % with documented counselling

3. Implement the change. Apply the idea from the podcast for 2–4 weeks

  • Could be as simple as a checklist, template, or reminder

4. Re-measure. Repeat the same audit:

  • Same sample size
  • Same criteria

5. Reflect & Document:

  • What changed?
  • Did outcomes improve?
  • What will you keep doing?

If you enjoy learning through podcasts and video podcasts then you can also access thousands of premium podcasts with PowerPoint Slides at https://www.armchairmedical.tv/podcasts

Enjoying the episode?

⭐ Rate this episode

➕ Follow the podcast

💬 Share it with a colleague who’d value conference learning without the time away

Disclaimer: Content is for health professionals and general educational purposes only. It is not medical advice or a substitute for independent clinical judgement. Always consult current guidelines, product information and local protocols. Views expressed are those of the presenters and not necessarily ArmchairMedical. ArmchairMedical accepts no responsibility or liability for any loss or harm resulting from reliance on the information provided.

Visit https://www.armchairmedical.tv/podcasts for more information.

Insomnia management in Australian General Practice Prof Nick Zwar & Dr Alexander Sweetman02 Sep 202601:17:40

Co-Hosts: Professor Nicholas Zwar (Executive Dean & GP) & Dr. Alexander Sweetman (Senior Research Fellow & Sleep Psychologist) and Michelle Odayan (MyHealth Academy)

Episode Overview

While up to 10–15% of Australian adults suffer from chronic insomnia, primary care has historically relied on sedative-hypnotics, writing prescriptions in up to 90% of insomnia presentations. In this episode, Prof. Nicholas Zwar and Dr. Alexander Sweetman unpack the critical clinical shift toward Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I), the global gold-standard first-line treatment.

They discuss the massive barrier to accessing CBT-I (only 1% of chronic sufferers currently receive it) and reveal how a free, Australian-developed digital program called Bedtime Window is giving GPs an effective, evidence-based pathway to cure insomnia and support elegant de-prescribing.

Key Clinical Takeaways for GPs

Insomnia is a Chronic Disorder, Not Just a Symptom: Chronic insomnia is defined as sleep dissatisfaction occurring 3+ nights a week for 3+ months. It is highly comorbid with depression, anxiety, chronic pain, and cardiovascular diseases, and is a significant predictor of future depressive episodes.

CBT-I is the First-Line Cure, Not Sleep Hygiene: Standard sleep hygiene advice (e.g., avoiding caffeine, regular wake times) rarely resolves chronic insomnia. CBT-I is a multicomponent therapy heavily focused on behavioral techniques like stimulus control and bedtime restriction therapy.

The Power of Digital CBT-I: To bypass the severe shortage and cost of trained sleep psychologists, GPs can utilize Bedtime Window, a free, 5-session digital CBT-I program that uses personalized algorithms and clinician-led videos to achieve a 90% mild-to-normal sleep remission rate for completers.

An Elegant De-Prescribing Helper: Digital CBT-I is highly effective whether patients are actively taking sleeping pills or not. In a trial of 950 patients referred by GPs, 45% of patients completely stopped using sedative-hypnotics by the end of the Bedtime Window program.

Navigating Patient Resistance & Stigmas:

  • The "It's Not in My Head" Objection: If patients reject "psychological" help, reframe CBT-I as a practical, behavioral routine program (like physical rehab for sleep) rather than talk therapy.
  • The Tapering Tussle: Do not make medication cessation a prerequisite to starting CBT-I. Run them concurrently; as behavioral therapy fixes the sleep architecture, patients naturally find their medications become redundant.

Medicare Eligibility: GPs can initiate an Australian Medicare Mental Health Treatment Plan using chronic insomnia disorder as the primary mental health diagnosis.

Resources for Your Practice

Refer Patients to Active Trials:


Screening & Assessment Tools: Visit the Australasian Sleep Association's "Sleep Central" portal to access sleep diaries and screening tools like the Insomnia Severity Index (ISI) and OSA-50. https://sleepcentral.org.au/Central/Contents/GP/GP-landing.aspx

Up-Skill in CBT-I: GPs and clinical psychologists can access a 6-hour online training course on the Australian Psychological Society website. https://psychology.org.au/event/24371

Bedtime Window: https://www.bedtimewindow.com/

Continuing Professional Development (CPD): Australian general practitioners can obtain CPD points for listening to this episode from our education partner, My Health Academy.

Myhealth Academy Link: https://lms-academy.myhealth.net.au/login/index.php?tenant=MHAC01

Access your favourite conferences by podcast: https://www.armchairmedical.tv/podcasts

Enjoying the episode?

⭐ Rate this episode

➕ Follow the podcast

💬 Share it with a colleague who’d value conference learning without the time away

Disclaimer: Content is for health professionals and general educational purposes only. It is not medical advice or a substitute for independent clinical judgement. Always consult current guidelines, product information and local protocols. Views expressed are those of the presenters and not necessarily ArmchairMedical. ArmchairMedical accepts no responsibility or liability for any loss or harm resulting from reliance on the information provided.

Visit https://www.armchairmedical.tv/podcasts for more information.

Management, medications and role of CGM Assoc Professor Tang Wong29 Aug 202600:15:40

Management, medications and role of CGM Assoc Professor Tang Wong

In this lecture, Assoc Professor Tang Wong, an endocrinologist at the Bankstown-Lidcombe Diabetes Centre, provides an in-depth analysis of gestational diabetes (GDM) management, highlighting the importance of early intervention for both mothers and infants. He discusses the historical context behind GDM treatment, the complications arising from maternal hyperglycemia, and the long-term health implications for mothers and children. Key studies like the A-Choice and MFMU are reviewed, reinforcing the benefits of GDM treatment in reducing adverse outcomes. Assoc Professor Tang Wong advocates for a multidisciplinary care approach, emphasizing tailored dietary strategies and the possible role of continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) technology in improving patient management. He concludes by stressing the necessity of ongoing care that addresses the broader metabolic health of women, aiming to mitigate long-term risks associated with GDM.

Enjoyed Today's Clinical Sessions Podcast?Imagine if your favourite medical conferences were available the same way.

You already know how powerful learning by podcast can be.

No travel.

No sitting in lecture theatres.

No giving up another weekend.

Just practical education from leading clinicians, ready whenever you have time to listen.

That's exactly what ArmchairMedical.tv gives you.

Unlock hundreds of Australia's leading GP conferences and listen while you're driving to work, exercising, walking the dog or relaxing at home. When you want the full experience, simply switch to video and follow along with synchronised presentation slides.

Stay clinically up to date without putting your life on hold.

Spend less time travelling to conferences.

Spend more time with your friends and family and less time in auditoriums.

Learn more https://www.armchairmedical.tv/podcasts

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If you are a General Practitioner who gets invited to dozens of webinars a month. The General Practice Clinical Sessions Podcast is designed for you.

Instead of giving up an evening with your family for a live webinar or your weekend for a conference, you can listen to it here whenever it's convenient, in half the time and while you are commuting, exercising or even walking the dog.

It's the same education, without interrupting your life.

GPs can also earn CPD hours.

Earn Educational Activity (EA) CPD without sacrificing time with your family.

Listen to your Clinical Sessions Podcasts on your commute or while you exercise. Then each week, calculate the amount of time you invest listening and count that as self claimed Educational Activities (EA).

Earn Reviewing Performance (RP) CPD without sacrificing time with your family.

After each podcast, pause for a few minutes and identify and summarise 3 key points relevant to your scope of practice.

  • Identify the key clinical learnings that may be incorporated into the clinical assessment, work-up and/or management plan for appropriate patients.
  • If relevant, would you change any of your management strategies for those patients identified by appropriate screening, examination and investigation.

Invest 10 minutes per podcast mentally reviewing your practice. When you listen to 6 podcasts per week, you have earned an hour of Reviewing Performance CPD you can self claim.

Remember to document your learning!

Earn Measuring Outcomes (MO) CPD without sacrificing time with your family.

To claim MO, you need:

  • A baseline measurement
  • A change in practice
  • A re-measurement
  • Reflection on the outcome

1. Identify a measurable change. After the podcast, ask:

“What will I do differently on Monday?”

Example:

  • Start using a screening tool
  • Change prescribing habits
  • Increase documentation of a risk factor

2. Measure your baseline (quick audit). Do a small, realistic audit

Examples:

  • Review last 10 patients with condition X
  • % who had guideline-based management
  • % with documented counselling

3. Implement the change. Apply the idea from the podcast for 2–4 weeks

  • Could be as simple as a checklist, template, or reminder

4. Re-measure. Repeat the same audit:

  • Same sample size
  • Same criteria

5. Reflect & Document:

  • What changed?
  • Did outcomes improve?
  • What will you keep doing?

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Cybersecurity and Disaster Recovery in General Practice24 Aug 202600:43:02

1. Episode Overview and the Strategic Imperative

In the current digital landscape, cybersecurity has shifted from a backend technical luxury to a non-negotiable "must-have survival factor" for general practices. As patient records become increasingly digitized, the protection of this data is no longer just an IT task—it is a fundamental business imperative. This episode provides a strategic roadmap for clinic owners to safeguard their operations against a rising tide of professionalized cybercrime.

Speaker Profile: Henry McLaughlin Henry McLaughlin is a veteran IT and cybersecurity specialist with over 20 years of experience specifically supporting the medical industry. As the Managing Director of Green Umbrella Technology.

Core Directive The goal of this session is to transform dense technical cybersecurity concepts into actionable business strategies. It aims to empower clinic managers and owners to treat digital defense as a core pillar of business continuity, rather than an optional expense.

Understanding the gravity of this challenge begins with recognizing why general practices have become the premier target for global criminal syndicates.

2. Healthcare: The High-Value Target

Healthcare is not merely an incidental target; it is the most targeted sector in Australia. This risk profile is a strategic reality confirmed by the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC).

Data Vulnerability Analysis According to OAIC notifiable data breach reports, healthcare consistently ranks as the #1 targeted industry. The reason is the "complete patient identity profile" found in clinical records. Unlike a credit card that can be canceled, a clinical record contains permanent data points:

  • Full names and residential addresses.
  • Dates of birth.
  • Medicare card numbers.
  • Sensitive, often blackmail-worthy, medical histories.

On the dark web, this "goldmine" of data is used to facilitate sophisticated identity theft, fraudulent financial accounts, and targeted extortion. Because these identity markers cannot be changed, their value to criminals remains high indefinitely.

The Invisible Threat Cyberattacks are no longer the work of lone hackers; they are industrialized. Henry McLaughlin observes that when a new system is connected to the internet, it is subjected to thousands of automated hacking attempts within minutes. These attacks occur 24/7, invisible to the staff but relentless in probing for a single vulnerability.

The "So What?" Layer: Business Survival The impact of a breach is often terminal for a practice. Beyond the immediate technical failure, the compounding effects of legal liability, massive regulatory fines, and the irreparable loss of patient trust can force a clinic to close. McLaughlin warns that for many practices, their cybersecurity strategy over the next 12 months will be the sole determining factor in whether the business continues to exist.

To combat these high-stakes threats, practices must adopt the standardized framework used by the Australian Department of Defence.

3. The Essential Eight: An International Standard for Defense

The "Essential Eight" is a defense-in-depth strategy developed by the Australian Signals Directorate (ASD). This framework serves as the baseline for securing any professional computer network.

Framework Evolution The ASD originally issued 32 recommendations. To prevent "analysis paralysis" among organizations, they distilled these into eight core pillars. This framework is now recognized as an international standard for cybersecurity excellence.

The Eight Pillars

  1. Application control: Whitelisting only approved software.
  2. Patch applications: Keeping software (like Best Practice or MS Office) updated.
  3. Office macro settings: Blocking unvetted or malicious macros.
  4. User application hardening: Restricting high-risk browser and office functions.
  5. Restrict administrative privileges: Limiting "god-mode" access to only necessary IT staff.
  6. Patch operating systems: Ensuring Windows or macOS is always current.
  7. Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA): Requiring a second form of ID to log in.
  8. Regular backups: Ensuring a reliable safety net for recovery.

Implementation Strategy These pillars are "must-do" items. They are not optional tasks for when time permits; they are the mandatory foundation of clinical IT infrastructure.

The first line of defense in this framework focuses on the most common point of failure: human-managed access.

4. Defensive Fundamentals: Passwords, Managers, and MFA

Human-managed passwords are the weakest link in any security chain. Three in five cyber breaches begin with a compromised or stolen password, often obtained through phishing or "brute-force" attacks.

The Human Element: A Cautionary Tale The risk is often internal and accidental. McLaughlin recounts an instance at a medical center where a nurse, returning from leave, found her password expired. To solve the immediate problem, the clinic called a doctor on holiday and wrote his credentials on a sticky note for the nurse to use. This "credential sharing" creates massive security holes that attackers exploit with ease.

Brute-Force Comparison Table The strength of a password is a matter of mathematics. Modern computers can guess simple passwords almost instantly.

The Password Manager Solution "If you can remember your password, it is too simple and, therefore, unsafe." It is impossible for the human brain to memorize unique, 16-character passwords for every account. A Password Manager is a digital vault that generates and stores these complex keys, allowing the user to only remember one "master" key.

Secondary Defenses (MFA) Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) is your insurance policy. Even if a criminal steals a password from a sticky note, they cannot enter the system without the second factor (usually a code sent to a mobile device).

Actionable Check: Have I Been Pwned? Visit haveibeenpwned.com and enter your professional email.

  • If Compromised: This means your data is being sold on the dark web. Immediately change the password for that service and any other site where you reused that password.

The "So What?" Layer Shifting from memory-based passwords to vault-based management moves a practice's risk profile from "vulnerable" to "resilient," effectively closing the front door to three-fifths of all potential attacks.

Protecting access is vital, but we must also control what "work" is allowed to happen once the door is open.

5. Beyond Antivirus: The Shift to Application Control

Legacy antivirus is no longer sufficient. It relies on "blacklisting", recognizing a virus that has been seen before. In an era of custom-coded malware, if the "mugshot" isn't in the database, the antivirus lets it through.

The Bouncer Analogy

  • Antivirus (Blacklisting): A bouncer with a book of known troublemakers. If a new troublemaker isn't in the book, they get in.
  • Application Control (Whitelisting): A bouncer with a guestlist. If your name (the software) isn't on the list, you don't get in.

Operational Impact Application Whitelisting ensures that only explicitly approved programs (e.g., Best Practice, Medical Director) can run. Even if a staff member accidentally downloads ransomware, the system will block its execution because it is not on the "guestlist."

As we harden our internal "guestlists," criminals are turning to emerging technology to find the cracks we haven't patched yet.

6. The AI Arms Race and the Five Eyes Warning

Artificial Intelligence is "supercharging" cybercrime, shifting the threat from targeted hacking to industrialized exploitation. Criminals now use AI to scan thousands of systems simultaneously, finding loopholes at a speed that manual security cannot match.

The Unprecedented Warning The "Five Eyes" security agencies (Australia, Canada, New Zealand, UK, and US) issued a rare collective warning stating that AI-driven threats require immediate defensive action. Manual or legacy security methods are officially obsolete against AI-powered exploits.

This rapid evolution of threats makes prevention difficult, which is why the "Yang" to cybersecurity’s "Ying" is recovery.

7. Disaster Recovery (DR): Planning for the Inevitable

Disaster Recovery (DR) focuses on business continuity—how quickly you can resume seeing patients after a breach or system failure. Cybersecurity is about prevention; DR is about survival after the "unthinkable" happens.

Debunking "Wishful Thinking" A backup log that says "Successful" is not a guarantee of safety. It is merely "wishful thinking." A backup is only valid if it has been successfully restored and tested. Furthermore, modern ransomware is now designed to "hunt out" and encrypt backups if they are connected to the main network, rendering legacy systems...

GLP 1 and Other Incretin Analogues Assoc Professor Samantha Hocking24 Aug 202600:31:16

GLP 1 and Other Incretin Analogues Assoc Professor Samantha Hocking

In this lecture, Sam Hocking focuses on incretin-based therapies for managing cardiometabolic diseases, particularly obesity and type 2 diabetes. He discusses the roles of GLP-1 and GIP in insulin regulation and appetite control, and highlights their potential beyond diabetes, including benefits for heart failure and chronic kidney disease.

Hocking evaluates the effectiveness of agents like semaglutide and tizepatide, showcasing significant improvements in glycemic control and weight loss from clinical trials. He also addresses the cardiovascular benefits of these therapies, alongside practical considerations for clinicians in managing side effects and economic accessibility. The lecture concludes with a call for the clinical application of incretin therapies to enhance patient health outcomes.

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It's the same education, without interrupting your life.

GPs can also earn CPD hours.

Earn Educational Activity (EA) CPD without sacrificing time with your family.

Listen to your Clinical Sessions Podcasts on your commute or while you exercise. Then each week, calculate the amount of time you invest listening and count that as self claimed Educational Activities (EA).

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After each podcast, pause for a few minutes and identify and summarise 3 key points relevant to your scope of practice.

  • Identify the key clinical learnings that may be incorporated into the clinical assessment, work-up and/or management plan for appropriate patients.
  • If relevant, would you change any of your management strategies for those patients identified by appropriate screening, examination and investigation.

Invest 10 minutes per podcast mentally reviewing your practice. When you listen to 6 podcasts per week, you have earned an hour of Reviewing Performance CPD you can self claim.

Remember to document your learning!

Earn Measuring Outcomes (MO) CPD without sacrificing time with your family.

To claim MO, you need:

  • A baseline measurement
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  • A re-measurement
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1. Identify a measurable change. After the podcast, ask:

“What will I do differently on Monday?”

Example:

  • Start using a screening tool
  • Change prescribing habits
  • Increase documentation of a risk factor

2. Measure your baseline (quick audit). Do a small, realistic audit

Examples:

  • Review last 10 patients with condition X
  • % who had guideline-based management
  • % with documented counselling

3. Implement the change. Apply the idea from the podcast for 2–4 weeks

  • Could be as simple as a checklist, template, or reminder

4. Re-measure. Repeat the same audit:

  • Same sample size
  • Same criteria

5. Reflect & Document:

  • What changed?
  • Did outcomes improve?
  • What will you keep doing?

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Tropical medicine for the General Practitioner - Cases From Peru Dr Clinton Colaco18 Aug 202600:52:45

Host: Michelle Odayan (My Health Academy)

Guest Speaker: Dr. Clinton Colaco (Infectious Diseases & Consultant Physician)

Watch the video version with slides at Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/4fOSlJ5aLu2ijIKhmlGTZg

Episode Overview

Join us as Sydney infectious diseases physician Dr. Clinton Colaco shares clinical pearls and fascinating case studies from his time completing the prestigious Gorgas Course in Clinical Tropical Medicine in Lima, Peru. While these cases originate in South America, their diagnostic lessons are highly relevant for any primary care clinician treating travelers, immigrants, or dealing with local tropical pathogens.

From navigating the diagnostic pitfalls of syphilis testing to removing botfly larvae, this episode equips general practitioners (GPs) with the essential skills to spot overlooked tropical diseases and ask the right social and travel questions.

High-Yield Chapter Markers

[00:00] Introduction

  • Host Michelle Odayan introduces Dr. Clinton Colaco and his background.

[05:30] Case 1: Syphilis, HIV, & The "Prozone Effect"

  • A 41-year-old male presents with a widespread psoriasiform rash and a negative RPR test. Dr. Colaco explains the prozone effect—how an excess of antigen-antibody complexes can cause false-negative serology in secondary syphilis—and how to overcome it with serum dilution.

[09:15] Case 2: Cryptococcal Meningitis & Bedside Eye Ultrasound

  • A 26-year-old law student presents with severe headaches, seizures, and an astronomical lumbar puncture opening pressure of 136 cm H₂O. Learn how point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) over the eye can detect optic nerve sheath thickening to screen for raised intracranial pressure.

[14:40] Case 3: Hydatid Lung Cysts (Echinococcus)

  • A 20-year-old from the Bolivian border presents with hemoptysis and a massive fluid-filled cavity in his lung. Dr. Colaco outlines the Echinococcus lifecycle, its link to livestock and dogs, and the surgical management of hydatid disease.

[18:10] Case 4: Myiasis (Botflies in the Skin)

  • A patient presents with painful, non-healing skin nodules. Using real-time bedside ultrasound, the team visualizes moving botfly larvae (Dermatobia hominis) beneath the skin, requiring occlusion with Vaseline to force the maggot to emerge for extraction.

[21:25] Cases 5 & 6: Pulmonary Tuberculosis vs. Bilateral Psoas Abscesses

  • Why is Peru a hotbed for TB? Hint: it's all about overcrowded public transit. Dr. Colaco contrasts classic pulmonary tuberculosis with a rare presentation of bilateral psoas abscesses and spinal discitis in a non-compliant HIV patient.

[25:50] Case 7: Leprosy (Hansen’s Disease)

  • A sibling pair presenting with severe facial disfigurement and thickened nerves. Dr. Colaco explains how to perform a quick slit skin smear to identify acid-fast bacilli and reviews the three-drug combination therapy.

[29:10] Case 8: Cutaneous Leishmaniasis

  • How to approach a non-healing, crater-like ulcer. The key diagnostic takeaway: perform a punch biopsy on the active, raised border of the lesion (not the necrotic center) to successfully find amastigotes.

[32:45] Case 9: Leptospirosis Meningoencephalitis

  • A patient with high viral load HIV presents with severe neurological symptoms linked to river exposure and rodent droppings. Discover the two-step diagnostic testing process (screening serology followed by the Microscopic Agglutination Test, or MAT).

[35:20] Case 10: Paragonimiasis (Lung Flukes)

  • A school teacher presenting with chronic cough and peripheral nodules after eating ceviche. Learn why coastal, saltwater ceviche is safe, whereas inland freshwater ceviche (made with freshwater crabs or crayfish) carries a major risk for lung flukes.

[38:15] Case 11: Fascioliasis (Liver Flukes) & Watercress

  • A patient presenting with epigastric pain and a massive blood eosinophil count of 10. Dr. Colaco details the lifecycle of Fasciola hepatica contracted from contaminated watercress, showing dramatic ERCP footage of living worms being extracted from the common bile duct.

[41:30] Case 12: Pelvic Actinomycosis & Lost IUDs

  • A woman presenting with chronic yellow vaginal discharge and a cervical mass. The culprit? A copper intrauterine device (IUD) left in situ for 30 years, resulting in a tumor-mimicking actinomycosis infection showing the classic Splendore-Hoeppli phenomenon on pathology.

[44:55] Case 13: Neurocysticercosis (Brain Tapeworm)

  • A young fisherman presenting with seizures. Dr. Colaco discusses the diverse presentations of tapeworm cysts in the brain and why treatment with albendazole or praziquantel must be highly customized depending on the location of the scolex.

[48:20] Q&A: Practical Advice for Travel Consults

  • Dr. Colaco answers critical questions regarding:
  • Overcoming "vaccine fatigue" and the high cost of pre-travel vaccines (e.g., Yellow Fever, Japanese Encephalitis).
  • The highly cost-effective strategy of getting rabies vaccinations overseas ($100/shot in Peru vs. $500/shot in Australia) and the updated 2-dose recommendation.
  • The role of doxycycline as post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) for leptospirosis after fresh-water swimming.
  • Pitfalls of the Interferon-Gamma Release Assay (IGRA/QuantiFERON-Gold) and how fish tank exposures (Mycobacterium marinum) can trigger a false-positive tuberculosis test.

5 Quick Clinical Pearls for Your Practice

  1. Test Syphilis Thoroughly: If you strongly suspect secondary syphilis but the RPR is negative, request the laboratory to perform serial dilutions to bypass the prozone effect.
  2. Biopsy the Border: When performing a punch biopsy for suspected Cutaneous Leishmaniasis, always biopsy the active, raised border of the ulcer rather than the central necrotic tissue to maximize amastigote yield.
  3. Ask About Watercress: An unexplained, sky-high eosinophil count paired with right upper quadrant pain should prompt you to ask about raw watercress consumption (suspect Fasciola hepatica).
  4. Mind the Fish Tank: A positive QuantiFERON-Gold test in a patient with low TB risk could be a false positive triggered by Mycobacterium marinum (often contracted from cleaning domestic aquariums).
  5. Check Old IUDs: Long-term retention of copper IUDs (e.g., decades-long use) can lead to pelvic actinomycosis, which clinically and radiologically mimics advanced pelvic malignancies.

Continuing Professional Development (CPD): Australian general practitioners can obtain CPD points for listening to this episode from our education partner, My Health Academy.

Myhealth Academy Link: https://lms-academy.myhealth.net.au/login/index.php?tenant=MHAC01

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Obesity, Metabolic Syndrome and Hormonal Decline - Addressing Menopause and testosterone Deficiency with Obesity with Dr Remon Eskander15 Aug 202600:33:12

Obesity, Metabolic Syndrome and Hormonal Decline - Addressing Menopause and testosterone Deficiency with Obesity with Dr Remon Eskander

Do your patients struggle to lose weight despite strict dieting and exercising? In this My Health Academy episode, obesity management expert Dr. Remon Eskander explains the complex interplay between hormonal decline and metabolic syndrome.

Discover how menopause and functional hypogonadism in men drive the accumulation of visceral fat, creating an inflammatory "vicious cycle" that further suppresses estrogen and testosterone. Learn why the traditional "eat less, move more" mantra fails many patients and how to reframe obesity as a metabolic disease during your consults.

Dr. Eskander shares practical strategies for synergistically combining hormone replacement therapy—like transdermal estrogen or testosterone gel—with GLP-1 and GIP medications to tackle visceral fat and metabolic dysfunction. You will also get actionable tips on managing medication side effects like nausea and navigating tricky patient requests, such as the social media-driven "click method" for Mounjaro.

Australian GPs can claim CPD hours for tuning in. Listen now to confidently synergize hormonal and obesity treatments in your primary care practice!

Continuing Professional Development (CPD): Australian general practitioners can obtain CPD points for listening to this episode from our education partner, My Health Academy.

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Instead of giving up an evening with your family for a live webinar or your weekend for a conference, you can listen to it here whenever it's convenient, in half the time and while you are commuting, exercising or even walking the dog.

It's the same education, without interrupting your life.

GPs can also earn CPD hours.

Earn Educational Activity (EA) CPD without sacrificing time with your family.

Listen to your Clinical Sessions Podcasts on your commute or while you exercise. Then each week, calculate the amount of time you invest listening and count that as self claimed Educational Activities (EA).

Earn Reviewing Performance (RP) CPD without sacrificing time with your family.

After each podcast, pause for a few minutes and identify and summarise 3 key points relevant to your scope of practice.

  • Identify the key clinical learnings that may be incorporated into the clinical assessment, work-up and/or management plan for appropriate patients.
  • If relevant, would you change any of your management strategies for those patients identified by appropriate screening, examination and investigation.

Invest 10 minutes per podcast mentally reviewing your practice. When you listen to 6 podcasts per week, you have earned an hour of Reviewing Performance CPD you can self claim.

Remember to document your learning!

Earn Measuring Outcomes (MO) CPD without sacrificing time with your family.

To claim MO, you need:

  • A baseline measurement
  • A change in practice
  • A re-measurement
  • Reflection on the outcome

1. Identify a measurable change. After the podcast, ask:

“What will I do differently on Monday?”

Example:

  • Start using a screening tool
  • Change prescribing habits
  • Increase documentation of a risk factor

2. Measure your baseline (quick audit). Do a small, realistic audit

Examples:

  • Review last 10 patients with condition X
  • % who had guideline-based management
  • % with documented counselling

3. Implement the change. Apply the idea from the podcast for 2–4 weeks

  • Could be as simple as a checklist, template, or reminder

4. Re-measure. Repeat the same audit:

  • Same sample size
  • Same criteria

5. Reflect & Document:

  • What changed?
  • Did outcomes improve?
  • What will you keep doing?

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Paediatric ADHD diagnosis, management and building the support network beyond primary care - Primary Care Masterclass Podcast15 Aug 202600:45:13

In this episode, Dr Ravi Tankala discusses diagnosing and managing pediatric neurodevelopmental disorders, especially ADHD, emphasizing psychosocial factors, effective assessments, non-medical strategies, and a holistic, individualized approach to care.

He starts with in-depth exploration of pediatric presentations, with a focus on diagnosing and managing neurodevelopmental disorders, notably ADHD. He emphasizes a practical framework for general practitioners, highlighting the significance of understanding psychosocial factors and the complexities of pediatric care. Dr. Tankala discusses effective assessment techniques across developmental stages, encourages a strength-based approach, and stresses the importance of comprehensive histories that encompass various influencing factors.

He outlines non-medical management strategies for ADHD, such as behavioral modification and collaboration with educators, while addressing the distinct needs of preschoolers, primary school-aged children, and adolescents. The lecture incorporates case studies that illustrate practical applications of the concepts, ultimately advocating for a holistic and individualized approach in pediatric care to foster resilience and healthy development.

This podcast was recorded live at the ADHD, Binge and Other Eating Disorders Symposium in Melbourne hosted by ADHD-BED Integrated. adhd-bed.events

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Instead of giving up an evening with your family for a live webinar or your weekend for a conference, you can listen to it here whenever it's convenient, in half the time and while you are commuting, exercising or even walking the dog.

It's the same education, without interrupting your life.

GPs can also earn CPD hours.

Earn Educational Activity (EA) CPD without sacrificing time with your family.

Listen to your Clinical Sessions Podcasts on your commute or while you exercise. Then each week, calculate the amount of time you invest listening and count that as self claimed Educational Activities (EA).

Earn Reviewing Performance (RP) CPD without sacrificing time with your family.

After each podcast, pause for a few minutes and identify and summarise 3 key points relevant to your scope of practice.

  • Identify the key clinical learnings that may be incorporated into the clinical assessment, work-up and/or management plan for appropriate patients.
  • If relevant, would you change any of your management strategies for those patients identified by appropriate screening, examination and investigation.

Invest 10 minutes per podcast mentally reviewing your practice. When you listen to 6 podcasts per week, you have earned an hour of Reviewing Performance CPD you can self claim.

Remember to document your learning!

Earn Measuring Outcomes (MO) CPD without sacrificing time with your family.

To claim MO, you need:

  • A baseline measurement
  • A change in practice
  • A re-measurement
  • Reflection on the outcome

1. Identify a measurable change. After the podcast, ask:

“What will I do differently on Monday?”

Example:

  • Start using a screening tool
  • Change prescribing habits
  • Increase documentation of a risk factor

2. Measure your baseline (quick audit). Do a small, realistic audit

Examples:

  • Review last 10 patients with condition X
  • % who had guideline-based management
  • % with documented counselling

3. Implement the change. Apply the idea from the podcast for 2–4 weeks

  • Could be as simple as a checklist, template, or reminder

4. Re-measure. Repeat the same audit:

  • Same sample size
  • Same criteria

5. Reflect & Document:

  • What changed?
  • Did outcomes improve?
  • What will you keep doing?

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Expanding Role of SGLT 2 Inhibitors and Finererone in primary care. Dr Jeremy Knott10 Aug 202600:18:47

Expanding Role of SGLT 2 Inhibitors and Finererone Dr Jeremy Knott

In this podcast, Dr. Jeremy Knott explores the evolving landscape of diabetes management, specifically focusing on SGLT2 inhibitors and finerenone's role in addressing cardiorenal metabolic risks in type 2 diabetes. He emphasizes the need for a shift towards a comprehensive risk management strategy rather than a solely glycemic focus. The prevalence of type 2 diabetes in Australia is discussed, along with its significant associated cardiovascular risks. Dr. Knott outlines the pathophysiological mechanisms linking diabetes to cardiovascular and renal complications and presents evidence supporting the effectiveness of SGLT2 inhibitors and finerenone. He concludes with a call for early intervention and a holistic treatment approach that includes lifestyle modifications and adherence to updated clinical guidelines.

Enjoyed Today's Clinical Sessions Podcast?Imagine if your favourite medical conferences were available the same way.

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No giving up another weekend.

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Unlock hundreds of Australia's leading GP conferences and listen while you're driving to work, exercising, walking the dog or relaxing at home. When you want the full experience, simply switch to video and follow along with synchronised presentation slides.

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Spend less time travelling to conferences.

Spend more time with your friends and family and less time in auditoriums.

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If you are a General Practitioner who gets invited to dozens of webinars a month. The General Practice Clinical Sessions Podcast is designed for you.

Instead of giving up an evening with your family for a live webinar or your weekend for a conference, you can listen to it here whenever it's convenient, in half the time and while you are commuting, exercising or even walking the dog.

It's the same education, without interrupting your life.

GPs can also earn CPD hours.

Earn Educational Activity (EA) CPD without sacrificing time with your family.

Listen to your Clinical Sessions Podcasts on your commute or while you exercise. Then each week, calculate the amount of time you invest listening and count that as self claimed Educational Activities (EA).

Earn Reviewing Performance (RP) CPD without sacrificing time with your family.

After each podcast, pause for a few minutes and identify and summarise 3 key points relevant to your scope of practice.

  • Identify the key clinical learnings that may be incorporated into the clinical assessment, work-up and/or management plan for appropriate patients.
  • If relevant, would you change any of your management strategies for those patients identified by appropriate screening, examination and investigation.

Invest 10 minutes per podcast mentally reviewing your practice. When you listen to 6 podcasts per week, you have earned an hour of Reviewing Performance CPD you can self claim.

Remember to document your learning!

Earn Measuring Outcomes (MO) CPD without sacrificing time with your family.

To claim MO, you need:

  • A baseline measurement
  • A change in practice
  • A re-measurement
  • Reflection on the outcome

1. Identify a measurable change. After the podcast, ask:

“What will I do differently on Monday?”

Example:

  • Start using a screening tool
  • Change prescribing habits
  • Increase documentation of a risk factor

2. Measure your baseline (quick audit). Do a small, realistic audit

Examples:

  • Review last 10 patients with condition X
  • % who had guideline-based management
  • % with documented counselling

3. Implement the change. Apply the idea from the podcast for 2–4 weeks

  • Could be as simple as a checklist, template, or reminder

4. Re-measure. Repeat the same audit:

  • Same sample size
  • Same criteria

5. Reflect & Document:

  • What changed?
  • Did outcomes improve?
  • What will you keep doing?

If you enjoy learning through podcasts and video podcasts then you can also access thousands of premium podcasts with PowerPoint Slides at https://www.armchairmedical.tv/podcasts

Enjoying the episode?

⭐ Rate this episode

➕ Follow the podcast

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Disclaimer: Content is for health professionals and general educational purposes only. It is not medical advice or a substitute for independent clinical judgement. Always consult current guidelines, product information and local protocols. Views expressed are those of the presenters and not necessarily ArmchairMedical. ArmchairMedical accepts no responsibility or liability for any loss or harm resulting from reliance on the information provided.

Visit https://www.armchairmedical.tv/podcasts for more information.

Irritable Bowel Syndrome in 2026 Diagnosis, Investigation and Management for General Practice Dr Yanna Ko09 Aug 202601:01:41

Irritable Bowel Syndrome in 2026: Diagnosing & Managing with Confidence

Episode Summary: Are you still treating Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) as a diagnosis of exclusion?

In this episode, host Michelle Odayan sits down with gastroenterologist and PhD researcher Dr. Yanna Ko to discuss a transformative paradigm shift in general practice: making a confident, positive diagnosis of IBS. Together, they unpack the brand-new Rome 5 diagnostic criteria, outline essential investigations, and map out a practical, evidence-based step-up management plan to help your patients reclaim their quality of life.

Key Takeaways for Your Clinical Practice:

  • The Rome 5 Update: Learn why abdominal discomfort has been reincluded in the diagnostic criteria after a decade, and how updated frequency thresholds restore diagnostic sensitivity.
  • The Power of a "Positive Diagnosis": Discover why moving away from a "diagnosis of exclusion" model reduces patient anxiety and prevents costly over-investigation.
  • Targeted Investigations: Master the core panel of baseline tests (FBC, CRP, iron studies, coeliac serology and faecal calprotectin) that rule out organic disease with high accuracy.
  • Identifying Red Flags: Confidently spot critical alarm features, such as nocturnal symptoms, rectal bleeding, weight loss, or high-risk family history of bowel cancer, that warrant immediate colonoscopy referrals.
  • A Step-Up Management Algorithm: Get a clear roadmap of therapies based on severity and subtype, ranging from soluble fiber and the low-FODMAP diet to antispasmodics, neuromodulators, and gut-directed hypnotherapy.
  • What to Avoid: Understand why international guidelines strongly advise against commercial microbiome mapping and breath testing for food intolerances in routine clinical practice.

About Our Guest:

Dr. Yanna Ko is an accredited gastroenterologist and hepatologist practicing in Sydney. She is the recipient of the prestigious NHMRC scholarship for her research into bowel disorders and the gut microbiome and is currently completing her PhD on IBS.

Continuing Professional Development (CPD): Australian general practitioners can obtain CPD points for listening to this episode from our education partner, My Health Academy.

Myhealth Academy Link: https://lms-academy.myhealth.net.au/login/index.php?tenant=MHAC01

Enjoyed Today's Clinical Sessions Podcast?

Your favourite conferences are now in podcast form too!

Stay clinically up to date without travelling to conferences or sacrificing weekends with your family.

You've just experienced how easy it is to learn through the Clinical Sessions Podcast. Now imagine having access to hundreds of conferences whenever and wherever you want.

Listen while driving to work, walking the dog or exercising. Watch with slides while on your treadmill.

Get the education you need without sacrificing the moments that matter.

Turn your commute into a masterclass, your gym session into a symposium and cooking dinner into a GP update.

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If you are a General Practitioner who gets invited to dozens of webinars a month. The General Practice Clinical Sessions Podcast is designed for you.

Instead of giving up an evening with your family for a live webinar or your weekend for a conference, you can listen to it here whenever it's convenient, in half the time and while you are commuting, exercising or even walking the dog.

It's the same education, without interrupting your life.

GPs can also earn CPD hours.

Earn Educational Activity (EA) CPD without sacrificing time with your family.

Listen to your Clinical Sessions Podcasts on your commute or while you exercise. Then each week, calculate the amount of time you invest listening and count that as self claimed Educational Activities (EA).

Earn Reviewing Performance (RP) CPD without sacrificing time with your family.

After each podcast, pause for a few minutes and identify and summarise 3 key points relevant to your scope of practice.

  • Identify the key clinical learnings that may be incorporated into the clinical assessment, work-up and/or management plan for appropriate patients.
  • If relevant, would you change any of your management strategies for those patients identified by appropriate screening, examination and investigation.

Invest 10 minutes per podcast mentally reviewing your practice. When you listen to 6 podcasts per week, you have earned an hour of Reviewing Performance CPD you can self claim.

Remember to document your learning!

Earn Measuring Outcomes (MO) CPD without sacrificing time with your family.

To claim MO, you need:

  • A baseline measurement
  • A change in practice
  • A re-measurement
  • Reflection on the outcome

1. Identify a measurable change. After the podcast, ask:

“What will I do differently on Monday?”

Example:

  • Start using a screening tool
  • Change prescribing habits
  • Increase documentation of a risk factor

2. Measure your baseline (quick audit). Do a small, realistic audit

Examples:

  • Review last 10 patients with condition X
  • % who had guideline-based management
  • % with documented counselling

3. Implement the change. Apply the idea from the podcast for 2–4 weeks

  • Could be as simple as a checklist, template, or reminder

4. Re-measure. Repeat the same audit:

  • Same sample size
  • Same criteria

5. Reflect & Document:

  • What changed?
  • Did outcomes improve?
  • What will you keep doing?

If you enjoy learning through podcasts and video podcasts then you can also access thousands of premium podcasts with PowerPoint Slides at https://www.armchairmedical.tv/podcasts

Enjoying the episode?

⭐ Rate this episode

➕ Follow the podcast

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Disclaimer: Content is for health professionals and general educational purposes only. It is not medical advice or a substitute for independent clinical judgement. Always consult current guidelines, product information and local protocols. Views expressed are those of the presenters and not necessarily ArmchairMedical. ArmchairMedical accepts no responsibility or liability for any loss or harm resulting from reliance on the information provided.

Visit https://www.armchairmedical.tv/podcasts for more information.

Engaging Men in Primary Care with Sophie Eltringham, Dr Hayden Cain, Dr Jane Crowe & Dr Cameron Ewert08 Aug 202600:34:39

Engaging Men in Primary Care with Sophie Eltringham, Dr Hayden Cain, Dr Jane Crowe & Dr Cameron Ewert

Do men really avoid the doctor? Surprisingly, almost 8 in 10 Australian men visit a GP each year, but many leave without feeling a personal connection. In this panel discussion from My Health Academy and Movember featuring Sophie Eltringham, Dr. Cameron Ewert, Dr. Hayden Cain, and Dr. Jane Crowe, discover how to transform routine consults into safe spaces for male patients.

Learn how to look beyond superficial physical complaints, like back pain, to uncover deeper struggles such as depression. The panel breaks down the realities of the "toxic manosphere" and the rising trend of young men using unregulated peptides, revealing why this actually highlights a strong desire among men to optimize their health. Discover why these trends present a massive opportunity for GPs to step in as trusted guides.

You will also pick up practical strategies for building rapid rapport—even in a packed 15-minute consult—and learn how scheduling proactive follow-ups can keep men engaged for the long term.

Australian GPs can claim CPD hours for tuning in. Listen now to stop men from falling through the cracks and confidently improve their health outcomes!

Links mentioned in this episode:

Continuing Professional Development (CPD): Australian general practitioners can obtain CPD points for listening to this episode from our education partner, My Health Academy.

Myhealth Academy CPD Link: https://lms-academy.myhealth.net.au/login/index.php?tenant=MHAC01

Men in Mind Training for General Practitioners: A world-first online CPD accredited training program built to support health care professionals to get the most out of every interaction with male patients. https://meninmind.movember.com/primarycare/cpd-gp/

Your Conference Podcasts: https://www.armchairmedical.tv/podcasts

Enjoyed Today's Clinical Sessions Podcast?Imagine if your favourite medical conferences were available the same way.

You already know how powerful learning by podcast can be.

No travel.

No sitting in lecture theatres.

No giving up another weekend.

Just practical education from leading clinicians, ready whenever you have time to listen.

That's exactly what ArmchairMedical.tv gives you.

Unlock hundreds of Australia's leading GP conferences and listen while you're driving to work, exercising, walking the dog or relaxing at home. When you want the full experience, simply switch to video and follow along with synchronised presentation slides.

Stay clinically up to date without putting your life on hold.

Spend less time travelling to conferences.

Spend more time with your friends and family and less time in auditoriums.

Learn more https://www.armchairmedical.tv/podcasts

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If you are a General Practitioner who gets invited to dozens of webinars a month. The General Practice Clinical Sessions Podcast is designed for you.

Instead of giving up an evening with your family for a live webinar or your weekend for a conference, you can listen to it here whenever it's convenient, in half the time and while you are commuting, exercising or even walking the dog.

It's the same education, without interrupting your life.

GPs can also earn CPD hours.

Earn Educational Activity (EA) CPD without sacrificing time with your family.

Listen to your Clinical Sessions Podcasts on your commute or while you exercise. Then each week, calculate the amount of time you invest listening and count that as self claimed Educational Activities (EA).

Earn Reviewing Performance (RP) CPD without sacrificing time with your family.

After each podcast, pause for a few minutes and identify and summarise 3 key points relevant to your scope of practice.

  • Identify the key clinical learnings that may be incorporated into the clinical assessment, work-up and/or management plan for appropriate patients.
  • If relevant, would you change any of your management strategies for those patients identified by appropriate screening, examination and investigation.

Invest 10 minutes per podcast mentally reviewing your practice. When you listen to 6 podcasts per week, you have earned an hour of Reviewing Performance CPD you can self claim.

Remember to document your learning!

Earn Measuring Outcomes (MO) CPD without sacrificing time with your family.

To claim MO, you need:

  • A baseline measurement
  • A change in practice
  • A re-measurement
  • Reflection on the outcome

1. Identify a measurable change. After the podcast, ask:

“What will I do differently on Monday?”

Example:

  • Start using a screening tool
  • Change prescribing habits
  • Increase documentation of a risk factor

2. Measure your baseline (quick audit). Do a small, realistic audit

Examples:

  • Review last 10 patients with condition X
  • % who had guideline-based management
  • % with documented counselling

3. Implement the change. Apply the idea from the podcast for 2–4 weeks

  • Could be as simple as a checklist, template, or reminder

4. Re-measure. Repeat the same audit:

  • Same sample size
  • Same criteria

5. Reflect & Document:

  • What changed?
  • Did outcomes improve?
  • What will you keep doing?

If you enjoy learning through podcasts and video podcasts then you can also access thousands of premium podcasts with PowerPoint Slides at https://www.armchairmedical.tv/podcasts

Enjoying the episode?

⭐ Rate this episode

➕ Follow the podcast

💬 Share it with a colleague who’d value conference learning without the time away

Disclaimer: Content is for health professionals and general educational purposes only. It is not medical advice or a substitute for independent clinical judgement. Always consult current guidelines, product information and local protocols. Views expressed are those of the presenters and not necessarily ArmchairMedical. ArmchairMedical accepts no responsibility or liability for any loss or harm resulting from reliance on the information provided.

Visit https://www.armchairmedical.tv/podcasts for more information.

Beyond the basics management of complex ADHD patients. When GPs should decline shared care. - Primary Care Masterclass Podcast08 Aug 202600:31:40

Dr. Vicki Nahamkes presents a guide for General Practitioners on managing complex ADHD patients, emphasizing that while treatment is rewarding, it requires rigorous monitoring and boundary setting. She introduces a "3C Rule" for patient reviews, assessing **Mental Clarity** (organized thinking), **Calm** (mood regulation), and **Consistency** (sleep, diet, and exercise).

Cardiovascular safety is a primary concern, particularly for older patients. Dr. Nahamkes advises a cardiovascular risk assessment before starting stimulants, aiming for a risk score below 5%. Regular blood pressure checks are mandatory, as stimulants can increase pressure by 2–4 mmHg; hypertension must be managed or the stimulant withdrawn.

A significant portion of the talk addresses special populations and comorbidities:

* **Women’s Health:** Hormonal fluctuations during menopause can severely destabilize ADHD control. Dr. Nahamkes shares a case where a patient required increased stimulant dosage and Hormone Replacement Therapy to regain stability.

* **Binge Eating Disorder:** She notes that Vyvanse is the only stimulant evidence-based for this comorbidity.

* **Bipolar Disorder:** There is a risk of stimulants unmasking mania. A detailed case study describes a patient who developed hypersexuality and reckless behavior upon starting stimulants, eventually requiring a transition to mood stabilizers like Lamotrigine instead of ADHD medication.

Dr. Nahamkes concludes with clinical pearls, noting that successful treatment often results in *decreased* steps on fitness trackers, indicating less chaotic movement and better organization. Finally, she empowers GPs to decline "shared care" for patients with complex presentations—such as those with Cluster B personality traits or unstable bipolar disorder—stating these cases often require psychiatrist-led management.

This podcast was recorded live at the ADHD, Binge and Other Eating Disorders Symposium in Melbourne hosted by ADHD-BED Integrated. adhd-bed.events

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If you are a General Practitioner who gets invited to dozens of webinars a month. The General Practice Clinical Sessions Podcast is designed for you.

Instead of giving up an evening with your family for a live webinar or your weekend for a conference, you can listen to it here whenever it's convenient, in half the time and while you are commuting, exercising or even walking the dog.

It's the same education, without interrupting your life.

GPs can also earn CPD hours.

Earn Educational Activity (EA) CPD without sacrificing time with your family.

Listen to your Clinical Sessions Podcasts on your commute or while you exercise. Then each week, calculate the amount of time you invest listening and count that as self claimed Educational Activities (EA).

Earn Reviewing Performance (RP) CPD without sacrificing time with your family.

After each podcast, pause for a few minutes and identify and summarise 3 key points relevant to your scope of practice.

  • Identify the key clinical learnings that may be incorporated into the clinical assessment, work-up and/or management plan for appropriate patients.
  • If relevant, would you change any of your management strategies for those patients identified by appropriate screening, examination and investigation.

Invest 10 minutes per podcast mentally reviewing your practice. When you listen to 6 podcasts per week, you have earned an hour of Reviewing Performance CPD you can self claim.

Remember to document your learning!

Earn Measuring Outcomes (MO) CPD without sacrificing time with your family.

To claim MO, you need:

  • A baseline measurement
  • A change in practice
  • A re-measurement
  • Reflection on the outcome

1. Identify a measurable change. After the podcast, ask:

“What will I do differently on Monday?”

Example:

  • Start using a screening tool
  • Change prescribing habits
  • Increase documentation of a risk factor

2. Measure your baseline (quick audit). Do a small, realistic audit

Examples:

  • Review last 10 patients with condition X
  • % who had guideline-based management
  • % with documented counselling

3. Implement the change. Apply the idea from the podcast for 2–4 weeks

  • Could be as simple as a checklist, template, or reminder

4. Re-measure. Repeat the same audit:

  • Same sample size
  • Same criteria

5. Reflect & Document:

  • What changed?
  • Did outcomes improve?
  • What will you keep doing?

If you enjoy learning through podcasts and video podcasts then you can also access thousands of premium podcasts with PowerPoint Slides at https://www.armchairmedical.tv/podcasts

Enjoying the episode?

⭐ Rate this episode

➕ Follow the podcast

💬 Share it with a colleague who’d value conference learning without the time away

Disclaimer: Content is for health professionals and general educational purposes only. It is not medical advice or a substitute for independent clinical judgement. Always consult current guidelines, product information and local protocols. Views expressed are those of the presenters and not necessarily ArmchairMedical. ArmchairMedical accepts no responsibility or liability for any loss or harm resulting from reliance on the information provided.

Visit https://www.armchairmedical.tv/podcasts for more information.

Generating a holistic management plan for a patient with ADHD and initiating medication - Primary Care Masterclass Podcast01 Aug 202600:32:44

In this podcast Dr Will Errington uses a case of Kira, a 49-year-old woman seeking guidance on whether she could have ADHD amidst her concerns about attention and concentration issues.

The episode covers creating referral letters, medication management complexities, and considerations for both pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments.

Long-term management is addressed, factoring in Kira’s perimenopausal symptoms. The podcast emphasizes multidisciplinary collaboration and the need for ongoing communication to adapt treatment plans to Kira’s specific health challenges.

This podcast was recorded live at the ADHD, Binge and Other Eating Disorders Symposium in Melbourne hosted by ADHD-BED Integrated. adhd-bed.events

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If you are a General Practitioner who gets invited to dozens of webinars a month. The General Practice Clinical Sessions Podcast is designed for you.

Instead of giving up an evening with your family for a live webinar or your weekend for a conference, you can listen to it here whenever it's convenient, in half the time and while you are commuting, exercising or even walking the dog.

It's the same education, without interrupting your life.

GPs can also earn CPD hours.

Earn Educational Activity (EA) CPD without sacrificing time with your family.

Listen to your Clinical Sessions Podcasts on your commute or while you exercise. Then each week, calculate the amount of time you invest listening and count that as self claimed Educational Activities (EA).

Earn Reviewing Performance (RP) CPD without sacrificing time with your family.

After each podcast, pause for a few minutes and identify and summarise 3 key points relevant to your scope of practice.

  • Identify the key clinical learnings that may be incorporated into the clinical assessment, work-up and/or management plan for appropriate patients.
  • If relevant, would you change any of your management strategies for those patients identified by appropriate screening, examination and investigation.

Invest 10 minutes per podcast mentally reviewing your practice. When you listen to 6 podcasts per week, you have earned an hour of Reviewing Performance CPD you can self claim.

Remember to document your learning!

Earn Measuring Outcomes (MO) CPD without sacrificing time with your family.

To claim MO, you need:

  • A baseline measurement
  • A change in practice
  • A re-measurement
  • Reflection on the outcome

1. Identify a measurable change. After the podcast, ask:

“What will I do differently on Monday?”

Example:

  • Start using a screening tool
  • Change prescribing habits
  • Increase documentation of a risk factor

2. Measure your baseline (quick audit). Do a small, realistic audit

Examples:

  • Review last 10 patients with condition X
  • % who had guideline-based management
  • % with documented counselling

3. Implement the change. Apply the idea from the podcast for 2–4 weeks

  • Could be as simple as a checklist, template, or reminder

4. Re-measure. Repeat the same audit:

  • Same sample size
  • Same criteria

5. Reflect & Document:

  • What changed?
  • Did outcomes improve?
  • What will you keep doing?

If you enjoy learning through podcasts and video podcasts then you can also access thousands of premium podcasts with PowerPoint Slides at https://www.armchairmedical.tv/podcasts

Enjoying the episode?

⭐ Rate this episode

➕ Follow the podcast

💬 Share it with a colleague who’d value conference learning without the time away

Disclaimer: Content is for health professionals and general educational purposes only. It is not medical advice or a substitute for independent clinical judgement. Always consult current guidelines, product information and local protocols. Views expressed are those of the presenters and not necessarily ArmchairMedical. ArmchairMedical accepts no responsibility or liability for any loss or harm resulting from reliance on the information provided.

Visit https://www.armchairmedical.tv/podcasts for more information.

Fertility Assessment and IVF with Dr Sarah Hunt01 Aug 202600:32:58

Fertility Assessment and IVF with Dr Sarah Hunt

Are your patients struggling to conceive? In this episode from My Health Academy, fertility specialist Dr. Sarah Hunt provides a highly practical, primary-care-focused guide to navigating fertility assessments.

Discover exactly when to bypass the standard 12-month wait and initiate early evaluations for patients over 35 or those with complex histories. Dr. Hunt explains why standard day 21 progesterone tests are often useless for women with irregular cycles, and how to effectively screen for underlying ovulatory dysfunction like PCOS. You will also learn the hidden limitations of a standard semen analysis, and why directing male patients to tertiary fertility labs for onsite sample production is critical for accurate results.

Furthermore, Dr. Hunt highlights why Letrozole has completely replaced Clomiphene as the first-line treatment for ovulation induction, offering lower multiple-pregnancy risks. She also breaks down tubal patency tests and explains how modern IVF agonist triggers have drastically reduced the risks of severe OHSS.

Australian GPs can claim CPD hours for tuning in. Listen now to confidently guide your patients' fertility journeys!

Continuing Professional Development (CPD): Australian general practitioners can obtain CPD points for listening to this episode from our education partner, My Health Academy.

Myhealth Academy Link: https://lms-academy.myhealth.net.au/login/index.php?tenant=MHAC01

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If you are a General Practitioner who gets invited to dozens of webinars a month. The General Practice Clinical Sessions Podcast is designed for you.

Instead of giving up an evening with your family for a live webinar or your weekend for a conference, you can listen to it here whenever it's convenient, in half the time and while you are commuting, exercising or even walking the dog.

It's the same education, without interrupting your life.

GPs can also earn CPD hours.

Earn Educational Activity (EA) CPD without sacrificing time with your family.

Listen to your Clinical Sessions Podcasts on your commute or while you exercise. Then each week, calculate the amount of time you invest listening and count that as self claimed Educational Activities (EA).

Earn Reviewing Performance (RP) CPD without sacrificing time with your family.

After each podcast, pause for a few minutes and identify and summarise 3 key points relevant to your scope of practice.

  • Identify the key clinical learnings that may be incorporated into the clinical assessment, work-up and/or management plan for appropriate patients.
  • If relevant, would you change any of your management strategies for those patients identified by appropriate screening, examination and investigation.

Invest 10 minutes per podcast mentally reviewing your practice. When you listen to 6 podcasts per week, you have earned an hour of Reviewing Performance CPD you can self claim.

Remember to document your learning!

Earn Measuring Outcomes (MO) CPD without sacrificing time with your family.

To claim MO, you need:

  • A baseline measurement
  • A change in practice
  • A re-measurement
  • Reflection on the outcome

1. Identify a measurable change. After the podcast, ask:

“What will I do differently on Monday?”

Example:

  • Start using a screening tool
  • Change prescribing habits
  • Increase documentation of a risk factor

2. Measure your baseline (quick audit). Do a small, realistic audit

Examples:

  • Review last 10 patients with condition X
  • % who had guideline-based management
  • % with documented counselling

3. Implement the change. Apply the idea from the podcast for 2–4 weeks

  • Could be as simple as a checklist, template, or reminder

4. Re-measure. Repeat the same audit:

  • Same sample size
  • Same criteria

5. Reflect & Document:

  • What changed?
  • Did outcomes improve?
  • What will you keep doing?

If you enjoy learning through podcasts and video podcasts then you can also access thousands of premium podcasts with PowerPoint Slides at https://www.armchairmedical.tv/podcasts

Enjoying the episode?

⭐ Rate this episode

➕ Follow the podcast

💬 Share it with a colleague who’d value conference learning without the time away

Disclaimer: Content is for health professionals and general educational purposes only. It is not medical advice or a substitute for independent clinical judgement. Always consult current guidelines, product information and local protocols. Views expressed are those of the presenters and not necessarily ArmchairMedical. ArmchairMedical accepts no responsibility or liability for any loss or harm resulting from reliance on the information provided.

Visit https://www.armchairmedical.tv/podcasts for more information.

When Medicine Meets Law Diagnosis, Causation and the GP Specialist Interface in Workers Compensation and CTP Claims with Assoc. Prof. Brahman Sivakumar, Luke Power and Thomas Schembri26 Jul 202600:39:05

Episode: When Medicine Meets Law in Workers’ Compensation & CTP Claims

Navigating workers' compensation and CTP claims can be complex and frustrating for GPs. In this episode, orthopedic surgeon Assoc. Prof. Brahman Sivakumar joins personal injury lawyers Luke Power and Thomas Schembri to reveal how to seamlessly bridge the gap between medicine and the legal system.

Discover how your contemporaneous clinical notes and initial diagnoses directly impact your patients' treatment approvals and overall outcomes. We explore the crucial differences between diagnosis, causation, and impairment, and explain why simply listing a symptom like "pain" on a Certificate of Capacity can trigger immediate insurer disputes.

In this episode, you will learn:

  • How to optimize your Certificates of Capacity to prevent delays in patient care, surgery, and weekly wages.
  • Clinical red flags for early specialist referral and how it drastically improves insurer confidence.
  • How to properly document consequential injuries, such as an altered gait from a back injury leading to new hip or knee problems.
  • Actionable steps to take when insurers refuse to pay for your consultations and case conferences.

Tune in to learn how a unified GP, specialist, and lawyer team can streamline the claims process and drive better recoveries for your compensable patients.

Continuing Professional Development (CPD): Australian general practitioners can obtain CPD points for listening to this episode from our education partner, My Health Academy.

Myhealth Academy Link: https://lms-academy.myhealth.net.au/login/index.php?tenant=MHAC01

Enjoyed Today's Clinical Sessions Podcast?Imagine if your favourite medical conferences were available the same way.

You already know how powerful learning by podcast can be.

No travel.

No sitting in lecture theatres.

No giving up another weekend.

Just practical education from leading clinicians, ready whenever you have time to listen.

That's exactly what ArmchairMedical.tv gives you.

Unlock hundreds of Australia's leading GP conferences and listen while you're driving to work, exercising, walking the dog or relaxing at home. When you want the full experience, simply switch to video and follow along with synchronised presentation slides.

Stay clinically up to date without putting your life on hold.

Spend less time travelling to conferences.

Spend more time with your friends and family and less time in auditoriums.

Learn more https://www.armchairmedical.tv/podcasts

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If you are a General Practitioner who gets invited to dozens of webinars a month. The General Practice Clinical Sessions Podcast is designed for you.

Instead of giving up an evening with your family for a live webinar or your weekend for a conference, you can listen to it here whenever it's convenient, in half the time and while you are commuting, exercising or even walking the dog.

It's the same education, without interrupting your life.

GPs can also earn CPD hours.

Earn Educational Activity (EA) CPD without sacrificing time with your family.

Listen to your Clinical Sessions Podcasts on your commute or while you exercise. Then each week, calculate the amount of time you invest listening and count that as self claimed Educational Activities (EA).

Earn Reviewing Performance (RP) CPD without sacrificing time with your family.

After each podcast, pause for a few minutes and identify and summarise 3 key points relevant to your scope of practice.

  • Identify the key clinical learnings that may be incorporated into the clinical assessment, work-up and/or management plan for appropriate patients.
  • If relevant, would you change any of your management strategies for those patients identified by appropriate screening, examination and investigation.

Invest 10 minutes per podcast mentally reviewing your practice. When you listen to 6 podcasts per week, you have earned an hour of Reviewing Performance CPD you can self claim.

Remember to document your learning!

Earn Measuring Outcomes (MO) CPD without sacrificing time with your family.

To claim MO, you need:

  • A baseline measurement
  • A change in practice
  • A re-measurement
  • Reflection on the outcome

1. Identify a measurable change. After the podcast, ask:

“What will I do differently on Monday?”

Example:

  • Start using a screening tool
  • Change prescribing habits
  • Increase documentation of a risk factor

2. Measure your baseline (quick audit). Do a small, realistic audit

Examples:

  • Review last 10 patients with condition X
  • % who had guideline-based management
  • % with documented counselling

3. Implement the change. Apply the idea from the podcast for 2–4 weeks

  • Could be as simple as a checklist, template, or reminder

4. Re-measure. Repeat the same audit:

  • Same sample size
  • Same criteria

5. Reflect & Document:

  • What changed?
  • Did outcomes improve?
  • What will you keep doing?

If you enjoy learning through podcasts and video podcasts then you can also access thousands of premium podcasts with PowerPoint Slides at https://www.armchairmedical.tv/podcasts

Enjoying the episode?

⭐ Rate this episode

➕ Follow the podcast

💬 Share it with a colleague who’d value conference learning without the time away

Disclaimer: Content is for health professionals and general educational purposes only. It is not medical advice or a substitute for independent clinical judgement. Always consult current guidelines, product information and local protocols. Views expressed are those of the presenters and not necessarily ArmchairMedical. ArmchairMedical accepts no responsibility or liability for any loss or harm resulting from reliance on the information provided.

Visit https://www.armchairmedical.tv/podcasts for more information.

Cardio-renal metabolic syndrome in people with diabetes Prof Greg Fulcher, Assoc Prof Brendon Neuen & Dr Nicola Moll26 Jul 202601:27:01

Managing the New Era of Cardio-Renal Metabolic Syndrome

Are you unsure how to optimally combine SGLT2 inhibitors and GLP-1 receptor agonists for your patients with diabetes? Join leading endocrinologists and nephrologists as they unpack the complex management of cardio-renal metabolic syndrome, specifically tailored for General Practitioners.

Historically, metabolic risk factors were managed in isolated silos. Today, we have foundational therapies capable of completely altering the trajectory of kidney and cardiovascular disease, reducing the risk of kidney failure by up to 40%. In this episode, Prof Greg Fulcher, Assoc Prof Brendon Neuen, and GP Dr Nicola Moll bridge the gap between clinical trial data and everyday primary care practice.

Tune in to discover:

  • Effective Screening: Why the urine albumin-creatinine ratio (UACR) is the single most important predictor of kidney failure, and exactly who you should be screening.
  • Prescribing Confidence: How to sequence new therapies without risking acute kidney injury, and how to navigate PBS constraints.
  • Practical Troubleshooting: Real-world strategies for managing SGLT2i-induced thrush and addressing safety concerns regarding GLP-1s in patients over 65.
  • Case Study: The application of these guidelines to a typical 72-year-old GP patient.

Listen now to confidently reduce cardio-renal risk in your clinic!

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If you are a General Practitioner who gets invited to dozens of webinars a month. The General Practice Clinical Sessions Podcast is designed for you.

Instead of giving up an evening with your family for a live webinar or your weekend for a conference, you can listen to it here whenever it's convenient, in half the time and while you are commuting, exercising or even walking the dog.

It's the same education, without interrupting your life.

GPs can also earn CPD hours.

Earn Educational Activity (EA) CPD without sacrificing time with your family.

Listen to your Clinical Sessions Podcasts on your commute or while you exercise. Then each week, calculate the amount of time you invest listening and count that as self claimed Educational Activities (EA).

Earn Reviewing Performance (RP) CPD without sacrificing time with your family.

After each podcast, pause for a few minutes and identify and summarise 3 key points relevant to your scope of practice.

  • Identify the key clinical learnings that may be incorporated into the clinical assessment, work-up and/or management plan for appropriate patients.
  • If relevant, would you change any of your management strategies for those patients identified by appropriate screening, examination and investigation.

Invest 10 minutes per podcast mentally reviewing your practice. When you listen to 6 podcasts per week, you have earned an hour of Reviewing Performance CPD you can self claim.

Remember to document your learning!

Earn Measuring Outcomes (MO) CPD without sacrificing time with your family.

To claim MO, you need:

  • A baseline measurement
  • A change in practice
  • A re-measurement
  • Reflection on the outcome

1. Identify a measurable change. After the podcast, ask:

“What will I do differently on Monday?”

Example:

  • Start using a screening tool
  • Change prescribing habits
  • Increase documentation of a risk factor

2. Measure your baseline (quick audit). Do a small, realistic audit

Examples:

  • Review last 10 patients with condition X
  • % who had guideline-based management
  • % with documented counselling

3. Implement the change. Apply the idea from the podcast for 2–4 weeks

  • Could be as simple as a checklist, template, or reminder

4. Re-measure. Repeat the same audit:

  • Same sample size
  • Same criteria

5. Reflect & Document:

  • What changed?
  • Did outcomes improve?
  • What will you keep doing?

If you enjoy learning through podcasts and video podcasts then you can also access thousands of premium podcasts with PowerPoint Slides at https://www.armchairmedical.tv/podcasts

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Visit https://www.armchairmedical.tv/podcasts for more information.

Occupational Lung Disease - Silicosis and the stone benchtop industry - Primary Care Masterclass Podcast24 Jul 202600:48:06

Doctor Ryan Hoy, a respiratory and sleep physician, discusses the occupational and environmental causes of silicosis in Australia. He dispels myths about the recognition and management of occupational lung diseases and presents alarming statistics from recent screenings revealing a high prevalence of silicosis, particularly in the stone benchtop industry. Dr Hoy emphasizes effective control measures, advocating for hazard elimination over reliance on personal protective equipment, and explores treatment options including anti-inflammatory therapies. He calls for policy changes and improved health monitoring to protect workers, framing silicosis as a preventable disease requiring proactive efforts in occupational health and explores treatment options for silicosis, presenting preliminary findings from trials using anti-inflammatory therapies such as prednisolone and infliximab, aimed at mitigating the disease’s progression.

This podcast was recorded live at the Monash Lung and Sleep Institute: COPD, Interstitial lung diseases, upper airway pathologies and occupational lung diseases State of the Art Symposium in Melbourne.

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If you are a General Practitioner who gets invited to dozens of webinars a month. The General Practice Clinical Sessions Podcast is designed for you.

Instead of giving up an evening with your family for a live webinar or your weekend for a conference, you can listen to it here whenever it's convenient, in half the time and while you are commuting, exercising or even walking the dog.

It's the same education, without interrupting your life.

GPs can also earn CPD hours.

Earn Educational Activity (EA) CPD without sacrificing time with your family.

Listen to your Clinical Sessions Podcasts on your commute or while you exercise. Then each week, calculate the amount of time you invest listening and count that as self claimed Educational Activities (EA).

Earn Reviewing Performance (RP) CPD without sacrificing time with your family.

After each podcast, pause for a few minutes and identify and summarise 3 key points relevant to your scope of practice.

  • Identify the key clinical learnings that may be incorporated into the clinical assessment, work-up and/or management plan for appropriate patients.
  • If relevant, would you change any of your management strategies for those patients identified by appropriate screening, examination and investigation.

Invest 10 minutes per podcast mentally reviewing your practice. When you listen to 6 podcasts per week, you have earned an hour of Reviewing Performance CPD you can self claim.

Remember to document your learning!

Earn Measuring Outcomes (MO) CPD without sacrificing time with your family.

To claim MO, you need:

  • A baseline measurement
  • A change in practice
  • A re-measurement
  • Reflection on the outcome

1. Identify a measurable change. After the podcast, ask:

“What will I do differently on Monday?”

Example:

  • Start using a screening tool
  • Change prescribing habits
  • Increase documentation of a risk factor

2. Measure your baseline (quick audit). Do a small, realistic audit

Examples:

  • Review last 10 patients with condition X
  • % who had guideline-based management
  • % with documented counselling

3. Implement the change. Apply the idea from the podcast for 2–4 weeks

  • Could be as simple as a checklist, template, or reminder

4. Re-measure. Repeat the same audit:

  • Same sample size
  • Same criteria

5. Reflect & Document:

  • What changed?
  • Did outcomes improve?
  • What will you keep doing?

If you enjoy learning through podcasts and video podcasts then you can also access thousands of premium podcasts with PowerPoint Slides at https://www.armchairmedical.tv/podcasts

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Visit https://www.armchairmedical.tv/podcasts for more information.

Mastering PPIs in General Practice: Navigating Risks, Deprescribing, and Red Flags Dr. Hunter Wang20 Jul 202601:30:35

Mastering PPIs in General Practice: Navigating Risks, Deprescribing, and Red Flags

Are you confidently prescribing Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs), or do media headlines about gastric cancer and dementia leave you and your patients anxious?

In this episode, from education partner MyHealth Academy, we are joined by Dr. Hunter Wang, a leading gastroenterologist, to cut through the noise surrounding one of primary care's most prescribed medications.

This practical masterclass will provide primary care clinicians with an evidence-based approach to the prescribing, monitoring, and deprescribing of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). The podcast will explore appropriate indications for PPI initiation, the real risks associated with long-term use, and strategies to address inappropriate prescribing in everyday practice. Listeners will also gain practical guidance on tapering and deprescribing PPIs, managing rebound symptoms, recognising PPI non-responders, and identifying alarm features requiring timely gastroenterology referral.

Designed for GPs and primary care clinicians, this session will support safer, more targeted, and patient-centred management of acid suppression therapy.

Continuing Professional Development (CPD): Australian general practitioners can obtain CPD points for listening to this episode from our education partner, My Health Academy.

Myhealth Academy Link: https://lms-academy.myhealth.net.au/login/index.php?tenant=MHAC01

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If you are a General Practitioner who gets invited to dozens of webinars a month. The General Practice Clinical Sessions Podcast is designed for you.

Instead of giving up an evening with your family for a live webinar or your weekend for a conference, you can listen to it here whenever it's convenient, in half the time and while you are commuting, exercising or even walking the dog.

It's the same education, without interrupting your life.

GPs can also earn CPD hours.

Earn Educational Activity (EA) CPD without sacrificing time with your family.

Listen to your Clinical Sessions Podcasts on your commute or while you exercise. Then each week, calculate the amount of time you invest listening and count that as self claimed Educational Activities (EA).

Earn Reviewing Performance (RP) CPD without sacrificing time with your family.

After each podcast, pause for a few minutes and identify and summarise 3 key points relevant to your scope of practice.

  • Identify the key clinical learnings that may be incorporated into the clinical assessment, work-up and/or management plan for appropriate patients.
  • If relevant, would you change any of your management strategies for those patients identified by appropriate screening, examination and investigation.

Invest 10 minutes per podcast mentally reviewing your practice. When you listen to 6 podcasts per week, you have earned an hour of Reviewing Performance CPD you can self claim.

Remember to document your learning!

Earn Measuring Outcomes (MO) CPD without sacrificing time with your family.

To claim MO, you need:

  • A baseline measurement
  • A change in practice
  • A re-measurement
  • Reflection on the outcome

1. Identify a measurable change. After the podcast, ask:

“What will I do differently on Monday?”

Example:

  • Start using a screening tool
  • Change prescribing habits
  • Increase documentation of a risk factor

2. Measure your baseline (quick audit). Do a small, realistic audit

Examples:

  • Review last 10 patients with condition X
  • % who had guideline-based management
  • % with documented counselling

3. Implement the change. Apply the idea from the podcast for 2–4 weeks

  • Could be as simple as a checklist, template, or reminder

4. Re-measure. Repeat the same audit:

  • Same sample size
  • Same criteria

5. Reflect & Document:

  • What changed?
  • Did outcomes improve?
  • What will you keep doing?

If you enjoy learning through podcasts and video podcasts then you can also access thousands of premium podcasts with PowerPoint Slides at https://www.armchairmedical.tv/podcasts

Enjoying the episode?

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Disclaimer: Content is for health professionals and general educational purposes only. It is not medical advice or a substitute for independent clinical judgement. Always consult current guidelines, product information and local protocols. Views expressed are those of the presenters and not necessarily ArmchairMedical. ArmchairMedical accepts no responsibility or liability for any loss or harm resulting from reliance on the information provided.

Visit https://www.armchairmedical.tv/podcasts for more information.

Future of airway disease Panel Discussion with Param Nair, Yet Khor, Yuben Moodley, Paul Reynolds, Ryan Hoy - Primary Care Masterclass Podcast19 Jul 202600:29:38

This podcast investigates the role of biologics in treating Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), addressing skepticism about their efficacy.

It highlights the modest impact of biologics on lung function and the necessity for better biomarker endotyping to optimize treatments for different patient subtypes, particularly distinguishing between emphysema and chronic bronchitis.

The discussion stresses early intervention and preventive measures over reliance on biologics due to their limited effectiveness. It also emphasizes the importance of treatment adherence, exploring social determinants that influence medication compliance. The role of healthcare providers in gathering occupational histories is discussed, alongside the potential for artificial intelligence to enhance treatment strategies in respiratory medicine.

This podcast was recorded live at the Monash Lung and Sleep Institute: COPD, Interstitial lung diseases, upper airway pathologies and occupational lung diseases State of the Art Symposium in Melbourne.

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If you are a primary care physician who gets invited to dozens of webinars a month. The Primary Care Masterclass Podcast is designed for you.

Instead of giving up an evening with your family for a live webinar or your weekend for a conference, you can listen to it here whenever it's convenient, in half the time and while you are commuting, exercising or even walking the dog.

It's the same education, without interrupting your life.

GPs can also earn CPD hours.

Earn Educational Activity (EA) CPD without sacrificing time with your family.

Listen to your Clinical Sessions Podcasts on your commute or while you exercise. Then each week, calculate the amount of time you invest listening and count that as self claimed Educational Activities (EA).

Earn Reviewing Performance (RP) CPD without sacrificing time with your family.

After each podcast, pause for a few minutes and identify and summarise 3 key points relevant to your scope of practice.

  • Identify the key clinical learnings that may be incorporated into the clinical assessment, work-up and/or management plan for appropriate patients.
  • If relevant, would you change any of your management strategies for those patients identified by appropriate screening, examination and investigation.

Invest 10 minutes per podcast mentally reviewing your practice. When you listen to 6 podcasts per week, you have earned an hour of Reviewing Performance CPD you can self claim.

Remember to document your learning!

Earn Measuring Outcomes (MO) CPD without sacrificing time with your family.

To claim MO, you need:

  • A baseline measurement
  • A change in practice
  • A re-measurement
  • Reflection on the outcome

1. Identify a measurable change. After the podcast, ask:

“What will I do differently on Monday?”

Example:

  • Start using a screening tool
  • Change prescribing habits
  • Increase documentation of a risk factor

2. Measure your baseline (quick audit). Do a small, realistic audit

Examples:

  • Review last 10 patients with condition X
  • % who had guideline-based management
  • % with documented counselling

3. Implement the change. Apply the idea from the podcast for 2–4 weeks

  • Could be as simple as a checklist, template, or reminder

4. Re-measure. Repeat the same audit:

  • Same sample size
  • Same criteria

5. Reflect & Document:

  • What changed?
  • Did outcomes improve?
  • What will you keep doing?

If you enjoy learning through podcasts and video podcasts then you can also access thousands of premium podcasts with PowerPoint Slides at https://www.armchairmedical.tv/podcasts

Enjoying the episode?

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Disclaimer: Content is for health professionals and general educational purposes only. It is not medical advice or a substitute for independent clinical judgement. Always consult current guidelines, product information and local protocols. Views expressed are those of the presenters and not necessarily ArmchairMedical. ArmchairMedical accepts no responsibility or liability for any loss or harm resulting from reliance on the information provided.

Visit https://www.armchairmedical.tv/podcasts for more information.

The Menopause Transition with Dr Virochana Kaul18 Jul 202600:29:08

The Menopause Transition with Dr Virochana Kaul

Menopause is more than just hot flushes.

In this episode, Dr. Virochana Kaul provides a comprehensive guide to managing the complex hormonal shifts of the perimenopause and menopause transition.

Discover how to accurately diagnose perimenopause when blood tests are inconclusive and learn to navigate the latest evidence on Menopausal Hormone Therapy (MHT). Dr. Kaul shares practical strategies for addressing often-overlooked symptoms like "brain fog," joint pain, and genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM). You’ll also get clear guidance on safety profiles, contraindications, and how to tailor treatment to individual patient risk factors.

Whether you're looking to refresh your prescribing confidence or improve patient quality of life, this episode offers the clinical pearls you need for your next consult.

Australian GPs can claim CPD hours for tuning in. Listen now to stay at the forefront of midlife women’s health!

Continuing Professional Development (CPD): Australian general practitioners can obtain CPD points for listening to this episode from our education partner, My Health Academy.

Myhealth Academy Link: https://lms-academy.myhealth.net.au/login/index.php?tenant=MHAC01

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If you are a General Practitioner who gets invited to dozens of webinars a month. The General Practice Clinical Sessions Podcast is designed for you.

Instead of giving up an evening with your family for a live webinar or your weekend for a conference, you can listen to it here whenever it's convenient, in half the time and while you are commuting, exercising or even walking the dog.

It's the same education, without interrupting your life.

GPs can also earn CPD hours.

Earn Educational Activity (EA) CPD without sacrificing time with your family.

Listen to your Clinical Sessions Podcasts on your commute or while you exercise. Then each week, calculate the amount of time you invest listening and count that as self claimed Educational Activities (EA).

Earn Reviewing Performance (RP) CPD without sacrificing time with your family.

After each podcast, pause for a few minutes and identify and summarise 3 key points relevant to your scope of practice.

  • Identify the key clinical learnings that may be incorporated into the clinical assessment, work-up and/or management plan for appropriate patients.
  • If relevant, would you change any of your management strategies for those patients identified by appropriate screening, examination and investigation.

Invest 10 minutes per podcast mentally reviewing your practice. When you listen to 6 podcasts per week, you have earned an hour of Reviewing Performance CPD you can self claim.

Remember to document your learning!

Earn Measuring Outcomes (MO) CPD without sacrificing time with your family.

To claim MO, you need:

  • A baseline measurement
  • A change in practice
  • A re-measurement
  • Reflection on the outcome

1. Identify a measurable change. After the podcast, ask:

“What will I do differently on Monday?”

Example:

  • Start using a screening tool
  • Change prescribing habits
  • Increase documentation of a risk factor

2. Measure your baseline (quick audit). Do a small, realistic audit

Examples:

  • Review last 10 patients with condition X
  • % who had guideline-based management
  • % with documented counselling

3. Implement the change. Apply the idea from the podcast for 2–4 weeks

  • Could be as simple as a checklist, template, or reminder

4. Re-measure. Repeat the same audit:

  • Same sample size
  • Same criteria

5. Reflect & Document:

  • What changed?
  • Did outcomes improve?
  • What will you keep doing?

If you enjoy learning through podcasts and video podcasts then you can also access thousands of premium podcasts with PowerPoint Slides at https://www.armchairmedical.tv/podcasts

Enjoying the episode?

⭐ Rate this episode

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Disclaimer: Content is for health professionals and general educational purposes only. It is not medical advice or a substitute for independent clinical judgement. Always consult current guidelines, product information and local protocols. Views expressed are those of the presenters and not necessarily ArmchairMedical. ArmchairMedical accepts no responsibility or liability for any loss or harm resulting from reliance on the information provided.

Visit https://www.armchairmedical.tv/podcasts for more information.

General Practice Screening and stages of T1D and management13 Jul 202600:20:44

Screening and stages of T1D and management Professor Jane Holmes Walker

In this episode on Type 1 Diabetes, Jane Holmes-Walker explores essential screening and prevention strategies for clinical practice. She presents key statistics, emphasizing that Type 1 accounts for 10% of diabetes cases in Australia, advocating for proactive screening due to the limited family history among patients. Holmes-Walker discusses the various stages of Type 1 Diabetes and the importance of early identification to mitigate the risks of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). She highlights the emotional and physical toll of late diagnosis, particularly in children, and details ongoing clinical trials aimed at preventative therapies. The lecture covers effective screening principles, including polygenic risk scores and the potential of continuous glucose monitoring technology. Concluding with a hopeful outlook on advancements in research, she conveys a vision for a future where Type 1 Diabetes could be preventable through proactive management and innovative therapies.

This podcast was recorded live at the Western Sydney Diabetes Masterclass Webinars.

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If you are a General Practitioner who gets invited to dozens of webinars a month. The General Practice Clinical Sessions Podcast is designed for you.

Instead of giving up an evening with your family for a live webinar or your weekend for a conference, you can listen to it here whenever it's convenient, in half the time and while you are commuting, exercising or even walking the dog.

It's the same education, without interrupting your life.

GPs can also earn CPD hours.

Earn Educational Activity (EA) CPD without sacrificing time with your family.

Listen to your Clinical Sessions Podcasts on your commute or while you exercise. Then each week, calculate the amount of time you invest listening and count that as self claimed Educational Activities (EA).

Earn Reviewing Performance (RP) CPD without sacrificing time with your family.

After each podcast, pause for a few minutes and identify and summarise 3 key points relevant to your scope of practice.

  • Identify the key clinical learnings that may be incorporated into the clinical assessment, work-up and/or management plan for appropriate patients.
  • If relevant, would you change any of your management strategies for those patients identified by appropriate screening, examination and investigation.

Invest 10 minutes per podcast mentally reviewing your practice. When you listen to 6 podcasts per week, you have earned an hour of Reviewing Performance CPD you can self claim.

Remember to document your learning!

Earn Measuring Outcomes (MO) CPD without sacrificing time with your family.

To claim MO, you need:

  • A baseline measurement
  • A change in practice
  • A re-measurement
  • Reflection on the outcome

1. Identify a measurable change. After the podcast, ask:

“What will I do differently on Monday?”

Example:

  • Start using a screening tool
  • Change prescribing habits
  • Increase documentation of a risk factor

2. Measure your baseline (quick audit). Do a small, realistic audit

Examples:

  • Review last 10 patients with condition X
  • % who had guideline-based management
  • % with documented counselling

3. Implement the change. Apply the idea from the podcast for 2–4 weeks

  • Could be as simple as a checklist, template, or reminder

4. Re-measure. Repeat the same audit:

  • Same sample size
  • Same criteria

5. Reflect & Document:

  • What changed?
  • Did outcomes improve?
  • What will you keep doing?

If you enjoy learning through podcasts and video podcasts then you can also access thousands of premium podcasts with PowerPoint Slides at https://www.armchairmedical.tv/podcasts

Enjoying the episode?

⭐ Rate this episode

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Disclaimer: Content is for health professionals and general educational purposes only. It is not medical advice or a substitute for independent clinical judgement. Always consult current guidelines, product information and local protocols. Views expressed are those of the presenters and not necessarily ArmchairMedical. ArmchairMedical accepts no responsibility or liability for any loss or harm resulting from reliance on the information provided.

Visit https://www.armchairmedical.tv/podcasts for more information.

The use of biologics in COPD and asthma - hope or hype? - Primary Care Masterclass Podcast12 Jul 202600:52:56

In today's Podcast, Professor Param Nair addresses the application of biologics in treating Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and asthma, engaging with the theme "Hope or Hype." He shares clinical experiences from his role at McMaster University, emphasizing a patient-centered approach that integrates clinical care with advanced research.

Through case scenarios, he highlights the challenges of managing COPD and asthma, critiques traditional treatments, and discusses the role of eosinophils in these conditions. Professor Nair presents a skeptical view of current biologic therapies for COPD, advocating for personalized treatment strategies that leverage precise biomarkers and advanced imaging techniques.

The subsequent Q&A session allows for further exploration of treatment efficacy and tailored patient assessments in respiratory diseases.

Questions regarding the use of sputum induction techniques and mucolysis in patients without clear sputum production led to further insights about managing COPD patients, particularly those exhibiting low-level chronic infections.

The discussion underscored a critical need for tailored approaches in prescribing biologics and the importance of thorough patient assessments, including mucus quantification and careful evaluation of biological signals in airway diseases.

This podcast was recorded live at the Monash Lung and Sleep Institute: COPD, Interstitial lung diseases, upper airway pathologies and occupational lung diseases State of the Art Symposium in Melbourne.

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If you are a General Practitioner who gets invited to dozens of webinars a month. The General Practice Clinical Sessions Podcast is designed for you.

Instead of giving up an evening with your family for a live webinar or your weekend for a conference, you can listen to it here whenever it's convenient, in half the time and while you are commuting, exercising or even walking the dog.

It's the same education, without interrupting your life.

GPs can also earn CPD hours.

Earn Educational Activity (EA) CPD without sacrificing time with your family.

Listen to your Clinical Sessions Podcasts on your commute or while you exercise. Then each week, calculate the amount of time you invest listening and count that as self claimed Educational Activities (EA).

Earn Reviewing Performance (RP) CPD without sacrificing time with your family.

After each podcast, pause for a few minutes and identify and summarise 3 key points relevant to your scope of practice.

  • Identify the key clinical learnings that may be incorporated into the clinical assessment, work-up and/or management plan for appropriate patients.
  • If relevant, would you change any of your management strategies for those patients identified by appropriate screening, examination and investigation.

Invest 10 minutes per podcast mentally reviewing your practice. When you listen to 6 podcasts per week, you have earned an hour of Reviewing Performance CPD you can self claim.

Remember to document your learning!

Earn Measuring Outcomes (MO) CPD without sacrificing time with your family.

To claim MO, you need:

  • A baseline measurement
  • A change in practice
  • A re-measurement
  • Reflection on the outcome

1. Identify a measurable change. After the podcast, ask:

“What will I do differently on Monday?”

Example:

  • Start using a screening tool
  • Change prescribing habits
  • Increase documentation of a risk factor

2. Measure your baseline (quick audit). Do a small, realistic audit

Examples:

  • Review last 10 patients with condition X
  • % who had guideline-based management
  • % with documented counselling

3. Implement the change. Apply the idea from the podcast for 2–4 weeks

  • Could be as simple as a checklist, template, or reminder

4. Re-measure. Repeat the same audit:

  • Same sample size
  • Same criteria

5. Reflect & Document:

  • What changed?
  • Did outcomes improve?
  • What will you keep doing?

If you enjoy learning through podcasts and video podcasts then you can also access thousands of premium podcasts with PowerPoint Slides at https://www.armchairmedical.tv/podcasts

Enjoying the episode?

⭐ Rate this episode

➕ Follow the podcast

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Disclaimer: Content is for health professionals and general educational purposes only. It is not medical advice or a substitute for independent clinical judgement. Always consult current guidelines, product information and local protocols. Views expressed are those of the presenters and not necessarily ArmchairMedical. ArmchairMedical accepts no responsibility or liability for any loss or harm resulting from reliance on the information provided.

Visit https://www.armchairmedical.tv/podcasts for more information.

The Modern Male Patient - Pecs, Prostates and Performance with Dr Cameron Ewert11 Jul 202600:22:20

The Modern Male Patient - Pecs, Prostates and Performance with Dr Cameron Ewert

Are your male patients hesitant to discuss sensitive health issues? In this episode from My Health Academy, Dr. Cameron Ewert shares practical strategies for creating a safe space to tackle men's health taboos.

Discover why erectile dysfunction is a crucial early warning sign for cardiovascular disease—often preceding a heart attack by two to five years—and learn how to confidently prescribe treatments for ED and premature ejaculation. Navigate the complexities of prostate cancer screening with clear, shared decision-making frameworks and PSA thresholds.

Dr. Ewert also unpacks the rising trend of "bro science," detailing the use of anabolic steroids and unregulated gym peptides like the "Wolverine stack" and Melanotan II. Learn how to implement a practical harm-minimization approach in your clinic and monitor dangerous lab markers like elevated hemoglobin, severe cholesterol spikes, and acute eGFR impairment.

Australian GPs can claim CPD hours for tuning in. Listen now to boost your clinical confidence, navigate difficult conversations, and dramatically improve your male patients' health outcomes!

Links mentioned in this episode:

Continuing Professional Development (CPD): Australian general practitioners can obtain CPD points for listening to this episode from our education partner, My Health Academy.

Myhealth Academy CPD Link: https://lms-academy.myhealth.net.au/login/index.php?tenant=MHAC01

Men in Mind Training for General Practitioners: A world-first online CPD accredited training program built to support health care professionals to get the most out of every interaction with male patients. https://meninmind.movember.com/primarycare/cpd-gp/

Your Conference Podcasts: https://www.armchairmedical.tv/podcasts

Enjoyed Today's Clinical Sessions Podcast?Imagine if your favourite medical conferences were available the same way.

You already know how powerful learning by podcast can be.

No travel.

No sitting in lecture theatres.

No giving up another weekend.

Just practical education from leading clinicians, ready whenever you have time to listen.

That's exactly what ArmchairMedical.tv gives you.

Unlock hundreds of Australia's leading GP conferences and listen while you're driving to work, exercising, walking the dog or relaxing at home. When you want the full experience, simply switch to video and follow along with synchronised presentation slides.

Stay clinically up to date without putting your life on hold.

Spend less time travelling to conferences.

Spend more time with your friends and family and less time in auditoriums.

Learn more https://www.armchairmedical.tv/podcasts

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If you are a General Practitioner who gets invited to dozens of webinars a month. The General Practice Clinical Sessions Podcast is designed for you.

Instead of giving up an evening with your family for a live webinar or your weekend for a conference, you can listen to it here whenever it's convenient, in half the time and while you are commuting, exercising or even walking the dog.

It's the same education, without interrupting your life.

GPs can also earn CPD hours.

Earn Educational Activity (EA) CPD without sacrificing time with your family.

Listen to your Clinical Sessions Podcasts on your commute or while you exercise. Then each week, calculate the amount of time you invest listening and count that as self claimed Educational Activities (EA).

Earn Reviewing Performance (RP) CPD without sacrificing time with your family.

After each podcast, pause for a few minutes and identify and summarise 3 key points relevant to your scope of practice.

  • Identify the key clinical learnings that may be incorporated into the clinical assessment, work-up and/or management plan for appropriate patients.
  • If relevant, would you change any of your management strategies for those patients identified by appropriate screening, examination and investigation.

Invest 10 minutes per podcast mentally reviewing your practice. When you listen to 6 podcasts per week, you have earned an hour of Reviewing Performance CPD you can self claim.

Remember to document your learning!

Earn Measuring Outcomes (MO) CPD without sacrificing time with your family.

To claim MO, you need:

  • A baseline measurement
  • A change in practice
  • A re-measurement
  • Reflection on the outcome

1. Identify a measurable change. After the podcast, ask:

“What will I do differently on Monday?”

Example:

  • Start using a screening tool
  • Change prescribing habits
  • Increase documentation of a risk factor

2. Measure your baseline (quick audit). Do a small, realistic audit

Examples:

  • Review last 10 patients with condition X
  • % who had guideline-based management
  • % with documented counselling

3. Implement the change. Apply the idea from the podcast for 2–4 weeks

  • Could be as simple as a checklist, template, or reminder

4. Re-measure. Repeat the same audit:

  • Same sample size
  • Same criteria

5. Reflect & Document:

  • What changed?
  • Did outcomes improve?
  • What will you keep doing?

If you enjoy learning through podcasts and video podcasts then you can also access thousands of premium podcasts with PowerPoint Slides at https://www.armchairmedical.tv/podcasts

Enjoying the episode?

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Disclaimer: Content is for health professionals and general educational purposes only. It is not medical advice or a substitute for independent clinical judgement. Always consult current guidelines, product information and local protocols. Views expressed are those of the presenters and not necessarily ArmchairMedical. ArmchairMedical accepts no responsibility or liability for any loss or harm resulting from reliance on the information provided.

Visit https://www.armchairmedical.tv/podcasts for more information.

Stopping Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis in its tracks - Primary Care Masterclass Podcast05 Jul 202600:35:02

In today's podcast, Professor Eubin Moodley from the University of Western Australia presents a thorough examination of strategies to halt idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). He draws parallels between astrophysics and respiratory health, emphasizing the critical role of early lung disease screening akin to the "Big Bang."

Professor Moodley discusses interstitial lung abnormalities (ILA), the significance of high-resolution computed tomography (HRCT) scans, and the management of incidental findings. He outlines the prevalence of ILAs, particularly in older adults and smokers, and stresses the necessity of timely detection to prevent progression to IPF. The podcast covers risk factors, management strategies, and highlights the need for ongoing research into the biological mechanisms of ILAs.

Professor Moodley advocates for personalized and proactive approaches in treating interstitial lung diseases and concludes with a Q&A session addressing future directions in screening and patient management.

This podcast was recorded live at the Monash Lung and Sleep Institute: COPD, Interstitial lung diseases, upper airway pathologies and occupational lung diseases State of the Art Symposium in Melbourne.

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If you are a General Practitioner who gets invited to dozens of webinars a month. The General Practice Clinical Sessions Podcast is designed for you.

Instead of giving up an evening with your family for a live webinar or your weekend for a conference, you can listen to it here whenever it's convenient, in half the time and while you are commuting, exercising or even walking the dog.

It's the same education, without interrupting your life.

GPs can also earn CPD hours.

Earn Educational Activity (EA) CPD without sacrificing time with your family.

Listen to your Clinical Sessions Podcasts on your commute or while you exercise. Then each week, calculate the amount of time you invest listening and count that as self claimed Educational Activities (EA).

Earn Reviewing Performance (RP) CPD without sacrificing time with your family.

After each podcast, pause for a few minutes and identify and summarise 3 key points relevant to your scope of practice.

  • Identify the key clinical learnings that may be incorporated into the clinical assessment, work-up and/or management plan for appropriate patients.
  • If relevant, would you change any of your management strategies for those patients identified by appropriate screening, examination and investigation.

Invest 10 minutes per podcast mentally reviewing your practice. When you listen to 6 podcasts per week, you have earned an hour of Reviewing Performance CPD you can self claim.

Remember to document your learning!

Earn Measuring Outcomes (MO) CPD without sacrificing time with your family.

To claim MO, you need:

  • A baseline measurement
  • A change in practice
  • A re-measurement
  • Reflection on the outcome

1. Identify a measurable change. After the podcast, ask:

“What will I do differently on Monday?”

Example:

  • Start using a screening tool
  • Change prescribing habits
  • Increase documentation of a risk factor

2. Measure your baseline (quick audit). Do a small, realistic audit

Examples:

  • Review last 10 patients with condition X
  • % who had guideline-based management
  • % with documented counselling

3. Implement the change. Apply the idea from the podcast for 2–4 weeks

  • Could be as simple as a checklist, template, or reminder

4. Re-measure. Repeat the same audit:

  • Same sample size
  • Same criteria

5. Reflect & Document:

  • What changed?
  • Did outcomes improve?
  • What will you keep doing?

If you enjoy learning through podcasts and video podcasts then you can also access thousands of premium podcasts with PowerPoint Slides at https://www.armchairmedical.tv/podcasts

Enjoying the episode?

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Disclaimer: Content is for health professionals and general educational purposes only. It is not medical advice or a substitute for independent clinical judgement. Always consult current guidelines, product information and local protocols. Views expressed are those of the presenters and not necessarily ArmchairMedical. ArmchairMedical accepts no responsibility or liability for any loss or harm resulting from reliance on the information provided.

Visit https://www.armchairmedical.tv/podcasts for more information.

Endometriosis & Pelvic Pain Dr Kenneth Leong04 Jul 202600:42:18

Endometriosis & Pelvic Pain Dr Kenneth Leong

Are your patients waiting years for an endometriosis diagnosis? In this episode from My Health Academy, gynecologist and fertility specialist Dr. Kenneth Leong explains why laparoscopy is no longer required for an initial diagnosis.

Discover how the latest guidelines empower GPs to make clinical diagnoses based on symptoms and start empirical treatments early in the primary care setting. Dr. Leong breaks down the critical differences between acute and chronic pelvic pain, sharing essential heuristics to help you rule out emergencies like ovarian torsion and ectopic pregnancy.

You will also get a deep dive into adenomyosis—a painful condition causing heavy bleeding that affects up to 30% of reproductive-age women—and learn how to easily differentiate it from fibroids. Discover how to optimize medical management using progestogens like Slinda, IUDs, and targeted high-quality ultrasounds, and find out exactly when it is time to refer your patient to a specialist.

Australian GPs can claim CPD hours for tuning in. Listen now to confidently manage complex pelvic pain and improve your patients' quality of life!

Continuing Professional Development (CPD): Australian general practitioners can obtain CPD points for listening to this episode from our education partner, My Health Academy.

Myhealth Academy Link: https://lms-academy.myhealth.net.au/login/index.php?tenant=MHAC01

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If you are a General Practitioner who gets invited to dozens of webinars a month. The General Practice Clinical Sessions Podcast is designed for you.

Instead of giving up an evening with your family for a live webinar or your weekend for a conference, you can listen to it here whenever it's convenient, in half the time and while you are commuting, exercising or even walking the dog.

It's the same education, without interrupting your life.

GPs can also earn CPD hours.

Earn Educational Activity (EA) CPD without sacrificing time with your family.

Listen to your Clinical Sessions Podcasts on your commute or while you exercise. Then each week, calculate the amount of time you invest listening and count that as self claimed Educational Activities (EA).

Earn Reviewing Performance (RP) CPD without sacrificing time with your family.

After each podcast, pause for a few minutes and identify and summarise 3 key points relevant to your scope of practice.

  • Identify the key clinical learnings that may be incorporated into the clinical assessment, work-up and/or management plan for appropriate patients.
  • If relevant, would you change any of your management strategies for those patients identified by appropriate screening, examination and investigation.

Invest 10 minutes per podcast mentally reviewing your practice. When you listen to 6 podcasts per week, you have earned an hour of Reviewing Performance CPD you can self claim.

Remember to document your learning!

Earn Measuring Outcomes (MO) CPD without sacrificing time with your family.

To claim MO, you need:

  • A baseline measurement
  • A change in practice
  • A re-measurement
  • Reflection on the outcome

1. Identify a measurable change. After the podcast, ask:

“What will I do differently on Monday?”

Example:

  • Start using a screening tool
  • Change prescribing habits
  • Increase documentation of a risk factor

2. Measure your baseline (quick audit). Do a small, realistic audit

Examples:

  • Review last 10 patients with condition X
  • % who had guideline-based management
  • % with documented counselling

3. Implement the change. Apply the idea from the podcast for 2–4 weeks

  • Could be as simple as a checklist, template, or reminder

4. Re-measure. Repeat the same audit:

  • Same sample size
  • Same criteria

5. Reflect & Document:

  • What changed?
  • Did outcomes improve?
  • What will you keep doing?

If you enjoy learning through podcasts and video podcasts then you can also access thousands of premium podcasts with PowerPoint Slides at https://www.armchairmedical.tv/podcasts

Enjoying the episode?

⭐ Rate this episode

➕ Follow the podcast

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Disclaimer: Content is for health professionals and general educational purposes only. It is not medical advice or a substitute for independent clinical judgement. Always consult current guidelines, product information and local protocols. Views expressed are those of the presenters and not necessarily ArmchairMedical. ArmchairMedical accepts no responsibility or liability for any loss or harm resulting from reliance on the information provided.

Visit https://www.armchairmedical.tv/podcasts for more information.

Family planning, Conception & Adolescent Gynaecology with Dr Isabella Dos Anjos Siqueira27 Jun 202600:25:19

Family planning, Conception & Adolescent Gynaecology with Dr Isabella Dos Anjos Siqueira

Despite high contraception use, why do so many Australian women still experience unintended pregnancies? In this episode from My Health Academy, gynecologist and fertility specialist Dr. Isabella Dos Anjos Siqueira explains why the gap between perfect and typical use of standard contraceptives is failing patients, and how GPs can confidently champion Long-Acting Reversible Contraceptives (LARCs).

Discover how to overcome common LARC myths, especially for young women who are often incorrectly told their "uterus is too small" for an IUD. You will also learn practical tips for managing frustrating IUD breakthrough bleeding, including how to properly set patient expectations and safely utilize short-term trials of low-dose pills.

Furthermore, Dr. Siqueira dives into proactive family planning, unpacking the common pitfalls of AMH testing. Discover why an AMH test should never be used to predict a patient's natural conception chances, and learn how to navigate egg freezing conversations by debunking viral social media myths about unrealistic egg yields.

Australian GPs can claim CPD hours for tuning in. Listen now to boost your confidence in reproductive health and contraceptive counseling!

Continuing Professional Development (CPD): Australian general practitioners can obtain CPD points for listening to this episode from our education partner, My Health Academy.

Myhealth Academy Link: https://lms-academy.myhealth.net.au/login/index.php?tenant=MHAC01

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If you are a General Practitioner who gets invited to dozens of webinars a month. The General Practice Clinical Sessions Podcast is designed for you.

Instead of giving up an evening with your family for a live webinar or your weekend for a conference, you can listen to it here whenever it's convenient, in half the time and while you are commuting, exercising or even walking the dog.

It's the same education, without interrupting your life.

GPs can also earn CPD hours.

Earn Educational Activity (EA) CPD without sacrificing time with your family.

Listen to your Clinical Sessions Podcasts on your commute or while you exercise. Then each week, calculate the amount of time you invest listening and count that as self claimed Educational Activities (EA).

Earn Reviewing Performance (RP) CPD without sacrificing time with your family.

After each podcast, pause for a few minutes and identify and summarise 3 key points relevant to your scope of practice.

  • Identify the key clinical learnings that may be incorporated into the clinical assessment, work-up and/or management plan for appropriate patients.
  • If relevant, would you change any of your management strategies for those patients identified by appropriate screening, examination and investigation.

Invest 10 minutes per podcast mentally reviewing your practice. When you listen to 6 podcasts per week, you have earned an hour of Reviewing Performance CPD you can self claim.

Remember to document your learning!

Earn Measuring Outcomes (MO) CPD without sacrificing time with your family.

To claim MO, you need:

  • A baseline measurement
  • A change in practice
  • A re-measurement
  • Reflection on the outcome

1. Identify a measurable change. After the podcast, ask:

“What will I do differently on Monday?”

Example:

  • Start using a screening tool
  • Change prescribing habits
  • Increase documentation of a risk factor

2. Measure your baseline (quick audit). Do a small, realistic audit

Examples:

  • Review last 10 patients with condition X
  • % who had guideline-based management
  • % with documented counselling

3. Implement the change. Apply the idea from the podcast for 2–4 weeks

  • Could be as simple as a checklist, template, or reminder

4. Re-measure. Repeat the same audit:

  • Same sample size
  • Same criteria

5. Reflect & Document:

  • What changed?
  • Did outcomes improve?
  • What will you keep doing?

If you enjoy learning through podcasts and video podcasts then you can also access thousands of premium podcasts with PowerPoint Slides at https://www.armchairmedical.tv/podcasts

Enjoying the episode?

⭐ Rate this episode

➕ Follow the podcast

💬 Share it with a colleague who’d value conference learning without the time away

Disclaimer: Content is for health professionals and general educational purposes only. It is not medical advice or a substitute for independent clinical judgement. Always consult current guidelines, product information and local protocols. Views expressed are those of the presenters and not necessarily ArmchairMedical. ArmchairMedical accepts no responsibility or liability for any loss or harm resulting from reliance on the information provided.

Visit https://www.armchairmedical.tv/podcasts for more information.

Navigating Dense Breast Notifications with Dr. Daniel Lee20 Jun 202600:29:28

In this episode, breast radiologist Dr. Daniel Lee breaks down BreastScreen Australia's guidelines on dense breast notifications. If your patients frequently ask about their breast density, this episode is a must-listen.

Discover how to accurately assess breast cancer risk using tools like iPrevent and Tyrer-Cuzick.

Learn the pros, cons, and costs of Contrast-Enhanced Mammography (CEM) versus Breast MRI, and find out exactly how patients qualify for a Medicare-rebated screening MRI.

Australian GPs can also earn CPD hours for listening. Tune in to confidently guide your patients' next steps!

Continuing Professional Development (CPD): Australian general practitioners can obtain CPD points for listening to this episode from our education partner, My Health Academy.

Myhealth Academy Link: https://lms-academy.myhealth.net.au/login/index.php?tenant=MHAC01

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If you are a General Practitioner who gets invited to dozens of webinars a month. The General Practice Clinical Sessions Podcast is designed for you.

Instead of giving up an evening with your family for a live webinar or your weekend for a conference, you can listen to it here whenever it's convenient, in half the time and while you are commuting, exercising or even walking the dog.

It's the same education, without interrupting your life.

GPs can also earn CPD hours.

Earn Educational Activity (EA) CPD without sacrificing time with your family.

Listen to your Clinical Sessions Podcasts on your commute or while you exercise. Then each week, calculate the amount of time you invest listening and count that as self claimed Educational Activities (EA).

Earn Reviewing Performance (RP) CPD without sacrificing time with your family.

After each podcast, pause for a few minutes and identify and summarise 3 key points relevant to your scope of practice.

  • Identify the key clinical learnings that may be incorporated into the clinical assessment, work-up and/or management plan for appropriate patients.
  • If relevant, would you change any of your management strategies for those patients identified by appropriate screening, examination and investigation.

Invest 10 minutes per podcast mentally reviewing your practice. When you listen to 6 podcasts per week, you have earned an hour of Reviewing Performance CPD you can self claim.

Remember to document your learning!

Earn Measuring Outcomes (MO) CPD without sacrificing time with your family.

To claim MO, you need:

  • A baseline measurement
  • A change in practice
  • A re-measurement
  • Reflection on the outcome

1. Identify a measurable change. After the podcast, ask:

“What will I do differently on Monday?”

Example:

  • Start using a screening tool
  • Change prescribing habits
  • Increase documentation of a risk factor

2. Measure your baseline (quick audit). Do a small, realistic audit

Examples:

  • Review last 10 patients with condition X
  • % who had guideline-based management
  • % with documented counselling

3. Implement the change. Apply the idea from the podcast for 2–4 weeks

  • Could be as simple as a checklist, template, or reminder

4. Re-measure. Repeat the same audit:

  • Same sample size
  • Same criteria

5. Reflect & Document:

  • What changed?
  • Did outcomes improve?
  • What will you keep doing?

If you enjoy learning through podcasts and video podcasts then you can also access thousands of premium podcasts with PowerPoint Slides at https://www.armchairmedical.tv/podcasts

Enjoying the episode?

⭐ Rate this episode

➕ Follow the podcast

💬 Share it with a colleague who’d value conference learning without the time away

Disclaimer: Content is for health professionals and general educational purposes only. It is not medical advice or a substitute for independent clinical judgement. Always consult current guidelines, product information and local protocols. Views expressed are those of the presenters and not necessarily ArmchairMedical. ArmchairMedical accepts no responsibility or liability for any loss or harm resulting from reliance on the information provided.

Visit https://www.armchairmedical.tv/podcasts for more information.

Kidney disease in primary care Dr James Tang15 Jun 202601:16:48

Episode Summary: In this episode of the General Practice Clinical Sessions podcast, brought to you by My Health Academy, Dr. James Tang shares his expert insights into the early identification, risk stratification, and contemporary management of chronic kidney disease (CKD) in primary care. This session translates specialist knowledge into practical, evidence-based strategies to help general practitioners optimize patient care and slow disease progression.

Guest: Dr. James Tang is a clinician-researcher, an accredited nephrologist, and a transplant physician based at St. Vincent's Hospital in Sydney.

Key Topics Covered in This Episode:

  • Defining and Screening for CKD: CKD affects an estimated 10% of the Australian population. Dr. Tang outlines the high-risk groups that require regular screening, including patients with diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, a history of acute kidney injury, and First Nations Australians.
  • Assessment Tools: A complete kidney health check requires evaluating blood pressure, the estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR), and the first morning urine albumin-to-creatinine ratio (UACR), as albuminuria is a critical early indicator of kidney disease.
  • The "Four Pillars" of Pharmacological Treatment: Dr. Tang details the newest framework for protecting kidney function and reducing cardiovascular risks, which includes:

  1. ACE inhibitors and ARBs.
  2. SGLT2 inhibitors (e.g., dapagliflozin and empagliflozin).
  3. Non-steroidal Mineralocorticoid Receptor Antagonists (MRAs) (e.g., finerenone) for diabetic CKD.
  4. GLP-1 receptor agonists.

  • When to Refer to a Specialist: Guidelines for knowing when to escalate care to a nephrologist, such as a rapid eGFR decline of greater than 50% over three months, an eGFR of less than 30, persistent UACR greater than 30, or refractory hypertension.
  • Late-Stage Management: The importance of multi-disciplinary teams in preparing patients with advanced CKD for renal replacement therapy, dialysis, or preemptive transplants.

Continuing Professional Development (CPD): Australian general practitioners can obtain CPD points for listening to this episode through My Health Academy. Myhealth Academy Link: https://lms-academy.myhealth.net.au/login/index.php?tenant=MHAC01

Enjoyed Today's Clinical Sessions Podcast?Imagine if your favourite medical conferences were available the same way.

You already know how powerful learning by podcast can be.

No travel.

No sitting in lecture theatres.

No giving up another weekend.

Just practical education from leading clinicians, ready whenever you have time to listen.

That's exactly what ArmchairMedical.tv gives you.

Unlock hundreds of Australia's leading GP conferences and listen while you're driving to work, exercising, walking the dog or relaxing at home. When you want the full experience, simply switch to video and follow along with synchronised presentation slides.

Stay clinically up to date without putting your life on hold.

Spend less time travelling to conferences.

Spend more time with your friends and family and less time in auditoriums.

Learn more https://www.armchairmedical.tv/podcasts

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If you are a General Practitioner who gets invited to dozens of webinars a month. The General Practice Clinical Sessions Podcast is designed for you.

Instead of giving up an evening with your family for a live webinar or your weekend for a conference, you can listen to it here whenever it's convenient, in half the time and while you are commuting, exercising or even walking the dog.

It's the same education, without interrupting your life.

GPs can also earn CPD hours.

Earn Educational Activity (EA) CPD without sacrificing time with your family.

Listen to your Clinical Sessions Podcasts on your commute or while you exercise. Then each week, calculate the amount of time you invest listening and count that as self claimed Educational Activities (EA).

Earn Reviewing Performance (RP) CPD without sacrificing time with your family.

After each podcast, pause for a few minutes and identify and summarise 3 key points relevant to your scope of practice.

  • Identify the key clinical learnings that may be incorporated into the clinical assessment, work-up and/or management plan for appropriate patients.
  • If relevant, would you change any of your management strategies for those patients identified by appropriate screening, examination and investigation.

Invest 10 minutes per podcast mentally reviewing your practice. When you listen to 6 podcasts per week, you have earned an hour of Reviewing Performance CPD you can self claim.

Remember to document your learning!

Earn Measuring Outcomes (MO) CPD without sacrificing time with your family.

To claim MO, you need:

  • A baseline measurement
  • A change in practice
  • A re-measurement
  • Reflection on the outcome

1. Identify a measurable change. After the podcast, ask:

“What will I do differently on Monday?”

Example:

  • Start using a screening tool
  • Change prescribing habits
  • Increase documentation of a risk factor

2. Measure your baseline (quick audit). Do a small, realistic audit

Examples:

  • Review last 10 patients with condition X
  • % who had guideline-based management
  • % with documented counselling

3. Implement the change. Apply the idea from the podcast for 2–4 weeks

  • Could be as simple as a checklist, template, or reminder

4. Re-measure. Repeat the same audit:

  • Same sample size
  • Same criteria

5. Reflect & Document:

  • What changed?
  • Did outcomes improve?
  • What will you keep doing?

If you enjoy learning through podcasts and video podcasts then you can also access thousands of premium podcasts with PowerPoint Slides at https://www.armchairmedical.tv/podcasts

Enjoying the episode?

⭐ Rate this episode

➕ Follow the podcast

💬 Share it with a colleague who’d value conference learning without the time away

Disclaimer: Content is for health professionals and general educational purposes only. It is not medical advice or a substitute for independent clinical judgement. Always consult current guidelines, product information and local protocols. Views expressed are those of the presenters and not necessarily ArmchairMedical. ArmchairMedical accepts no responsibility or liability for any loss or harm resulting from reliance on the information provided.

Visit https://www.armchairmedical.tv/podcasts for more information.

Stroke - Is Time Still Brain? A Multidisciplinary Deep Dive into Modern Stroke Care13 Jun 202601:18:55

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Is Time Still Brain? A Multidisciplinary Deep Dive into Modern Stroke Care

Can you confidently distinguish a true stroke from a mimic in a busy clinic or packed waiting room? And once a stroke is suspected, what is the absolute fastest route to life-saving treatment?

In this episode, we sit down with a multidisciplinary panel—spanning general practice, paramedicine, emergency medicine, and neuro-intervention—to trace the entire continuum of modern stroke care. From the moment a patient calls triple-zero to their long-term recovery in the community, we unpack the real-world challenges of stroke management.

What you'll learn in this episode:

  • The Age Myth: Why a patient's pre-morbid function, not their age, should dictate eligibility for acute clot retrieval.
  • The Centralization Debate: Should thrombolysis be highly centralized to high-volume tertiary centers, or kept in local emergency departments to save critical time?
  • The Frontline GP: The critical role of general practice in managing primary risk factors (like hypertension), coordinating complex post-stroke care plans, and navigating community TIA investigations.
  • Pre-hospital Realities: How paramedics use bypass protocols to get the right patient to the right place, and why the 'worried well' complicate triage.

Tune in to discover how every link in the healthcare chain can work together to shave minutes off treatment times and improve patient outcomes!

Presenters:

Chair Dr Peter Roberts

General Practice Dr Elizabeth Marles, Paramedic Martin Nichols, ED Staff Specialist Dr Andy Brown, Stroke CNC Simpy Arora, Stroke CNC Narelle Bryant, Neurologist Dr Martin Krause, Vascular and interventional Neurologist Dr Alice Ma

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If you are a General Practitioner who gets invited to dozens of webinars a month. The General Practice Clinical Sessions Podcast is designed for you.

Instead of giving up an evening with your family for a live webinar or your weekend for a conference, you can listen to it here whenever it's convenient, in half the time and while you are commuting, exercising or even walking the dog.

It's the same education, without interrupting your life.

GPs can also earn CPD hours.

Earn Educational Activity (EA) CPD without sacrificing time with your family.

Listen to your Clinical Sessions Podcasts on your commute or while you exercise. Then each week, calculate the amount of time you invest listening and count that as self claimed Educational Activities (EA).

Earn Reviewing Performance (RP) CPD without sacrificing time with your family.

After each podcast, pause for a few minutes and identify and summarise 3 key points relevant to your scope of practice.

  • Identify the key clinical learnings that may be incorporated into the clinical assessment, work-up and/or management plan for appropriate patients.
  • If relevant, would you change any of your management strategies for those patients identified by appropriate screening, examination and investigation.

Invest 10 minutes per podcast mentally reviewing your practice. When you listen to 6 podcasts per week, you have earned an hour of Reviewing Performance CPD you can self claim.

Remember to document your learning!

Earn Measuring Outcomes (MO) CPD without sacrificing time with your family.

To claim MO, you need:

  • A baseline measurement
  • A change in practice
  • A re-measurement
  • Reflection on the outcome

1. Identify a measurable change. After the podcast, ask:

“What will I do differently on Monday?”

Example:

  • Start using a screening tool
  • Change prescribing habits
  • Increase documentation of a risk factor

2. Measure your baseline (quick audit). Do a small, realistic audit

Examples:

  • Review last 10 patients with condition X
  • % who had guideline-based management
  • % with documented counselling

3. Implement the change. Apply the idea from the podcast for 2–4 weeks

  • Could be as simple as a checklist, template, or reminder

4. Re-measure. Repeat the same audit:

  • Same sample size
  • Same criteria

5. Reflect & Document:

  • What changed?
  • Did outcomes improve?
  • What will you keep doing?

If you enjoy learning through podcasts and video podcasts then you can also access thousands of premium podcasts with PowerPoint Slides at https://www.armchairmedical.tv/podcasts

Enjoying the episode?

⭐ Rate this episode

➕ Follow the podcast

💬 Share it with a colleague who’d value conference learning without the time away

Disclaimer: Content is for health professionals and general educational purposes only. It is not medical advice or a substitute for independent clinical judgement. Always consult current guidelines, product information and local protocols. Views expressed are those of the presenters and not necessarily ArmchairMedical. ArmchairMedical accepts no responsibility or liability for any loss or harm resulting from reliance on the information provided.

Visit https://www.armchairmedical.tv/podcasts for more information.

Fatigue in focus: Iron, & B12 with Assoc Prof Chris Barnes13 Jun 202600:13:21

Fatigue in focus: Iron, & B12 with Assoc Prof Chris Barnes

Fatigue is one of the most common presentations in primary care. In this episode from My Health Academy, hematologist Assoc Prof Chris Barnes provides a fresh pathology perspective on investigating this complex symptom.

Discover how to accurately interpret iron studies—especially when ferritin acts as an unreliable acute phase reactant—and learn three functional questions to assess heavy menstrual bleeding without relying on tedious pictorial charts. Dr. Barnes explains why screening for Von Willebrand disease can provide profound psychosocial validation for your patients, and makes a compelling economic and clinical case for prioritizing IV iron.

Confused by the recent MBS changes to B12 testing? This episode breaks down the gray area of "functional B12 deficiency". Learn how to effectively use homocysteine as a functional measure to evaluate at-risk patients, including older adults and those taking PPIs or metformin.

Australian GPs can claim CPD hours for tuning in. Listen now to optimize your pathology testing and confidently treat the root causes of fatigue!

Continuing Professional Development (CPD): Australian general practitioners can obtain CPD points for listening to this episode from our education partner, My Health Academy.

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If you are a General Practitioner who gets invited to dozens of webinars a month. The General Practice Clinical Sessions Podcast is designed for you.

Instead of giving up an evening with your family for a live webinar or your weekend for a conference, you can listen to it here whenever it's convenient, in half the time and while you are commuting, exercising or even walking the dog.

It's the same education, without interrupting your life.

GPs can also earn CPD hours.

Earn Educational Activity (EA) CPD without sacrificing time with your family.

Listen to your Clinical Sessions Podcasts on your commute or while you exercise. Then each week, calculate the amount of time you invest listening and count that as self claimed Educational Activities (EA).

Earn Reviewing Performance (RP) CPD without sacrificing time with your family.

After each podcast, pause for a few minutes and identify and summarise 3 key points relevant to your scope of practice.

  • Identify the key clinical learnings that may be incorporated into the clinical assessment, work-up and/or management plan for appropriate patients.
  • If relevant, would you change any of your management strategies for those patients identified by appropriate screening, examination and investigation.

Invest 10 minutes per podcast mentally reviewing your practice. When you listen to 6 podcasts per week, you have earned an hour of Reviewing Performance CPD you can self claim.

Remember to document your learning!

Earn Measuring Outcomes (MO) CPD without sacrificing time with your family.

To claim MO, you need:

  • A baseline measurement
  • A change in practice
  • A re-measurement
  • Reflection on the outcome

1. Identify a measurable change. After the podcast, ask:

“What will I do differently on Monday?”

Example:

  • Start using a screening tool
  • Change prescribing habits
  • Increase documentation of a risk factor

2. Measure your baseline (quick audit). Do a small, realistic audit

Examples:

  • Review last 10 patients with condition X
  • % who had guideline-based management
  • % with documented counselling

3. Implement the change. Apply the idea from the podcast for 2–4 weeks

  • Could be as simple as a checklist, template, or reminder

4. Re-measure. Repeat the same audit:

  • Same sample size
  • Same criteria

5. Reflect & Document:

  • What changed?
  • Did outcomes improve?
  • What will you keep doing?

If you enjoy learning through podcasts and video podcasts then you can also access thousands of premium podcasts with PowerPoint Slides at https://www.armchairmedical.tv/podcasts

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Visit https://www.armchairmedical.tv/podcasts for more information.

Peri & menopausal hormone treatments in General Practice Dr Kelly Teagle03 Jun 202600:22:47

Episode Title: Peri & Menopausal Hormone Treatments with Dr. Kelly Teagle

Episode Summary: Recorded live in Sydney at the MyHealth Academy Women's Health in Primary Care Conference, this episode of the General Practice Clinical Sessions podcast features Dr. Kelly Teagle. As a GP specializing in women's health, founder of the Wellfam Telehealth Menopause Clinic, and someone who experienced early menopause herself at age 42, Dr. Teagle shares both expert and personal insights on navigating menopausal hormone therapy (MHT). She aims to dispel common fears surrounding MHT, offering pragmatic, real-world advice for clinicians managing the growing demand for hormonal treatments in an era heavily influenced by social media.

Continuing Professional Development (CPD): Australian general practitioners can obtain CPD points for listening to this episode from our education partner, My Health Academy.

Myhealth Academy Link: https://lms-academy.myhealth.net.au/login/index.php?tenant=MHAC01

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If you are a General Practitioner who gets invited to dozens of webinars a month. The General Practice Clinical Sessions Podcast is designed for you.

Instead of giving up an evening with your family for a live webinar or your weekend for a conference, you can listen to it here whenever it's convenient, in half the time and while you are commuting, exercising or even walking the dog.

It's the same education, without interrupting your life.

GPs can also earn CPD hours.

Earn Educational Activity (EA) CPD without sacrificing time with your family.

Listen to your Clinical Sessions Podcasts on your commute or while you exercise. Then each week, calculate the amount of time you invest listening and count that as self claimed Educational Activities (EA).

Earn Reviewing Performance (RP) CPD without sacrificing time with your family.

After each podcast, pause for a few minutes and identify and summarise 3 key points relevant to your scope of practice.

  • Identify the key clinical learnings that may be incorporated into the clinical assessment, work-up and/or management plan for appropriate patients.
  • If relevant, would you change any of your management strategies for those patients identified by appropriate screening, examination and investigation.

Invest 10 minutes per podcast mentally reviewing your practice. When you listen to 6 podcasts per week, you have earned an hour of Reviewing Performance CPD you can self claim.

Remember to document your learning!

Earn Measuring Outcomes (MO) CPD without sacrificing time with your family.

To claim MO, you need:

  • A baseline measurement
  • A change in practice
  • A re-measurement
  • Reflection on the outcome

1. Identify a measurable change. After the podcast, ask:

“What will I do differently on Monday?”

Example:

  • Start using a screening tool
  • Change prescribing habits
  • Increase documentation of a risk factor

2. Measure your baseline (quick audit). Do a small, realistic audit

Examples:

  • Review last 10 patients with condition X
  • % who had guideline-based management
  • % with documented counselling

3. Implement the change. Apply the idea from the podcast for 2–4 weeks

  • Could be as simple as a checklist, template, or reminder

4. Re-measure. Repeat the same audit:

  • Same sample size
  • Same criteria

5. Reflect & Document:

  • What changed?
  • Did outcomes improve?
  • What will you keep doing?

If you enjoy learning through podcasts and video podcasts then you can also access thousands of premium podcasts with PowerPoint Slides at https://www.armchairmedical.tv/podcasts

Enjoying the episode?

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Visit https://www.armchairmedical.tv/podcasts for more information.

Weight management in the perimenopausal – menopausal women Dr Angela Kwong03 Jun 202600:33:37

Episode Title: Weight Management in Perimenopausal and Menopausal Women with Dr. Angela Kwong

Episode Summary: Recorded live in Sydney at the Women's Health in Primary Care Conference organised by MyHealth Academy, this episode of the General Practice Clinical Sessions podcast features Dr. Angela Kwong, a GP and the RACGP NSW state lead for obesity management. Dr. Kwong explores the physiological drivers behind menopausal weight gain and advocates for a holistic, multidisciplinary approach to metabolic health that goes beyond simply prescribing weight-loss medications.

Continuing Professional Development (CPD): Australian general practitioners can obtain CPD points for listening to this episode through My Health Academy. Myhealth Academy Link: https://lms-academy.myhealth.net.au/login/index.php?tenant=MHAC01

To listen to more live conferences without interrupting your schedule, visit armchairmed.tv/podcasts.

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If you are a General Practitioner who gets invited to dozens of webinars a month. The General Practice Clinical Sessions Podcast is designed for you.

Instead of giving up an evening with your family for a live webinar or your weekend for a conference, you can listen to it here whenever it's convenient, in half the time and while you are commuting, exercising or even walking the dog.

It's the same education, without interrupting your life.

GPs can also earn CPD hours.

Earn Educational Activity (EA) CPD without sacrificing time with your family.

Listen to your Clinical Sessions Podcasts on your commute or while you exercise. Then each week, calculate the amount of time you invest listening and count that as self claimed Educational Activities (EA).

Earn Reviewing Performance (RP) CPD without sacrificing time with your family.

After each podcast, pause for a few minutes and identify and summarise 3 key points relevant to your scope of practice.

  • Identify the key clinical learnings that may be incorporated into the clinical assessment, work-up and/or management plan for appropriate patients.
  • If relevant, would you change any of your management strategies for those patients identified by appropriate screening, examination and investigation.

Invest 10 minutes per podcast mentally reviewing your practice. When you listen to 6 podcasts per week, you have earned an hour of Reviewing Performance CPD you can self claim.

Remember to document your learning!

Earn Measuring Outcomes (MO) CPD without sacrificing time with your family.

To claim MO, you need:

  • A baseline measurement
  • A change in practice
  • A re-measurement
  • Reflection on the outcome

1. Identify a measurable change. After the podcast, ask:

“What will I do differently on Monday?”

Example:

  • Start using a screening tool
  • Change prescribing habits
  • Increase documentation of a risk factor

2. Measure your baseline (quick audit). Do a small, realistic audit

Examples:

  • Review last 10 patients with condition X
  • % who had guideline-based management
  • % with documented counselling

3. Implement the change. Apply the idea from the podcast for 2–4 weeks

  • Could be as simple as a checklist, template, or reminder

4. Re-measure. Repeat the same audit:

  • Same sample size
  • Same criteria

5. Reflect & Document:

  • What changed?
  • Did outcomes improve?
  • What will you keep doing?

If you enjoy learning through podcasts and video podcasts then you can also access thousands of premium podcasts with PowerPoint Slides at https://www.armchairmedical.tv/podcasts

Enjoying the episode?

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Disclaimer: Content is for health professionals and general educational purposes only. It is not medical advice or a substitute for independent clinical judgement. Always consult current guidelines, product information and local protocols. Views expressed are those of the presenters and not necessarily ArmchairMedical. ArmchairMedical accepts no responsibility or liability for any loss or harm resulting from reliance on the information provided.

Visit https://www.armchairmedical.tv/podcasts for more information.

Endometriosis & Chronic Pain Dr Jenny Cook03 Jun 202600:36:27

Episode Title: Endometriosis, Chronic Pelvic Pain with Dr. Jenny Cook

Episode Summary: Recorded live in Sydney at the MyHealth Academy Women's Health in Primary Care Conference, this episode of the General Practice Clinical Sessions podcast features Dr. Jenny Cook, a gynecologist with 25 years of experience specializing in IVF and advanced laparoscopy. Dr. Cook provides a deep dive into the clinical indicators, investigation pathways, and holistic management strategies for complex endometriosis and chronic pelvic pain. Through detailed, real-world case studies, she explores the intersection of surgical intervention and fertility preservation.

Continuing Professional Development (CPD): Australian general practitioners can obtain CPD points for listening to this episode. Please visit My Health Academy for more details on claiming your educational credits. Myhealth Academy Link: https://lms-academy.myhealth.net.au/login/index.php?tenant=MHAC01

To listen to more live conferences without interrupting your schedule, visit armchairmed.tv/podcasts.

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If you are a General Practitioner who gets invited to dozens of webinars a month. The General Practice Clinical Sessions Podcast is designed for you.

Instead of giving up an evening with your family for a live webinar or your weekend for a conference, you can listen to it here whenever it's convenient, in half the time and while you are commuting, exercising or even walking the dog.

It's the same education, without interrupting your life.

GPs can also earn CPD hours.

Earn Educational Activity (EA) CPD without sacrificing time with your family.

Listen to your Clinical Sessions Podcasts on your commute or while you exercise. Then each week, calculate the amount of time you invest listening and count that as self claimed Educational Activities (EA).

Earn Reviewing Performance (RP) CPD without sacrificing time with your family.

After each podcast, pause for a few minutes and identify and summarise 3 key points relevant to your scope of practice.

  • Identify the key clinical learnings that may be incorporated into the clinical assessment, work-up and/or management plan for appropriate patients.
  • If relevant, would you change any of your management strategies for those patients identified by appropriate screening, examination and investigation.

Invest 10 minutes per podcast mentally reviewing your practice. When you listen to 6 podcasts per week, you have earned an hour of Reviewing Performance CPD you can self claim.

Remember to document your learning!

Earn Measuring Outcomes (MO) CPD without sacrificing time with your family.

To claim MO, you need:

  • A baseline measurement
  • A change in practice
  • A re-measurement
  • Reflection on the outcome

1. Identify a measurable change. After the podcast, ask:

“What will I do differently on Monday?”

Example:

  • Start using a screening tool
  • Change prescribing habits
  • Increase documentation of a risk factor

2. Measure your baseline (quick audit). Do a small, realistic audit

Examples:

  • Review last 10 patients with condition X
  • % who had guideline-based management
  • % with documented counselling

3. Implement the change. Apply the idea from the podcast for 2–4 weeks

  • Could be as simple as a checklist, template, or reminder

4. Re-measure. Repeat the same audit:

  • Same sample size
  • Same criteria

5. Reflect & Document:

  • What changed?
  • Did outcomes improve?
  • What will you keep doing?

If you enjoy learning through podcasts and video podcasts then you can also access thousands of premium podcasts with PowerPoint Slides at https://www.armchairmedical.tv/podcasts

Enjoying the episode?

⭐ Rate this episode

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Disclaimer: Content is for health professionals and general educational purposes only. It is not medical advice or a substitute for independent clinical judgement. Always consult current guidelines, product information and local protocols. Views expressed are those of the presenters and not necessarily ArmchairMedical. ArmchairMedical accepts no responsibility or liability for any loss or harm resulting from reliance on the information provided.

Visit https://www.armchairmedical.tv/podcasts for more information.

Breast Reconstruction: Who, When, What and Why? Dr Lily Vrtik02 Jun 202600:53:28

Episode Title: Demystifying Breast Reconstruction: What Every GP Needs to Know with Dr Lily Vrtik

Episode Description: Are all breast cancer patients suitable for reconstruction, or is that just a common myth? Do your patients expect breast reconstruction to be a simple, single surgery? In today's episode, a Brisbane-based plastic surgeon breaks down the biggest myths surrounding breast reconstruction so you can better support your patients. We uncover the complex realities of the reconstruction journey, explore the different surgical options, and explain why managing patient expectations is the key to a successful outcome.

Key Takeaways & Topics Covered:

  • Myth #1: Every Patient Needs Reconstruction: We discuss why reconstruction isn't a mandatory step for everyone, and how to identify suitable candidates. We also cover contraindications, including high BMI, smoking or vaping, and unrealistic expectations.
  • Immediate vs. Delayed Timing: Learn when it's appropriate to refer patients for immediate reconstruction versus when they should wait, especially concerning post-operative adjuvant therapies like chemotherapy and radiation.
  • Decoding Surgical Options: A practical overview of reconstructive choices, including autologous tissue flaps (like the TRAM, DIEP, and Latissimus Dorsi flaps) and prosthetic options using tissue expanders and implants.
  • The Reality of Multi-Stage Surgery: Why breast reconstruction is almost never a single operation. We discuss the need for auxiliary procedures, lifelong adjustments, and the reality that reconstructed breasts will change differently over time compared to natural tissue.
  • Managing Patient Expectations: We discuss why perfect symmetry is typically only achieved in clothing, why reconstructed breasts lack natural sensation, and why a "perfect" cosmetic result doesn't always equal patient satisfaction.
  • A Bad Reconstruction is Worse Than No Reconstruction: A crucial look into the psychological grief and physical discomfort that can stem from poor reconstructive outcomes, emphasizing why it's vital to choose the right procedure for the right patient.
  • Nipple Reconstruction Options: From specialized 3D tattoos and high-quality stick-on options to complex surgical "nubbin" creation.

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If you are a General Practitioner who gets invited to dozens of webinars a month. The General Practice Clinical Sessions Podcast is designed for you.

Instead of giving up an evening with your family for a live webinar or your weekend for a conference, you can listen to it here whenever it's convenient, in half the time and while you are commuting, exercising or even walking the dog.

It's the same education, without interrupting your life.

GPs can also earn CPD hours.

Earn Educational Activity (EA) CPD without sacrificing time with your family.

Listen to your Clinical Sessions Podcasts on your commute or while you exercise. Then each week, calculate the amount of time you invest listening and count that as self claimed Educational Activities (EA).

Earn Reviewing Performance (RP) CPD without sacrificing time with your family.

After each podcast, pause for a few minutes and identify and summarise 3 key points relevant to your scope of practice.

  • Identify the key clinical learnings that may be incorporated into the clinical assessment, work-up and/or management plan for appropriate patients.
  • If relevant, would you change any of your management strategies for those patients identified by appropriate screening, examination and investigation.

Invest 10 minutes per podcast mentally reviewing your practice. When you listen to 6 podcasts per week, you have earned an hour of Reviewing Performance CPD you can self claim.

Remember to document your learning!

Earn Measuring Outcomes (MO) CPD without sacrificing time with your family.

To claim MO, you need:

  • A baseline measurement
  • A change in practice
  • A re-measurement
  • Reflection on the outcome

1. Identify a measurable change. After the podcast, ask:

“What will I do differently on Monday?”

Example:

  • Start using a screening tool
  • Change prescribing habits
  • Increase documentation of a risk factor

2. Measure your baseline (quick audit). Do a small, realistic audit

Examples:

  • Review last 10 patients with condition X
  • % who had guideline-based management
  • % with documented counselling

3. Implement the change. Apply the idea from the podcast for 2–4 weeks

  • Could be as simple as a checklist, template, or reminder

4. Re-measure. Repeat the same audit:

  • Same sample size
  • Same criteria

5. Reflect & Document:

  • What changed?
  • Did outcomes improve?
  • What will you keep doing?

If you enjoy learning through podcasts and video podcasts then you can also access thousands of premium podcasts with PowerPoint Slides at https://www.armchairmedical.tv/podcasts

Enjoying the episode?

⭐ Rate this episode

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Disclaimer: Content is for health professionals and general educational purposes only. It is not medical advice or a substitute for independent clinical judgement. Always consult current guidelines, product information and local protocols. Views expressed are those of the presenters and not necessarily ArmchairMedical. ArmchairMedical accepts no responsibility or liability for any loss or harm resulting from reliance on the information provided.

Visit https://www.armchairmedical.tv/podcasts for more information.

Metabolic associated fatty liver disease Dr Thora Chai01 Jun 202600:20:53

Metabolic associated fatty liver disease Dr Thora Chai

Dr. Thora Chai, an endocrinologist and lecturer, presents a thorough analysis of metabolic dysfunction associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD), highlighting its redefined diagnostic criteria that now include hepatic steatosis along with risk indicators such as obesity and type 2 diabetes. The lecture emphasizes the prevalence of MAFLD worldwide and its significant health implications, particularly in relation to type 2 diabetes, illustrating the bidirectional influence between the two conditions. Dr. Chai discusses screening tools like the FIB4 score and non-invasive techniques to facilitate early detection, while advocating for a multidisciplinary management approach that encompasses lifestyle interventions and effective communication among healthcare providers. The presentation calls for heightened awareness and strategic responses to combat MAFLD, especially in diabetic patients, to improve overall health outcomes.

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If you are a General Practitioner who gets invited to dozens of webinars a month. The General Practice Clinical Sessions Podcast is designed for you.

Instead of giving up an evening with your family for a live webinar or your weekend for a conference, you can listen to it here whenever it's convenient, in half the time and while you are commuting, exercising or even walking the dog.

It's the same education, without interrupting your life.

GPs can also earn CPD hours.

Earn Educational Activity (EA) CPD without sacrificing time with your family.

Listen to your Clinical Sessions Podcasts on your commute or while you exercise. Then each week, calculate the amount of time you invest listening and count that as self claimed Educational Activities (EA).

Earn Reviewing Performance (RP) CPD without sacrificing time with your family.

After each podcast, pause for a few minutes and identify and summarise 3 key points relevant to your scope of practice.

  • Identify the key clinical learnings that may be incorporated into the clinical assessment, work-up and/or management plan for appropriate patients.
  • If relevant, would you change any of your management strategies for those patients identified by appropriate screening, examination and investigation.

Invest 10 minutes per podcast mentally reviewing your practice. When you listen to 6 podcasts per week, you have earned an hour of Reviewing Performance CPD you can self claim.

Remember to document your learning!

Earn Measuring Outcomes (MO) CPD without sacrificing time with your family.

To claim MO, you need:

  • A baseline measurement
  • A change in practice
  • A re-measurement
  • Reflection on the outcome

1. Identify a measurable change. After the podcast, ask:

“What will I do differently on Monday?”

Example:

  • Start using a screening tool
  • Change prescribing habits
  • Increase documentation of a risk factor

2. Measure your baseline (quick audit). Do a small, realistic audit

Examples:

  • Review last 10 patients with condition X
  • % who had guideline-based management
  • % with documented counselling

3. Implement the change. Apply the idea from the podcast for 2–4 weeks

  • Could be as simple as a checklist, template, or reminder

4. Re-measure. Repeat the same audit:

  • Same sample size
  • Same criteria

5. Reflect & Document:

  • What changed?
  • Did outcomes improve?
  • What will you keep doing?

If you enjoy learning through podcasts and video podcasts then you can also access thousands of premium podcasts with PowerPoint Slides at https://www.armchairmedical.tv/podcasts

Enjoying the episode?

⭐ Rate this episode

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Visit https://www.armchairmedical.tv/podcasts for more information.ation.

Early detection and prediabetes - Primary Care Masterclass Podcast31 May 202600:55:03

This podcast features Dr Shanthini Seelan, Sarah Driscoll, Jasmine Glennan and Aruni Ratnayake.

It discusses the critical topics of early detection and management of pre-diabetes are explored through insights from various speakers. Dr Shanthini Seelan highlights the alarming prevalence of diabetes in Australia and underscores the necessity of proactive screening, particularly in diverse communities like Western Sydney. She discusses a collaborative study revealing the widespread burden of pre-diabetes and advocates for systematic screening protocols based on risk factors. Sarah Driscoll presents the "2 Kilo Challenge," aimed at promoting modest weight loss to prevent type 2 diabetes. Jasmine Glennan elaborates on the resources provided by the Went West healthcare network to enhance diabetes care. Aruni Ratnayake discusses the role of physical activity and community engagement in prevention efforts.

This podcast was recorded live at the Western Sydney Diabetes Masterclass in Sydney.

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If you are a General Practitioner who gets invited to dozens of webinars a month. The General Practice Clinical Sessions Podcast is designed for you.

Instead of giving up an evening with your family for a live webinar or your weekend for a conference, you can listen to it here whenever it's convenient, in half the time and while you are commuting, exercising or even walking the dog.

It's the same education, without interrupting your life.

GPs can also earn CPD hours.

Earn Educational Activity (EA) CPD without sacrificing time with your family.

Listen to your Clinical Sessions Podcasts on your commute or while you exercise. Then each week, calculate the amount of time you invest listening and count that as self claimed Educational Activities (EA).

Earn Reviewing Performance (RP) CPD without sacrificing time with your family.

After each podcast, pause for a few minutes and identify and summarise 3 key points relevant to your scope of practice.

  • Identify the key clinical learnings that may be incorporated into the clinical assessment, work-up and/or management plan for appropriate patients.
  • If relevant, would you change any of your management strategies for those patients identified by appropriate screening, examination and investigation.

Invest 10 minutes per podcast mentally reviewing your practice. When you listen to 6 podcasts per week, you have earned an hour of Reviewing Performance CPD you can self claim.

Remember to document your learning!

Earn Measuring Outcomes (MO) CPD without sacrificing time with your family.

To claim MO, you need:

  • A baseline measurement
  • A change in practice
  • A re-measurement
  • Reflection on the outcome

1. Identify a measurable change. After the podcast, ask:

“What will I do differently on Monday?”

Example:

  • Start using a screening tool
  • Change prescribing habits
  • Increase documentation of a risk factor

2. Measure your baseline (quick audit). Do a small, realistic audit

Examples:

  • Review last 10 patients with condition X
  • % who had guideline-based management
  • % with documented counselling

3. Implement the change. Apply the idea from the podcast for 2–4 weeks

  • Could be as simple as a checklist, template, or reminder

4. Re-measure. Repeat the same audit:

  • Same sample size
  • Same criteria

5. Reflect & Document:

  • What changed?
  • Did outcomes improve?
  • What will you keep doing?

If you enjoy learning through podcasts and video podcasts then you can also access thousands of premium podcasts with PowerPoint Slides at https://www.armchairmedical.tv/podcasts

Enjoying the episode?

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Visit https://www.armchairmedical.tv/podcasts for more information.

Chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps, its connection to asthma, diagnostic criteria, management strategies - Primary Care Masterclass Podcast23 May 202600:33:38

This podcast, presented by Professor Connie Katelaris from the University of Sydney, explores the complexities of chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) with nasal polyps, particularly its relationship with asthma, often viewed as a neglected aspect in respiratory medicine. Professor Katelaris, a distinguished figure in immunology and allergy, breaks down the presentation into several critical components, beginning with foundational definitions and classifications of CRS.

The discussion starts with the clinical symptoms associated with chronic rhinosinusitis, which are characterized by prolonged inflammation of the nose and paranasal sinuses manifested through nasal congestion, facial pressure, and olfactory dysfunction. A prerequisite for diagnosis is the presence of symptoms lasting three months or more, corroborated by objective evidence, such as imaging or endoscopic examination. Professor Katelaris emphasizes the systemic implications of CRS, underscoring the interconnectedness of upper and lower airway issues, which particularly complicates management strategies.

Next, the classification of CRS into two main phenotypes—CRS with nasal polyps and CRS without nasal polyps—is thoroughly examined. This differentiation is crucial as it accounts for the significant physiological and clinical disparities between these conditions. The prevalence of nasal polyps is noted to affect a substantial subset of the population and is closely linked to severe asthma, creating a dual burden that impacts patient management. Professor Katelaris introduces various immunological patterns, illustrating how different types of CRS respond to treatment and how they correlate with various comorbidities such as asthma, allergic rhinitis, and eosinophilic conditions.

Comorbidities are a focal point of the lecture, with an in-depth analysis of their implications for patients with CRS and nasal polyps, particularly highlighting the prevalence of asthma and the complications arising from non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug hypersensitivity. Expecting to engage the audience's clinical acumen, the professor outlines specific indicators that necessitate referral to specialists, such as one-sided symptoms or visual disturbances, warning against complacency in defining CRS based solely on common symptoms.

Management strategies for CRS with nasal polyps are dissected, involving a multidimensional approach that integrates both medical and surgical interventions. The efficacy of topical and systemic corticosteroids is presented with a critical evaluation of potential long-term risks associated with repeated oral corticosteroid use. Professor Katelaris explains that while surgical interventions can alleviate symptoms and complications, they should be complemented with chronic management strategies to ensure comprehensive care.

As the presentation progresses, Professor Katelaris pivots to discuss newer biologic therapies targeting T2 inflammation pathways that are increasingly guiding treatment options for patients unresponsive to conventional therapies. Studies evaluating monoclonal antibodies and outcomes are summarized, providing updated insights into the efficacy of agents such as dupilumab and mepolizumab, among others. These advancements symbolize a paradigm shift in treatment approaches, allowing for personalized therapy based on specific patient characteristics.

This podcast was recorded live at the Monash Lung and Sleep Institute: COPD, Interstitial lung diseases, upper airway pathologies and occupational lung diseases State of the Art Symposium in Melbourne.

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If you are a General Practitioner who gets invited to dozens of webinars a month. The General Practice Clinical Sessions Podcast is designed for you.

Instead of giving up an evening with your family for a live webinar or your weekend for a conference, you can listen to it here whenever it's convenient, in half the time and while you are commuting, exercising or even walking the dog.

It's the same education, without interrupting your life.

GPs can also earn CPD hours.

Earn Educational Activity (EA) CPD without sacrificing time with your family.

Listen to your Clinical Sessions Podcasts on your commute or while you exercise. Then each week, calculate the amount of time you invest listening and count that as self claimed Educational Activities (EA).

Earn Reviewing Performance (RP) CPD without sacrificing time with your family.

After each podcast, pause for a few minutes and identify and summarise 3 key points relevant to your scope of practice.

  • Identify the key clinical learnings that may be incorporated into the clinical assessment, work-up and/or management plan for appropriate patients.
  • If relevant, would you change any of your management strategies for those patients identified by appropriate screening, examination and investigation.

Invest 10 minutes per podcast mentally reviewing your practice. When you listen to 6 podcasts per week, you have earned an hour of Reviewing Performance CPD you can self claim.

Remember to document your learning!

Earn Measuring Outcomes (MO) CPD without sacrificing time with your family.

To claim MO, you need:

  • A baseline measurement
  • A change in practice
  • A re-measurement
  • Reflection on the outcome

1. Identify a measurable change. After the podcast, ask:

“What will I do differently on Monday?”

Example:

  • Start using a screening tool
  • Change prescribing habits
  • Increase documentation of a risk factor

2. Measure your baseline (quick audit). Do a small, realistic audit

Examples:

  • Review last 10 patients with condition X
  • % who had guideline-based management
  • % with documented counselling

3. Implement the change. Apply the idea from the podcast for 2–4 weeks

  • Could be as simple as a checklist, template, or reminder

4. Re-measure. Repeat the same audit:

  • Same sample size
  • Same criteria

5. Reflect & Document:

  • What changed?
  • Did outcomes improve?
  • What will you keep doing?

If you enjoy learning through podcasts and video podcasts then you can also access thousands of premium podcasts with PowerPoint Slides at https://www.armchairmedical.tv/podcasts

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Visit https://www.armchairmedical.tv/podcasts for more information.

Travel Health Consultation & Vaccination Updates Professor Nicholas Zwar23 May 202601:29:00

Guest: Professor Nicholas Zwar, Executive Dean of Medicine at Bond University, experienced GP, and Chair of the RACGP Travel Medicine Specific Interest Group.

Episode Summary With international travel rebounding to pre-pandemic levels, GPs remain the primary source of travel health advice for 80-90% of prospective travelers. In this episode, Professor Nicholas Zwar provides a comprehensive update on conducting efficient pre-travel consultations, navigating emerging infectious disease risks, and prioritizing immunizations for diverse patient populations.

Key Topics Discussed:

  • Structuring the Pre-Travel Consult: Professor Zwar recommends using the "Three Ts" framework to efficiently assess risk:
  • The Traveler: Assessing age, chronic medical conditions, immunocompromise, and current medications (such as gastric acid suppressants which increase susceptibility to food and water-borne diseases).
  • The Trip: Evaluating destination, accommodation style (e.g., air-conditioned vs. screened), and risk activities.
  • The Time: Accounting for seasonal risks, like the wet season increasing mosquito-borne disease exposure.
  • Emerging and Shifting Infectious Risks:
  • Dengue Fever: Incidence is rising globally, and while vaccines are in development or available via special access, they remain challenging to implement due to paradoxical severe infection risks with different serotypes.
  • Japanese Encephalitis (JE): JE has now established itself within Australia's feral pig population via waterbirds.
  • Measles & Polio: Global resurgences of measles and vaccine-derived polio make routine immunization checks critical.
  • Malaria Prophylaxis for Multi-Drug Resistant Regions: For regions with chloroquine resistance, options primarily include atovaquone/proguanil (started 2 days prior, continued for 1 week after) or doxycycline (continued for 4 weeks post-travel). Mefloquine is less favored due to neuropsychiatric side effects, and tafenoquine requires prior G6PD deficiency testing.
  • The "Three Rs" of Immunization: Categorizing vaccines as Routine (e.g., catching up on MMR or Hep B), Required (e.g., Yellow Fever for certain South American/African borders, Meningococcal for the Hajj), and Recommended (based on specific trip risks like Hep A, Typhoid, and Rabies).

Clinical Pearls for GPs:

  • Visiting Friends and Relatives (VFRs) are high-risk: Immigrants returning to their home countries often mistakenly believe they retain immunity to diseases like malaria. In reality, partial cellular immunity to malaria disappears after just 9 to 12 months away from an endemic area.
  • Hepatitis A vaccination is rapid and reliable: A single dose of the Hep A vaccine provides high efficacy even if administered as the patient is literally "walking out the door to the airport," protecting them for about two years. Completing the two-dose schedule provides lifelong immunity regardless of the interval length, provided it is more than six months apart.
  • Rabies pre-exposure prophylaxis simplifies care: Offering a modern two-dose IM rabies pre-exposure vaccine course is often recommended for travelers heading to higher-risk areas. If bitten, pre-vaccinated patients only need two post-exposure vaccine doses and avoid the complex, often unavailable, requirement for Human Rabies Immunoglobulin.
  • Caution with Yellow Fever vaccine in older patients: As a live attenuated vaccine, administering Yellow Fever to a first-time recipient over age 65 carries a higher risk of severe viscerotropic adverse effects (a yellow fever-like illness). If the destination risk does not clearly outweigh the vaccine risk, GPs should consult an accredited center about issuing a medical waiver letter.

Key Resources Mentioned for the Clinic:


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If you are a General Practitioner who gets invited to dozens of webinars a month. The General Practice Clinical Sessions Podcast is designed for you.

Instead of giving up an evening with your family for a live webinar or your weekend for a conference, you can listen to it here whenever it's convenient, in half the time and while you are commuting, exercising or even walking the dog.

It's the same education, without interrupting your life.

GPs can also earn CPD hours.

Earn Educational Activity (EA) CPD without sacrificing time with your family.

Listen to your Clinical Sessions Podcasts on your commute or while you exercise. Then each week, calculate the amount of time you invest listening and count that as self claimed Educational Activities (EA).

Earn Reviewing Performance (RP) CPD without sacrificing time with your family.

After each podcast, pause for a few minutes and identify and summarise 3 key points relevant to your scope of practice.

  • Identify the key clinical learnings that may be incorporated into the clinical assessment, work-up and/or management plan for appropriate patients.
  • If relevant, would you change any of your management strategies for those patients identified by appropriate screening, examination and investigation.

Invest 10 minutes per podcast mentally reviewing your practice. When you listen to 6 podcasts per week, you have earned an hour of Reviewing Performance CPD you can self claim.

Remember to document your learning!

Earn Measuring Outcomes (MO) CPD without sacrificing time with your family.

To claim MO, you need:

  • A baseline measurement
  • A change in practice
  • A re-measurement
  • Reflection on the outcome

1. Identify a measurable change. After the podcast, ask:

“What will I do differently on Monday?”

Example:

  • Start using a screening tool
  • Change prescribing habits
  • Increase documentation of a risk factor

2. Measure your baseline (quick audit). Do a small, realistic audit

Examples:

  • Review last 10 patients with condition X
  • % who had guideline-based management
  • % with documented counselling

3. Implement the change. Apply the idea from the podcast for 2–4 weeks

  • Could be as simple as a checklist, template, or reminder

4. Re-measure. Repeat the same audit:

  • Same sample size
  • Same criteria

5. Reflect & Document:

  • What changed?
  • Did outcomes improve?
  • What will you keep doing?

If you enjoy learning through podcasts and video podcasts then you can also access thousands of premium podcasts with PowerPoint Slides at https://www.armchairmedical.tv/podcasts

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Visit https://www.armchairmedical.tv/podcasts for more information.

Navigating Breast Implants in Primary Care: Myths, Management, and Malignancies with Dr. Lily Vrtik16 May 202600:55:25

In this episode, we sit down with Brisbane-based plastic surgeon Dr. Lily Vrtik to discuss everything General Practitioners need to know about managing patients with breast implants. With regulations from July 2023 requiring patients to obtain a GP referral for cosmetic procedures, it is more important than ever for primary care providers to be confident in counseling these patients. Dr. Vrtik debunks common myths, outlines optimal long-term surveillance protocols, and explains how to screen for rare but serious complications like Breast Implant-Associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma (BIA-ALCL).

Key Topics Covered:

  • Implant Types and Placements: Discover the evolution of breast implants, including why modern cohesive silicone gel acts like "Turkish delight" (it wobbles but doesn't run), and the benefits of submuscular placement in reducing capsular contracture and preserving mammogram efficacy.
  • Busting Common Myths: Dr. Vrtik clarifies that implants do not cause autoimmune diseases and they certainly don't make patients float. She also explains why silicone might incidentally show up in a patient's lymph nodes, liver, or kidneys on an MRI due to macrophage activity, and why it is typically harmless.
  • Best Practices for Surveillance: Learn why routine 2-yearly ultrasounds are the preferred screening tool for silent ruptures. Dr. Vrtik explains the high false-positive rate of ultrasounds for intracapsular ruptures (due to folds in the implant) and clarifies exactly when an expensive, non-rebatable MRI is clinically justified.
  • A Crucial Imaging Tip: Always advise patients to book their ultrasound before their mammogram to prevent squashing and worsening an unidentified rupture.
  • Managing Acute Complications: Understand how to identify delayed infections (which often present 3-4 weeks post-op, once prophylactic antibiotics stop), rippling, and capsular contracture.
  • Screening for Implant-Associated Cancers: How to spot the red flags for BIA-ALCL (acute late-onset swelling) and the highly aggressive, newer BIA-SCC. Clinical Pearl: If you aspirate late-onset fluid from a breast implant, you must explicitly request fluid cytology, as this is how BIA-ALCL is diagnosed.
  • When to Refer for Revision: Dr. Vrtik advocates for the "if it ain't broken, don't fix it" approach to implant lifespan. She reveals that while up to 50% of patients will need a revision around 10 to 15 years, a staggering 70% of those revisions are simply due to patient preference for a size change.

Resources Mentioned:


Note: This episode contains information that may be eligible for self-reported CPD hours with RACGP or ACRRM, scroll down for more information.

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If you are a General Practitioner who gets invited to dozens of webinars a month. The General Practice Clinical Sessions Podcast is designed for you.

Instead of giving up an evening with your family for a live webinar or your weekend for a conference, you can listen to it here whenever it's convenient, in half the time and while you are commuting, exercising or even walking the dog.

It's the same education, without interrupting your life.

GPs can also earn CPD hours.

Earn Educational Activity (EA) CPD without sacrificing time with your family.

Listen to your Clinical Sessions Podcasts on your commute or while you exercise. Then each week, calculate the amount of time you invest listening and count that as self claimed Educational Activities (EA).

Earn Reviewing Performance (RP) CPD without sacrificing time with your family.

After each podcast, pause for a few minutes and identify and summarise 3 key points relevant to your scope of practice.

  • Identify the key clinical learnings that may be incorporated into the clinical assessment, work-up and/or management plan for appropriate patients.
  • If relevant, would you change any of your management strategies for those patients identified by appropriate screening, examination and investigation.

Invest 10 minutes per podcast mentally reviewing your practice. When you listen to 6 podcasts per week, you have earned an hour of Reviewing Performance CPD you can self claim.

Remember to document your learning!

Earn Measuring Outcomes (MO) CPD without sacrificing time with your family.

To claim MO, you need:

  • A baseline measurement
  • A change in practice
  • A re-measurement
  • Reflection on the outcome

1. Identify a measurable change. After the podcast, ask:

“What will I do differently on Monday?”

Example:

  • Start using a screening tool
  • Change prescribing habits
  • Increase documentation of a risk factor

2. Measure your baseline (quick audit). Do a small, realistic audit

Examples:

  • Review last 10 patients with condition X
  • % who had guideline-based management
  • % with documented counselling

3. Implement the change. Apply the idea from the podcast for 2–4 weeks

  • Could be as simple as a checklist, template, or reminder

4. Re-measure. Repeat the same audit:

  • Same sample size
  • Same criteria

5. Reflect & Document:

  • What changed?
  • Did outcomes improve?
  • What will you keep doing?

If you enjoy learning through podcasts and video podcasts then you can also access thousands of premium podcasts with PowerPoint Slides at https://www.armchairmedical.tv/podcasts

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Visit https://www.armchairmedical.tv/podcasts for more information.

Winter Wellness Key 2026 Updates in vaccines, variants, PEP, and cold‑chain management Nicola Steenson16 May 202601:09:56

This General Practice Clinical Session reviews current immunisation guidance for winter wellness, covering COVID-19, RSV, shingles, Japanese encephalitis virus, MMR and influenza.

It explains eligibility, timing, co-administration and catch-up advice for these vaccines, including maternal RSV vaccination, nirsevimab use in infants, and influenza vaccination in pregnancy and higher-risk groups.

It also introduces FluMist, a live attenuated intranasal influenza vaccine, and outlines its storage, administration, contraindications and practical precautions.

The episode finishes with cold chain management, including temperature monitoring, equipment requirements and what to do during breaches or power outages.

If you would like to watch the video podcast of this episode it is available on the Spotify app at this link: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4B7LJOpasTJfxqZ9n6MvCP or in the Sydney North PHN YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@sydneynorthhealthnetwork771/videos

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If you are a General Practitioner who gets invited to dozens of webinars a month. The General Practice Clinical Sessions Podcast is designed for you.

Instead of giving up an evening with your family for a live webinar or your weekend for a conference, you can listen to it here whenever it's convenient, in half the time and while you are commuting, exercising or even walking the dog.

It's the same education, without interrupting your life.

GPs can also earn CPD hours.

Earn Educational Activity (EA) CPD without sacrificing time with your family.

Listen to your Clinical Sessions Podcasts on your commute or while you exercise. Then each week, calculate the amount of time you invest listening and count that as self claimed Educational Activities (EA).

Earn Reviewing Performance (RP) CPD without sacrificing time with your family.

After each podcast, pause for a few minutes and identify and summarise 3 key points relevant to your scope of practice.

  • Identify the key clinical learnings that may be incorporated into the clinical assessment, work-up and/or management plan for appropriate patients.
  • If relevant, would you change any of your management strategies for those patients identified by appropriate screening, examination and investigation.

Invest 10 minutes per podcast mentally reviewing your practice. When you listen to 6 podcasts per week, you have earned an hour of Reviewing Performance CPD you can self claim.

Remember to document your learning!

Earn Measuring Outcomes (MO) CPD without sacrificing time with your family.

To claim MO, you need:

  • A baseline measurement
  • A change in practice
  • A re-measurement
  • Reflection on the outcome

1. Identify a measurable change. After the podcast, ask:

“What will I do differently on Monday?”

Example:

  • Start using a screening tool
  • Change prescribing habits
  • Increase documentation of a risk factor

2. Measure your baseline (quick audit). Do a small, realistic audit

Examples:

  • Review last 10 patients with condition X
  • % who had guideline-based management
  • % with documented counselling

3. Implement the change. Apply the idea from the podcast for 2–4 weeks

  • Could be as simple as a checklist, template, or reminder

4. Re-measure. Repeat the same audit:

  • Same sample size
  • Same criteria

5. Reflect & Document:

  • What changed?
  • Did outcomes improve?
  • What will you keep doing?

If you enjoy learning through podcasts and video podcasts then you can also access thousands of premium podcasts with PowerPoint Slides at https://www.armchairmedical.tv/podcasts

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Visit https://www.armchairmedical.tv/podcasts for more information.

Insulin in Practice Turning Glucose Insights into Safer, Smarter Care Jaybee Serrano11 May 202600:15:45

Insulin in Practice Turning Glucose Insights into Safer, Smarter Care Jaybee Serrano

The podcast focuses on the transformative impact of Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) technology on insulin therapy, highlighting a shift towards proactive and precision-based diabetes management. It discusses how CGM provides real-time glucose data to enhance safety and personalize insulin strategies, demonstrating clinical evidence showing improved glycemic control and reduced hypoglycemia risks. Key studies, such as the MOBA study and the GLITECH study, reveal substantial benefits of integrating CGM in insulin initiation, while addressing challenges like clinical inertia and patient hesitance. The lecture emphasizes the importance of patient engagement through innovative strategies and enhancing communication in care teams. It concludes with recommendations for maximizing the effectiveness of CGM technology in diabetes management, envisioning a future where insulin therapy is safer and more patient-centered.

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If you are a General Practitioner who gets invited to dozens of webinars a month. The General Practice Clinical Sessions Podcast is designed for you.

Instead of giving up an evening with your family for a live webinar or your weekend for a conference, you can listen to it here whenever it's convenient, in half the time and while you are commuting, exercising or even walking the dog.

It's the same education, without interrupting your life.

GPs can also earn CPD hours.

Earn Educational Activity (EA) CPD without sacrificing time with your family.

Listen to your Clinical Sessions Podcasts on your commute or while you exercise. Then each week, calculate the amount of time you invest listening and count that as self claimed Educational Activities (EA).

Earn Reviewing Performance (RP) CPD without sacrificing time with your family.

After each podcast, pause for a few minutes and identify and summarise 3 key points relevant to your scope of practice.

  • Identify the key clinical learnings that may be incorporated into the clinical assessment, work-up and/or management plan for appropriate patients.
  • If relevant, would you change any of your management strategies for those patients identified by appropriate screening, examination and investigation.

Invest 10 minutes per podcast mentally reviewing your practice. When you listen to 6 podcasts per week, you have earned an hour of Reviewing Performance CPD you can self claim.

Remember to document your learning!

Earn Measuring Outcomes (MO) CPD without sacrificing time with your family.

To claim MO, you need:

  • A baseline measurement
  • A change in practice
  • A re-measurement
  • Reflection on the outcome

1. Identify a measurable change. After the podcast, ask:

“What will I do differently on Monday?”

Example:

  • Start using a screening tool
  • Change prescribing habits
  • Increase documentation of a risk factor

2. Measure your baseline (quick audit). Do a small, realistic audit

Examples:

  • Review last 10 patients with condition X
  • % who had guideline-based management
  • % with documented counselling

3. Implement the change. Apply the idea from the podcast for 2–4 weeks

  • Could be as simple as a checklist, template, or reminder

4. Re-measure. Repeat the same audit:

  • Same sample size
  • Same criteria

5. Reflect & Document:

  • What changed?
  • Did outcomes improve?
  • What will you keep doing?

If you enjoy learning through podcasts and video podcasts then you can also access thousands of premium podcasts with PowerPoint Slides at https://www.armchairmedical.tv/podcasts

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Visit https://www.armchairmedical.tv/podcasts for more information.

Biomarkers in diagnosing and prognosing idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis - Primary Care Masterclass Podcast10 May 202600:21:28

In today's podcast, Professor Paul Reynolds examines the role of biomarkers in evaluating idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), emphasizing their diagnostic and prognostic potential.

This podcast was recorded live at the Monash Lung and Sleep Institute: COPD, Interstitial lung diseases, upper airway pathologies and occupational lung diseases State of the Art Symposium in Melbourne.

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If you are a primary care physician who gets invited to dozens of webinars a month. The Primary Care Masterclass Podcast is designed for you.

Instead of giving up an evening with your family for a live webinar or your weekend for a conference, you can listen to it here whenever it's convenient, in half the time and while you are commuting, exercising or even walking the dog.

It's the same education, without interrupting your life.

GPs can also earn CPD hours.

Earn Educational Activity (EA) CPD without sacrificing time with your family.

Listen to your Clinical Sessions Podcasts on your commute or while you exercise. Then each week, calculate the amount of time you invest listening and count that as self claimed Educational Activities (EA).

Earn Reviewing Performance (RP) CPD without sacrificing time with your family.

After each podcast, pause for a few minutes and identify and summarise 3 key points relevant to your scope of practice.

  • Identify the key clinical learnings that may be incorporated into the clinical assessment, work-up and/or management plan for appropriate patients.
  • If relevant, would you change any of your management strategies for those patients identified by appropriate screening, examination and investigation.

Invest 10 minutes per podcast mentally reviewing your practice. When you listen to 6 podcasts per week, you have earned an hour of Reviewing Performance CPD you can self claim.

Remember to document your learning!

Earn Measuring Outcomes (MO) CPD without sacrificing time with your family.

To claim MO, you need:

  • A baseline measurement
  • A change in practice
  • A re-measurement
  • Reflection on the outcome

1. Identify a measurable change. After the podcast, ask:

“What will I do differently on Monday?”

Example:

  • Start using a screening tool
  • Change prescribing habits
  • Increase documentation of a risk factor

2. Measure your baseline (quick audit). Do a small, realistic audit

Examples:

  • Review last 10 patients with condition X
  • % who had guideline-based management
  • % with documented counselling

3. Implement the change. Apply the idea from the podcast for 2–4 weeks

  • Could be as simple as a checklist, template, or reminder

4. Re-measure. Repeat the same audit:

  • Same sample size
  • Same criteria

5. Reflect & Document:

  • What changed?
  • Did outcomes improve?
  • What will you keep doing?

If you enjoy learning through podcasts and video podcasts then you can also access thousands of premium podcasts with PowerPoint Slides at https://www.armchairmedical.tv/podcasts

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Visit https://www.armchairmedical.tv/podcasts for more information.

Management of diet post bariatric surgery Daniella Di Benedetto04 May 202600:15:39

Management of diet post bariatric surgery Daniella Di Benedetto

This podcast examines dietary management following metabolic bariatric surgery in patients with type 2 diabetes. The speaker discusses the substantial improvements in glucose metabolism, noting changes in glycemic profiles within 48 hours post-surgery due to factors like enhanced insulin sensitivity and increased GLP-1 secretion. Different types of surgery, particularly Roux-en-Y gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy, are analyzed for their impact on HbA1c levels, with significant drops observed in patients compared to those receiving standard therapy. The importance of dietary choices post-surgery is highlighted, emphasizing reduced carbohydrate intake, nutrient-dense foods, and individualized meal planning to manage blood glucose levels. The episode concludes with an overview of the positive implications of metabolic bariatric surgery on type 2 diabetes management, underscoring the need for personalized dietary strategies to ensure long-term health outcomes.

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If you are a General Practitioner who gets invited to dozens of webinars a month. The General Practice Clinical Sessions Podcast is designed for you.

Instead of giving up an evening with your family for a live webinar or your weekend for a conference, you can listen to it here whenever it's convenient, in half the time and while you are commuting, exercising or even walking the dog.

It's the same education, without interrupting your life.

GPs can also earn CPD hours.

Earn Educational Activity (EA) CPD without sacrificing time with your family.

Listen to your Clinical Sessions Podcasts on your commute or while you exercise. Then each week, calculate the amount of time you invest listening and count that as self claimed Educational Activities (EA).

Earn Reviewing Performance (RP) CPD without sacrificing time with your family.

After each podcast, pause for a few minutes and identify and summarise 3 key points relevant to your scope of practice.

  • Identify the key clinical learnings that may be incorporated into the clinical assessment, work-up and/or management plan for appropriate patients.
  • If relevant, would you change any of your management strategies for those patients identified by appropriate screening, examination and investigation.

Invest 10 minutes per podcast mentally reviewing your practice. When you listen to 6 podcasts per week, you have earned an hour of Reviewing Performance CPD you can self claim.

Remember to document your learning!

Earn Measuring Outcomes (MO) CPD without sacrificing time with your family.

To claim MO, you need:

  • A baseline measurement
  • A change in practice
  • A re-measurement
  • Reflection on the outcome

1. Identify a measurable change. After the podcast, ask:

“What will I do differently on Monday?”

Example:

  • Start using a screening tool
  • Change prescribing habits
  • Increase documentation of a risk factor

2. Measure your baseline (quick audit). Do a small, realistic audit

Examples:

  • Review last 10 patients with condition X
  • % who had guideline-based management
  • % with documented counselling

3. Implement the change. Apply the idea from the podcast for 2–4 weeks

  • Could be as simple as a checklist, template, or reminder

4. Re-measure. Repeat the same audit:

  • Same sample size
  • Same criteria

5. Reflect & Document:

  • What changed?
  • Did outcomes improve?
  • What will you keep doing?

If you enjoy learning through podcasts and video podcasts then you can also access thousands of premium podcasts with PowerPoint Slides at https://www.armchairmedical.tv/podcasts

Enjoying the episode?

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Visit https://www.armchairmedical.tv/podcasts for more information.

My patient has been diagnosed with ADHD – where do GPs start with medication management - Primary Care Masterclass Podcast03 May 202600:48:31

Dr Hoie Kidd Leong podcast on ADHD medication management emphasizes diagnosis, pre-medication evaluations, stimulant options, careful dosage, and the importance of patient education for optimal treatment outcomes, outlining essential steps from diagnosis to treatment optimization.

Key topics include a thorough pre-medication workup focusing on the patient's history, cardiovascular health, and necessary evaluations before starting stimulant medications. Dr Leong reviews various stimulant options, their mechanisms, contraindications, and highlights the importance of a multidisciplinary approach.

He emphasizes careful dosage initiation and monitoring to avoid tolerance and dependency, before discussing non-stimulant alternatives and the role of lifestyle factors in treatment efficacy. The podcast concludes with principles for effective medication initiation, the significance of follow-ups, and the importance of patient education and team communication in achieving optimal ADHD management outcomes.

This podcast was recorded live at the ADHD, Binge and Other Eating Disorders Symposium in Melbourne hosted by ADHD-BED Integrated. adhd-bed.events

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If you are a primary care physician who gets invited to dozens of webinars a month. The Primary Care Masterclass Podcast is designed for you.

Instead of giving up an evening with your family for a live webinar or your weekend for a conference, you can listen to it here whenever it's convenient, in half the time and while you are commuting, exercising or even walking the dog.

It's the same education, without interrupting your life.

GPs can also earn CPD hours.

Earn Educational Activity (EA) CPD without sacrificing time with your family.

Listen to your Clinical Sessions Podcasts on your commute or while you exercise. Then each week, calculate the amount of time you invest listening and count that as self claimed Educational Activities (EA).

Earn Reviewing Performance (RP) CPD without sacrificing time with your family.

After each podcast, pause for a few minutes and identify and summarise 3 key points relevant to your scope of practice.

  • Identify the key clinical learnings that may be incorporated into the clinical assessment, work-up and/or management plan for appropriate patients.
  • If relevant, would you change any of your management strategies for those patients identified by appropriate screening, examination and investigation.

Invest 10 minutes per podcast mentally reviewing your practice. When you listen to 6 podcasts per week, you have earned an hour of Reviewing Performance CPD you can self claim.

Remember to document your learning!

Earn Measuring Outcomes (MO) CPD without sacrificing time with your family.

To claim MO, you need:

  • A baseline measurement
  • A change in practice
  • A re-measurement
  • Reflection on the outcome

1. Identify a measurable change. After the podcast, ask:

“What will I do differently on Monday?”

Example:

  • Start using a screening tool
  • Change prescribing habits
  • Increase documentation of a risk factor

2. Measure your baseline (quick audit). Do a small, realistic audit

Examples:

  • Review last 10 patients with condition X
  • % who had guideline-based management
  • % with documented counselling

3. Implement the change. Apply the idea from the podcast for 2–4 weeks

  • Could be as simple as a checklist, template, or reminder

4. Re-measure. Repeat the same audit:

  • Same sample size
  • Same criteria

5. Reflect & Document:

  • What changed?
  • Did outcomes improve?
  • What will you keep doing?

If you enjoy learning through podcasts and video podcasts then you can also access thousands of premium podcasts with PowerPoint Slides at https://www.armchairmedical.tv/podcasts

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Visit https://www.armchairmedical.tv/podcasts for more information.

Binge eating disorders in primary care - Primary Care Masterclass Podcast26 Apr 202600:43:07

Professor Stephen Touyz

In this episode, Professor Stephen Touyz focuses on binge eating disorder and its unique challenges. He describes his collaboration with the Australian College of General Practitioners to create training modules on binge eating disorder, emphasizes the emotional significance of eating, and contrasts binge eating disorder with anorexia nervosa.

Touyz presents alarming epidemiological data highlighting the rising prevalence of binge eating disorders, particularly among men, and explores the multifactorial nature of the disorder, including associated risk factors.

He advocates for a multidisciplinary treatment approach and addresses barriers to care, while also reviewing innovative treatment strategies. The session concludes with insights on the relationship between ADHD and eating disorders, underscoring the need for comprehensive assessments and collaborative care to improve patient outcomes.

This podcast was recorded live at the ADHD, Binge and Other Eating Disorders Symposium in Melbourne hosted by ADHD-BED Integrated. adhd-bed.events

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If you are a primary care physician who gets invited to dozens of webinars a month. The Primary Care Masterclass Podcast is designed for you.

Instead of giving up an evening with your family for a live webinar or your weekend for a conference, you can listen to it here whenever it's convenient, in half the time and while you are commuting, exercising or even walking the dog.

It's the same education, without interrupting your life.

GPs can also earn CPD hours.

Earn Educational Activity (EA) CPD without sacrificing time with your family.

Listen to your Clinical Sessions Podcasts on your commute or while you exercise. Then each week, calculate the amount of time you invest listening and count that as self claimed Educational Activities (EA).

Earn Reviewing Performance (RP) CPD without sacrificing time with your family.

After each podcast, pause for a few minutes and identify and summarise 3 key points relevant to your scope of practice.

  • Identify the key clinical learnings that may be incorporated into the clinical assessment, work-up and/or management plan for appropriate patients.
  • If relevant, would you change any of your management strategies for those patients identified by appropriate screening, examination and investigation.

Invest 10 minutes per podcast mentally reviewing your practice. When you listen to 6 podcasts per week, you have earned an hour of Reviewing Performance CPD you can self claim.

Remember to document your learning!

Earn Measuring Outcomes (MO) CPD without sacrificing time with your family.

To claim MO, you need:

  • A baseline measurement
  • A change in practice
  • A re-measurement
  • Reflection on the outcome

1. Identify a measurable change. After the podcast, ask:

“What will I do differently on Monday?”

Example:

  • Start using a screening tool
  • Change prescribing habits
  • Increase documentation of a risk factor

2. Measure your baseline (quick audit). Do a small, realistic audit

Examples:

  • Review last 10 patients with condition X
  • % who had guideline-based management
  • % with documented counselling

3. Implement the change. Apply the idea from the podcast for 2–4 weeks

  • Could be as simple as a checklist, template, or reminder

4. Re-measure. Repeat the same audit:

  • Same sample size
  • Same criteria

5. Reflect & Document:

  • What changed?
  • Did outcomes improve?
  • What will you keep doing?

If you enjoy learning through podcasts and video podcasts then you can also access thousands of premium podcasts with PowerPoint Slides at https://www.armchairmedical.tv/podcasts

Enjoying the episode?

⭐ Rate this episode

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Disclaimer: Content is for health professionals and general educational purposes only. It is not medical advice or a substitute for independent clinical judgement. Always consult current guidelines, product information and local protocols. Views expressed are those of the presenters and not necessarily ArmchairMedical. ArmchairMedical accepts no responsibility or liability for any loss or harm resulting from reliance on the information provided.

Visit https://www.armchairmedical.tv/podcasts for more information.

Overdiagnosis or early detection? The controversy of melanoma in situ.26 Apr 202600:40:13

As melanoma in situ (MIS) diagnoses rise, concerns about overdiagnosis are growing — with real implications for patients, clinicians and the health system.

In this episode of our podcast Melanoma Insights for Professionals, experts from dermatology, pathology, psychology and research come together to explore the drivers of overdiagnosis, the psychological impact of an MIS label, and the role of emerging diagnostic tools and data.

This podcast is suitable for multidisciplinary specialist, primary care physicians and other healthcare professionals.

SPEAKERS

  • Dr Peter Ferguson - Pathologist, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital and Melanoma Institute Australia
  • Dr Christoph Sinz - Confocal Microscopy Dermatologist, Melanoma Institute Australia
  • Claire Gore - Senior Clinical Psychologist, Melanoma Institute Australia
  • Dr Ismael Vergara - Senior Computational Biologist, Melanoma Institute Australia | Adjunct Senior Lecturer, The University of Sydney

RESOURCES


REFERENCES

  • Bjørch MF, Gram EG, Brodersen JB Overdiagnosis in malignant melanoma: a scoping review BMJ Evidence-Based Medicine 2024;29:17-28.
  • Cramb SM, Duncan EW, Aitken JF, Soyer HP, Mengersen KL, Baade PD. Geographical patterns in melanoma incidence across Australia: Can thickness differentials reveal the key drivers? Ann Cancer Epidemiol 2020;4:11
  • Daniel Lindsay, Katy J L Bell, Catherine M Olsen, David C Whiteman, Thanya Pathirana, Louisa G Collins, Estimating the magnitude and healthcare costs of melanoma in situand thin invasive melanoma overdiagnosis in Australia British Journal of Dermatology, 2024;191(6): 906–913,
  • Patel VR, Roberson ML, Pignone MP, Adamson AS. Risk of Mortality After a Diagnosis of Melanoma In Situ. JAMA Dermatol.2023;159(7):703–710.

For more practice-changing education, visit the Melanoma Education Portal (melanomaeducation.org.au).

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If you are a General Practitioner who gets invited to dozens of webinars a month. The General Practice Clinical Sessions Podcast is designed for you.

Instead of giving up an evening with your family for a live webinar or your weekend for a conference, you can listen to it here whenever it's convenient, in half the time and while you are commuting, exercising or even walking the dog.

It's the same education, without interrupting your life.

GPs can also earn CPD hours.

Earn Educational Activity (EA) CPD without sacrificing time with your family.

Listen to your Clinical Sessions Podcasts on your commute or while you exercise. Then each week, calculate the amount of time you invest listening and count that as self claimed Educational Activities (EA).

Earn Reviewing Performance (RP) CPD without sacrificing time with your family.

After each podcast, pause for a few minutes and identify and summarise 3 key points relevant to your scope of practice.

  • Identify the key clinical learnings that may be incorporated into the clinical assessment, work-up and/or management plan for appropriate patients.
  • If relevant, would you change any of your management strategies for those patients identified by appropriate screening, examination and investigation.

Invest 10 minutes per podcast mentally reviewing your practice. When you listen to 6 podcasts per week, you have earned an hour of Reviewing Performance CPD you can self claim.

Remember to document your learning!

Earn Measuring Outcomes (MO) CPD without sacrificing time with your family.

To claim MO, you need:

  • A baseline measurement
  • A change in practice
  • A re-measurement
  • Reflection on the outcome

1. Identify a measurable change. After the podcast, ask:

“What will I do differently on Monday?”

Example:

  • Start using a screening tool
  • Change prescribing habits
  • Increase documentation of a risk factor

2. Measure your baseline (quick audit). Do a small, realistic audit

Examples:

  • Review last 10 patients with condition X
  • % who had guideline-based management
  • % with documented counselling

3. Implement the change. Apply the idea from the podcast for 2–4 weeks

  • Could be as simple as a checklist, template, or reminder

4. Re-measure. Repeat the same audit:

  • Same sample size
  • Same criteria

5. Reflect & Document:

  • What changed?
  • Did outcomes improve?
  • What will you keep doing?

If you enjoy learning through podcasts and video podcasts then you can also access thousands of premium podcasts with PowerPoint Slides at https://www.armchairmedical.tv/podcasts

Enjoying the episode?

⭐ Rate this episode

➕ Follow the podcast

💬 Share it with a colleague who’d value conference learning without the time away

Disclaimer: Content is for health professionals and general educational purposes only. It is not medical advice or a substitute for independent clinical judgement. Always consult current guidelines, product information and local protocols. Views expressed are those of the presenters and not necessarily ArmchairMedical. ArmchairMedical accepts no responsibility or liability for any loss or harm resulting from reliance on the information provided.

Visit https://www.armchairmedical.tv/podcasts for more information.

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