Podcasts
Water fluoridation in Queensland, with biostatistician Mr Christopher Sexton
Christopher Sexton
Today we are discussing socio-economic status and water fluoridation in Queensland. My special guest is University of Queensland biostatistician, Mr Christopher Sexton. Read more: https://www.mja.com.au/journal/2024/220/2/socio-economic-status-and-access-fluoridated-water-queensland-ecological-data With MJA news and online editor, Sam Hunt. 11 mins.
The economics of Australia’s health system, with Professor Tony Scott
Professor Tony Scott
Discussing Australia’s health system from the perspective of health economics – including the problems in the system, the challenges to reform, and how to improve affordability. My special guest is Professor Tony Scott, the Director of the Centre for Health Economics at Monash Business School. With MJA news and online editor, Sam Hunt. 12 mins.
Chronic cough in children and adults, with Associate Professor Julie Marchant
Associate Professor Julie Marchant
Today we are discussing the updated position statement on chronic cough in Australia. My guest is Associate Professor Julie Marchant, a paediatric respiratory physician at the Queensland Children’s Hospital and a research fellow at the Centre for Children’s Health Research in Brisbane. Read more: https://www.mja.com.au/journal/2024/220/1/cough-children-and-adults-diagnosis-assessment-and-management-cicada-summary With MJA news and online editor, Sam Hunt. 19 mins.
The importance of medical record management with David Maddocks and Dr Owen Bradfield
David Maddocks and Dr Owen Bradfield
The importance of medical record management – including legal obligations, codes of conduct covering patient records, and key things for doctors to remember. My special guests are David Maddocks, a senior lawyer and partner with Perry Maddocks Trollope, and Dr Owen Bradfield, the Chief Medical Officer for the Medical Indemnity Protection Society, which sponsored this podcast. With MJA news and online editor, Sam Hunt. 25 minutes.
Iron deficiency in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, with Dr Sam Heard
Dr Sam Heard
Today we are discussing iron deficiency in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, with Dr Sam Heard, the medical director of the Central Australian Aboriginal Congress. This podcast is sponsored by Viatris. With MJA news and online editor, Sam Hunt. 15 minutes.
Iron deficiency in the general Australian population, with Professor Arumugam Manoharan
Professor Arumugam Manoharan
Today we are discussing iron deficiency in the general Australian population, with Professor Arumugam Manoharan, a specialist physician in clinical haematology at St George Private Hospital in Sydney. This podcast is sponsored by Viatris. With MJA news and online editor, Sam Hunt. 23 mins.
How clinicians can help improve the care of culturally and linguistically diverse patients, with Associate Professor Reema Harrison
Associate Professor Reema Harrison
Today we are discussing how clinicians can help improve the care and treatment of culturally and linguistically diverse patients. My guest is Associate Professor Reema Harrison, a Cancer Institute NSW Career Development Fellow from the Australian Institute of Health Innovation at Macquarie University. Read her article: https://insightplus.mja.com.au/2023/34/clinicians-must-adapt-their-approach-to-culturally-or-linguistically-diverse-patients/ With MJA news and online editor, Sam Hunt...
New Australian guidelines for diabetes related foot disease, with Associate Professor Pete Lazzarini and Professor Stephen Twigg
Associate Professor Pete Lazzarini and Professor Stephen Twigg
Today we are discussing new Australian guidelines for diabetes related foot disease. Associate Professor Pete Lazzarini is a podiatrist and a conjoint Principal Research Fellow at Metro North Hospital & Health Service and QUT in Brisbane. Professor Stephen Twigg is a Clinical Academic, and the Kellion Professor of Endocrinology and Stan Clark Chair in Diabetes at the University of Sydney. Read more: https://www.mja.com.au/journal/2023/219/10/australian-evidence-based-guidelines-prevention...
The new Australian Cancer Plan, with Cancer Australia CEO Professor Dorothy Keefe
Professor Dorothy Keefe
Today we are discussing the new Australian Cancer Plan, released by Australia’s national cancer agency Cancer Australia on 2 November 2023. The plan aims to improve cancer outcomes for all Australians, and particularly for people have the poorest health outcomes. My special guest is Cancer Australia CEO, Professor Dorothy Keefe. Read more: https://www.australiancancerplan.gov.au/ With MJA news and online editor, Sam Hunt. 20 mins.
Improving access to dental care for Australia’s children to diminish the burden of disease, with Professor Sharon Goldfeld and Dr Mihiri Silva
Professor Sharon Goldfeld and Dr Mihiri Silva
Today we are discussing the urgent need to improve access to dental care for Australia’s children to diminish the burden of disease. My guests are Professor Sharon Goldfeld, a paediatrician, and Dr Mihiri Silva, a consultant paediatric dentist. Read their article: https://insightplus.mja.com.au/2023/33/improving-australian-childrens-access-to-dental-care-vital-to-diminish-burden-of-disease/ With MJA news and online editor, Sam Hunt. 17 minutes.