Australian Family Physician audio show

Australian Family Physician audio

Summary: Australian Family Physician is the official journal of The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners

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Podcasts:

 Urinary stone disease: assessment and management | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:15:42

Mr Simon Bariol talks about the role of the GP in assessing and managing urinary stone disease

 Interview: Autism Spectrum Disorders | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:18:56

Emeritus Professor Bruce Tonge and Dr Avril Brereton discuss autism spectrum disorders and the role of the general practitioner in detection and management.

 Article: Autism spectrum disorders | File Type: application/pdf | Duration: Unknown

Autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) are serious neurodevelopmental disorders affecting approximately one in 160 Australians. Symptoms are apparent during the second year of life causing impairments in social interaction, communication and behaviour with restricted and stereotyped interests.

 Interview: Breastfeeding - Evidence based guidelines for the use of medicines | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:12:21

Dr Lisa Amir discusses breast feeding and medications. She discusses where to find evidence about medicines and breastfeeding, some general principles and also some common clinical scenarios.

 Article: Breastfeeding - Evidence based guidelines for the use of medicines | File Type: application/pdf | Duration: Unknown

General practitioners may consider prescribing medicines for breastfeeding women during the postpartum period. Most medicines can be used safely during breastfeeding at the recommended dose, however there are exceptions that necessitate caution.

 Breastfeeding - Evidence based guidelines for the use of medicines | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:12:21

Dr Lisa Amir discusses breast feeding and medications. She discusses where to find evidence about medicines and breastfeeding, some general principles and also some common clinical scenarios

 Autism Spectrum Disorders | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:18:56

Emeritus Professor Bruce Tonge and Dr Avril Brereton discuss autism spectrum disorders and the role of the general practitioner in detection and management.

 Interview: Problem drinking - detection, assessment and management in general practice | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:27:23

Dr Apo Demirkol talks about the role of the GP in detecting, assessing and managing problem drinking.

 Article: Problem drinking – detection and assessment in general practice | File Type: application/pdf | Duration: Unknown

Alcohol has long been an integral part of the social life of many Australians. However, alcohol is associated with significant harm to drinkers, and also to nondrinkers.

 Interview: Risky Drinking among young Australians - causes, effects and implications for GPs | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:12:12

Amy Pennay talks about the importance of acknowledging the social, cultural and economic drivers of risky drinking in young people and outlines a comprehensive strategy for addressing risky drinking in youg people by general practitioners.

 Article: Risky drinking among young Australians – causes, effects and implications for GPs | File Type: application/pdf | Duration: Unknown

Rates of risky drinking among young Australians have increased substantially over the past 2 decades, resulting in significant community concern.

 Risky drinking among young Australians - causes, effects and implications for GPs | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:12:12

Amy Pennay talks about the importance of acknowledging the social, cultural and economic drivers of risky drinking in young people and outlines a comprehensive strategy for addressing risky drinking in youg people by general practitioners

 Problem drinking - detection, assessment and management in general practice | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:27:23

Dr Apo Demirkol talks about the role of the GP in detecting, assessing and managing problem drinking

 Interview: Psoriasis | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:15:09

Dr Philip Clarke talks about the very common skin condition of psoriasis – considering issues in diagnosis and management with a focus on general practice

 Article: Psoriasis | File Type: application/pdf | Duration: Unknown

Psoriasis is one of the more common rashes presenting to general practice.

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