People living with mental illness or substance use challenges experience significant inequities in physical health outcomes, with physical illness often diagnosed later or overlooked altogether.…
Kindness at work is not the same as being nice.In this special one-year anniversary episode of The Specialist GP, we welcome back the podcast’s very first guest, Dr Nicki Macklin, to explore kindness…
In one of my most challenging conversations of the year, Dr Diana Kopua asks us to slow down and look differently at ADHD.Equity CME poinst can be claimed.We meet Wiremu, a 22-year-old Māori man who…
Varicose veins are common presentation in primary care, but knowing who to reassure, who to investigate and who to refer isn't always straightforward. Today we are doing something different- we are…
Frailty is a common but often under-recognised clinical syndrome that has significant implications for health outcomes in older adults. In this episode, we explore how frailty develops, who is most at…
We follow Temu a 62y old Maori kaumatua’s journey from his first presentation in primary care through to referral to a head and neck specialist. I'm delighted to be joined by two expert Head and Neck…
Collaborative care is crucial in in under fuelling to prevent further deterioration and can prevent progression to an eating disorder.Our case:Marnie is a 22-year-old woman with a two-year history of…
The Weight of the Future: Are We Getting Adolescent Obesity Treatment Right?Samuel is a 15-year-old European boy who has always been overweight. Over the past year, he’s gained a further eight kilos,…
This episode explores burnout in healthcare, its definitions, warning signs, systemic causes, and strategies for prevention. Dr. Louise Kuegler interviews Dr. Jo Prendergast, a psychiatrist and expert…
We’re joined by Wayne Cutfield, a paediatric endocrinologist at Starship Children’s Hospital and Professor at the Liggins Institute. Co leader of gut bugs research team. We explore antibiotic use in…
