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Interviews with New Zealand experts featuring topical and relevant information for primary health professionals.

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Obstructive sleep apnoea in children

August 21, 2018 12:00 - 20 minutes

Alex Bartle talks about obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) in children. Alex is a GP with a masters in sleep medicine who has established New Zealand’s largest sleep clinic. Alex is a member of the Asia Pacific paediatric sleep alliance, the Australasian Sleep Association and a co-author of the NZ guidelines for sleep disordered breathing. Additional information Obstructive Sleep Apnoea in childhood (Australasian Sleep Association) There is some research that suggests nasal steroids may be tr...

Immune checkpoint inhibitors - Rosalie Stephens

August 06, 2018 12:00 - 23 minutes

Rosalie Stephens talks about immune checkpoint inhibitors; a new cancer treatment. Rosalie is a medical oncologist specialising in the treatment of patients with melanoma, breast and gynaecological cancers. Rosalie works at Auckland Hospital and is also at the New Zealand melanoma unit in Takapuna.

Methamphetamine - Case-based discussions

July 22, 2018 12:00 - 23 minutes

Dr Vicki Macfarlane talks about methamphetamine use in New Zealand. Vicki worked as a GP for over 19 years in a diverse range of practices before starting her work as an addiction specialist at CADS in Auckland. Her current role is as clinical lead of the detoxification service in Auckland. Cases: 39 year old Māori male who reports left sided chest pain, present for the last two hours, constant and associated with shortness of breath. Has a history of hypertension and two previous visits t...

Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) - Anna Fenton

July 08, 2018 12:00 - 14 minutes

Anna Fenton discusses the management of premenstrual syndrome in primary care. Anna is a gynaecological endocrinologist at Canterbury DHB where she is clinical lead for bone densitometry. She is a member of the pharmacology and therapeutic advisory committee for endocrinology and is past president of the Australasian Menopause Society.

Growing up in New Zealand Study

June 25, 2018 12:00 - 49 minutes

Dr Susan Morton talks about the Growing Up in New Zealand study, what we have learned so far and how we should be using this knowledge to reduce inequity and optimise care in New Zealand general practices. Susan is a public health physician specialising in life-course epidemiology and works at the University of Auckland. She is the director and principle investigator for the Growing Up in New Zealand Study.

Antibiotic prescribing challenges

June 11, 2018 12:00 - 26 minutes

Professor Bruce Arroll talks about antibiotic use, the prescribing challenges that GPs face and updates antibiotic use. Bruce is a professor at the department of General Practice and Primary Health Care at the University of Auckland. He also works in clinical practice at Greenstone Family Clinic in South Auckland.

Non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT)

May 28, 2018 12:00 - 16 minutes

Sara Filoche talks about non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT) and its use in general practice. Sara is a senior lecturer at the University of Otago. She has a background in biomedical science and is a health services researcher whose work is centred around improving access to health care and reducing health inequalities. Sara also teaches a special topic distance learning paper HASC401 on "Genomic Health and Medicine" At Otago University.

Burns - Jonathan Heather

May 14, 2018 12:00 - 22 minutes

 Jonathan Heather is a New Zealand trained plastic surgeon working at Counties Manukau plastics unit, the National Burns Centre and privately at the North Shore Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery Clinic. Jonathan talks about burns in primary care.

Epigenetics - Michelle Thunders

April 30, 2018 12:00 - 28 minutes

Michelle Thunders talks about epigenetics, genomics and personalised medicine. Michelle is a senior lecturer in the department of pathology and molecular medicine at the University of Otago.

Own my own gout programme

April 16, 2018 12:00 - 10 minutes

Diane Phone a pharmacist from Middlemore Hospital and Angela Moananu a primary care nurse, talk about their clinic's “own my own gout” programme, where patients connect directly with their pharmacist to manage their gout.

Triple Whammy - Linda Bryant

April 03, 2018 12:00 - 17 minutes

Linda Bryant talks about a dangerous drug trio known as the triple-whammy and the implications in general practice. Dr Bryant is a practising clinical pharmacist. She also teaches post graduate pharmacy students and is passionate about optimisation and individualisations of medicines therapy. She is chair of the clinical advisory pharmacist association and is currently on the medicines adverse reactions committee for MedSafe.

Acupuncture - Kate Roberts

March 04, 2018 11:00 - 20 minutes

Kate Roberts discusses the role of acupuncture in primary care. Kate is a practicing acupuncturist in Wellington and is a lecturer at the New Zealand School of Acupuncture. She has a masters in traditional Chinese medicine, is chair of the Acupuncture for Mental Health Clinical Interest Group and sits on the Council of Acupuncture New Zealand.

Bowel Cancer - Alan Fraser

February 18, 2018 11:00 - 26 minutes

Dr Alan Fraser discusses bowel cancer screening, surveillance and general management in primary care. Alan is a gastroenterologist and Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of Auckland. He is a member of Auckland Gastroenterology Associates based at MercyAscot Specialist Centre.

Tinnitus - Raj Shekhawat

February 05, 2018 11:00 - 19 minutes

Dr Giriraj Singh Shekhawat talks about tinnitus. Raj is an audiologist and speech language pathologist. His research explores novel ways to manage tinnitus including neural modulation and sound therapy. He is the public relations manager for tinnitus research initiative, a non-profit foundation dedicated to developing effective treatments for all types of tinnitus.

Transgender health

January 21, 2018 11:00 - 51 minutes

Julie Watson and Joey MacDonald talk about transgender health. Julie works as an educator and as programme lead for Silver Rainbow and has many years of experience working with LGBTI communities. Joey works as an educator and as a community liaison for mental health services at Auckland District Health Board. Providing information and resources to staff and people accessing services.

Primary headache - Giresh Kanji

December 03, 2017 11:00 - 32 minutes

Dr Giresh Kanji talks about the diagnosis and management of primary headache in general practice. Giresh Kanji Is a fellow of the Royal College of General Practitioners and a musculoskeletal pain expert in Wellington. He’s founder of the New Zealand Pain Foundation and has many years of experience researching and managing pain. His PhD explored the causation of headache disorders, the migraine gene and the role of the sympathetic nervous system in chronic pain.

Childhood Obesity - Hayden McRobbie

November 12, 2017 11:00 - 17 minutes

Dr Hayden McRobbie talks about about childhood obesity. Hayden is a Professor of Public Health Intervention and has a PhD in Medical Psychology. He has many years of experience in the provision of behaviour change intervention in weight management. Hayden is the Ministry of Health’s “Raising Healthy kids” Clinical Practice champion for childhood obesity.

Cow’s milk protein allergy in infants - Tosh Stanley

November 05, 2017 11:00 - 37 minutes

Dr Stanley talks about the diagnosis and management of infants with cow’s milk protein allergy in primary care.  3-5% of infants have this allergy. Tosh is a consultant paediatrician at Wellington Children’s Hospital and runs the paediatric allergy service. He is a senior lecturer at the University of Otago, Wellington.

Cannabinoids for pain management - Giresh Kanji

November 01, 2017 11:00 - 16 minutes

Dr Giresh Kanji talks about prescribing cannabinoids for pain management in primary care. Giresh is a musculoskeletal pain specialist who competed a PhD in chronic pain in 2013. He is currently performing a randomised control trial in chronic low back pain. He is the editor of the Australasian musculoskeletal medicine, author of fix your back and fix your neck pain headaches and migraine and founder of the New Zealand pain foundation a research charity. He consults from One Health in Aucklan...

Workplace bullying - Kate Blackwood

October 02, 2017 11:00 - 31 minutes

Kate Blackwood discusses workplace bullying in the health sector. Kate is a lecturer in the School of Management at Massey University. She is a member of the healthy workgroup which researches the psychosocial aspects of workplace health and safety. Her PHD explored interventions in workplace bullying in the healthcare sector.

Sexual health issues in gay and bisexual men - Massimo Giola

September 24, 2017 11:00 - 47 minutes

Massimo Giola talks about sexual health issues in gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men. Massimo is a sexual health and general infectious disease physician for the Bay of Plenty DHB. He holds a PHD in HIV drugs pharmacokinetics and is on the board of trustees for the New Zealand AIDS foundation.

Oral cancer - Kevin Smith

September 11, 2017 12:00 - 22 minutes

Kevin Smith talks about oral cancer in primary care. Kevin is a head neck and thyroid surgeon at North Shore Hospital. He is a member of the Auckland head and neck cancer multi-disciplinary team and MercyAscot's head and neck service.

Neck lumps - Rajan Patel

September 03, 2017 12:00 - 10 minutes

Rajan Patel talks about the diagnosis and management of neck lumps in primary care. Rajan is a head and neck surgeon at MercyAscot hospital and has a keen interest in teaching.  

Atypical eating disorders - Marion Roberts

August 27, 2017 12:00 - 15 minutes

Marion Roberts talks about atypical eating disorders in primary care. Marion is a Clinical Psychologist, Director of Nurture Psychology and Senior Lecturer in primary mental health at the University of Auckland. She began specialising in eating disorders during her doctoral training at the Maudsley Hospital, King's College London and has remained in the field as both a researcher and clinician over the past decade. She has a particular focus on the clinical applications of neurocognitive fin...

Bulimia nervosa - Marion Roberts

August 20, 2017 12:00 - 18 minutes

Dr Marion Roberts talks about bulimia nervosa in primary care. Marion Roberts talks about atypical eating disorders in primary care. Marion is a Clinical Psychologist, Director of Nurture Psychology and Senior Lecturer in primary mental health at the University of Auckland. She began specialising in eating disorders during her doctoral training at the Maudsley Hospital, King's College London and has remained in the field as both a researcher and clinician over the past decade. She has a part...

Treating depression

August 07, 2017 12:00 - 17 minutes

Professor Bruce Arroll discusses depression in primary care and the evidence base for that very first consultation. Bruce is a GP in south Auckland, director of the Goodfellow Unit and a professor in general practice at the University of Auckland.  

Treating depression - Bruce Arroll

August 07, 2017 12:00 - 17 minutes

Professor Bruce Arroll discusses depression in primary care and the evidence base for that very first consultation. Bruce is a GP in south Auckland, director of the Goodfellow Unit and a professor in general practice at the University of Auckland.  

General Practice roundup - Bruce Arroll

July 30, 2017 12:00 - 22 minutes

Professor Bruce Arroll discusses a range of topics relevant to general practice, including the use of ondansetron to reduce diarrhoea in irritable bowel disease, treatment of resistant hypertension, strengthening exercise in planter fasciitis, nausea in pregnancy and more. This roundup is based on the fortnightly Goodfellow Gems. If you do not receive these and would like to, please join Goodfellow to be added to our mail list.

General Practice roundup

July 30, 2017 12:00 - 22 minutes

Professor Bruce Arroll discusses a range of topics relevant to general practice, including the use of ondansetron to reduce diarrhoea in irritable bowel disease, treatment of resistant hypertension, strengthening exercise in planter fasciitis, nausea in pregnancy and more. This roundup is based on the fortnightly Goodfellow Gems. If you do not receive these and would like to, please join Goodfellow to be added to our mail list.

Insomnia

July 22, 2017 12:00 - 21 minutes

Professor Bruce Arroll talks about managing insomnia in primary care. Bruce is a GP in South Auckland, director of the Goodfellow Unit and Professor in General Practice and Primary Care at the University of Auckland. 

Insomnia - Bruce Arroll

July 22, 2017 12:00 - 21 minutes

Professor Bruce Arroll talks about managing insomnia in primary care. Bruce is a GP in South Auckland, director of the Goodfellow Unit and Professor in General Practice and Primary Care at the University of Auckland. 

What dying people want - David Kuhl

July 10, 2017 12:00 - 25 minutes

Professor David Kuhl reflects upon about what dying people want, and overviews points from his research: What is the lived experience of knowing that you have a terminal illness. David is a Professor in the Department of Family Practice and Urologic Sciences, Faculty of Medicine at the University of British Columbia.

Coronary heart disease - Rod Jackson

July 02, 2017 12:00 - 19 minutes

Rod Jackson talks about “where have all the heart attacks gone”. Rod is a professor of epidemiology in the Department of Epidemiology & Biostatistics at the School of Population Health, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, University of Auckland. 

Acceptance and commitment therapy - Bruce Arroll

June 25, 2017 12:00 - 22 minutes

Professor Bruce Arroll discusses acceptance and commitment therapy. Bruce is a GP in south Auckland, Director of the Goodfellow Unit and professor in the department of general practice and primary health care at the University of Auckland.

Acceptance and commitment therapy

June 25, 2017 12:00 - 22 minutes

Professor Bruce Arroll discusses acceptance and commitment therapy. Bruce is a GP in south Auckland, Director of the Goodfellow Unit and professor in the department of general practice and primary health care at the University of Auckland.

Experiences of men with prostate cancer - David Kuhl

June 18, 2017 12:00 - 27 minutes

Professor David Kuhl talks about the experiences of men with prostate cancer. David is a Professor in the Departments of Family Practice and Urologic Sciences, Faculty of Medicine at the University of British Columbia.

Intensive blood pressure control in the elderly

June 12, 2017 12:00 - 15 minutes

Professor Bruce Arroll discusses the issues around intensive blood pressure control in the elderly. Bruce is a GP in south Auckland and professor of general practice at the University of Auckland.

Intensive blood pressure control in the elderly - Bruce Arroll

June 12, 2017 12:00 - 15 minutes

Professor Bruce Arroll discusses the issues around intensive blood pressure control in the elderly. Bruce is a GP in south Auckland and professor of general practice at the University of Auckland.

Deprescribing in the elderly - Chris Cameron

June 05, 2017 12:00 - 16 minutes

Dr Chris Cameron talks about deprescribing in the elderly. Chris is a clinical pharmacologist and general physician at Wellington Hospital. Her interests are in improving safe prescribing practices in RMOs and the rationalisation of prescribing in the frail elderly.

Resilience, avoiding burnout, and team work in primary care - David Kuhl

May 28, 2017 12:00 - 26 minutes

Professor David Kuhl talks about resilience and team work in primary care. David is a Professor in the Departments of Family Practice and Urologic Sciences, Faculty of Medicine at the University of British Columbia.

Rational use of beta blockers - Linda Bryant

May 21, 2017 12:00 - 28 minutes

Dr Linda Bryant talks about the rational use of beta blockers in primary care. Linda is a Clinical Advisory Pharmacist working part time in a general practice and teaching postgraduate clinical pharmacy. Linda’s PhD investigated clinical medication reviews in primary care and she has advocated strongly for the role of independent clinical pharmacists in PHOs and general practice.

Vertigo - Melanie Collins

May 07, 2017 12:00 - 32 minutes

Melanie Collins talks about the management of vertigo in general practice. Melanie is an ENT surgeon at North Shore Hospital and at the ENT group at Mercy Hospital in Auckland.  

Alprazolam and benzodiazepine prescribing - Rob Shieff

April 16, 2017 12:00 - 18 minutes

Rob Shieff talks about the removal of alprazolam (Xanax) from the New Zealand pharmaceutical schedule and issues around benzodiazepine prescribing. Rob is a general adult psychiatrist practising in Auckland. His special interest is in the evaluation and management of anxiety and mood disorders. Rob has considerable experience in psycho-pharmacology and in delivering evidence based forms of psychotherapy.   

Non-pharmacological management of COPD - Fiona Horwood

April 10, 2017 12:00 - 26 minutes

Dr Fiona Horwood talks about non-pharmacological management of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. Fiona is Clinical Head for General Medicine and a Respiratory Physician at Counties Manukau DHB.

Osteoporosis update - Ian Reid

March 29, 2017 11:00 - 38 minutes

2017: Distinguished Professor Ian Reid talks about Osteoporosis New Zealand's Guidance on Diagnosing and Managing Osteoporosis in New Zealand. Ian is a Professor of Medicine and Endocrinology at the University of Auckland and an international expert and research award winner in osteoporosis. Osteoporosis New Zealand's Guidance on the Diagnosis and Management of Osteoporosis in New Zealand is a user-friendly and highly practical tool providing support to clinicians throughout the health syst...

Chronic Cough - Fiona Horwood

March 27, 2017 11:00 - 21 minutes

Dr Fiona Horwood talks about the management of chronic cough in primary care. Fiona is clinical head of general medicine and a respiratory physician at Counties Manukau DHB. Fiona overviews the basics of the cough mechanism and its various causes as well as when to seek further tests/interventions.

Sexual health - Nicky Perkins

March 01, 2017 05:45 - 26 minutes

Dr Nicky Perkins provides an update on sexual health in primary care.

Sexual health - Nicky Perkins

February 28, 2017 11:00 - 26 minutes

Dr Nicky Perkins provides an update on sexual health in primary care. Nicky is a specialist in sexual health medicine at the Auckland regional sexual health service.

Managing acute bronchitis in primary care

February 27, 2017 11:00 - 13 minutes

Professor Bruce Arroll talks about managing acute bronchitis in primary care. Bruce is a General Practitioner in South Auckland, Director of the Goodfellow Unit and Professor of General Practice at the University of Auckland.

Managing acute bronchitis in primary care - Bruce Arroll

February 27, 2017 11:00 - 13 minutes

Professor Bruce Arroll talks about managing acute bronchitis in primary care. Bruce is a General Practitioner in South Auckland, Director of the Goodfellow Unit and Professor of General Practice at the University of Auckland.