Marion Roberts talks about atypical eating disorders in primary care. Marion is a Clinical Psychologist, Director of Nurture Psychology and Senior Lecturer in primary mental health at the University of Auckland. She began specialising in eating disorders during her doctoral training at the Maudsley Hospital, King's College London and has remained in the field as both a researcher and clinician over the past decade. She has a particular focus on the clinical applications of neurocognitive findings in eating disorders, and ongoing development/delivery of evidence-based treatment for eating disorders.

Dr Marion Roberts talks about bulimia nervosa in primary care. Marion Roberts talks about atypical eating disorders in primary care. Marion is a Clinical Psychologist, Director of Nurture Psychology and Senior Lecturer in primary mental health at the University of Auckland. She began specialising in eating disorders during her doctoral training at the Maudsley Hospital, King's College London and has remained in the field as both a researcher and clinician over the past decade. She has a particular focus on the clinical applications of neurocognitive findings in eating disorders, and ongoing development/delivery of evidence-based treatment for eating disorders.

Professor Bruce Arroll discusses depression in primary care and the evidence base for that very first consultation. Bruce is a GP in south Auckland, director of the Goodfellow Unit and a professor in general practice at the University of Auckland.

Professor Bruce Arroll discusses a range of topics relevant to general practice, including the use of ondansetron to reduce diarrhoea in irritable bowel disease, treatment of resistant hypertension, strengthening exercise in planter fasciitis, nausea in pregnancy and more.

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Professor Bruce Arroll talks about managing insomnia in primary care. Bruce is a GP in South Auckland, director of the Goodfellow Unit and Professor in General Practice and Primary Care at the University of Auckland. 

Professor David Kuhl reflects upon about what dying people want, and overviews points from his research: What is the lived experience of knowing that you have a terminal illness. David is a Professor in the Department of Family Practice and Urologic Sciences, Faculty of Medicine at the University of British Columbia.

Rod Jackson talks about “where have all the heart attacks gone”. Rod is a professor of epidemiology in the Department of Epidemiology & Biostatistics at the School of Population Health, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, University of Auckland. 

Professor Bruce Arroll discusses acceptance and commitment therapy. Bruce is a GP in south Auckland, Director of the Goodfellow Unit and professor in the department of general practice and primary health care at the University of Auckland.

Professor David Kuhl talks about the experiences of men with prostate cancer. David is a Professor in the Departments of Family Practice and Urologic Sciences, Faculty of Medicine at the University of British Columbia.

Professor Bruce Arroll discusses the issues around intensive blood pressure control in the elderly. Bruce is a GP in south Auckland and professor of general practice at the University of Auckland.