Goodfellow Unit
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Goodfellow Unit
Interviews with New Zealand experts featuring topical and relevant information for primary health professionals.
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Grief: A personal journey
In this episode, clinical psychologist Suze Malcolm discusses the complexities of grief, emphasising its individualised nature and the importance of u...
Palpitations
In this episode, Dr Niall Foley discusses Palpitations and what the patient often means when they use the term.
Long-term effects of child cancer treatment
Awras Majeed discusses the Late Effects Assessment Programme (LEAP) in New Zealand, a national service providing long-term surveillance for young peop...
Foetal Anti-Convulsant Syndrome
In this episode Jamie Speeden covers Foetal Anti-Convulsant Syndrome (FACS), focusing on its causes, diagnosis, and the role of general practice in ma...
Thyroid nodules
Ben Chan discusses thyroid nodules and the recent changes in assessment and management.
Kindness in healthcare
Nicki Macklin discusses kindness and leadership, covering how kindness in healthcare is different from simply "being nice".
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
In this episode, Ruveena Kaur discusses Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), covering its diagnosis, metabolic and reproductive health impacts, and long-...
Managing uncertainty in the consultation
In this episode, Dr Lucy O’Hagan explores how healthcare professionals navigate uncertainty in consultations, from diagnostic ambiguity to effective p...
HPV-related head and neck cancer
In this episode, Ben Chan, consultant Head and Neck surgeon, discusses HPV (Human Papillomavirus) related head and neck cancer.
Hypertensive disorders in pregnancy
In this episode Ruveena Kaur discusses hypertensive disorders in pregnancy, covering its definition, causes, maternal and fetal risks, safe treatments...
Travel as an older adult
Jenny Visser discusses essential travel considerations for older adults, particularly exploring the critical role of vaccinations.
Diabetes care
Ryan Paul discusses disparities in diabetes care, focusing on how technology can reduce the equity gap.
The nocebo effect
In this episode Dawn White explores how language in healthcare impacts patient outcomes, focusing on the nocebo effect - where words can unintentional...
Violence and adversity
Janet Fanslow talks about adverse childhood experiences, intimate partner violence, and non-partner violence in New Zealand and how these issues impac...
Coeliac disease
In this episode Suzanne Aitken discusses gluten-free diets in patients living with Coeliac disease.
Navigating Work and Income
In this episode, Cathy Stephenson discusses the role of the Ministry of Social Development (MSD) and Work and Income, exploring how to navigate the sy...
Travel during pregnancy
Jenny Visser discusses essential travel considerations for pregnant individuals, focusing on a comprehensive pre-travel consultation.
Gut microbiome
Professor Wayne Cutfield discusses the gut microbiome and its impact on conditions like obesity, autism, metabolic disorders, and C.difficile.
Acute altitude illness
Jenny Visser discusses acute altitude illnesses including several conditions that may occur in individuals travelling to high altitudes, usually above...
Soālaupule
GP's Mamaeroa David and Va’aiga Autagavaia discuss Soālaupule, an approach that creates equity by sharing power and decision-making. Helping GPs to co...
Novel products of addiction
Jo Lane, an addictions medicine doctor, discusses novel products of addiction, including Kamini Vidrawan Ras, Barshasha and Cool Lip.
Estradiol Gels
Stella Milsom discusses the clinical use of Estradiol gels, focusing on the two available options in New Zealand: Estradiol (Sandrena/ sachets) and Es...
Maternal Mental Health
Mathanki Vivekananda discusses postnatal depression and other mental health conditions.
Menopause hormone therapy
Anna Fenton discusses some more complex cases of menopause hormone therapy in perimenopausal women.
Chest Wall Deformities
Christine Goh discusses the two most common Congenital chest wall deformities. These are characterized by abnormal development and appearance of the c...
Diabetes Technology
Ryan Paul discusses continuous glucose monitors and automated insulin delivery devices (aka insulin pumps). From 1 October 2024 CGMs are funded for pe...
Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus
Rachael Niederer answers some of the common questions surrounding Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus(HZO), also known as shingles.
Chronic kidney disease
Early detection and intervention are crucial for managing CKD and mitigating its complications. Liz Stallworthy discusses screening at-risk individual...
Low carb diets
General Practitioner Marcus Hawkins and Dietitian/Researcher Caryn Zinn discuss therapeutic low carbohydrate dietary interventions to optimize health...
Perimenopause Management
Anna Fenton (gynaecological endocrinologist) discusses optimising perimenopause management.
Maternal immunisation
Amber Young and Esther Willing discuss protecting babies through immunisation of hapū māmā in pregnancy and in the newborn period in Aotearoa New Zeal...
Neck lumps in adults
In this episode, Rajan Patel discusses the critical red flags associated with neck lumps in adults. He covers when an urgent referral is necessary and...
Tongue Tie (Ankyloglossia)
In this episode, Paediatrician and Breastfeeding Specialist Abby Baskett discusses tongue tie (ankyloglossia) and its impact on breastfeeding. We cove...
Enduring power of attorney
In this episode Helen Kenealy discusses Enduring Power of Attorney – a critical legal aspect that every primary care provider should understand.
Concussion Guidelines 2024
Stephen Kara discusses the newly introduced New Zealand 2024 concussion guidelines, including recognizing diverse signs and symptoms. The recovery pha...
RSV in adults
Nikki Turner, Academic General Practitioner, provides an update on RSV in adults and discusses new RSV vaccinations.
Nutrition and mental health
Julia Rucklidge provides an update on the relationship between nutrition and mental health. She explores the current state of mental health in the nat...
Functional neurological disorder
Clinical Neurologist Matthew Phillips provides an update on Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) which is a disorder that arises from abnormal nervo...
Secondary amenorrhea
Nicola Keay provides an overview of secondary amenorrhea, highlighting the importance of addressing the concern: Why have my patient's periods stopped...
Acute kidney injury
Liz Stallworthy provides an update on acute kidney injury (AKI) and acutely rising creatinine.