In this episode, Ruveena Kaur discusses Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), covering its diagnosis, metabolic and reproductive health impacts, and long-term management. It highlights weight stigma, eating disorders, effective treatments, and the importance of inclusive, evidence-based care.

In this episode, Dr Lucy O’Hagan explores how healthcare professionals navigate uncertainty in consultations, from diagnostic ambiguity to effective patient communication. It covers strategies for gathering information, using reasoning tools, and managing not knowing while maintaining patient trust.

In this episode, Ben Chan, consultant Head and Neck surgeon, discusses HPV (Human Papillomavirus) related head and neck cancer.

In this episode Ruveena Kaur discusses hypertensive disorders in pregnancy, covering its definition, causes, maternal and fetal risks, safe treatments, and monitoring. It also discusses long-term health implications and primary care management.

Jenny Visser discusses essential travel considerations for older adults, particularly exploring the critical role of vaccinations.

Ryan Paul discusses disparities in diabetes care, focusing on how technology can reduce the equity gap.

In this episode Dawn White explores how language in healthcare impacts patient outcomes, focusing on the nocebo effect - where words can unintentionally harm.

Janet Fanslow talks about adverse childhood experiences, intimate partner violence, and non-partner violence in New Zealand and how these issues impact long-term health. We are learning that people’s experience of violence and adversity as children and throughout the lifecourse has long-term health effects. Janet explores what we mean when we talk about experiences of violence and what we are learning about the health effects.

In this episode Suzanne Aitken discusses gluten-free diets in patients living with Coeliac disease.

In this episode, Cathy Stephenson discusses the role of the Ministry of Social Development (MSD) and Work and Income, exploring how to navigate the system to ensure your patients receive the right supports and services.