GPs in a Pod

In this episode, Dr Tanusha is joined by Professor David Coman, Clinical Geneticist, Metabolic Physician and Consultant Paediatrician.They discuss genetic carrier screening and genetic testing in general practice, including preconception counselling, differences between standard and expanded screening panels, practical approaches to counselling patients from diverse backgrounds, and when to refer for genetic counselling. They also explore the limitations of direct-to-consumer genetic tests, emerging treatments for genetic conditions, and the growing importance of genetics in preventive care for GPs.ResourcesChildren's Health Queensland: Connecting2uHealth and Wellbeing Queensland: Before the Baby Bump

In this episode, Dr Jo is joined by Public Health Registrar at the Darling Downs Public Health Unit, Dr Hannah Woodall. They discuss the key updates to the 2026 flu vaccination program, including priority groups, timing, and co-administration with COVID-19 vaccines. They also cover the introduction of FluMist, changes to paediatric dosing, and practical strategies to address vaccine hesitancy and improve uptake.ResourcesSharing Knowledge About ImmunisationQueensland Health: Provider information for the 2026 Free Flu Vaccination Program

Dr Tanusha is joined by General Paediatrician and Deputy Director of Paediatrics at West Moreton Health, Dr Lauren Rolley. They cover how GPs can assess and manage paediatric behavioural issues, with a focus on underlying factors like sleep and excessive screen time. It also outlines when to seek specialist advice or refer, and highlights local paediatric services and resources for families. Resources Children's Health Queensland: Connecting2u SMS4dads Pop Culture Parenting 

In this episode, Dr Ramaloo is joined by Dr Matthew Stevens, Senior Researcher at the University of Adelaide School of Biomedicine, and Dr Chris Holmwood, Addiction Medicine Specialist and former GP.They speak about recognising and addressing alcohol and other drug use in general practice, including local data, practical strategies for screening and brief intervention, and referral pathways to support patients in primary care.ResourcesWorld Health Organisation: The Alcohol, Smoking and Substance Involvement Screening Test (ASSIST)

Dr Tanusha is joined by Dr Hassan Shahid – Staff Specialist Endocrinologist, Research Fellow at the Royal Women's Hospital, and Associate Lecturer at the University of Queensland – to unpack the most important endocrinology guideline updates for primary care.Dr Shahid covers updates in hypertension management, primary aldosteronism screening, and testosterone therapy.

Dr Tanusha is joined by Dr Paresh Dawda from Prestantia Health to unpack the General Practice in Aged Care Incentive (GPACI). They discuss why the incentive was introduced, who is eligible, and how general practices can implement it effectively to support proactive, person-centred care for residents in aged care.ResourcesDarling Downs and West Moreton PHN: GPACIDarling Downs and West Moreton PHN: GPACI Quality Improvement Workbook

In this episode, Dr Ben Brimblecombe, Public Health Registrar at the Darling Downs Public Health Unit, returns to the show to speak with Dr Jo. Dr Brimblecombe provides key public health updates on measles, vaccination recommendations, seasonal trends in influenza and COVID-19, and vaccine storage and preparedness during storm season. ResourcesQueensland Government: Public health unitsQueensland Health: Immunisation

In this episode, Dr Tanusha is joined by Lisa Johansson, Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner and Clinical Nurse Consultant, and Simrandeep Singh-Khaira, Social Worker from the West Moreton Sexual Assault Support Service at Ipswich Hospital.They discuss how victim survivors are supported through trauma-informed, person-centred care in the emergency department, including psychosocial, medical, and forensic pathways. The conversation also covers GP obligations, mandatory reporting, consent laws, referral options, and how GPs can guide patients to appropriate hospital and community-based supports, both within and beyond the seven-day forensic window.To note: An assault occurring within 7 days: If the assault has occurred within a 7-day timeframe, the victim survivor can attend Ipswich Hospital Emergency Department where they will receive psychosocial support via a Social Worker and also be provided with the opportunity to undergo a forensic examination. During their presentation to the Emergency Department, the victim survivor also will have the option to report the assault to the Queensland Police Service (QPS). Victim survivors can undergo a forensic examination without making a report to QPS.An assault occurring beyond 7 days: If the assault has occurred outside a 7-day timeframe, the victim survivor can still retain the right to report the assault to QPS, either by attending their local police station or by making a verbal report via Policelink on 131 444. Alternative reporting: If the victim survivor does not wish to make a formal report to QPS, they may submit an anonymous Alternative Reporting Options (ARO) report online or through Policelink on 131 444. ResourcesQueensland Police Service: Alternative Reporting OptionsDVAC: DVAC services1800RESPECTNational Redress SchemeQueensland Government: Consent laws in Queensland

In this episode, Dr Tanusha is joined by Dr Mei-Ching Freeman and Dr Brent Simkus, hospital clinicians from West Moreton Health, to unpack the growing range of hospital, virtual, and community-based services available to support GPs in the region.They cover how to navigate local care pathways, reduce unnecessary emergency department presentations, and support vulnerable patients, particularly older adults, people in residential aged care, and patients with mental health needs.ResourcesDarling Downs and West Moreton PHN: Find the right careWest Moreton Health: Important numbers for GPs in the West Moreton regionWest Moreton Health: West Moreton GP contacts for mental health serviceshealthdirect: Symptom Checker

Ahead of International Day of Persons with Disabilities, Dr Tanusha speaks with Peter Tully and Grandall Manning – Partners at DCA Mentoring Supports.The DCA Mentoring Supports team have the lived experience of being both NDIS participants, and nominees. They discuss the challenges GPs often face when completing NDIS Access Request Forms and why focusing on functional impact is essential. They also highlight practical ways clinicians can improve communication and support patients throughout the NDIS access journey.ResourcesDCA Mentoring Supports

In this episode, Dr Tanusha speaks with Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Australia (PANDA) CEO Julie Borninkhof. They discuss PANDA’s role in supporting perinatal mental health, how GPs can identify and manage perinatal anxiety and depression, referral pathways and secondary consultation options, engaging dads and partners in care, and recognising high-risk groups.ResourcesPANDA: National Perinatal Mental Health Helpline - 1300 726 306PANDA: Secondary consultation servicePANDA: Referring to PANDAPANDA: Healthcare providers | information and resources

In this episode, Dr Tanusha speaks with Nephrologist and Obstetric Physician at West Moreton Health and Mater Mothers' Hospital, Dr Vishwas Raghunath.They discuss how to monitor, investigate, and support women after high-risk pregnancies – including those complicated by preeclampsia, gestational hypertension and gestational diabetes – to ensure early detection and prevention of future disease. ResourcesInternational Federation of Gynecology & Obstetrics (FIGO): FIGO pregnancy passportSociety of Obstetric Medicine Australia & New Zealand (SOMANZ): SOMANZ Hypertension in Pregnancy Guideline 2023

In this episode, Dr Tanusha speaks with Dr Jill Parkes-Smith, an Obstetric Medicine and Infectious Diseases Physician working at Ipswich Hospital and Mater Mothers' Hospital in South Brisbane. This conversation focuses on cytomegalovirus (CMV) in pregnancy, including why it matters, how to interpret serology, when to investigate, and how GPs can provide effective patient support to reduce transmission risks. Dr Parkes-Smith also provides insight into the mycobacterial infections service at Ipswich Hospital, including care pathways for latent tuberculosis (TB), active TB, and non-TB mycobacterial (NTM) disease.ResourcesQueensland Government: Cytomegalovirus (cmv)HealthPathways: Non-acute Infectious Diseases Referral

In this episode Dr Tanusha speaks with Dr Nim Cabraal, a gynaecological oncologist and surgeon at St Andrews Ipswich Private Hospital.Dr Cabraal has expertise in the management of gynaecological cancers and complex benign conditions, sharing insights into postmenopausal bleeding, cancer surveillance, and more. ResourcesMater: Guidelines for the Surveillance of Gynaecological MalignanciesGYON: A Guide to Gynaecological Oncology: What GPs need to know

If you missed our How to make Medicare reform work for you and your patients discussions in Toowoomba and Ipswich last week, catch up with this week's GPs in a Pod episode. Dr Jammal and Dr Meisinger (MD, MHCDS) returned to speak with Dr Tanusha, Dr Jo, and the PHN's Executive Director - Primary Care, Tim Keane.Our expert guests cover explaining MyMedicare to your patients, shifting to proactive care, lessons from the US primary care system transformation, and so much more.

To celebrate National Carers Week, Dr Tanusha spoke with Irene Clelland, who is the CEO of Arafmi - a “small but mighty” service that provides supports to mental health carers. They discuss Arafmi’s guide to working with carers, 24-hour support line, workshops, and respite accommodation for carers. They also speak about the warning signs for GPs around stress in carers. ResourcesArafmi: Working with Carers, Family and Kin24-hour Carer Support Line (1300 554 660)Arafmi: Carer Referral Form

In this episode, Dr Tanusha speaks with Healthdirect Australia CEO Bettina McMahon. They discuss Healthdirect Australia's role in the health system, My Aged Care, the importance of practices being listed in the National Health Services Directory, and the upcoming rebrand to 1800 MEDICARE, which will expand to include free, after-hours GP consultations.  ResourcesHealthdirect Australia: National Health Services Directory

In this episode, Tanusha speaks with Tracy Pickett, Legal & Policy Advisor at Avant. They discuss Artificial Intelligence (AI) Scribes; the benefits for GPs and patients, the risks around inaccuracy, data and security, and legal considerations.ResourcesAvant: AI: what you need to knowRACGP: AI scribesAhpra: Meeting your professional obligations when using Artificial Intelligence in healthcareDepartment of Health, Disability and Ageing: Digital scribesAvant: AI scribes and patient consentAvant: 3 ways AI medical scribes can benefit your practice (and how to pick the right one)Avant: AI scribes - a checklist of things to consider

In this episode, Dr Tanusha speaks with OneBridge founder, Adjunct Associate Professor Sonia Martin.OneBridge's Homelessness Health Access Program provides access to primary care, including mental health support and warm referral, through a mobile outreach model in Toowoomba and Ipswich.Resources OneBridge: HomepageOneBridge: Referrals

In this episode, Anja Nikolic, CEO of the Australasian Institute of Digital Health, returns to the podcast to speak with Dr Tanusha. They discuss what's happening in digital health and at the Institute, and all things AI in healthcare. ResourcesAIDH: Digital Health 101AIDH: AI in Healthcare: EssentialsImplementation of AI scribes in healthcare workflows

In this episode, Dr Tanusha speaks with Cubiko CEO Chris Smeed. They discuss the Chronic Condition Management changes that came into effect from 1 July 2025.ResourcesCubiko: Resources to prepare for Chronic Condition ManagementCubiko: CCM FAQ

In this episode, Dr Tanusha speaks with Arianne Valerio, a neurologist with Metro South Health, and Michelle Stafford, formerly with Parkinson's Queensland.More than 44,000 Queenslanders are living with Parkinson's disease - a number that continues to rise as our population ages. They discuss diagnosis and motor symptoms, red flags, demographics and trends, referrals, management, and more.ResourcesParkinson's Queensland: Education & Training for Health ProfessionalsParkinson's Queensland: Referral Form

In this episode, Dr Tanusha and Dr Jo speak with Amara Brennan and Dr Nishanth Jayarajan from the West Moreton Health Eating Disorder Speciality Service. The service provides assessment, treatment, education, and secondary consultation for patients affected by eating disorders.ResourcesWest Moreton HealthPathways: Eating Disorder Referrals

In this episode, Dr Tanusha speaks with Dr Robert Heffernan.Dr Heffernan is a GP and practice owner in Toowoomba, GP Career Guide, and the Clinical Lead for Griffith’s LongLook Program, which sees fourth year medical students undergo placements in rural placements across the Darling Downs. They discuss medical education and placements, student-patient relationships, and the benefits and challenges of medical student mentorship.ResourcesGeneral Practice Supervision AustraliaGriffith University: Rural Clinical SchoolUniversity of Queensland: Rural Clinical School

To end our Refugee Week series, Dr Tanusha speaks with Dr Rachel Claydon. Clinically, Dr Claydon practices as a GP at the Mater’s Asylum Seeker GP Clinic working with people seeking asylum who have lodged an application for protection visa, but don’t yet have Medicare. Non-clinically, Dr Claydon is a GP SMO and Chair of the Queensland Clinical Advisory Group with the Refugee Health Network of Queensland, a statewide network that supports the provision of quality care to those with a refugee background. Dr Tanusha and Dr Claydon discuss the various Mater Refugee and Multicultural Health Service clinics, the nuances of treating patients with a refugee background, trauma recovery, catch-up immunisation, and more. ResourcesMater: Refugee and Multicultural HealthRefugee Health Network QueenslandMater: Multicultural Health Coordination ProgramRefugee Health Network Queensland: Clinical GuidelinesRefugee Health Network Queensland: Resources for CliniciansAustralian Government – Department of Home Affairs: How to make a FOI request

In this episode, Dr Tanusha speaks with Elizabeth Laverty, who is a Refugee Health Officer with Multicultural Australia, the leading humanitarian settlement provider in Queensland. Based in Toowoomba and Springfield, Multicultural Australia provides new arrivals with settlement services, such as housing, and access to education programs, training and employment assistance in the regions. Toowoomba is home to the largest community of Yazidi refugees outside of Europe, with over 6,000.ResourcesMulticultural Australia – Services Queensland Program of Assistance to Survivors of Torture and Trauma

In this episode, Dr Tanusha speaks with Amale Hussein, a Refugee Health Nurse with Settlement Services International (SSI). Based in Goodna, Amale supports referred new arrival individuals and families in the Ipswich region to navigate the healthcare system. Amale speaks to the barriers that refugees face in healthcare, including cultural and language differences, and distrust of healthcare professionals due to prior experiences.With a refugee background herself, Amale also shares her journey to becoming a Refugee Health Nurse after arriving in Australia from Somalia with her family at the age of seven in 1998.ResourcesSettlement Services International

To kick off Bowel Cancer Awareness Month, Dr Tanusha was joined by Sophia Parker, who is a Health Promotion Officer for the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program with West Moreton Health.Sophia discusses the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program, the free home test kits, the lowered eligible age for bowel screening, and more.ResourcesThe National Bowel Cancer Screening Program is free for people aged 45-74 years, who hold a current Medicare or DVA card. It is best suited to people who do not have any signs, symptoms, or a family history of bowel cancer. The program aims to reduce deaths from bowel cancer by detecting early signs of the disease using a faecal occult blood test (or iFOBT).Home Test Demo kits are available, for free, from the National Bowel for GPs to show patients the contents of the kit.In a recent study, published in the Lancet, March, 2025, the Faecal Immunochemical test-based screening program was found to be non-inferior to a colonoscopy-based program for colorectal cancer-related mortality.Healthcare providers can now bulk order and issue bowel screening kits directly to their eligible patients through the alternative access to kits model. This is in addition to the existing mail out model.Either the patient, or their GP on their behalf can ‘Request a free bowel test kit’ to be sent to their Medicare registered home address by completing the online form.Video: How to do the free testFlowchart: Bowel cancer screening for your patientKey contactsWest Moreton Health and Darling Downs Health are offering lunchtime education sessions to GP practices in the region.This includes information about the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program and a step-by-step guide on how to implement the Alternative Access to kits model to enable GPs to issue Home Test Kits directly to their patients.Certificate of attendance will be provided if GPs want to use this to self -report CPD hours for the session.West Moreton: [email protected] Downs: [email protected]

In this episode, Dr Tanusha speaks with Dr Claire Fotheringham, who is a Senior Medical Officer in Obstetrics and Gynaecology with Queensland Health. QVEMToPS is a statewide virtual service delivered by the Queensland Virtual Hospital. It provides eligible women and pregnant people across Queensland with access to an early medical termination of pregnancy up to 9 weeks (63 days) gestation.Visit the QVEMToPS site to refer a patient or to check eligibility.

In this episode, Dr Tanusha speaks with Dr Candice Holland and Paula Hale, who are members of Metro North Health's Sexual Health team.They discuss the services of the first Nurse Navigator for Sexual Health, based within the Queensland Syphilis Surveillance Service (QSSS).Located at the Metro North Public Health Unit, but responsible for southern Queensland, the QSSS enables accurate monitoring of syphilis infections and contributes to the clinical management of people infected with syphilis by providing support for the clinicians who treat them.ResourcesQueensland Clinical Guidelines - Syphilis and pregnancyQueensland Syphilis Action Plan 2023 – 2028 OverviewFor further information or to seek support, advice, or referrals to the Nurse Navigator, primary care professionals are encouraged to contact the QSSS on 1800 032 238 or email [email protected].

In this episode, Dr Tanusha speaks with Danielle Pentony, who is the Chief Information Security Officer at the Australian Digital Health Agency. They discuss cyber security and what it means in the context of primary care, and why its essential for protecting patient data and ensuring the resilience of healthcare services.ResourcesFor everyone:Cyber security for digital health privacyFor practices:Small business | Cyber.gov.auCyber security for healthcare providersCyber security training and support Cyber security fundamentals Cyber security awarenessCyber Outreach ProgramUplifting hygiene of small and medium businesses through their Cyber Champions Network - which is a community of healthcare professionals who choose to come together to foster a security conscious healthcare ecosystem. Launched in mid-August 2024, the Cyber Champions Network is a program aimed at enhancing cyber capability within Australia’s healthcare system, including fostering an informed and resilient healthcare workforce.  The Agency is also working towards strengthening current information sharing practices for sharing of cyber threat information with the healthcare community. This will support an uplift in cyber knowledge and awareness in the healthcare community by enabling knowledge sharing with trusted peak bodies and health organisations. The Agency actively monitors potential cyber security risks through their dedicated Cyber Security Team and sends out alerts and advice regarding relevant threats to the health sector: Digital Health Cyber Security Alerts.Basic Cyber Security Training to help practices understand the concepts of cyber security and the fundamentals for better cyber hygiene: DHSA2023 | DigitalHealth

In this episode, Dr Tanusha speaks with Director and Occupational and Environmental Physician at ⁠Phoenix Occupational Medicine⁠, Dr Sid O'Toole.As a Medical Specialist, Dr O'Toole is an industry leader, always seeking opportunities to make improvements in the occupational health and safety space.Dr Tanusha and Dr O'Toole discuss the relationship between GPs and Occupational and Environmental Physicians in supporting patients to return to work, and preventing work-related injuries and illnesses.

In this episode, Dr Tanusha speaks with Dr Ben Brimblecombe, who is a Public Health Registrar at the Darling Downs Public Health Unit, about an increased incidence of JE across the region, and the importance of mosquito prevention.ResourcesEligibility: Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV) vaccination centres | Queensland Health Prevention: Japanese encephalitis | Health and wellbeing | Queensland Government

In this episode, Dr Tanusha speaks with Dr Catherine Quagliotto, Public Health Physician at the West Moreton Public Health Unit, about what GPs need to look out for in the recovery phase of ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred.Dr Tanusha also provides an update on key services, and how the PHN is here to support practices in the recovery phase.ResourcesQueensland Government: Flood health and safetySubscribe to our alertsSMS Emergency AlertsIs your practice disaster ready?Find your local disaster informationRemember the PHN is here to support. If you have any queries, please contact [email protected].

In this episode, Dr Tanusha speaks with Fran Avon, who is the CEO of Rural Doctors Foundation. Rural Doctors Foundation is a national rural health charity and exists to give those in rural and remote regions better access to lifesaving healthcare.

In this episode, Dr Tanusha speaks with Angela Wilkinson, who is West Moreton Health's Assistant Director of Nursing - SOPD Optimisation, about their referral process. ResourcesRefer your patient | West Moreton HealthImportant numbers for GPs in the West Moreton region

In this episode, Dr Tanusha speaks with Dr Theresa Johnson, who is the Deputy Director of Medical Services at Darling Downs Hospital and Health Service.

In this episode, Dr Jo speaks with Karen MacKellar, who is the Clinical Nurse Consultant for the Voluntary Assisted Dying service at Darling Downs Health. Referral to VAD Phone number: Phone 07 4616 6000 or email [email protected] with patient name, date of birth and their contact details or go through Medical Objects or HealthPathways Legislation Voluntary assisted dying information for health professionals: https://www.health.qld.gov.au/clinical-practice/guidelines-procedures/voluntary-assisted-dying Darling Downs HealthPathways: Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD): https://darlingdowns.communityhealthpathways.org/613209.htm Voluntary Assisted Dying Referral: https://darlingdowns.communityhealthpathways.org/1086558.htm End of Life: https://darlingdowns.communityhealthpathways.org/152004.htm Last Days of Life: https://darlingdowns.communityhealthpathways.org/24336.htm West Moreton HealthPathways: Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD): https://westmoreton.communityhealthpathways.org/613209.htm Voluntary Assisted Dying Referral: https://westmoreton.communityhealthpathways.org/1086558.htm

In this episode, Dr Tanusha speaks with Dr Brynn Wainstein and Dr Mahila Namasivayam, who are paediatric allergists and immunologists at the Sydney Children’s Hospital, and board members of Allergy & Anaphylaxis Australia. Resources ASCIA - patient and clinician focussed information and guidelines on a range of allergic and immunological disorders.  Allergy and Anaphylaxis Australia - helpful resource for GPs to help support patients and families living with allergy including with navigating eating out, childcare, school, travel, part time work in fast food restaurants etc. Nip allergies in the bub - particularly useful for food allergy prevention and eczema.  250K - teenage and young adult focussed advice. 

In this episode, Dr Tanusha speaks with Peta Gimpel about changes to the Immunisation Schedule, and her role as a Nurse Practitioner at the Queensland Specialist Immunisation Service at Children's Health Queensland. The Queensland Paediatric Respiratory Syncytial Virus Prevention Program has expanded from 1 December 2024. This expanded program provides free Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) immunisation to eligible Queensland infants, young children and pregnant women. Resources Sharing Knowledge About Immunisation Empowering Immunisation Conversations

In this episode, Dr Tanusha speaks with West Moreton Health representatives who can share their perspectives about GP workforce opportunities in the West Moreton region outside of traditional practice. Dr "Meech" Freeman - Clinical Director Prevention and Minor Injuries Dr John Ridler - Acting Clinical Director Rural Hospitals Dr Nadeem Siddiqui - Clinical Director at West Moreton Health

Warning: This podcast contains themes of domestic and family violence which may be triggering for survivors or sensitive listeners. Ahead of International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, Dr Tanusha speaks with Deearne Troy, who is a domestic and family violence trainer at West Moreton Health. In this episode, Dr Tanusha and Deearne discuss non-fatal strangulation, consenting sexual choking among young people, coercive control, building trust with victim survivors, and services for patient support. Resources After hours, please phone the Child Safety After Hours Service: 1800-175-135 (07) 3235-9999 Complete an online form on the Child Safety website. For more information, see Queensland Department of Child Safety. Mission Australia – Intensive Family Support (IFS) If confident that IFS will be needed, this service may be requested directly instead of through FaCC. Inform the patient of service location – Level 1/225 Brisbane Street, Ipswich, QLD 4305. Contact the service: Phone (07) 3437 0900 Email [email protected] For more information, see the website. onePlace Community Services Directory Online community service directory for Queensland parents, families, and professionals looking to find support. Reporting child abuse in other states If reasonable suspicion that a child outside Queensland is experiencing harm, or is at risk of experiencing harm, contact the relevant state service. HealthPathways Child Abuse and Neglect Intervention Services Strangulation

In this episode, Dr Tanusha and Dr Jo speak with Dr Ben Auld, who is one of 11 Paediatric Cardiologists at Queensland Children's Hospital who work to improve the heart health of children while providing quality and compassionate care. Dr Auld outlines common paediatric cardiology conditions GPs need be across to screen for in the neonatal period and early childhood, and how GPs can support their paediatric patients and families when a cardiac condition has been diagnosed. If you would like to participate in a short interview to talk about your experience with primary care delivery to Queensland children with heart disease, contact [email protected]. Resources Birth Prevalence of Congenital Heart Disease Worldwide: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Improving primary care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with rheumatic heart disease: What can I do?

October is Queensland Seniors Month, so in this episode Dr Jo speaks with Dr Anna Taylor from Infinity Specialists. Dr Taylor is a Geriatrician who specialises in a diverse range of geriatric syndromes.

In this episode, Dr Tanusha speaks with Dr Ka-Kiu Cheung about maternity care and screening guidelines during pregnancy. Dr Ka-Kiu Cheung is family GP at the Gold Coast, the GP with special interest in Antenatal at Gold Coast University Hospital, and is the Chair of the Special Interest Group for Antenatal. She is also the Deputy Chair on the Board for Gold Coast PHN. Resources: 1.      Preeclampsia screening Early pregnancy screening and prevention of preterm preeclampsia and related complications (RANZCOG) 2.      Morphology scan and cervical length Clinical Guidelines (Australia Preterm Birth Prevention Alliance) 3.      Syphilis Australian STI Management Guidelines for pregnant people (ASRHA/ASHM) Syphilis Outbreak Training (ASHM) 4.      Genetic carrier screening Reproductive Carrier Screening (RACNZCOG) 5.      Maternal RSV vaccination Information about respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) (Australian Immunisation Handbook) Guidelines: Obstetrics statements and guidelines directory (RACGP)

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, so in this episode, Dr Tanusha talks to Dr Susan Bell, General Breast and Endocrine Surgeon at West Moreton Health. Dr Bell discusses breast screening and a new breast cancer risk factor assessment tool called iprevent that can be used by clinicians and patients. Resources for Clinical Support Breast cancer risk factor assessment tool called iprevent Guidelines for vaginal dryness

In this episode, Dr Tanusha speaks with Dene Creegan, who is Practice Manager at 7 Springs Medical Practice in Toowoomba, about digital health tools in general practice.

In this episode, Dr Tanusha speaks with Dr Carmen Nayer, who is an Addiction Psychiatrist at West Moreton's AODS (Alcohol and Other Drugs Service). Information and resources for health professionals discussed during the podcast can be found at ⁠www.ddwmphn.com.au⁠.

In this episode, Dr Tanusha Ramaloo speaks with Dr Wendy Burton, a GP from Brisbane with a special interest in maternity and health equity. In addition to her city practice, she is now providing medical services to the Goondiwindi community and encouraging other GPs to consider offering rural and remote care as well. Dr Burton has also produced the website maternity-matters.com.au within information and resources for patients and GPs.

In this episode, Dr Tanusha speaks with Anja Nikolic, who is the CEO of the Australasian Institute of Digital Health (AIDH). Learn more about the Australasian Institute of Digital Health and how digital health can benefit GPs and their patients.