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Episode 21: Immunisation - with Peta Gimpel (Queensland Specialist Immunisation Service)

Episode 21   |   3rd December 2024   |   30 mins

In this episode, Dr Tanusha speaks with Peta Gimpel about changes to the Immunisation Schedule, and her role as a Nurse Practitioner at the Queensland Specialist Immunisation Service at Children's Health Queensland.

The Queensland Paediatric Respiratory Syncytial Virus Prevention Program has expanded from 1 December 2024. This expanded program provides free Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) immunisation to eligible Queensland infants, young children and pregnant women.

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Episode 20: West Moreton Health Opportunities - with Nadeem Siddiqui, John Ridler, & Mei-Ching Freeman

Episode 20  |  3rd December 2024  |  27 mins

In this episode, Dr Tanusha speaks with West Moreton Health representatives who can share their perspectives about GP workforce opportunities in the West Moreton region outside of traditional practice.

  • Dr "Meech" Freeman - Clinical Director Prevention and Minor Injuries
  • Dr John Ridler - Acting Clinical Director Rural Hospitals
  • Dr Nadeem Siddiqui - Clinical Director at West Moreton Health
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Episode 19: DFV: Non-Fatal Strangulation - with Deearne Troy (West Moreton Health)

Episode 19  |  19th November 2024  |  31 mins

Warning: This podcast contains themes of domestic and family violence which may be triggering for survivors or sensitive listeners.

Ahead of International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, Dr Tanusha speaks with Deearne Troy, who is a domestic and family violence trainer at West Moreton Health.

In this episode, Dr Tanusha and Deearne discuss non-fatal strangulation, consenting sexual choking among young people, coercive control, building trust with victim survivors, and services for patient support.

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After hours, please phone the Child Safety After Hours Service:

  • 1800-175-135
  • (07) 3235-9999

Complete an ⁠online form⁠ on the Child Safety website. For more information, see Queensland Department of Child Safety.

Mission Australia – Intensive Family Support (IFS)

If confident that IFS will be needed, this service may be requested directly instead of through FaCC. Inform the patient of service location – Level 1/225 Brisbane Street, Ipswich, QLD 4305. Contact the service:

For more information, see the ⁠website⁠.

onePlace Community Services Directory

Online ⁠community service directory⁠ for Queensland parents, families, and professionals looking to find support.

Reporting child abuse in other states

If reasonable suspicion that a child outside Queensland is experiencing harm, or is at risk of experiencing harm, contact the ⁠relevant state service⁠.

HealthPathways

⁠Child Abuse and Neglect Intervention Services⁠

⁠Strangulation⁠

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Episode 18: Paediatric Cardiology - with Dr Ben Auld

Episode 18  |  5th November 2024  |  36 mins

In this episode, Dr Tanusha and Dr Jo speak with Dr Ben Auld, who is one of 11 Paediatric Cardiologists at Queensland Children's Hospital who work to improve the heart health of children while providing quality and compassionate care.

Dr Auld outlines common paediatric cardiology conditions GPs need be across to screen for in the neonatal period and early childhood, and how GPs can support their paediatric patients and families when a cardiac condition has been diagnosed.

If you would like to participate in a short interview to talk about your experience with primary care delivery to Queensland children with heart disease, contact ⁠ben.auld@health.qld.gov.au⁠.

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⁠Birth Prevalence of Congenital Heart Disease Worldwide: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis⁠

⁠Improving primary care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with rheumatic heart disease: What can I do?

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Episode 17: Geriatrics and advance care planning - with Dr Anna Taylor

Episode 17  |  22nd October 2024  |  24 mins

October is ⁠Queensland Seniors Month⁠, so in this episode Dr Jo speaks with Dr Anna Taylor from ⁠Infinity Specialists⁠.

Dr Taylor is a Geriatrician who specialises in a diverse range of geriatric syndromes.

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Episode 16: Talking about obstetrics - with Dr Ka-Kiu Cheung

Episode Episode 16  |  8th October 2024  |  24 mins

In this episode, Dr Tanusha speaks with Dr Ka-Kiu Cheung about maternity care and screening guidelines during pregnancy. Dr Ka-Kiu Cheung is family GP at the Gold Coast, the GP with special interest in Antenatal at Gold Coast University Hospital, and is the Chair of the Special Interest Group for Antenatal. She is also the Deputy Chair on the Board for Gold Coast PHN.

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1. Preeclampsia screening:

2. Morphology scan and cervical length
3. Syphilis
4. Genetic carrier screening
5. Maternal RSV vaccination

Guidelines:
Obstetrics statements and guidelines directory (RACGP)

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Episode 15: Talking about breast cancer - with Dr Susan Bell

Episode Episode 15  |  8th October 2024  |  37 mins

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, so in this episode, Dr Tanusha talks to Dr Susan Bell, General Breast and Endocrine Surgeon at West Moreton Health. Dr Bell discusses breast screening and a new breast cancer risk factor assessment tool called iprevent that can be used by clinicians and patients.

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Episode 14: Digital health in general practice - with Dene Creegan

Episode 14  |  24th September 2024  |  19 mins

In this episode, Dr Tanusha speaks with Dene Creegan, who is Practice Manager at 7 Springs Medical Practice in Toowoomba, about digital health tools in general practice.

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Episode 13: Alcohol and other Drugs Service (West Moreton) - with Dr Carmen Nayer

Episode 13  |  24th September 2024  |  22 mins

In this episode, Dr Tanusha speaks with Dr Carmen Nayer, who is an Addiction Psychiatrist at West Moreton's AODS (Alcohol and Other Drugs Service).

Information and resources for health professionals discussed during the podcast can be found at ⁠www.ddwmphn.com.au⁠.

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Episode 12: Metro and rural medical care - with Dr Wendy Burton

Episode 12  |  10th September 2024  |  23 mins

In this episode, Dr Tanusha Ramaloo speaks with Dr Wendy Burton, a GP from Brisbane with a special interest in maternity and health equity, who in addition to her city practice is now providing medical services to the Goondiwindi community and encouraging other GPs to consider offering rural and remote care as well.

Dr Burton has also produced the website maternity-matters.com.au within information and resources for patients and GPs.

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Episode 11: Digital Health - with Anja Nikolic (Australasian Institute of Digital Health)

Episode 11  |  27th August 2024  |  23 mins

In this episode, Dr Tanusha speaks with Anja Nikolic, who is the CEO of the Australasian Institute of Digital Health (AIDH).

Learn more about the ⁠Australasian Institute of Digital Health⁠ and how digital health can benefit GPs and their patients.

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Episode 10: Obstetrics - with Dr Kim Nolan

Episode 10  |  13th August 2024  |  26 mins

In this episode, Dr Tanusha speaks with Dr Kim Nolan, who is a leading GP in the region and Maternity GPLO at Metro South Health.

Learn more about the ⁠Preconception and prenatal genetic screening guideline⁠, and how to keep up with clinical updates in obstetrics as busy GPs.

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Episode 9: Paediatrics - with Dr Ian Shellshear

Episode 9  |  30th July 2024  |  21 mins

In this episode, Tanusha speaks with leading West Moreton Paediatrician Dr Ian Shellshear. Dr Shellshear has over 40 years of experience in paediatrics and is passionate about behaviour management for children and young people.

In 2021, the PHN hosted a five-part webinar series with Dr Shellshear. Watch here: ⁠Lunch with Dr Ian Shellshear Education Series⁠.

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Episode 8: Food Allergy - with Maria Said AM (Allergy & Anaphylaxis Australia)

Episode 8  |  16th July 2024  |  25 mins

In this episode, Tanusha speaks with Allergy & Anaphylaxis Australia CEO Maria Said AM about food allergy and supporting food allergy prevention.

Nip Allergies in the Bub aims to provide parents and health professionals with information about how to feed babies the common allergy causing foods and how to manage eczema, based on current evidence, to support food allergy prevention.

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Episode 7: Domestic and Family Violence - with Hannah Atwell-Moore (The Centre for Women & Co)

Episode 7  |  2nd July 2024  |  30 mins

Warning: This podcast contains themes of domestic and family violence which may be triggering for survivors or sensitive listeners.

In this episode, Tanusha speaks with Hannah from the Centre for Women & Co about the role of GPs in supporting domestic violence survivors and identifying referral pathways.

The Domestic Violence Action Centre (DVAC) provides service supports listed on the DVAC Services Page in the Darling Downs and West Moreton regions.

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Episode 6: My Health Record - with Jake Thorsen

Episode 6  |  18th June 2024  |  22 mins

In this episode, Tanusha is joined by Jo and Jake to talk all things My Health Record.

My Health Record is a secure online summary of key patient health information. Healthcare providers can access the system to view and add information.

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Episode 5: Part 2: Cervical Screening & Women's Health - with Dr Caroline Harvey (IRIS Education)

Episode 5  |  18th June 2024  |  23 mins

In this episode, Dr Caroline Harvey returns to talk to Tanusha about self-collection cervical screening and HPV, with an in-depth discussion on the management algorithm.

IRIS Education provides a broad range of professional development: courses and workshops, clinical skill review, small group learning and education and program development consultancy.

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Episode 4: Cervical Screening & Women's Health - with Dr Caroline Harvey (IRIS Education)

Episode 4  |  4th June 2024  |  17 mins

In this episode, Tanusha speaks with self-described "cervical screening tragic" Dr Caroline Harvey about women's health, HPV, and self-collection cervical screening.

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Episode 3: Head to Health Phone Service - with Julie Cameron

Episode 3  |  21st May 2024  |  16 mins

In this episode, Tanusha speaks with Julie from Neami National, who work with the PHN to implement Head to Health in the Darling Downs and West Moreton regions.

Learn more about the ⁠Head to Health Phone Service⁠, which offers a free, confidential, and friendly referral phone service for people seeking support for their mental and emotional wellbeing.

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Episode 2 with Dr Jo Pappas

Episode 2  |  2nd May 2024  |  13 mins

In our second episode, Dr Tanusha Ramaloo speaks with the PHN's Darling Downs based General Practice Liaison Officer, Dr Jo Pappas.

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Episode 1: Welcome to GPs in a Pod - with Louise Litchfield

Episode 1  |  30th April 2024  |  11 mins

Welcome to GPs in a Pod. In our first episode, Dr Tanusha Ramaloo speaks with Louise Litchfield, Director of Stakeholder Engagement and Communications at the PHN, about what GPs can expect from this podcast.

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