In this 2nd part of 2 about eating disorders, Dr Karen Spielman discusses prevention, early recognition and treatment options. She shares some great resources for this therapy area.

Dr Annika Smith, from the Melanoma Institute, provides an overview of how she approaches the task of performing a full skin examination on a new patient methodically and logically.

Dr Johanna Lynch, a practising GP psychotherapist, explains the fundamental requirement of feeling safe, for long-term health and wellbeing.

Dr Teresa Towpick in the final discussion on Medicinal Cannabis, explains how this unapproved drug can be prescribed in the Australia following the strict criteria.

Dr Karen Spielman provides an overview of the different types of Eating Disorders. This distressing disorder has increased by 160% over the last few years and the role of the GP in diagnosing early will aid recovery. (12:58 mins)

Dr Teresa Towpick provides an overview of the Cannabis Plant Pharmacology. She explains why this plant has the capability to simultaneously treat multiple clinical conditions.

Dr Susan Barnett provides a succinct explanation of the purpose of emotions, and how they are a normal response to life events. Patients can learn to cope with the assistance of GPs.

Professor Yvan Vandenplas, paediatrician and Chair/Co-chair of ESPGHAN working groups, discusses the use of hydrolysed rice protein formula for cow’s milk allergy in infants. This includes a review of the evidence for efficacy, safety, growth parameters, tolerance and taste.

Dr Susan Barnett discusses the concept of being comfortable with the uncomfortable when confronted with a distressed patient in the surgery. She shares the ‘Hand Model of the Brain' tool which explains how we can use the frontal cortex in our brain to train ourselves to moderate our fight/flight/freeze response (our impulse, knee-jerk reaction to threat) to improve communication with patients. She also shares strategies to ensure that the patient feels heard, validated, and treated with respect.

Professor Yvan Vandenplas, paediatrician, and Chair/Co-chair of ESPGHAN working groups, discusses the treatment of cow's milk allergy in infants. He includes current Australian and international guidelines for managing cow's milk protein allergy, management options utilising specialised formula and future strategies for the management of cow's milk protein allergy.