Consider mood issues in men if behaviour is becoming violent.

Allow men to express their emotional pain by marshalling support, offering helplines and recommending support groups

When differentiating depression from bipolar disorder, keep longitudinal history in mind. If you suspect bipolar, avoid prescribing SNRIs and tricyclics

When the patient cannot see the pain they will cause when they die by suicide, we may have to take active measures even against the patient's will

 

Host: Dr David Lim | Total time: 38 mins

Guest: Prof David Castle, Psychiatrist; Inaugural Scientific Director, Centre for Complex Interventions (CCI) at the Centre for Addictions and Mental Health (CAMH), Toronto, Canada; Professor, Department of Psychiatry, The University of Toronto

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Suspect Vitamin D deficiency in those with very dark skin, covering for religious/cultural reasons, chronic illnesses or disability restricting access to sun exposure, those who work indoors for long hours, and obesity

Aim for a level of 50 ng/ml and between 60-70ng/ml at the end of summer

The best form of therapy is a healthy lifestyle, getting out in the middle of the day for some sun exposure and exercise; otherwise a modest daily dose is better than large intermittent bolus doses

Host: Dr David Lim | Total time: 45 mins

Guest: Prof Rebecca Mason, Endocrinology Physician; Internationally recognised leader in the role of Vitamin D; Professor and Researcher, University of Sydney

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COVID-19 vaccine current advice

Thrombosis and thrombocytopenia

Allergic reactions

Current Aus-Vax Safety data

Host: Dr David Lim | Total time: 27 mins

Guest: A/Prof Nicholas Wood, Staff Specialist General Paediatrician; Deputy Director, National Centre for Immunisation Research and Surveillance

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In this Healthed podcast, Dr Foran, Sexual Health Physician; Conjoint Senior Lecturer, School of Women’s and Children’s Health, UNSW, will explore current trends, recent changes and upcoming developments in contraception, including how to properly advise patients about long acting reversible contraception, new depot injections, new vaginal rings, new IUDs such as “frameless” and indomethacin-containing IUDs. New forms of oral contraceptive pill will also be covered such as those containing estetrol/drospirenone, as well as progeogen-only.

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In this Healthed podcast, Cindy Davenport, Registered Nurse; Registered Midwife; Clinical Director, Ternity Group, Safe Sleep Space, Sleep Smart, will explain the research that shows safe sleeping practices are more often followed when parents and caregivers receive consistent and evidence-based information and resources from GP’s and other health professionals. Join us to understand SUDI (Sudden and Unexpected Death in Infancy); the Triple Risk Factor and the latest to assist parents to understand the risks and how to sleep their infant safely.

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In this Healthed webcast, A/Prof Nicholas Wood, Staff Specialist General Paediatrician; Deputy Director, National Centre for Immunisation Research and Surveillance, presents latest information about clots and other risks, new guidelines, indications, and patient information that immunisers need to get up to speed on. The situation is very fluid and this lecture is the latest authoritative update available on this and other related issues.

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In this Healthed podcast, Clinical A/Prof Kurt Gebauer, Dermatologist; Senior Lecturer at the University of Western Australia; Director, Fremantle Dermatology, explains that allergic reactions are a common problem encountered in general practice, often without an obvious cause but nevertheless with a patient both worried and in significant discomfort. Prof Gebauer provides a systematic approach to assessing and managing this common presentation with extensive slides and a lot of practical, useful clinical practice tips.

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In this Healthed podcast, Clinical A /Prof Carsten Palme Otolaryngology Head Neck Surgeon; Associate Professor, University of Sydney; Director, Head Neck Surgery, Chris O'Brien Lifehouse, explains that  oral cancer rates are climbing steadily and they are one of the most common cancers in the world. The majority are linked to reversible risk factors and many, if discovered and referred earlier, can be better treated. The proportion associated with HPV also seems to be growing! 

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Grief is a process, not something to be fixed.

If one of your patients died by suicide, you are not alone in experiencing emotional turmoil, perceived isolation and guilt.

Linking up with appropriate support & resources are very important for GPs who are experiencing the emotional trauma of having had a patient die from suicide.

Host: Dr David Lim | Total time: 41 mins

Guest: Monique Broadbent, Support Leader; Standby - Support After Suicide, Brisbane

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Adults with newly diagnosed significant food allergies must be referred to an allergist for diagnosis and treatment and prescription of Epipens if appropriate.

New diagnosis can be a fearful and life changing condition for an adult and they need information

An ASCIA (Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy) Action Plan is vital and must be carried with two Epipens all the time

Host: Dr David Lim | Total time: 35 mins

Guest: Maria Said, Registered Nurse; CEO of Allergy & Anaphylaxis Australia; Associate member of the Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy

 

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