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The Good GP

The Good GP, the education podcast for busy GPs; brought to you by Dr Tim Koh, Dr Krystyna DeLange and Dr Sean Stevens. The Good GP is a proud member of the Talking HealthTech Podcast Network - the premier audio destination for cutting-edge insights and thought leadership in healthcare delivery, innovation, digital health, healthcare ICT, and commercialisation. Disclaimer: The Good GP podcasts are for informational purposes only and do not constitute medical advice. Always seek the advice of a

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23:47

Asthma reset - what's changed for adults and kids

The Good GP ·

2026/05/25

In this episode of The Good GP, Dr Ramya Raman is joined by Dr Stephen Oo, a paediatric respiratory physician from Perth Children’s Hospital, Fiona Stanley Hospital, and Respiratory Care WA. They discuss the recent updates to the Australian Asthma Handbook and the implications for asthma management across all age groups in general practice.Key Topics Discussed:Asthma Guideline Changes: Shift from SABA (salbutamol) relievers to Anti-Inflammatory Reliever (AIR) therapy (inhaled corticosteroid +

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21:41

Medicare Compliance Part 2 - Avoiding Common Pitfalls

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2026/05/18

In this episode, Dr Maria Li is joined again by Associate Professor Antonio Di Dio, GP and Director of the Professional Services Review, to discuss practical strategies for avoiding Medicare compliance issues in general practice.Key points:The crucial role of accurate, contemporaneous medical records to justify each billed item.Importance of regularly checking what has been billed under your provider number for accuracy.Effective use of documentation templates: start with templates but always

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23:35

Medicare Compliance Part 1 - the role of the...

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2026/05/11

In this episode, host Dr Maria Li is joined by Associate Professor Antonio Di Dio, a practicing GP and Director of the Professional Services Review (PSR), to discuss Medicare compliance, a topic of growing relevance and concern for Australian general practitioners.Associate Professor Antonio Di Dio explains the role and remit of the PSR in Australia, outlining how it operates independently from Medicare and exists to protect both patients and the Commonwealth from inappropriate or unnecessary

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17:53

Performance and Image Enhancing Peptides

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2026/05/04

In this episode, host Dr Krystyna De Lange is joined by Dr Ashley Bowden, ACRRM registrar and exercise science graduate, to discuss the growing interest in peptides, particularly those promoted in the fitness and wellness sectors.Dr Ashley Bowden defines peptides as short chains of amino acids and distinguishes between regulated, TGA-approved peptides (such as insulin and GLP-1 analogues) and unregulated, research-use-only peptides commonly discussed online and in gyms. Exploring the demographics of

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29:08

Cardiac amyloidosis recognition and diagnosis for GPs

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2026/04/27

In this episode, host Dr Krystyna De Lange speaks with Sydney-based cardiologist Dr Natasha Gorrie from St Vincent's Hospital and the Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute. They discuss cardiac amyloidosis, an under-recognised cause of heart failure in older adults and a condition with evolving diagnostic and treatment approaches.Dr Natasha Gorrie outlines the basics of amyloidosis, emphasising that it is an umbrella term for disorders characterised by the deposition of abnormal protein fibrils in

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16:26

Syphilis update in Australia

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2026/04/20

In this episode, Dr Tim Koh speaks with Dr Grace Phua, a GP and public health clinician from the Health Department of Western Australia’s Syphilis Response Team, to provide an update on syphilis in Australia and practical guidance for general practitioners.Key Points:Changing Epidemiology: They highlight the recent increase in syphilis, with cases now extending beyond traditional higher-risk groups. All sexually active patients may be at risk, making ongoing awareness in general practice

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14:04

Pre-anaesthetic medication medication management for GPs

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2026/04/13

In this episode of The Good GP, host Julia Rawlinson welcomes Dr Erin Horsley, an experienced GP anaesthetist, to provide practical guidance on pre-anaesthetic medication management for general practitioners. Focusing on how to prepare patients for elective surgery by knowing which medications to pause, continue, or adjust.Highlights include:SGLT2 inhibitors: Advice on withholding these medications prior to surgery, especially for diabetic patients, due to risk of euglycaemic diabetic

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14:44

Managing Winter Respiratory Infections with Nasal Sprays

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2026/04/06

In this episode, Julia Rawlinson speaks with Professor Paul Little, is a Professor of Primary Care Research at the University of Southampton and a practising GP with over 20 years of clinical experience, about his landmark research on acute respiratory tract infections and its relevance for general practice.Professor Little summarises the Lancet Respiratory Medicine trial involving nearly 14,000 participants at risk of respiratory infections. The trial compared usual care, two nasal sprays (Vicks

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17:59

Essential Guide to Lung Cancer Screening for Australians

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2026/03/30

In this episode of This Could Save Your Life podcast, Dr Catherine Bourke discusses the new lung cancer screening program in Australia and its importance for early cancer detection. Dr Bourke explains that lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer-related death in Australia, largely because most cases are detected too late. She reviews recent evidence supporting screening, such as the Nelson Study and National Lung Screening Trial, which show significant reductions in mortality with the use of

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21:22

Eating Disorders: Management in Primary Care

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2026/03/23

In this episode, Dr Krystyna de Lange is once again joined by Dr Karen Spielman and Dr Rachel Kalman, GPs with a special interest in eating disorders, for part two of this series on eating disorders. Their conversation centres on the ongoing management of patients with eating disorders in general practice.Dr Kalman provides guidance on the frequency and nature of medical monitoring, including when to order blood tests and ECGs. Dr Spielman discusses how to assess and respond to medical instability,

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21:05

Eating Disorders: Screening and Assessment

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2026/03/16

In this episode, Dr Krystyna de Lange speaks with Dr Karen Spielman and Dr Rachel Kalman about the screening and assessment of eating disorders in general practice. This is the first episode of a two part series on eating disorders. Both Dr Spielman and Dr Kalman have a special interest in psychological medicine, specifically eating disorders and work with the Inside Out Institute for Eating Disorders.In this episode, there is a discussion about the importance of early recognition and intervention,

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22:05

Metabolic Dysfunction Associated Steatotic Liver...

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2026/03/09

In this episode of The Good GP, Dr Krystyna de Lange welcomes Dr Jonathon Mitchell, hepatologist from Cairns Base Hospital, to discuss metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), formally known as Non Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease or NAFLD. They explore the updated terminology, highlight the role of GPs in diagnosis and management, and frame MASLD as largely a metabolic rather than a primary liver disease.Dr Mitchell outlines the main risk factors for MASLD, including excess

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25:33

Your First Antenatal Visit: What Every Pregnant Woman...

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2026/03/02

In this episode of This Could Save Your Life Podcast, Dr Anna Mullins and Dr Catherine Bourke provide a comprehensive and practical overview of the first antenatal visit, building on their previous discussion about preconception care. Aimed at supporting GPs to deliver optimal care at this early stage of pregnancy.Opening with the importance of timely antenatal care, ideally within the first 10 weeks of pregnancy, and the benefits of early and regular antenatal visits on maternal and child health

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14:45

Current state of play of ADHD for GPs in Australia

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2026/02/23

In this episode of The Good GP, Dr Sean Stevens interviews Dr John Kramer OAM, an experienced rural general practitioner and Chair of the RACGP ASD, ADHD, and Neurodiversity Specific Interest Group, they talked about the evolving role of GPs in ADHD care in Australia.Covering the recent Victorian reforms allowing specialist GPs to diagnose and manage ADHD, and what these changes mean nationally. Dr Kramer explains the current complexities of state-based stimulant prescribing regulations and ongoing

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13:37

Travel Medicine in the post-pandemic era

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2026/02/16

In this episode of The Good GP, host Dr Sean Stevens speaks with Professor Nick Zwar, Chair of the RACGP Travel Medicine Specific Interest Group, to discuss the state of travel medicine in Australia post-COVID-19 pandemic.Professor Zwar outlines how the pandemic led to a sudden halt in international travel and impacted travel medicine practice. Many have adapted by shifting their focus back to general practice, advising patients stranded overseas, and planning for a resumption of travel. He also

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19:04

Exploring female sexual dysfunction

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2026/02/09

In this episode of The Good GP, Dr Krystyna de Lange is joined by Anisa Varasteh, a clinical sexologist, psychotherapist, and former president of the Society of Australian Sexologists, to discuss the topic of female sexual dysfunction and its management in general practice.Anisa Varasteh provides a thorough overview of the multifaceted nature of female sexual dysfunction, emphasising the complex interplay between biological, psychological, relational, and social factors. Highlighting the impact of

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20:19

Preconception Care: Expert Tips for Planning a...

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2026/02/02

In this episode of This Could Save Your Life Podcast, hosts Dr Catherine Bourke and Dr Anna Mullins provide an overview of preconception care, and the key considerations for GPs when supporting patients who are planning a pregnancy.Key discussion points include:Initial Assessment: Consider age, reproductive history, and duration of attempts to conceive. Referral for fertility investigation recommended for women over 35 trying for 6 months, or any age trying for 12 months, or women aged 40+.Review of

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16:27

RACGP Hackathon 2026: Building Real Solutions for...

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2026/01/21

In this episode of The Good GP podcast, Dr Ramya Raman, Vice President of the RACGP and GP, is joined by Dr Sean Stevens, Chair of the RACGP Digital Health and Innovation Specific Interest Group, and Dr Amandeep Hansra, Deputy Chair and esteemed digital health expert, for a discussion about the upcoming RACGP Hackathon event.Beginning with the introduction of what a hackathon is, particularly in the context of general practice. Dr Amandeep describes hackathons as intensive, collaborative events

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19:55

Paediatrics Squints in General Practice

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2026/01/19

In this episode, host Dr Maria Li is joined by Dr Parth Shah, an adult and paediatric ophthalmologist based in Canberra and Sydney, to discuss paediatric squints, also known as paediatric strabismus.Beginning with an overview of why paediatric squints can seem daunting for general practitioners, and the importance of a systematic approach to assessment. Outlining GPs responsibilities when encountering a child with possible eye misalignment: diagnosing whether a true squint or pseudo-squint is

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10:17

Beyond Needles: Benefits and Insights Into Intranasal...

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2026/01/12

In this episode, host Dr Sean Stevens is joined by Dr Paul Effler, Senior Medical Advisor at the WA Department of Health and Adjunct Dr at the University of Western Australia. Dr Effler is an experienced public health physician with extensive expertise in vaccine safety surveillance and has been a longstanding member of the WHO Global Advisory Committee for Vaccine Safety.They explore the use of intranasal vaccines for influenza and COVID-19, which are now available in Australia. Dr Effler explains

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