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The New Zealand General Practice Podcast

Dr Jo Scott-Jones

In seasons 1 and 2 Dr Jo Scott-Jones shares the joy of General Practice with colleagues through inspiring stories about what is special about being a GP. In Season 3 you will find monthly updates on clinically relevant topics in conversation with Dr Dave Maplesden. This podcast aims to counter growing pressure on GPs through sharing knowledge and creating a positive culture in family medicine. . Shownotes are available at https://opotikigp.wordpress.com/ and video of the podcast at

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All Episodes

00:40:39

Clinical Snippets September 26

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2026/10/04

Dr Dave teaches Dr Jo about exploding head syndrome, alcohol harms, migraine treatments, ACC and Diabetes changes and how to stop antidepressants amongst other things. The shownotes can be found at https://opotikigp.com/

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00:44:01

Clinical Snippets August 26

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2026/08/23

This month Dr Dave teaches Dr Jo about.. Peptides, Methotrexate monitoring, HPV vaccination changes, IBS and tricyclic antidepressants , Cognitive screening for fitness to drive, and some brief clinical updates on medication changes. Show notes can be found at https://opotikigp.com/ and My Health Hub https://myhealthhub.co.nz/the-new-zealand-general-practice-podcast/ where you can also watch a video version of the podcast.

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00:32:39

Clinical Snippets July 2026

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2026/07/25

Dr Dave teaches Dr Jo about opiate side effects, insulin autoimmune syndrome. more about coffee, urate and cardiovascular risk, MSD extensions, Testosterone in Hypo-Active Sexual Desire Disorder, deprescribing PPIs, Ozempic mouth and measuring flatulence.

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00:41:25

Clinical Snippets June 2026

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2026/06/06

Dr Dave this month covers the Sustaining GP Wellbeing toolkit for local GPs in Canterbury, the importance and process of adverse reaction reporting via BPAC, a safety alert about genetic susceptibility to general anaesthetics in patients of Venezuelan maternal origin, permanent changes to Cremation Regulations for deaths in long-term residential or specialist palliative care, new ACC Return to Work Guidelines for elective orthopaedic surgery, the Groov mental wellbeing app, Australian deprescribing

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00:36:27

Clinical Snippets May 2026

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2026/05/17

This month Dr Dave teaches Dr Jo about Youth issues, Choking, Sexual violence disparities and Looksmaxxing. There us an update on Insulin and Abnormal uterine bleeding guidance. There is some reassuring news about MHT and all-cause mortality. Brief intersting topics like Dry eye and vitamin D, topical anaesthesia for IUD placement, and "Jess’s rule" aimed at preventing delays in diagnosis are discussed. There is an update on Paediatric asthma and Post vaccination observation and a few

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00:33:24

Clinical Snippets April 2026

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2026/05/08

Dr Dave teaches Dr Jo about recent clinical updates on diabetes diagnosis, whole-body MRI screening, sepsis management, privacy law changes, smartphone effects on youth, safe prescribing resources, prescribing alerts, and thanks to Dr Andre Bonny for his resource on alcohol-related harms in New Zealand.

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00:48:09

Clinical Snippets March 2026

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2026/04/16

Apologies for the delayed publication and sound quality this month - hopefully this is still useful. Dr Dave teaches Dr Jo about · UTI in children, Gynaecomastia, Fournier gangrene, Zoledronic acid in the elderly, GLP-1 Ras – skin and eyes, Coffee after AF ablation, Paracetamol in pregnancy, Morphine and breathlessnessand our equity focus this month is on , CVD risk assessments, and Cancers and excess body weightWe talk about the MCNZ statement on use of AI, GP2GP, Meningococcal disease and The

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00:39:50

Clinical Snippets February 2026

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2026/03/07

Dr Dave teaches Dr Jo about Dengue fever, adhd pre-testing and monitoring, that statins are (probably) not as bad as people make out, and that antdepressants may not be the cause of as much cardiovascular issues as previoulsy thought. There is also a reminder about CKD and informing patients even if it is mild, adult sinusitis, sepsis, 12 month prescribing, and ADHD respurces. They finish with the virtues of line dancing and owning cats.

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00:47:16

Clinical Snippets January 2026

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2026/01/31

Dr Dave catches Dr Jo up on Measles clinical signs, testing, management, complications, and vaccination advice, NSAID use in CKD and Methotrexate without folic acid. Disability Allowance updates – special food form, CGM funding considerations. Cremation Regulations exemption extended – process and applicability. Concussion Guidelines – new ANZ guidance and assessment tools. RNZCGP position statement on 12‑month prescribing – regulatory changes and practice policy guidance. ResourcesAngina Action

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00:38:50

Clinical Snippets December 2025

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2025/12/06

Dr Dave teaches Dr Jo about Restless leg syndrome, Pregabalin prescribing, Ryeqo for endometriosis, Nortriptyline, Signs in acute coronary syndrome, SCAD a new HQSC cultural resource and other Resources for STI patient info, Herpes guidelines, Cybersecurity for primary care and the Miscarriage Matters website.

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00:34:12

Clinical Snippets November 2025

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2025/11/30

Dr Dave teaches Dr Jo about Valproate in women of childbearing ageTriple whammyMacrolides + statinsCarotid artery POCUSInsomnia medsNew sepsis guidancePharmac SA updatesAlzheimer disease advancesResearch Review gemsBNP levels on Pasifika patientsVarenicline for vaping cessation and Vitamin K2 for nocturnal leg cramps

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00:43:41

Clinical Snippets October 2025

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2025/11/01

Dr Dave teaches Dr Jo about Suicide prevention with new NHS and NICE guidance discouraging risk stratification tools and instead emphasising relational safety, a biopsychosocial approach, dynamic safety planning, inclusivity, and clear communication. Dr Dave covers paediatric gastroenteritis, a recent NEJM study confirms oral ondansetron’s effectiveness in reducing vomiting in children, with NZFC guidance supporting its use for dehydration-related cases. Privacy and safety intersect in the

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00:47:16

Clinical Snippets September 2025

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2025/10/12

Dr Dave teaches Dr Jo about Malnutrition detection and management, the Breast screening age extension, Serum estradiol measurement in menopause, Anticoagulant monitoring equity concerns, Prostate cancer screening and digital rectal exam, Optimal Cancer Care Pathways (OCCPs), FIT for Symptomatic bowel pathway, Oral iron tablet supply issue:, and Adrenaline administration by vaccinators. Apologies for the delayed publication of this epsiode.

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00:38:45

Clinical Snippets August 2025

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2025/10/12

Dr Dave talks to us about Desmopressin in nocturnal enuresis in children, ADHD resources, changes to the National Community Referral Criteria for Imaging, CT Imaging and Cancer Risk, greater Covid-19 antiviral eligibility, a reminder re hyperkalaemia, and widened access to meningococcal B vaccine. Apologies for the delayed publication of this episode.

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00:44:27

Clinical Snippets July 2025

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2025/08/03

Dr Dave covers Kawasaki Disease, weaning antidepressants, firearms forms, buckle fracture management, carer benefit, mirena use for contraception extension to 8 years, more inhalers per script, resources including Healthify's app store and laughter for dry eyes.

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00:41:51

Clinical Snippets June 2025

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2025/07/06

Dr Jo leans the difference between poppers, nangs and nos, and some serious side effects of sniffing gas. Dr Dave share ssome ACC resources, information about accessing records after death and a surprising use for saffron.

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00:49:34

Clinical Snippets May 2025

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2025/06/01

Dr Dave teaches Dr Jo about driving tests and drug driving, a possible link between the shingles vaccine and reduced risk of dementia, the role of Denusumab in osteoporosis, that BV is an STI, using tranexemic acid for noseblleds, some drug updates, that it's OK to kiss someone if you are gluten intolerant, and about an unfortunate side effect of using a cellphone whilst on the toilet.

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00:42:53

Clinical Snippets April 2025

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2025/06/01

Dr Dave educates Dr Jo about hearing loss, ADHD treatment, SSRIS, Coffee and Afib, Derment resources, bits and bobs about pharmac updates and asks to rice or not to rice ?

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00:40:25

Clinical Snippets March 2025

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2025/03/23

Dr Dave reminds Dr Jo about testosterone, its limited indications and how to manage a patient who is using it. We talk about treatment injury overseas and paying for medical records, the dos and don'ts. Dementia and Asthma are our two equity topics. We finish with a few prescriber updates and a resource for coeliac disease identification.

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00:22:33

Clinical Snippets February 2025

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2025/02/23

Dr Dave educates Dr Jo about measles long term impacts, lymphocytosis, death docs and cremation rules, herpes testing and treating, and provides tools for cognitive testing, melanoma counselling and long covid management.

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