Podcasts

What is it about New Year’s Resolutions?

It’s that time of year again where some of us convince ourselves that we’re going to “definitely” stick to those new year’s resolutions….

Summer reading

There's something special and therapeutic about reading. A Summer read encapsulates so much more than just words printed on paper. Dr Jan Orman

How Christmas day hurts our brains

Did you know our brains work overtime during stressful times. It’s likely that the holiday period will spark some serious brain activity!

The Physical Activity in General Practice podcast series

The Check-Up podcast by Medcast presents this engaging & exciting 5-part series, discussing the importance of physical activity.

Virtual reality – Training wheels for mindfulness?

The practice of mindfulness has positive psychological effects but it's not as easy as it sounds. Swinburne University has been investigating the role of virtual reality (VR) and Fiona Foley from their National eTherapy Centre, tells us how it can ac…

Proud winners of two (2) LearnX Live! Awards 2021

Medcast is proud to announce that we've won two awards at this year's LearnX Live! Awards.

Educational Intervention Impacting Rational use of Health Resources: Part 1

Commencing August 2019, Medcast has been leading a landmark project on behalf of the Australian Digital Health Agency. This project is a multifaceted educational intervention for GPs with a focus on the rational use of medicines, pathology and imagin…

The truth about nicotine

The tobacco industry spends billions of dollars each year to market smoking as exciting, glamorous, and safe and it’s also shown in video games, online and in film. We have all heard the nicotine warnings over the last few decades and how it’s bad fo…

A Helping Hand for Healthcare ‘Heroes’

It’s time to start changing the narrative and showing society and the health system, that healthcare workers are not superhuman and it’s OK that they need support too.

Clinical Opal #7 - Ovarian cancer screening

Anna Li, a 46 year old high school teacher, presents to you for follow up after a recent metatarsal fracture. At the end of the visit, she asks you whether she can be screened for ovarian cancer.

Anxiety and the end of lockdown

There are many in the community who aren't in any rush to get out and interact with others. Some feel anxious about Covid lockdown restrictions easing.

Clinical Opal #6 - Sexual dysfunction

Terry is a 64-year-old retired sales manager and a long-term patient of the practice. He has been struggling with depression over the past couple of years. Six weeks ago, he commenced escitalopram 10mg as the first trial of antidepressant medication.

Future Proofing

Recently, the Australian Financial Review announced their shortlist for Australia’s ‘Most Innovative Companies’… and the Black Dog Institute’s ‘Future Proofing Study’ made it onto this prestigious list.

Clinical Opal #5 - Red eye

Fatima is a 53-year-old human resources manager who presents to you with a 24-hour history of a painful red left eye.

Grants for GPs & Nurses - are you eligible?

To help lessen the financial burden of keeping up with CPD, rural and remote health professionals (MMM 3-7) who would normally be required to travel considerable distances to attend courses, can access a range of state-based funding.

Helping new mums during COVID

How one small not-for-profit in Sydney is helping new mums during Covid-19.

Clinical Opal #4 - Cough and fever

Jill is a 64-year-old retired accountant who presents to you with her concerned husband, Michael. Jill is usually fit and well apart from a history of well controlled hypertension on perindopril.

Training with Cognitive Aids

By using a well structured and easy to follow aid, the risk of error is reduced and evidence based practice is more likely to be actioned.

A GP's perspective: What I learned at the recent free Hot Topics webinar - Asthma

Hot Topics free webinar presenter in New Zealand discovers children with asthma admissions aren't necessarily recorded in practice.

Clinical Opal #3 - Sudden hearing loss

Adam is a 34-year-old maths teacher who is usually fit and well, with no significant past medical history.

The Check-Up Podcast

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