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Beginning in 2018, PodMD creates medical podcasts by doctors for doctors. It is a joint initiative between A/Prof Sean Mackay, (Melbourne-based surgeon) and Caroline Chaplin, (Director of RWS, a management company assisting doctors in private practice across Australia). PodMD provides convenient, bite-sized, educational medical podcasts for doctors to stay reliably informed and clinically up-to-date.
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Back pain in the elderly - non-surgical options
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In this episode of PodMD, experienced Brain and Spinal Surgeon Dr Ameya Kamat will be discussing the topic of back pain in the elderly - non-surgical options, including how the approach in managing pain is different for these patients, the risks of leaving it untreated, the non-surgical options, the role of complementary therapies, when a GP should…
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Pain Generators in the back and neck pain - what actually causes pain?
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In this episode of PodMD, experienced Brain and Spinal Surgeon Dr Ameya Kamat will be discussing the topic of pain generators in the back and neck pain - what actually causes pain? Including what are the major pain generators in these areas, the major risks, the surgical and non-surgical treatment options, the indicators of a more serious underlyin…
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In this episode of PodMD, experienced sub-specialist Gynaecological Oncologist Dr Rhett Morton will be discussing the topic of ovarian cancer, including how a patient would typically present, the treatment options available, the warning signs to look out for, the likelihood of recurrence, when to refer and more.…
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In this episode of PodMD, experienced sub-specialist Gynaecological Oncologist Dr Rhett Morton will be discussing conditions of the vulva, including vulval dermatoses, vulval pre-cancer, vulval cancer, how a patient typically presents, treatment options, the major risks of these conditions, when to refer and more.…
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How Australians feel about their own health: NAB Health Insights
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In this episode of PodMD, NAB’s Head of Behavioural & Industry Economics Dean Pearson is here to discuss the second part of the NAB health special report. To find out how healthy Australians are, NAB launched a three-part special report studying all aspects of Australians health and wellbeing. The report provides actionable data, providing tangible…
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In this episode of PodMD, highly experienced and certified urogynaecologist Dr Rebecca Young will be discussing the topic of voiding dysfunction, including how a patient would typically present, the risks of the condition, the treatment options available, the warning signs to look out for, when to refer and more.…
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In this episode of PodMD, highly experienced and certified urogynaecologist Dr Rebecca Young will be discussing the topic of urodynamic testing, including the kind of patients that benefit from this testing, how it is performed, the role of repeat testing, the treatment options following urodynamics and more.…
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In this episode of PodMD, specialist plastic surgeon Dr Suzanne Rea will be discussing the topic of self-harm scars, including the main challenges with self-harm scars, the treatment options available, the warning signs a GP can look out for, how successful the treatment is, when to refer and more.
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In this episode of PodMD, Specialist Plastic Surgeon Dr Helen Douglas will be discussing the topic of keloid scars, including how patients with keloid scars typically present, the treatment options available, the conditions which can masquerade as keloid scars, why they are so difficult to treat and more.…
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In this episode of PodMD, accredited plastic and reconstructive surgeon Dr Katie-Beth Webster will be discussing the topic of facial aesthetics, including what type of patients are asking for cosmetic surgery, the main risks with this type of surgery, the red flags GPs should be aware of with patients asking for this surgery, when a GP should refer…
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In this episode of PodMD, accredited plastic and reconstructive surgeon Dr Katie-Beth Webster will be discussing the topic of upper gender affirming surgery, including what type of patients ask for this type of surgery, the requirements needed before being seen and treated, pre and post operative factors, the regret rate of the surgery and more.…
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In this episode of PodMD, Australian-trained gynaecologist Dr Alison Bryant-Smith will be discussing fibroids, including what fibroids are, how a patient would typically present with fibroids, how they are investigated, the treatment options are available, the likelihood of recurrence, when to refer and more. Sign up to our newsletter **here**…
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In this episode of PodMD, Australian-trained gynaecologist Dr Alison Bryant-Smith will be discussing miscarriage, including what miscarriage is, the different sub-types of miscarriage, how common it is amongst women, how it is investigated, when a GP should refer and more. Sign up to our newsletter **here** This podcast is sponsored by DPM Fin…
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This is our 200th episode. Thanks for listening! Sign up to our newsletter **here** In this episode of PodMD, owner and director of Rooms With Style (RWS) Caroline Chaplin will be discussing renting vs buying rooms for your practice, including the benefits of renting when starting out, renting vs buying when you are an established doctor, c…
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What considerations to give to competitors when starting out
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Sign up to our newsletter **here** In this episode of PodMD, owner and director of Rooms With Style (RWS) Caroline Chaplin will be discussing the considerations to give to competitors when starting out, including why considering what type of practice you are is important, how it differs for doctors who started with an associateship, why relatio…
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Virtual reception – flexible and affordable for doctors commencing private practice
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Sign up to our newsletter **here** In this episode of PodMD, owner and director of Rooms With Style (RWS) Caroline Chaplin will be discussing about virtual reception and how it is flexible and affordable for doctors commencing private practice. We talk about what virtual reception consists of, what the back-end and front-end of virtual reception is…
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Knee cartilage problems in young patients
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In this episode of PodMD, experienced Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr Murilo Leie will be discussing the topic of knee cartilage problems in younger patients, including the type of problems that young people see, the main risks involved, the current treatment options, when a GP should refer and more.
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In this episode of PodMD, experienced Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr Murilo Leie will be discussing the topic of ACL surgery, including what an ACL injury consists of, the current treatment options, recent developments in treatment, the likelihood of recurrence, when to refer and more.
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In this episode of PodMD, Interventional Radiologist and Endovascular specialist Dr Jane Li will be discussing the topic of pelvic vein conditions. We discuss the causes of internal vein conditions, the complications if left untreated, how patients get assessed, the treatment options available and more.…
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In this episode of PodMD, Interventional Radiologist and Endovascular specialist Dr Jane Li will be discussing the topic of why treat varicose veins? We discuss the causes of varicose veins, how it can impact a person's health, the non-surgical treatment options, developments in the treatment and more.…
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In this podcast, experienced urogynaecologist Dr Deepa Gopinath will be discussing the topic of obesity and pelvic floor disorders, including how obesity contirbutes to pelvic floor disorders, the major risks of this, the treatment options available, warning signs to look out for, when to refer and more.…
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In this episode of PodMD, Australian and British-trained Specialist Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon Dr Shiba Sinha will be discussing the topic of breast reduction, including how the surgery is performed, the common reasons women undergo the surgery, the benefits and risks, the developments in this type of surgery, advice for GPs in terms of ref…
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“Why am I so tired?” - one of the most googled phrases
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In this episode of PodMD, sleep-specialist clinicalpsychologist Rosemary Clancy will be discussing the topic of "why am I so tired?" - one of the most googled phrases, including the difference being tired vs being sleepy and why this matters, how a modern lifestyle contributes to tiredness, the role of diet and stimulants in tiredness, the treatmen…
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In this episode of PodMD, sleep-specialist clinical psychologist Rosemary Clancy will be discussing the topic of toilet trips at night, including the reasons for nocturia, the main risk factors for anxiety-related nocturia, the treatment options available, practical strategies patients can implement, when to refer and more.…
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Chest pain - the best test for the right patient
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In this episode of PodMD, epxerienced caridologist Dr Manuja Premaratne will be discussing the topic of chest pain - the best test for the right patient, including how a patient typically presents with chest pain, the most common causes, the different diagnostic tests available, the importance of choosing the right test, when to refer and more.…
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In this episode of PodMD, experienced Psychiatrist Dr Jason Pace will be discussing the topic of treatment resistant depression, including what is treatment resistant depression, the different treatment approaches, optimising medication trials, the difference between ECT and TMS, when a GP should refer and more.…
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In this episode of PodMD, experienced Psychiatrist Dr Jason Pace will be discussing the topic of basic depression treatment, including how a patient typically presents with depression, the treatment options, new developments in treatment, when to refer and more.
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In this episode of PodMD, Specialist Plastic Surgeon Dr Suzanne Rea will be discussing the topic of scar revision, including what scar revision is, when a patient is a suitable candidate, the surgical and non-surgical approaches, the main risks involved and more.
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In this episode of PodMD, Specialist Plastic Surgeon Dr Helen Douglas will be discussing the topic of hypertrophic scars, including what hypertrophic scars are, the most common causes, the treatment options available, how a GP can assist in assessment and management, when to refer and more.
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In this episode of PodMD, Specialist Plastic Surgeon Dr Suzanne Rea will be discussing the topic of paediatric and adult burns, including the key differences between burns for these patients, the development in treatments in the last few years, the long-term complications of burns, when to refer and more.…
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In this episode of PodMD, Specialist Plastic Surgeon Dr Helen Douglas will be discussing the topic of laser treatment of cutaneous conditions, including what laser treatment is, the types of conditions that can be treated, the risks of laser treatment, when a GP should refer and more.
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In this episode of PodMD, Australian and British-trained Specialist Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon Dr Shiba Sinha will be discussing the topic of abdominoplasty and functional repair, including the different types of abdominoplasty procedures available, the reasons for an abdominoplasty, the benefits and risks associated with the procedure and …
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In this episode of PodMD, Australian and British-trained Specialist Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon Dr Shiba Sinha will be discussing the topic of breast reconstruction, including the different types of breast reconstruction surgery available for women, how a surgeon determines the best approach to surgery, the risks and benefits associated with…
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In this podcast, Associate Wealth Consultant Dorje Gurung from DPM Financial Services will be discussing medical financial planning, including how a medical financial planner differs from a regular o…
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In this podcast, Tax Consultant Vladimir Khokhlov from DPM Financial Services will be discussing payroll tax, including what payroll tax is, why there has been an increased interest in this area recently, the potential consequences of non-compliance and more. This podcast is brought to you by DPM Financial Services, DPM is a specialist medical fina…
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In this episode of PodMD, cardiac imaging specialist Dr Jason Kaplan will be discussing the early development of atherosclerosis and the impact choices made earlier in life can have on the heart, including the age build up normally presents, the main risks of a build up, the treatment options available, the advice we can give our patients and more.…
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Practical advice for a heart healthy life
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In this episode of PodMD, cardiac imaging specialist Dr Jason Kaplan will be discussing the practical advice you can provide to your patients for living a heart healthy lifestyle, including the main factors that can impact heart disease, what advice we can give to patients to reduce their risk, when medication is required, what a GP can do to asses…
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In this business podcast, Australian trained obstetrician and gynaecologist Dr Simon Craig will be discussing the topic of 'how do we health our healthcare systems?', including the indicators of a struggling system at present, how we got to this point, the impact on the hopsital and general practice system, what makes an effective healthcare team a…
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In this episode of PodMD, experienced Endo-Gynaecologist, Advanced Laparoscopic Surgeon and General Gynaecologist Dr Dan Krishnan will be discussing the topic of pelvic masses, including what pelvic masses are, how a patient would typically present, the treatment options available, the role a GP plays in treatment and more.…
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In this episode of PodMD, experienced General Surgeon Mr Rajesh Singh will be discussing the topic of anal fissures, including what anal fissures are, how a patient would typically present, the treatment options available, its likelihood of recurrence, when to refer and more.
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Sacral nerve stimulation for incontinence
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In this episode of PodMD, specialist colorectal surgeon Dr Suat Chin Ng will be discussing the topic of sacral nerve stimulation (SNS) for incontinence, including what SNS is, how the procedure is carried out, what are the potential complications, when a GP should refer and more.
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Preoperative optimisation for colorectal cancer
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In this episode of PodMD, specialist colorectal surgeon Dr Suat Chin Ng will be discussing the topic of preoperative optimisation and prehabilitation for colorectal patients, including a brief overview about these areas, why they are important, which group of patients would benefit the most, the role a GP plays in the process and more.…
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In this episode of PodMD, experienced Endo-Gynaecologist, Advanced Laparoscopic Surgeon and General Gynaecologist Dr Dan Krishnan will be discussing the topic of adenomyosis, including what adenomyosis is, the main risks of the condition, the treatment options available, the likelihood of recurrence, when to refer and more.…
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In this episode of PodMD, consultant Colorectal and General Surgeon Dr David Lam will be discussing the topic of rectal prolapse, including what rectal prolapse is, the treatment options available, the main risks of this condition, the likelihood of recurrence, when to refer and more.
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In this episode of PodMD, experienced General Surgeon Dr Edward Tong will be discussing the topic of umbilical hernia, including what an umbilical hernia is, the risks of this condition, the treatment options available, when a GP should refer and more.
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In this episode of PodMD, experienced orthopaedic surgeon Dr Daniel Goldbloom will be discussing the topic of great toe arthritis, including what great toe arthritis is, the required imaging, the expectations for surgery, the role of podiatry in this condition and more.
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In this episode of PodMD, dual-trained Respiratory, Sleep, and General Medicine Dr Harshan Jeyakumar will be speaking about an update in the management of asthma, including how asthma is diagnosed currently, the challenges in managing asthma, the role of phenotyping asthma, the treatment options available, when a GP should look to refer and more.…
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This this episode of PodMD, dual-trained Respiratory, Sleep, and General Medicine Physician Dr Harshan Jeyakumar will be discussing the topic of obstructive sleep apnoea, including what obstructive sleep apnoea is, the risk factors in developing the condition, who should be tested using a sleep study, the types of sleep studies available, the treat…
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In this podcast, experienced urogynaecologist Dr Deepa Gopinath will be discussing the topic of childbirth trauma. This is the second podcast in a two-part series on childbirth trauma. Part 1 focused on what childbirth trauma is and how patients typically present. Part 2 will be discussing the specific treatment options & the role of health profess…
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In this podcast, experienced urogynaecologist Dr Deepa Gopinath will be discussing the topic of childbirth trauma, including what childbirth trauma is, how a patient would typically present, physical injuries of childbirth, the tools available in assessment and more. This is the first podcast in a two-part series on childbirth trauma. Tune into our…
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