Goodfellow Unit

Professor Ngaire Kerse talks about the challenges of managing multimorbidity and medication complexity in older adults. She discusses the definitions of multimorbidity, the vulnerabilities of older adults to medication issues, and the importance of regular medication reviews, with emphasis on appropriate prescribing and the role of healthcare professionals in supporting older adults in their medication management. The conversation also covers specific medications like statins and aspirin, the management of hypertension, the risks associated with anticholinergic medications, and the need for equitable medication management for Māori and Pacific populations.

In this episode Professor Angela Ballantyne discuss some commonly encountered medical ethics cases in general practice.

Dr Alwyn D'Souza discusses the interpretation of results, and the clinical implications of various blood parameters.

Nikki Turner unpacks measles containment, vaccination's role in eradication, and how you can change the outbreak's trajectory.

Dr Jessica Dunning explores fibroids - symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, fertility impact, and why care must be individualised.

Psychologist Suze Malcolm explores grief’s complexity, cultural nuances, and why compassionate, individualised support matters.

Dr Niall Foley breaks down palpitations - what patients mean, key assessments, and why most cases are benign with reassurance.

Awras Majeed explains LEAP, long-term surveillance for childhood cancer survivors, and key late effects GPs should watch for.

Dr Jamie Speeden explains Foetal Anti-Convulsant Syndrome. Its causes, diagnosis, prevention, and the GPs vital role in management.

Ben Chan explores thyroid nodules, recent changes in assessment and management, and what GPs need to know about risk and follow-up.

Nicki Macklin explores kindness in healthcare. Why it’s more than being nice, & impact on safety, wellbeing, & leadership culture.

Ruveena Kaur unpacks PCOS. Diagnosis, metabolic & reproductive impacts, treatment, & the need for inclusive, evidence-based care.

Dr Lucy O’Hagan explores strategies for managing diagnostic uncertainty, communicating clearly, and maintaining patient trust.

In this episode, Ben Chan, consultant Head and Neck surgeon, discusses HPV (Human Papillomavirus) related head and neck cancer.

In this episode Ruveena Kaur discusses hypertensive disorders in pregnancy, covering its definition, causes, maternal and fetal risks, safe treatments, and monitoring. It also discusses long-term health implications and primary care management.

Jenny Visser discusses essential travel considerations for older adults, particularly exploring the critical role of vaccinations.

Ryan Paul discusses disparities in diabetes care, focusing on how technology can reduce the equity gap.

In this episode Dawn White explores how language in healthcare impacts patient outcomes, focusing on the nocebo effect - where words can unintentionally harm.

Janet Fanslow talks about adverse childhood experiences, intimate partner violence, and non-partner violence in New Zealand and how these issues impact long-term health. We are learning that people’s experience of violence and adversity as children and throughout the lifecourse has long-term health effects. Janet explores what we mean when we talk about experiences of violence and what we are learning about the health effects.

In this episode Suzanne Aitken discusses gluten-free diets in patients living with Coeliac disease.