Australian Family Physician audio

Engaging children in a clinical setting is kind to the child and their family, and is a useful clinical tool.

Anne Fraser, clinical psychologist from the State child Development Centre in Western Australia discusses oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) with Dr Jenni Parsons. The discussion centres around distinguishing ODD from normal preschool or adolescent behaviour, associations with other behavioural and psychological problems and management strategies

Dr Michael Harari discusses practical tips to gain a child's confidence in medical consultations with Dr Jenni Parsons. The judicious use of silliness, without acting the fool, can set a child at ease and facilitate assessment, history taking and examination

Dr Jill Sewell discusses the underlying causes, assessment and management of school refusal with Dr Jenni Parsons. School refusal is a heterogeneous and multifactorial problem that may relate to separation anxiety, anxiety-depression, learning difficulties, bullying, family dysfunction or the child needing to 'protect' a parent in situations of family violence or parental mental health problems.

Christopher Brown, consultant ENT surgeon, Melbourne Nasal and Sinus Clinic, discusses the management of chronic rhinosinusitis in adults with Dr Jenni Parsons.

Chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) is a common condition in the community, with significant morbidity and financial implications.

Professor Robert Berkowitz discusses the management of ear, nose and throat problems in children with Dr Jenni Parsons. The focus is on when to refer to an otolaryngologist for recurrent otitis media, adenotonsillar disease, suppurative complications of common infections and nasal injuries.

This article provides a general approach in determining when to refer a child to an otolaryngologist.

Professor Stephen O'Leary discusses technological advances in treatment of hearing impairment including digital technology in hearing aids, cochlear implantation and the bone anchored hearing aid (BAHA).

The treatment of hearing impairment is rapidly evolving. Despite this, a significant number of adults with hearing impairment receive inadequate treatment or rehabilitation, resulting in functional impairment and social isolation.

Christopher Brown, consultant ENT surgeon, Melbourne Nasal and Sinus Clinic, discusses the management of chronic rhinosinusitis in adults with Dr Jenni Parsons. The discussion focuses on the practicalities of assessment, optimising medical management and surgical options for patients who have failed medical management

Professor Robert Berkowitz discusses the management of ear, nose and throat problems in children with Dr Jenni Parsons. The focus is on when to refer to an otolaryngologist for recurrent otitis media, adenotonsillar disease, suppurative complications of common infections and nasal injuries

Professor Stephen O’Leary discusses technological advances in treatment of hearing impairment including digital technology in hearing aids, cochlear implantation and the bone anchored hearing aid (BAHA) with Dr Carolyn O'Shea.

Dr Meredith Makeham author of the series of articles in AFP on the Threats to Australian Patient Safety (TAPS) study discusses the TAPS study and some of the findings relating to errors, harm and avoidance of errors.

The Threats to Australian Patient Safety (TAPS) Study collected 648 anonymous reports about threats to patient safety from a representative random sample of Australian general practitioners.