The Good GP

The Good GP interviews Dr Angus Chan, outgoing President of the Hong Kong College of Family Physicians on what it is like to be a general practitioner in Hong Kong. Dr Chan explains the differences to practicing in Australia, including the cultural challenges and work-life balance.

In the 50th Good GP episode, Dr David Hawkes, Director of Molecular Biology and Biochemistry at the Victorian Cytology Service, discusses HPV testing in general practice and the changes as a result of the National Cervical Screening Program. In this episode, Dr Hawkes explains the reliability of the testing and the rationale for switching from cytology based testing to HPV testing. He also explains the Meijer criteria, the issues of contamination and more.

The Good GP interviews Prof. Justin Beilby, Vice Chancellor at Torrens University Australia and practicing GP, on emerging technologies in general practice including artificial intelligence and virtual reality.

Dr Evan Ackermann, GP and immediate past Chair of the RACGP Expert Committee – Quality Care, speaks with Dr Tim Koh on the RACGP Red Book and preventative activities in general practice.

Dr Jan Orman, BlackDog Institute, talks with the GoodGP on managing anxiety, depression and insomnia using eHealth resources. Dr Orman is Sydney based GP with a special interest in mental health and GP Services. **Podcast update – 6 December 2018: The SHUTi program mentioned by Dr Sean Stevens is no longer available due to a clinical study. The GoodGP recommends Sleepio as an alternative.

Dr Tim Koh and Dr Sean Stevens talk about the future of general practice and the journey of The Good GP podcast.

Dr Rajiv Menon, Specialist Anaesthetist and Pain Medicine Physician, talks about acute pain and acute pain management.

Dr Sean Stevens speaks with Dr Nathan Pinskier, Chair of the RACGP Expert Committee — e-health and Practice Services about My Health Record

Dr Richard Loh and Sandra Vale discuss Eczema, including the triggers of Eczema and some practical ways to manage and avoid flare ups.

Dr Richard Loh and Sandra Vale discuss food allergies, including the introduction of allergenic foods in infants and the best approach to preventing allergies.

Dr Sarah Newman talks candidly with The Good GP about the needs of GP registrars during their Australian General Practice Training (AGPT) and the vital role of their supervisor. This interview was recorded in front of a live audience at the RACGP WA Open Day, Sunday 18 March.

GP Dr Alida Lancee and Palliative Care Physician Dr Derek Eng spoke about voluntary assisted dying with The Good GP at the RACGP WA Open Day.

Associate Professor Meredith Blake spoke about euthanasia at RACGP WA's Open Day. Interviewed by The Good GP before a live audience, she said the issue of euthanasia would never have an answer that would satisfy everyone, but it was an important question to ask and discuss nevertheless.

Dr Justin Coleman talks with The Good GP about pharmaceutical companies and their interactions with general practitioners (GPs). He explains his ‘No Advertising Please’ campaign and the argument against GPs accepting it as ‘normal’ to regularly see drug or pharmaceutical representatives. Justin has served as a member of the Medicine Australia Transparency Working Group for seven years, where he interacted with the pharmaceutical industry around self-regulation, giving him with great insight into the processes involved.

"Every GP loves a catch-up consultation involving simple matters", but there's a time for 'fast thinking' and a time for 'slow thinking', as Dr Justin Coleman discusses with The Good GP.