The Good GP
Episodes
Novel Coronavirus - Episode 71
04 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, WA Health experts Professor Paul Effler and Dr David Spiers discuss the Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) and the current situation as at...
Pets and vets – Episode 70
02 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, new Fellow Dr Innes Chester speaks to The Good GP about pets and vets. Prior to becoming a GP, Dr Chester trained as a veterinarian....
RACGP REGISTRAR SPECIAL | Hacks for GP registrars - Episode 69
21 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, new Fellow Dr Innes Chester speaks to The Good GP about GP training and the ‘hacks’ for new GP registrars. The 2019 WAGPET Regis...
Breast implants – Episode 68
02 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, the Good GP interviews Dr Anand Deva on breast implants. Dr Deva is the Director of Cosmetic and Plastic Surgery at the Faculty of M...
Low libido – When desires don't match. Live From GP19 – Episode 67
26 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, live from GP19 the RACGP National Conference, The Good GP’s Dr Krystyna de Lange interviews Dr Sama Balasubramanian, a GP working i...
How to give good injections. Live from GP19 – Episode 66
18 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this live episode, live from GP19 the RACGP National Conference, Dr Sean Stevens and Dr Krystyna de Lange interview fellow Good GP Dr Tim Koh on ho...
Concussion live From GP19 – Episode 65
09 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, live from GP19 the RACGP National Conference, the Good GP interviews Dr Gill Cowen on concussion. Dr Cowen is a GP and Sports Medic...
Changing The World Through Teaching General Practice – Episode 64
10 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr Tim Koh interviews Professor Donna Mak on ‘changing the world through teaching general practice’. Professor Mak explores the ...
Advance Care Directives - Episode 63
31 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, The GoodGP interviews Dr Karen Detering, sleep and respiratory physician, clinical ethicist and Medical Director of Advance Care Plan...
Managing the irritable infant – Episode 62
16 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In the second episode with Dr Krystyna de Lange, the Good GP discusses the management of irritable infants. In this episode, Dr de Lange explains: - ...
Assessing the irritable infant – Episode 61
25 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, the Good GP interviews Dr Krystyna de Lange, General Practitioner with a special interest in maternal and infant medicine on the asse...
Syphilis – Episode 60
04 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, The Good GP interviews Dr Donna Mak on Syphilis, including the three current outbreaks in Australia and in particular WA. Dr Donna ...
Familial Hypercholesterolemia – Episode 59
24 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Winthrop Professor Gerald Watts discusses Familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) with the GoodGP. Professor Watts is Director and Head of...
General Practice In Singapore – Episode 58
16 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The President of the College of Family Physicians Singapore, Adjunct Professor Tan Tze Lee, joins The GoodGP to discuss general practice in Singapore....
Early detection of lung cancer – Episode 57
25 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Prof Jon Emery, Herman Professor of Primary Care Cancer Research at the University of Melbourne, discusses the early detection of Lung Cancer. In th...
Parkrun and social prescribing – Episode 56
11 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we welcome Glen Turner who is the Health and Wellbeing Lead for Parkrun Australia. Glen discusses the history behind Parkrun and the a...
Migraine treatment and prevention - Episode 55
04 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this Migraine episode, Neurologist Dr Peter Silbert discusses migraine treatment and prevention.
Migraine diagnosis and prevention - Episode 54
28 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The GoodGP, Neurologist Dr Peter Silbert discusses migraine diagnosis and prevention. Dr Silbert explains how to differentiate mig...
Influenza vaccine – Episode 53
14 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we are joined once again by Adjunct Professor Paul Effler, medical coordinator, Communicable Disease Control Directorate, WA Departme...
Measles in general practice – Episode 52
18 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Adjunct Professor Paul Effler, medical coordinator, Communicable Disease Control Directorate, WA Department of Health speaks to The G...
What is it like to be a GP in Hong Kong – Episode 51
04 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Good GP interviews Dr Angus Chan, outgoing President of the Hong Kong College of Family Physicians on what it is like to be a general practitioner...
HPV testing in general practice - Episode 50
13 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In the 50th Good GP episode, Dr David Hawkes, Director of Molecular Biology and Biochemistry at the Victorian Cytology Service, discusses HPV testing ...
Artificial Intelligence In General Practice – Episode 49
17 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Good GP interviews Prof. Justin Beilby, Vice Chancellor at Torrens University Australia and practicing GP, on emerging technologies in general pra...
Preventive Activities and The RACGP Red Book - Episode 48
18 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Evan Ackermann, GP and immediate past Chair of the RACGP Expert Committee – Quality Care, speaks with Dr Tim Koh on the RACGP Red Book and preven...
Managing anxiety, depression or insomnia using eHealth resources – Episode 47
25 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Jan Orman, BlackDog Institute, talks with the GoodGP on managing anxiety, depression and insomnia using eHealth resources. Dr Orman is Sydney base...
The Future Of General Practice - Episode 46
04 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Tim Koh and Dr Sean Stevens talk about the future of general practice and the journey of The Good GP podcast.
Acute pain - Episode 45
13 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Rajiv Menon, Specialist Anaesthetist and Pain Medicine Physician, talks about acute pain and acute pain management.
My Health Record - Episode 44
13 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Sean Stevens speaks with Dr Nathan Pinskier, Chair of the RACGP Expert Committee — e-health and Practice Services about My Health Record
Eczema - Episode 42
04 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Richard Loh and Sandra Vale discuss Eczema, including the triggers of Eczema and some practical ways to manage and avoid flare ups.
Food Allergies - Episode 43
03 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Richard Loh and Sandra Vale discuss food allergies, including the introduction of allergenic foods in infants and the best approach to preventing a...
The Registrar - Supervisor Relationship - Episode 41 (Open Day Interview)
19 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Sarah Newman talks candidly with The Good GP about the needs of GP registrars during their Australian General Practice Training (AGPT) and the vita...
Voluntary Assisted Dying - Episode 40
22 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
GP Dr Alida Lancee and Palliative Care Physician Dr Derek Eng spoke about voluntary assisted dying with The Good GP at the RACGP WA Open Day.
Euthanasia - Episode 39 [recorded at RACGP WA Open Day]
21 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Associate Professor Meredith Blake spoke about euthanasia at RACGP WA's Open Day. Interviewed by The Good GP before a live audience, she said the issu...
Drug Company Influence - Episode 38
05 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Justin Coleman talks with The Good GP about pharmaceutical companies and their interactions with general practitioners (GPs). He explains his ‘N...
One-Minute Diagnosis - Episode 37
18 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
"Every GP loves a catch-up consultation involving simple matters", but there's a time for 'fast thinking' and a time for 'slow thinking', as Dr Justin...
Waiting Times - Episode 36
12 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
How do you improve waiting times for patients? Having long waiting times creates stress for GPs and can be a source of patient complaints. Logistics ...
Chronic Pain - Episode 35
08 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Rajiv Menon, Specialist Anaesthetist and Pain Medicine Physician, talks about chronic pain and chronic pain management.
The Problem With Codeine - Episode 34
18 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
What, exactly, is the problem with codeine? Dr Tim Koh discusses codeine with Dr Rajiv Menon, specialist anaesthetist and pain medicine physician.
Cervical Cancer Screening - Episode 33
30 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Speaking about cervical cancer screening and changes to the screening coming into effect from 1 December 2017 is Dr Louise Farrell, King Edward Memori...
Exercise and the Heart: The Risks and Benefits - Episode 32
07 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Exercise and the Heart: The Risks and Benefits - Episode 32 by RACGP WA
Coronary CT Angiogram - Episode 31
22 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Cardiologist Dr Lawrence Dembo talks with The Good GP about the reasoning for running CT coronary angiograms and the 'indicators' and 'risk factors' o...
Arterial And Venous Ulceration - Episode 30
05 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Vascular Surgeon and Head of Department of Vascular Surgery at Royal Perth Hospital, Dr Patrik Tosenovsky, discusses arterial and venous ulceration; t...
Refugee Health - Episode 29
22 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Refugee health GP and Chair of the RACGP Refugee Health Specific Interest Group, Dr Aesen Thambiran, discusses the areas in which GPs should focus on ...
Professor Bruce Robinson & The Fathering Project - Episode 28
08 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
A world leader in the study of asbestos related cancers and Western Australian of the Year in 2014, Professor Bruce Robinson, joins Dr Sean Stevens to...
Professor Barry Marshall - Helicobacter pylori bacterium - Episode 27
04 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Professor Barry Marshall returns to talk about his continued research into the bacterium Helicobacter pylori, including failed attempts to infect pigl...
Professor Barry Marshall, his professional history & H. pylori - Episode 26
22 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Sean Stevens sits down with Clinical Professor of Microbiology at University of Western Australia and Nobel Prize recipient Professor Barry Marshal...
Diabetes - complex problems & patient relationships - Episode 25
13 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
GP and past President of Diabetes WA, Dr Barry Fatovich, discusses the complex problem of diabetes, and the importance of building relationships with ...
Palliative Care - Episode 24
30 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Sean Stevens speaks with Dr Barry Fatovich, educator and GP who has worked in palliative care with Silver Chain for almost 15 years. They discuss h...
Infant death support - Sands Australia - Episode 23
16 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Sean Stevens speaks with Wayne and Janina Faulkner about their roles with Sands Australia. Sands operates across Australia, supporting anyone affec...
Advance Care Directives - Episode 22
03 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Perth GP, Dr Scott Blackwell discusses his work in introducing advanced care directives to Western Australia, having worked in aged care homes and pal...
Doctors4Doctors - Episode 21
18 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Approximately only one third of doctors have their own GP. Dr David Oldham discusses the Doctors' Health Advisory, the importance of doctors having ac...
Immunisation Refusal - Episode 20
04 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Paul Effler joins The Good GP to talk about immunisation refusal and the debate around immunisation.
Homeless Healthcare - Episode 18
14 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Andrew Davies talks about his work as a GP dedicated to working with homeless and marginalised people.
Allergies - Episode 14
14 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Tim Koh chats with Associate Professor Richard Loh, Immunologist and Allergy Specialist.
Anaphylaxis - Episode 13
07 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Associate Professor Richard Loh, Immunologist and Allergy Specialist, talks about anaphylaxis and allergies.
The future of general practice - Episode 12
20 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Tim Koh and Dr Cory Lei once again sit down with Associate Professor Frank Jones to talk the future of general practice.
Antibiotic Awareness Week 2017: Helicobacter pylori - Episode 8
14 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Sean Stevens discusses Helicobacter pylori infection and treatment with Associate Professor Sue Benson, Infectious Diseases Physician and Microbiol...
Howard Florey and the discovery of penicillin - Episode 7
08 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Sean Stevens sits down with Associate Professor Sue Benson, Infectious Diseases Physician and Microbiologist, to discuss Howard Florey, penicillin ...
Caring for patients in residential care - Episode 6
24 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Tim Koh and Dr Sean Stevens discuss residential aged care with Dr Craig Berg.
Running for health - Episode 5
18 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Tim Koh and Dr Sean Stevens discuss everything running with Dr Craig Berg; from the advantages of running to common running injuries and more.
Professor John Murtagh - Episode 4
02 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Tim Koh and Dr Sean Stevens featuring special guest Professor John Murtagh; academic general practitioner and highly acclaimed author of Murtagh's ...