On The Wards: On The Pods Medical Podcast for Doctors

Laura Glenn talks to Dr Paul Hamor about performing, interpreting and discussing spirometry results with patients.

Paul Hamor is a Respiratory & Sleep Physician and Network Director of Physician Training at the Prince of Wales Hospital. He has had a long involvement in prevocational and undergraduate medical education. Paul has interests in the formulation of educational programs, presentation skills, delivering best evidence based-practice to the ward, as well as change methodology. He is also a strong advocate for work life balance and has been looking at the prevention and management of junior doctor burnout and programs to promote resilience.

Summary Writer:  Elizabeth Campbell

Editor:  James Edwards

Interviewee: Ian Caterson

James talks to Professor Ian Caterson about an approach to thyroid disease.

Ian Caterson is currently Foundation Director of the Boden Institute of Obesity Nutrition Exercise and Eating Disorders and Boden Professor of Human Nutrition at the University of Sydney.  He has held the latter position since 1997.  Prior to that he was Senior Staff Specialist and Director of Clinical Endocrinology at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital.

He has been president of both the Australian Diabetes Society and the Australasian Society for the Study of Obesity and is president elect of the World Obesity Federation.

Ian is a recognised expert on obesity, its causes, prevention and management.  He is on the Clinical Care group of World Obesity, Chairs the Expert Obesity Committee for the Australian National Preventive Health Agency and is on the Prevention and Community Health Committee of the NHMRC of Australia.

James talks to Professor Ian Caterson about an approach to thyroid disease.

Summary Writer:  Elizabeth Campbell

Editor:  James Edwards

Interviewee: Ian Caterson

About Ian Caterson

Ian Caterson is currently Foundation Director of the Boden Institute of Obesity Nutrition Exercise and Eating Disorders and Boden Professor of Human Nutrition at the University of Sydney. He has held the latter position since 1997. Prior to that, he was Senior Staff Specialist and Director of Clinical Endocrinology at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital.

He has been president of both the Australian Diabetes Society and the Australasian Society for the Study of Obesity and is president elect of the World Obesity Federation.

Ian is a recognised expert on obesity, its causes, prevention and management. He is on the Clinical Care group of World Obesity, Chairs the Expert Obesity Committee for the Australian National Preventive Health Agency and is on the Prevention and Community Health Committee of the NHMRC of Australia.

Summary Writer:  Linda Wu

Editor:  Bruce way

Interviewee: Joanne Ferguson

James talks to Dr Joanne Ferguson about Psychosis and how early recognition, assessment and management of such patients ensures safety of both patient and those around them.

Joanne Ferguson is a Clinical Associate Lecturer in Psychiatry and Addictions at Croydon Community Health Centre, Concord Clinical School.  She is a Specialist Psychiatrist for Drug Health Services at Rozelle and Concord Hospitals.

James talks to Dr Joanne Ferguson about psychosis and how early recognition, assessment and management of such patients ensures the safety of both patient and those around them.

Summary Writer:  Linda Wu

Editor:  Bruce way

Interviewee: Joanne Ferguson

About Dr Joanne Ferguson

Joanne Ferguson is a Clinical Associate Lecturer in Psychiatry and Addictions at Croydon Community Health Centre, Concord Clinical School. She is a Specialist Psychiatrist for Drug Health Services at Rozelle and Concord Hospitals.

Summary Writer:  Amanda White

Editor:  James Edwards

Interviewee: Steve Chadban

James talks to Professor Steve Chadban about Acute kidney injury (AKI), which develops in 5 - 20% of hospitalised patients and a significant contributor to morbidity and mortality in the critically ill.

Steve Chadban studied Medicine at the University of Newcastle, Australia, where he received the University Medal in Medicine. He undertook physician training in Newcastle, before specialising in Nephrology, completing a PhD in macrophage biology at Monash University, then a post-doctoral study period in immunology at the University of Cambridge, UK. Steve returned to Monash University to run the Transplantation Program from 1999–2002 before moving to Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, where he is a full-time staff Nephrologist, Director of Kidney Transplantation, Professor of Medicine (Nephrology) at The University of Sydney and researcher in basic and clinical sciences. Steve is the President-elect of the TSANZ, Executive member of ANZDATA and a Lead Investigator in the AusDiab Kidney Study. He has spoken at numerous National and International meetings and produced over 170 papers published in leading International journals including The New England Journal of Medicine, JAMA and The Journal of Clinical Investigation. Steve’s research interests include the molecular mechanisms of transplant rejection, with a focus on macrophages and innate immunity, clinical transplantation, diabetes and outcomes in CKD and transplantation.

James talks to Professor Steve Chadban about acute kidney injury (AKI). AKI develops in 5 - 20% of hospitalised patients and is a significant contributor to morbidity and mortality in the critically ill. Acute kidney injury ranges from mild to severe disease requiring renal replacement therapy. Here, we'll deconstruct the causes of AKI to outline a helpful and systemic approach for junior doctors.

Summary Writer:  Amanda White

Editor:  James Edwards

Interviewee:  Steve Chadban

About Steve Chadban

Steve Chadban studied Medicine at the University of Newcastle, Australia, where he received the University Medal in Medicine. He undertook physician training in Newcastle, before specialising in Nephrology, completing a PhD in macrophage biology at Monash University, then a post-doctoral study period in immunology at the University of Cambridge, UK.

Steve returned to Monash University to run the Transplantation Program from 1999–2002 before moving to Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, where he is a full-time staff Nephrologist, Director of Kidney Transplantation, Professor of Medicine (Nephrology) at The University of Sydney and researcher in basic and clinical sciences. Steve is the President-elect of the TSANZ, Executive member of ANZDATA and a Lead Investigator in the AusDiab Kidney Study. He has spoken at numerous National and International meetings and produced over 170 papers published in leading international journals including The New England Journal of Medicine, JAMA and The Journal of Clinical Investigation.

Steve’s research interests include the molecular mechanisms of transplant rejection, with a focus on macrophages and innate immunity, clinical transplantation, diabetes and outcomes in CKD and transplantation.

Summary writer:  Jorja Braden

Editor:  James Edwards

Interviewee: Lauren Troy

James talks to Dr Lauren Troy about the management of the hypoxic patient, a common issue that many junior doctors will face when working on the wards.

Lauren Troy is a Respiratory Physician, working as a Staff Specialist in the Department of Respiratory and Sleep Medicine at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital.  She is currently undertaking a PhD in exercise and sleep physiology in interstitial lung disease.  Lauren has a strong interest in training and education, with involvement in teaching programs for general practitioners, junior medical officers, basic physician trainees and respiratory advanced trainees.  Lauren has been a communications tutor with The Sydney Medical School since 2008 and holds a Clinical Associate Lecturer position with the University of Sydney.

James talks to Dr Lauren Troy about hypoxia and the management of the hypoxic patient. Hypoxia is a common issue that many junior doctors will face when working on the wards. It can significantly contribute to the morbidity and mortality of patients, so it needs to be managed early. In this podcast, you'll learn a structured approach to the hypoxic patient and gain sound knowledge of oxygen therapies available for patients in the hospital setting.

Summary writer:  Jorja Braden

Editor:  James Edwards

Interviewee:  Lauren Troy

About Dr Lauren Troy

Lauren Troy is a Respiratory Physician, working as a Staff Specialist in the Department of Respiratory and Sleep Medicine at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital. She is currently undertaking a PhD in exercise and sleep physiology in interstitial lung disease. Lauren has a strong interest in training and education, with involvement in teaching programs for general practitioners, junior medical officers, basic physician trainees and respiratory advanced trainees. Lauren has been a communications tutor with The Sydney Medical School since 2008 and holds a Clinical Associate Lecturer position with the University of Sydney.

Summary Writer:  James Paterson

Editor:  James Edwards

Interviewee:  Rewa Keegan

James talks to Rewa Keegan, General Surgical Fellow and Surgical Superintendent at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital about the insertion of nasogastic tubes.

Dr Rewa Keegan completed her intern and resident years at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital and commenced general surgical training in 2010, successfully gaining her fellowship in 2014. Rewa loves clinical teaching from a medical student to registrar level, particularly in the areas of surgical simulation and working with aspiring surgeons on developing their career plans. She is very interested in surgical education and has undertaken a number of research projects looking at how registrars perceive their experience in surgical training. Rewa plans to undertake further training in oncoplastic breast surgery and she and her husband ultimately plan to settle in a regional coastal centre after completing fellowships overseas.