In this podcast we will cover the basics of melanomas which all general practcioners should know about with Mayuri Ramnarain. Stanleur Capital: Medical practice and personal financial solutions

Liver metastases are very common. With modern liver resection techniques and chemotherapy agents we are able to offer these patients treatment that may significantly lengthen their overall survival. In thjis podcast we dicuss metastatic liver lesions with Dr Hendri Pretorius. Stanleur Capital: Medical practice and personal financial solutions

The normal blood pressure in the portal venous circulation is 3-5mmHg, portal hypertension is diagnosed once the pressure is greater than 6mm Hg. Varices start developing with a pressure greater than 8mmHg, and may bleed with pressures greater than 12mmHg.

In this podcast we discuss portal hypertension with Dr Hendri Pretorius including with a clinical case scenario and the management thereof. Stanleur Capital: Medical practice and personal financial solutions

In this episode Dr Hendri Pretorius tells us about primary liver cancers, focusing on hepatocellular cancer. Stanleur Capital: Medical practice and personal financial solutions

In this podcast we discuss the types and pathogenesis of gallstones as well as their complications with Dr Hendri Pretorius. Stanleur Capital: Medical practice and personal financial solutions

In this podcast we discuss the indications of x-rays, eFAST, CT scans, contrast studies and other investigations. Attached to the podcast is a PDF with links to additional resources. Stanleur Capital: Medical practice and personal financial solutions

Using ATLS principles, trauma surgeon Dr Barbaro Monzon, discusses the approach to a trauma patient in the emergency room. The primary, secondary and tertiary surveys are dealt with. Attached to the podcast is a summary sheet which includes links to useful free online claculators ect.. Stanleur Capital: Medical practice and personal financial solutions · Additional content Approach to Trauma Patient podcast.pdf — PDF (54.8 KB)

We discuss informed consent, who can give consent and various ethical principles with Mr Jerry Mayaba, an attorney specialising in medicolegal litigation with MacRoberts Attorneys. Attached to the podcast are various HPCSA published douments relevant to consent and ethical medical practice. Stanleur Capital: Medical practice and personal financial solutions · The Children's Act explained.pdf — PDF (812.8 KB) · HPCSA Ethical guidelines for good practice in the health care professions.pdf — PDF (6.3 MB)

In this podcast we discuss HPCSA internship training requirements with Mr Jerry Mayaba, attorney for MacRobert's Attorney's, and what is required for an intern doctor to be successfully signed off as an independent practicioner. Attached to the podcast are various HPCSA published documents relevant to Internship. Stanleur Capital: Medical practice and personal financial solutions · HPCSA Core Competancies for Internship.pdf — PDF (386.5 KB) · HPCSA Guidelines for Internship Training.pdf — PDF (1.2 MB)

Join Martin Brand as he interviews electricity guru, Professor Ryan Blumenthal, Forensic pathologist at the University of Pretoria. Professor Blumenthal has a deep interest in electricity and how it casues trauma, from your kitchen kettle to high voltage power lines, many of the myths of electricity are debunked in this episode. Stanleur Capital: Medical practice and personal financial solutions