Goodfellow Unit

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What's Goodfellow Unit about?

Interviews with New Zealand experts featuring topical and relevant information for primary health professionals.

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Goodfellow Unit episodes:

06.11.2024
Enduring power of attorney
In this episode Helen Kenealy discusses Enduring Power of Attorney – a critical legal aspect that every primary care provider should understand.
05.28.2024
Concussion Guidelines 2024
Stephen Kara discusses the newly introduced New Zealand 2024 concussion guidelines, including recognizing diverse signs and symptoms. The recovery phase is detailed, encompassing rest, reintroduction, and clearance, featuring a graduated return protocol.
05.14.2024
RSV in adults
Nikki Turner, Academic General Practitioner, provides an update on RSV in adults and discusses new RSV vaccinations.
04.30.2024
Nutrition and mental health
Julia Rucklidge provides an update on the relationship between nutrition and mental health. She explores the current state of mental health in the nation and delves into the role of diet. Additionally, she explores whether a 'good diet' alone is...
04.16.2024
Functional neurological disorder
Clinical Neurologist Matthew Phillips provides an update on Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) which is a disorder that arises from abnormal nervous system functioning where there is no identifiable organic disease.
04.03.2024
Secondary amenorrhea
Nicola Keay provides an overview of secondary amenorrhea, highlighting the importance of addressing the concern: Why have my patient's periods stopped? Then asking - Do I need to worry? When is the absence of menstruation considered abnormal? What should I...
03.20.2024
Acute kidney injury
Liz Stallworthy provides an update on acute kidney injury (AKI) and acutely rising creatinine.
03.06.2024
Primary Ovarian Insufficiency
In this episode, Dr Nicky Keay, an Endocrinologist, discusses unveiling primary ovarian insufficiency and early menopause covering how we navigate these distinct entities with multiple aetiologies.
02.21.2024
Thriving in golden years
Geriatrician and General Physician Helen Kenealy discusses how to thrive physically, cognitively, and socially as we age.
02.07.2024
Psychiatric aspects of Parkinson's
Primary Care Liaison Psychiatrist Cheryl Buhay provides an update on Parkinson's disease and the psychiatric considerations that the primary care team need to be aware of.
01.24.2024
Frail patients
Geriatrician and General Physician Helen Kenealy discusses frailty, including what frailty is, its prevalence in New Zealand, risk factors, presentation, measurement, and the importance of assessing it. Helen will also discuss practical tools for assessing frailty, adverse outcomes, and effective management strategies.
01.10.2024
Melanoma
Dr Susan Seifried discusses the 'Quality Statements to Guide Melanoma Diagnosis and Treatment in New Zealand' developed by the National Melanoma Working Group (NMWG) and MelNet. The latest guidance was released in September 2023. The statements describe what quality care...
12.13.2023
Antidepressants augmentation
Cheryl Buhay, Primary Care Liaison Psychiatrist, will discuss what we need to consider when our patient doesn’t respond to antidepressant medications, including medication, illness, and patient factors.
12.06.2023
Fibromyalgia
Musculoskeletal pain specialist Giresh Kanji provides an update on fibromyalgia. Fibromyalgia is a collection of symptoms and is best termed a syndrome. The collection of symptoms includes widespread pain, poor sleep, fatigue, brain fog and sometimes depression. A sensitivity to light,...
11.29.2023
Pilot Medicals
Dr Michael Drane discusses commercial pilot medical certification. Covering clearance to fly, the vacationing pilot, and the pilot with hazardous social behaviours. By the end of this episode, you will know your responsibilities concerning each scenario.
11.15.2023
Heart failure - the four pillars
Rob Doughty provides an update on the four pillars of heart failure management. Are your patients on the four pillars of heart failure treatment- if not why not?
11.01.2023
Anorectal conditions
Colorectal and General Surgeon Parry Singh discusses common anorectal conditions, including the history, examination and management of haemorrhoids, perianal hematoma, and anal fissures.
10.18.2023
Workplace carcinogen exposure
Amanda Eng and Jim McLeod provide an update on workplace exposure to carcinogens. The New Zealand Carcinogens Survey reveals for the first time the extent to which New Zealanders experience cancer-causing substances and other exposures in their workplace. The survey, released in...
10.04.2023
Alcohol and adolescents
In this episode, Jude Ball (a member of the Adolescent Health Research Group) discusses alcohol use in New Zealand’s adolescent population.
09.19.2023
Safe to fly?
Michael Drane discusses clearing your patient to fly safely. What you need to consider and how you go about clearing your patient with medical conditions to fly.
09.05.2023
Death Certification
In this episode, Gary Clearwater discusses certifying death and completing the required documentation in NZ for individuals aged >28 days old. This includes death following assisted dying. If cremation is requested, a cremation certificate must also be completed.
08.22.2023
Statin therapy in 2023
In this episode, pharmacist prescriber Linda Bryant discusses statin use in New Zealand today, how it has changed and its future place.
08.08.2023
Blocked and congested noses
Nick Lilic discusses the common clinical syndromes that cause nasal congestion, overviewing conservative management, and when to consider surgical options.
07.25.2023
Firearms licensing
In this episode, Kendra Hill and Inspector Kirsten Price discuss firearms licensing: the roles and responsibilities of health practitioners and police; how to make a notification, and what happens once a notification is made.
07.11.2023
Nurse practitioners
In this episode, Chelsea Willmott discusses nurse practitioners in New Zealand and the growing role they play in primary care practice.
06.27.2023
Paediatric vulval conditions
In this episode we have a case based discussion with Dr Saman Moeed, covering 4 common paediatric vulval conditions. Vulvovaginitis, labial fusion, vulval pain, lichen sclerosis and worms.
06.13.2023
Exercise and brain health
Dr David Moreau discusses the latest on exercise to optimise brain health.
05.30.2023
Vulval pain in young women
In this episode, Saman Moeed discusses vulval pain or vulvodynia in young women and possible underlying conditions.
05.16.2023
Psychotherapy
In this episode Aaron O’Connell (clinical psychologist) discusses psychotherapy, CBT, ACT, FACT and the modality we should suggest to patients.
05.02.2023
Alcohol use in New Zealand
In this episode, Guyon Espiner (Investigative Journalist/Author) will discuss his journey from being a heavy yet controlled drinker to his abstinence from alcohol. A patient's journey and perspective.
04.18.2023
Silicosis
Dr Alexandra Muthu discusses silica dust causing health issues like accelerated silicosis, which is an emerging occupational disease caused by exposure to high concentrations of respirable crystalline silica from unsafe work with engineered stone.
04.04.2023
Spinal muscular atrophy
Dr Gina O’Grady provides an update on spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), including how prompt recognition of hypotonia and timely referral means disease modifying therapies can be started early, which may alter prognosis and longevity.
03.22.2023
Cardiovascular risk reduction
In this episode Dr Taisia Cech and Dr Marissa Kelaher discuss cardiovascular risk reduction with lifestyle medicine principles.
03.08.2023
Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/CFS
In this episode Dr Cathy Stephenson and Rose Silvester discuss the impact of Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) on young people. ME/CFS is a poorly understood, yet relatively common medical condition, that can profoundly affect the lives of those who suffer from...
02.08.2023
Child abuse
In this episode, Dr Juliet Soper will discuss child abuse, talking to families and child protection agencies about possible child abuse. We discuss strategies to support you to have these difficult conversations.
01.25.2023
Vegan Babies
In this episode, Dr Taisia Cech and Dr Marissa Kelaher will discuss how to optimise nutrition in the prenatal period for expectant parents, and in the first 1000 days.
01.11.2023
Sentinel Injuries
In this episode, Juliet Soper discusses sentinel injuries. including what to lookout for and when to report.
12.14.2022
Herpes zoster vaccination - an update
In this episode, Jenny Visser provides an update on the herpes zoster vaccination.
11.30.2022
Frailty
In this episode, Geriatrician Victoria Gibson discusses why it’s important to recognise frailty and address reversible factors.
11.16.2022
Prostate Screening
In this episode, urologist Jason Du discuses prostate screening. PSA - to screen or not to screen.
11.02.2022
Acne management
In this episode, Paul Jarrett discuses acne vulgaris in primary care.
10.19.2022
Heart failure: What's new
In this episode, Rob Doughty focuses on what's new in New Zealand's treatment of heart failure.
10.05.2022
Hair loss in your female patient
In this episode, Paul Jarrett focuses on hair loss in the female patient- the causes, how to make a diagnosis and the management.
09.20.2022
Monkeypox
Dr Julia Scott a Sexual Health Physician and Public Health Medical Officer, and Dr Gary McAuliffe a Clinical Microbiologist and Virologist discuss the recent monkeypox (MPX) outbreak.
09.06.2022
Eye trauma
Ophthalmologist Dr Rachael Niederer discusses dealing with eye trauma in general practice.
08.23.2022
Toxoplasmosis and the eye
Opthalmologist Dr Rachael Niederer discusses toxoplasmosis and the eye.
08.09.2022
Cutaneous warts
Dr Georgina Harvey will discuss cutaneous viral warts. Including common causes, diagnosis and treatment.
07.26.2022
Periods: managing their impact
Cathy Stephenson discusses periods and young people: how to minimise their impact.
07.12.2022
Youth vaping
Dr Colette Muir talks about youth vaping, what we need to know.
06.28.2022
Sexual harm disclosure
Cathy Stephenson discusses how to ask about non-consensual sex and what to do if you get a disclosure.

What's Goodfellow Unit about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

Goodfellow Unit episodes:

Enduring power of attorney

Concussion Guidelines 2024

RSV in adults

Nutrition and mental health

Functional neurological disorder

Secondary amenorrhea

Acute kidney injury

Primary Ovarian Insufficiency

Thriving in golden years

Psychiatric aspects of Parkinson's

Frail patients

Melanoma

Antidepressants augmentation

Fibromyalgia

Pilot Medicals

Heart failure - the four pillars

Anorectal conditions

Workplace carcinogen exposure

Alcohol and adolescents

Safe to fly?

Death Certification

Statin therapy in 2023

Blocked and congested noses

Firearms licensing

Nurse practitioners

Paediatric vulval conditions

Exercise and brain health

Vulval pain in young women

Psychotherapy

Alcohol use in New Zealand

Silicosis

Spinal muscular atrophy

Cardiovascular risk reduction

Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/CFS

Child abuse

Vegan Babies

Sentinel Injuries

Herpes zoster vaccination - an update

Frailty

Prostate Screening

Acne management

Heart failure: What's new

Hair loss in your female patient

Monkeypox

Eye trauma

Toxoplasmosis and the eye

Cutaneous warts

Periods: managing their impact

Youth vaping

Sexual harm disclosure

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