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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:
- Phone (07) 3437 0900
- Email ifsipswich@missionaustralia.com.au
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.
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Episode 49: High-risk pregnancy - with Dr Vishwas Raghunath
Episode 49 | 20th November 2025 | 28 mins
In this episode, Dr Tanusha speaks with Nephrologist and Obstetric Physician at West Moreton Health and Mater Mothers' Hospital, Dr Vishwas Raghunath.
They discuss how to monitor, investigate, and support women after high-risk pregnancies – including those complicated by preeclampsia, gestational hypertension and gestational diabetes – to ensure early detection and prevention of future disease.
Resources
International Federation of Gynecology & Obstetrics (FIGO): FIGO pregnancy passport
Society of Obstetric Medicine Australia & New Zealand (SOMANZ): SOMANZ Hypertension in Pregnancy Guideline 2023
Episode 48: CMV in pregnancy - with Dr Jill Parkes-Smith
Episode 48 | 18th November 2025 | 18 mins
In this episode, Dr Tanusha speaks with Dr Jill Parkes-Smith, an Obstetric Medicine and Infectious Diseases Physician working at Ipswich Hospital and Mater Mothers' Hospital in South Brisbane.
This conversation focuses on cytomegalovirus (CMV) in pregnancy, including why it matters, how to interpret serology, when to investigate, and how GPs can provide effective patient support to reduce transmission risks. Dr Parkes-Smith also provides insight into the mycobacterial infections service at Ipswich Hospital, including care pathways for latent tuberculosis (TB), active TB, and non-TB mycobacterial (NTM) disease.
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Episode 47: Gynaeoncology - with Dr Nim Cabraal
Episode 47 | 4th November 2025 | 47 mins
In this episode Dr Tanusha speaks with Dr Nim Cabraal, a gynaecological oncologist and surgeon at St Andrews Ipswich Private Hospital.
Dr Cabraal has expertise in the management of gynaecological cancers and complex benign conditions, sharing insights into postmenopausal bleeding, cancer surveillance, and more.
Resources
Mater: Guidelines for the Surveillance of Gynaecological Malignancies
GYON: A Guide to Gynaecological Oncology: What GPs need to know
Episode 46: Primary care reform - with Dr Walid Jammal and Dr Kirsten Meisinger
Episode 46 | 22nd October 2025 | 55 mins
If you missed our How to make Medicare reform work for you and your patients discussions in Toowoomba and Ipswich last week, catch up with this week's GPs in a Pod episode. Dr Jammal and Dr Meisinger (MD, MHCDS) returned to speak with Dr Tanusha, Dr Jo, and the PHN's Executive Director - Primary Care, Tim Keane.
Our expert guests cover explaining MyMedicare to your patients, shifting to proactive care, lessons from the US primary care system transformation, and so much more.
Episode 45: Carer support - with Irene Clelland (Arafmi)
Episode 45 | 16th October 2025 | 25 mins
To celebrate National Carers Week, Dr Tanusha spoke with Irene Clelland, who is the CEO of Arafmi - a “small but mighty” service that provides supports to mental health carers.
They discuss Arafmi’s guide to working with carers, 24-hour support line, workshops, and respite accommodation for carers. They also speak about the warning signs for GPs around stress in carers.
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Arafmi: Working with Carers, Family and Kin
24-hour Carer Support Line (1300 554 660)
Episode 44: Healthdirect Australia - with Bettina McMahon
Episode 44 | 7th October 2025 | 24 mins
In this episode, Dr Tanusha speaks with Healthdirect Australia CEO Bettina McMahon.
They discuss Healthdirect Australia's role in the health system, My Aged Care, the importance of practices being listed in the National Health Services Directory, and the upcoming rebrand to 1800 MEDICARE, which will expand to include free, after-hours GP consultations.
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Episode 43: AI scribes - with Tracy Pickett (Avant)
Episode 43 | 23rd September 2025 | 23 mins
In this episode, Tanusha speaks with Tracy Pickett, Legal & Policy Advisor at Avant.
They discuss Artificial Intelligence (AI) Scribes; the benefits for GPs and patients, the risks around inaccuracy, data and security, and legal considerations.
Resources
Avant: AI: what you need to know
Ahpra: Meeting your professional obligations when using Artificial Intelligence in healthcare
Department of Health, Disability and Ageing: Digital scribes
Avant: AI scribes and patient consent
Avant: 3 ways AI medical scribes can benefit your practice (and how to pick the right one)
Episode 42: Homelessness health outreach - with Adj. Assoc. Prof Sonia Martin (OneBridge)
Episode 42 | 9th September 2025 | 24 mins
In this episode, Dr Tanusha speaks with OneBridge founder, Adjunct Associate Professor Sonia Martin.
OneBridge's Homelessness Health Access Program provides access to primary care, including mental health support and warm referral, through a mobile outreach model in Toowoomba and Ipswich.
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Episode 41: Digital health and AI - with Anja Nikolic (Australasian Institute of Digital Health)
Episode 41 | 26th August 2025 | 19 mins
In this episode, Anja Nikolic, CEO of the Australasian Institute of Digital Health, returns to the podcast to speak with Dr Tanusha.
They discuss what's happening in digital health and at the Institute, and all things AI in healthcare.
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Episode 40: MyMedicare and Chronic Condition Management - with Chris Smeed (Cubiko)
Episode 40 | 12th August 2025 | 26 mins
In this episode, Dr Tanusha speaks with Cubiko CEO Chris Smeed. They discuss the Chronic Condition Management changes that came into effect from 1 July 2025.
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Cubiko: Resources to prepare for Chronic Condition Management
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