Sep 26, 2017
Today we have a chat with dietitian and health coach extraordinaire Shivaun Conn. We discuss some principles around how to more effectively change patient behaviour for the better. It is a topic that requires years of study, application and improvement, but we have had some laughs covering a few basics, including tips...
Sep 20, 2017
Today we are joined by Dr Joanna McMillan PhD Dietitian at the Australasian Society of Lifestyle Medicine conference. I have heard conflicting stories over the years about which oils are safe to cook with and in particular olive oil. Joanna talks us through new Australian research comparing common cooking oils: extra...
Sep 12, 2017
Today we are joined by ophthalmologist and all round nice guy Dr Russell Phillips to discuss red eye in GP - differentials, causes, approach to history, exam and management.
Approach to the red eye in GP
Conjunctivitis (bacterial, viral, allergic)
Subconjunctival haemorrhage
Herpetic keratitis + dendritic ulcer
Herpes...
Sep 8, 2017
In this episode we will cover history and examination in eye disorders. This is a review episode to help give us the foundations to assessing any eye disorder which we will cover more in future episodes.
- History
- Examination - visual acuity, visual fields, eye movements, pupils and swing torch test, torch...
Sep 1, 2017