PodMD

In this episode of PodMD, experienced Brain and Spinal Surgeon Dr Ameya Kamat will be discussing the topic of back pain in the elderly - non-surgical options, including how the approach in managing pain is different for these patients, the risks of leaving it untreated, the non-surgical options, the role of complementary therapies, when a GP should refer and more.

In this episode of PodMD, experienced Brain and Spinal Surgeon Dr Ameya Kamat will be discussing the topic of pain generators in the back and neck pain - what actually causes pain? Including what are the major pain generators in these areas, the major risks, the surgical and non-surgical treatment options, the indicators of a more serious underlying condition, some common misconceptions about back and neck pain, when to refer and more.

In this episode of PodMD, experienced sub-specialist Gynaecological Oncologist Dr Rhett Morton will be discussing the topic of ovarian cancer, including how a patient would typically present, the treatment options available, the warning signs to look out for, the likelihood of recurrence, when to refer and more.

In this episode of PodMD, experienced sub-specialist Gynaecological Oncologist Dr Rhett Morton will be discussing conditions of the vulva, including vulval dermatoses, vulval pre-cancer, vulval cancer, how a patient typically presents, treatment options, the major risks of these conditions, when to refer and more.

In this episode of PodMD, NAB’s Head of Behavioural & Industry Economics Dean Pearson is here to discuss the second part of the NAB health special report. To find out how healthy Australians are, NAB launched a three-part special report studying all aspects of Australians health and wellbeing.  The report provides actionable data, providing tangible insights to help inform practice owners, as they balance the expectations of their patients now and in the future.  In part one NAB asked a large representative sample of health consumers across the country to tell them about their experiences with the health system. The second part of the series details how Australians feel about their own health and what they think about the services being provided to them.

In this episode of PodMD,  highly experienced and certified urogynaecologist Dr Rebecca Young will be discussing the topic of voiding dysfunction, including how a patient would typically present, the risks of the condition, the treatment options available, the warning signs to look out for, when to refer and more.

In this episode of PodMD,  highly experienced and certified urogynaecologist Dr Rebecca Young will be discussing the topic of urodynamic testing, including the kind of patients that benefit from this testing, how it is performed, the role of repeat testing, the treatment options following urodynamics and more.

In this episode of PodMD, specialist plastic surgeon Dr Suzanne Rea will be discussing the topic of self-harm scars, including the main challenges with self-harm scars, the treatment options available, the warning signs a GP can look out for, how successful the treatment is, when to refer and more.

In this episode of PodMD, Specialist Plastic Surgeon Dr Helen Douglas will be discussing the topic of keloid scars, including how patients with keloid scars typically present, the treatment options available, the conditions which can masquerade as keloid scars, why they are so difficult to treat and more.

In this episode of PodMD, accredited plastic and reconstructive surgeon Dr Katie-Beth Webster will be discussing the topic of facial aesthetics, including what type of patients are asking for cosmetic surgery, the main risks with this type of surgery, the red flags GPs should be aware of with patients asking for this surgery, when a GP should refer and more

In this episode of PodMD, accredited plastic and reconstructive surgeon Dr Katie-Beth Webster will be discussing the topic of upper gender affirming surgery, including what type of patients ask for this type of surgery, the requirements needed before being seen and treated, pre and post operative factors, the regret rate of the surgery and more.

In this episode of PodMD, Australian-trained gynaecologist Dr Alison Bryant-Smith will be discussing fibroids, including what fibroids are, how a patient would typically present with fibroids, how they are investigated, the treatment options are available, the likelihood of recurrence, when to refer and more. Sign up to our newsletter ⁠⁠⁠⁠**here**⁠⁠⁠ This podcast is sponsored by ⁠DPM Financial Services⁠, DPM is a specialist medical financial advice firm that aims to educate doctors of Australia to make the right financial decisions and achieve their financial goals. DPM Financial Services is all about you getting the right advice that suits your personal and professional needs and making sure you have confidence in your financial future. You can get in touch with DPM at hello@dpm.com.au or by calling 1800 031 039.

In this episode of PodMD, Australian-trained gynaecologist Dr Alison Bryant-Smith will be discussing miscarriage, including what miscarriage is, the different sub-types of miscarriage, how common it is amongst women, how it is investigated, when a GP should refer and more. Sign up to our newsletter ⁠⁠⁠**here**⁠⁠ This podcast is sponsored by DPM Financial Services, DPM is a specialist medical financial advice firm that aims to educate doctors of Australia to make the right financial decisions and achieve their financial goals. DPM Financial Services is all about you getting the right advice that suits your personal and professional needs and making sure you have confidence in your financial future. You can get in touch with DPM at hello@dpm.com.au or by calling 1800 031 039.

This is our 200th episode. Thanks for listening! Sign up to our newsletter ⁠⁠**here**⁠⁠ In this episode of PodMD, owner and director of ⁠⁠Rooms With Style⁠⁠ (RWS) Caroline Chaplin will be discussing renting vs buying rooms for your practice, including the benefits of renting when starting out, renting vs buying when you are an established doctor, concerns with rental market fluctuations, the potential capital gains with buying and more.

Sign up to our newsletter ⁠**here**⁠ In this episode of PodMD, owner and director of ⁠Rooms With Style⁠ (RWS) Caroline Chaplin will be discussing the considerations to give to competitors when starting out, including why considering what type of practice you are is important, how it differs for doctors who started with an associateship, why relationships matter for doctors and more.

Sign up to our newsletter **here** In this episode of PodMD, owner and director of Rooms With Style (RWS) Caroline Chaplin will be discussing about virtual reception and how it is flexible and affordable for doctors commencing private practice. We talk about what virtual reception consists of, what the back-end and front-end of virtual reception is, the key indicators of transitioning to your own staff, how VR can be flexible and more.

In this episode of PodMD, experienced Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr Murilo Leie will be discussing the topic of knee cartilage problems in younger patients, including the type of problems that young people see, the main risks involved, the current treatment options, when a GP should refer and more.

In this episode of PodMD, experienced Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr Murilo Leie will be discussing the topic of ACL surgery, including what an ACL injury consists of, the current treatment options, recent developments in treatment, the likelihood of recurrence, when to refer and more.

In this episode of PodMD, Interventional Radiologist and Endovascular specialist Dr Jane Li will be discussing the topic of pelvic vein conditions. We discuss the causes of internal vein conditions, the complications if left untreated, how patients get assessed, the treatment options available and more.

In this episode of PodMD, Interventional Radiologist and Endovascular specialist Dr Jane Li will be discussing the topic of why treat varicose veins? We discuss the causes of varicose veins, how it can impact a person's health, the non-surgical treatment options, developments in the treatment and more.