Stephen Davis

Geoffrey Donnan AO

Prof Stephen Davis and Professor Geoffrey Donnan AO chat about the different types of strokes and how they are managed; the practice points of novel oral anticoagulants (NOACs) and secondary prevention stroke. We also discuss emerging technology with lightweight brain scanners and stroke smart ambulances. 

Prof Stephen Davis and Professor Geoffrey Donnan AO chat about the different types of strokes and how they are managed; the practice points of novel oral anticoagulants (NOACs) and secondary prevention stroke. We also discuss emerging technology with lightweight brain scanners and stroke smart ambulances.

PPP 148 - Stroke with Prof Stephen Davis and Professor Geoffrey Donnan AO

Dan Wilson

Kristin and Natalie chat with Dr Daniel Wilson, rural GP and president of the Rural Doctors Association of Victoria about what it is like to work as a healthcare professional in rural Australia.

Kristin and Natalie chat with Dr Daniel Wilson, rural GP and president of the Rural Doctors Association of Victoria about what it is like to work as a healthcare professional in rural Australia.

PPP147 - Rural Health with Dr Dan Wilson

Kostas Brooks

Did you know people with constipation have a higher all cause mortality than those with normal bowel function? Join Natalie and Kristin as they get bogged down in the details of how to treat and manage constipation with Sydney based Gastroenterologist, Hepatologist and Gastrointestinal endoscopist, Dr Kostas Brooks.

Did you know people with constipation have a <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6399019/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">higher all cause mortality</a> than those with normal bowel function? Join Natalie and Kristin as they get bogged down in the details of how to treat and manage constipation with Sydney based Gastroenterologist, Hepatologist and Gastrointestinal endoscopist, Dr Kostas Brooks.

PPP146 - Constipation with Dr Kostas Brooks

Kristin is joined by Dr Timothy Matthews, to discuss Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss (SSNHL). Dr Matthews is an Ear, Nose and Throat Surgeon with additional fellowship training in Otology and Neurotology (ear surgery/diseases). He has a special interest in minimally invasive endoscopic ear surgery and hearing implants (including cochlear implantation).

Kristin is joined by Dr Timothy Matthews, to discuss Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss (SSNHL). Dr Matthews is an Ear, Nose and Throat Surgeon with additional fellowship training in Otology and Neurotology (ear surgery/diseases). He has a special interest in minimally invasive endoscopic ear surgery and hearing implants (including cochlear implantation).

PPP145 - Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss (SSNHL)

Join Kristin in a showcase of the Australian Pharmacy Students’ Journal, as they celebrate their first year in publication. Speakers include: Elissar Mansour, Co-editor in Chief of the Australian Pharmacy Students’ Journal (APSJ) Elishka Juricka, Co-editor in Chief of the Australian Pharmacy Students’ Journal (APSJ) Maria Siskamanis, Clinical Pharmacist at Royal Darwin Hospital Alanah Wilson, Intern Pharmacist at John Flynn Private Hospital https://apsj.com.au/index.php/journal

Join Kristin in a showcase of the Australian Pharmacy Students’ Journal, as they celebrate their first year in publication. Speakers include: Elissar Mansour, Co-editor in Chief of the Australian Pharmacy Students’ Journal (APSJ) Elishka Juricka, Co-editor in Chief of the Australian Pharmacy Students’ Journal (APSJ) Maria Siskamanis, Clinical Pharmacist at Royal Darwin Hospital Alanah Wilson, Intern Pharmacist at John Flynn Private Hospital <a href="https://apsj.com.au/index.php/journal" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://apsj.com.au/index.php/journal</a>

PPP144 - Australian Pharmacy Students' Journal Showcase

In a special International Women's Day episode Kristin spoke to A/Prof Monique Watts, a cardiologist with special interest in women and heart health. Heart disease kills more than two times as many Australian women than breast cancer. 

In a special International Women's Day episode Kristin spoke to A/Prof Monique Watts, a cardiologist with special interest in women and heart health. Heart disease kills more than two times as many Australian women than breast cancer.

Women and Heart Disease with A/Prof Monique Watts

Listen in as Kristin speaks to Dr Melanie Bissessor from the Melbourne Sexual Health Centre with an update on HSV.

Listen in as Kristin speaks to Dr Melanie Bissessor from the Melbourne Sexual Health Centre with an update on HSV.

PPP142 - Herpes Simplex Virus

Join Kristin as she speaks to Dr Colin Tuft, Advanced Trainee in Respiratory and Sleep Medicine at the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital about all things sleep apnoea.

Join Kristin as she speaks to Dr Colin Tuft, Advanced Trainee in Respiratory and Sleep Medicine at the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital about all things sleep apnoea.

PPP141 - Sleep Apnoea

Emma Goeman

Kristin is joined by Dr Emma Goeman and Dr Jean Li-Kim-Moy to discuss the ins and outs of herpes zoster (more commonly known as shingles). 

Kristin is joined by Dr Emma Goeman and Dr Jean Li-Kim-Moy to discuss the ins and outs of herpes zoster (more commonly known as shingles).

PPP140 - Herpes Zoster (Shingles) with Dr Emma Goeman and Dr Jean Li-Kim-Moy

Jerry Abraham Alex

Kristin is joined by Dr Jerry Abraham Alex - a medical registrar from Western Australia. They take an indepth look at Rheumatic Fever and Rheumatic Heart Disease.

Kristin is joined by Dr Jerry Abraham Alex - a medical registrar from Western Australia. They take an indepth look at Rheumatic Fever and Rheumatic Heart Disease.

PPP139 - Rheumatic Fever with Dr Jerry Abraham Alex

Education and news for pharmacists, with a focus on Australian clinical pharmacy  practice. Hosted by Jane, Kristin and Dan, we provide CPD and news for pharmacists, especially those interested in Australian clinical practice.

I&#39;m an emergency physician and medical toxicologist (not a pharmacist) in the U.S. and I&#39;ve really enjoyed this podcast. Some of the guests I recognize, some I don&#39;t, but they have all been knowledgable and engaging. The toxicology episodes have been accurate and informative, and the episodes that are more clinical pharmacology-based are particularly useful for background when evaluating a drug for formulary addition.

Great Pharmacology Podcast

Purple Pen Podcast

Manuel Serrano Santos

Jane and Dan spoke to Dr Manuel Serrano Santos, Lecturer of Pharmacy at QUT and member of the editorial committee for the third edition of Don't Rush to Crush. We spoke to Manuel about:  his role as a specialist dysphagia pharmacist what goes wrong when medicines are modified inappropriately common reasons for making mistakes when modifying medicines 

Jane and Dan spoke to Dr Manuel Serrano Santos, Lecturer of Pharmacy at QUT and member of the editorial committee for the third edition of Don't Rush to Crush. We spoke to Manuel about: <ul> <li>his role as a specialist dysphagia pharmacist</li> <li>what goes wrong when medicines are modified inappropriately</li> <li>common reasons for making mistakes when modifying medicines</li> </ul>

PPP051: Medicines and dysphagia with Manuel Serrano Santos

Rose Cairns

Dan and Kristin are joined by Dr Rose Cairns from the University of Sydney and the NSW Poison’s Information centre to discuss the latest trends in codeine usage. Dr Cairns’ research shows us that since codeine up-scheduled, less codeine overall is being used, patients do not seem to be switching to higher strength codeine products and opioid poisonings are down. We also discuss whether there has been a switch to other prescription opioids, illicit opioids and the public perceptions of over the counter codeine.

Dan and Kristin are joined by Dr Rose Cairns from the University of Sydney and the NSW Poison’s Information centre to discuss the latest trends in codeine usage. Dr Cairns’ research shows us that since codeine up-scheduled, less codeine overall is being used, patients do not seem to be switching to higher strength codeine products and opioid poisonings are down. We also discuss whether there has been a switch to other prescription opioids, illicit opioids and the public perceptions of over the counter codeine.

PPP088 - What happened to codeine since the up-schedule?With Dr Rose Cairns

Tom Simpson

In the last of our episodes from MM2019, we spoke to the 2019 SHPA Medal of Merit winner, Tom Simpson. Tom is the Executive Director for statewide hospital pharmacy in Tasmania. He gave us a recap of his excellent oration, based around five pieces of advice for his younger self. You can read more about Tom and the SHPA Medal of Merit  here

In the last of our episodes from MM2019, we spoke to the 2019 SHPA Medal of Merit winner, Tom Simpson. Tom is the Executive Director for statewide hospital pharmacy in Tasmania. He gave us a recap of his excellent oration, based around five pieces of advice for his younger self. You can read more about Tom and the SHPA Medal of Merit <a href="https://www.shpa.org.au/news/get-involved-and-follow-opportunity-tom-simpson-awarded-2019-shpa-medal-merit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> here</a>

PPP092 - Career advice for my younger self with Tom Simpson

Nat Tasker

Jane and Kristin are joined by Nat Tasker and Duncan McKenzie from the SHPA’s Medicines Management 2019 conference committee. We discuss highlights, include key plenaries, highlights, workshops and the gala dinner theme! SHPA Medicines Management 2019 will be held from 14-16 November on the Gold Coast. Visit the MM2019 website to view the program and register now! (Sorry for Duncan’s audio freaking out around 10 minutes in!)

Jane and Kristin are joined by Nat Tasker and Duncan McKenzie from the SHPA’s Medicines Management 2019 conference committee. We discuss highlights, include key plenaries, highlights, workshops and the gala dinner theme! SHPA Medicines Management 2019 will be held from 14-16 November on the Gold Coast. Visit the <a href="https://mm2019shpa.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">MM2019 website</a> to view the program and register now! (Sorry for Duncan’s audio freaking out around 10 minutes in!)

PPP086 - MM2019 Preview with Nat Tasker and Duncan McKenzie

Dr Bec Szabo

Jane and Kristin spoke to Dr Bec Szabo, a gynaecologist at the Royal Women’s Hospital in Melbourne. Topics covered in this episode:   the impact of screening and HPV vaccination on the rate of cervical cancer in Australia   the complex factors that impact on willingness and comfort discussing women’s health   common myths and misconceptions around women’s health   what the future might hold for greater diversity in healthcare leadership   whether discussion about Eurovision is a valid method of contraception  

Jane and Kristin spoke to Dr Bec Szabo, a gynaecologist at the Royal Women’s Hospital in Melbourne. Topics covered in this episode: <ul> <li> the impact of screening and HPV vaccination on the rate of cervical cancer in Australia </li> <li> the complex factors that impact on willingness and comfort discussing women’s health </li> <li> common myths and misconceptions around women’s health </li> <li> what the future might hold for greater diversity in healthcare leadership </li> <li> whether discussion about Eurovision is a valid method of contraception </li> </ul>

PPP085: Periods, menopause and gender equality with Dr Bec Szabo

Lisa Kouladjian O'Donnell

Kristin flies solo this week to talk to Dr Lisa Kouladjian O'Donnell, a consultant pharmacist and postdoctoral research associate affiliated with the NHMRC Cognitive Decline Partnership Centre, The University of Sydney, and the Kolling Institute, Royal North Shore Hospital, NSW. Kristin and Lisa discuss:   definitions of polypharmacy and deprescribing   drivers of polypharmacy   at-risk populations   a collaborative approach to deprescribing   the Drug Burden Index (DBI) calculator   You can read more about Lisa’s work  here. The Goal-directed Medication review Electronic Decision Support System (G-MEDSS) is here.

Kristin flies solo this week to talk to Dr Lisa Kouladjian O'Donnell, a consultant pharmacist and postdoctoral research associate affiliated with the NHMRC Cognitive Decline Partnership Centre, The University of Sydney, and the Kolling Institute, Royal North Shore Hospital, NSW. Kristin and Lisa discuss: <ul> <li> definitions of polypharmacy and deprescribing </li> <li> drivers of polypharmacy </li> <li> at-risk populations </li> <li> a collaborative approach to deprescribing </li> <li> the Drug Burden Index (DBI) calculator </li> </ul> You can read more about Lisa’s work <a href="https://www.sydney.edu.au/medicine-health/about/our-people/academic-staff/lisa-kouladjian.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> here</a>. The Goal-directed Medication review Electronic Decision Support System (G-MEDSS) is <a href="https://gmedss.com/landing" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.

PPP098: Deprescribing in 2020 with Dr Lisa Kouladjian O'Donnell

Prof Ramon Shaban

Kristin &amp; Dan spoke to Prof Ramon Shaban, Clinical Chair of Infection Prevention and Disease Control, University of Sydney and Western Sydney Local Health District   We covered  Australia’s interventions to reduce the spread of COVID-19 Testing of COVID-19, including the difference between antibodies, antigens &amp; PCR testing. Are false negatives an issue? The challenges of doing a good swab Asymptomatic spread and how significant it is in Australia Face masks, how they should be used and the basics of transmission What we know so far about reinfection and vaccination for COVID-19 

Kristin &amp; Dan spoke to Prof Ramon Shaban, Clinical Chair of Infection Prevention and Disease Control, University of Sydney and Western Sydney Local Health District We covered <ul> <li>Australia’s interventions to reduce the spread of COVID-19</li> <li>Testing of COVID-19, including the difference between antibodies, antigens &amp; PCR testing. Are false negatives an issue? The challenges of doing a good swab</li> <li>Asymptomatic spread and how significant it is in Australia</li> <li>Face masks, how they should be used and the basics of transmission</li> <li>What we know so far about reinfection and vaccination for COVID-19</li> </ul>

97. PPP097 - COVID-19 Developments with Prof Ramon Shaban

Mel Ankravs

Dan caught up with Mel Ankravs, chair of the SHPA Critical Care Leadership Group and Senior Pharmacist at the Royal Melbourne for a brief chat about the basics to caring for COVID-19 patients in the ICU.   We couldn’t cover everything in this episode, but Mel recommends these resources for a deeper dive: National COVID-19 Clinical Evidence Taskforce - an Australian repository of evidence for the management of COVID-19 Introduction to Critical Care: A COVID-19 Rapid Response document - a bigger introduction from the Royal Pharmaceutical Society

Dan caught up with Mel Ankravs, chair of the SHPA Critical Care Leadership Group and Senior Pharmacist at the Royal Melbourne for a brief chat about the basics to caring for COVID-19 patients in the ICU. We couldn’t cover everything in this episode, but Mel recommends these resources for a deeper dive: <a href="https://covid19evidence.net.au/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">National COVID-19 Clinical Evidence Taskforce</a> - an Australian repository of evidence for the management of COVID-19 <a href="https://www.rpharms.com/Portals/0/RPS%20document%20library/Open%20access/Coronavirus/Introduction%20to%20Critical%20Care%20240320.pdf" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Introduction to Critical Care: A COVID-19 Rapid Response document</a> - a bigger introduction from the Royal Pharmaceutical Society

PPP096 - The ICU Pharmacist and COVID-19 with Mel Ankravs

Kristin and Dan spoke to Professor Mary-Louise McLaws from the University of New South Wales Faculty of Medicine. Professor McLaws is a renowned infection control expert with extensive experience in novel viruses such as SARS.  She is also an expert on pandemics and outbreak investigations. We covered: • Why do novel virus cause so much concern compared to known entities such as the flu? • How does COVID-19 compare to influenza or SARS? • The finer points of quarantine • An overview of surgical vs N95 masks and what is appropriate for COVID-19 • The treatments (remdesivir, chloroquine &amp; angiotensin II receptor antagonists) for COVID-19 and when we can expect a vaccine for prevention 

Kristin and Dan spoke to Professor Mary-Louise McLaws from the University of New South Wales Faculty of Medicine. Professor McLaws is a renowned infection control expert with extensive experience in novel viruses such as SARS.  She is also an expert on pandemics and outbreak investigations. We covered: • Why do novel virus cause so much concern compared to known entities such as the flu? • How does COVID-19 compare to influenza or SARS? • The finer points of quarantine • An overview of surgical vs N95 masks and what is appropriate for COVID-19 • The treatments (remdesivir, chloroquine &amp; angiotensin II receptor antagonists) for COVID-19 and when we can expect a vaccine for prevention

PPP095 Coronavirus with Prof Mary-Louise McLaws

Nisha Khot

In today's episode, Kristin and Dan are joined by Dr Nisha Khot, obstetrician, educator and RANZCOG counsellor to discuss these common and potentially serious conditions in pregnancy. We discuss:   How we define and diagnose gestational hypertension, pre-eclampsia and eclampsia, and the newer category of HELLP syndrome   How pregnant womens present with these conditions - typical diagnosis, and new biomarkers   Risks factors for these conditions   Treatment and prevention options, including the role of aspirin and calcium supplementation   Our treatment choices for controlling hypertension in pregnancy   Links from this episode: Nisha’s twitter profile The Society of Obstetric Medicines of Australian and NZ’s Guideline for the Management of Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy Other guidelines from SOMANZ Summary and  Full Text of the MAGPIE trial - demonstrating the benefit of magnesium sulphate in pre-eclampsia And! Remember that Early Bird Registration for Medicines Management 2019 closes on the 16th of September - not long to go! Register now and save up to $500!

In today's episode, Kristin and Dan are joined by Dr Nisha Khot, obstetrician, educator and RANZCOG counsellor to discuss these common and potentially serious conditions in pregnancy. We discuss: <ul> <li> How we define and diagnose gestational hypertension, pre-eclampsia and eclampsia, and the newer category of HELLP syndrome </li> <li> How pregnant womens present with these conditions - typical diagnosis, and new biomarkers </li> <li> Risks factors for these conditions </li> <li> Treatment and prevention options, including the role of aspirin and calcium supplementation </li> <li> Our treatment choices for controlling hypertension in pregnancy </li> </ul> Links from this episode: <a href="https://twitter.com/nishaobgyn" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Nisha’s twitter profile</a> The Society of Obstetric Medicines of Australian and NZ’s <a href="https://www.somanz.org/downloads/HTguidelineupdatedJune2015.pdf" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Guideline for the Management of Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy</a> <a href="https://www.somanz.org/guidelines.asp" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Other guidelines from SOMANZ</a> <a href="https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(02)08778-0/fulltext" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Summary</a> and <a href="https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(02)08778-0/fulltext" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Full Text</a> of the MAGPIE trial - demonstrating the benefit of magnesium sulphate in pre-eclampsia And! Remember that Early Bird Registration for Medicines Management 2019 closes on the 16th of September - not long to go! <a href="https://mm2019shpa.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Register now</a> and save up to $500!

PPP083: The Unexpected when you're Expecting with Dr Nisha Khot

Toni Howell

Kristin and Dan were joined by Toni Howell, Medication Safety pharmacist from St V’s in Melbourne, and Chair of the SHPA Specialty Practice Leadership Group in Med Safety. We had a really enjoyable chat, covering lots of topics, including:   A day in the life of a med safety pharmacist   The benefits of joining your SHPA Specialty practice group   Handling of medicines   The importance of managing risk   Pros and Cons of Electronic medication management   How medication safety is everyone’s job and crowd-sourcing patient care   Bad handwriting (Doctors AND pharmacists)   Nudging people to identify more med safety   A reminder! If you are an SHPA member you can join a a Specialty Practice Interest Group. And practice group members are eligible to stand for election to the Leadership Committee.

Kristin and Dan were joined by Toni Howell, Medication Safety pharmacist from St V’s in Melbourne, and Chair of the SHPA Specialty Practice Leadership Group in Med Safety. We had a really enjoyable chat, covering lots of topics, including: <ul> <li> A day in the life of a med safety pharmacist </li> <li> The benefits of joining your SHPA Specialty practice group </li> <li> Handling of medicines </li> <li> The importance of managing risk </li> <li> Pros and Cons of Electronic medication management </li> <li> How medication safety is everyone’s job and crowd-sourcing patient care </li> <li> Bad handwriting (Doctors AND pharmacists) </li> <li> Nudging people to identify more med safety </li> </ul> A reminder! If you are an SHPA member you can join a a <a href="https://www.shpa.org.au/specialty-practice" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Specialty Practice Interest Group</a>. And practice group members are eligible to stand for election to the Leadership Committee.

PPP081 - Medication Safety and Specialty Practice with Toni Howell

Tanya Selak

Jane and Dan caught up with Dr Tanya Selak, anaesthetist, Tweeter and co-host of the MedEd StuffNNonsense podcast. We chat about silos and building good relationships in hospitals, common issues managing medicines in the peri-operative period and shortages, ah shortages… You can follow Tanya on Twitter here and check out the MedEd StuffNNonsense podcast  here and here.

Jane and Dan caught up with Dr Tanya Selak, anaesthetist, Tweeter and co-host of the MedEd StuffNNonsense podcast. We chat about silos and building good relationships in hospitals, common issues managing medicines in the peri-operative period and shortages, ah shortages… You can follow Tanya on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/GongGasGirl" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a> and check out the MedEd StuffNNonsense podcast <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/meded-medtwitter-mededstuffnn-stuffnnonsense/id1471111245" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> here</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/MedEdStuffnN" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.

PPP080: Peri-operative medicines management with Dr Tanya Selak

Aura

PPP079: Australia’s Antimicrobial Report Card - AURA 2019

This episode we celebrate the release of the new Therapeutic Guidelines - Antibiotic! Jane and Kristin are joined by Senior Editor Jess Gibney and Dr Emily Tucker, ID Physician from Flinders Medical Centre to discuss what’s new and what’s changed. Things we learnt include:   How to say Happy Easter in Greek   How Therapeutics Guidelines put its expert groups together   The process of updating guidelines   Why TG is no longer being published in hard copy   Changes to surgical prophylaxis recommendations   The new inclusion of intravenous Amoxicillin/Clavulanate as a treatment option, and the behind the scenes discussion around the use of this agent, including dosing controversies   New advice for Ceftriaxone dosage   The choice to expand advice around “watching and waiting” and when NOT to use antibiotics   A new approach to the classification of community acquired pneumonia   Significant changes to advice around antibiotic allergies (side chains!)   Some challenges in updating the paediatric section of the Guidelines   Visit the Therapeutic Guidelines at http://www.tg.org.au

This episode we celebrate the release of the new Therapeutic Guidelines - Antibiotic! Jane and Kristin are joined by Senior Editor Jess Gibney and Dr Emily Tucker, ID Physician from Flinders Medical Centre to discuss what’s new and what’s changed. Things we learnt include: <ul> <li> How to say Happy Easter in Greek </li> <li> How Therapeutics Guidelines put its expert groups together </li> <li> The process of updating guidelines </li> <li> Why TG is no longer being published in hard copy </li> <li> Changes to surgical prophylaxis recommendations </li> <li> The new inclusion of intravenous Amoxicillin/Clavulanate as a treatment option, and the behind the scenes discussion around the use of this agent, including dosing controversies </li> <li> New advice for Ceftriaxone dosage </li> <li> The choice to expand advice around “watching and waiting” and when NOT to use antibiotics </li> <li> A new approach to the classification of community acquired pneumonia </li> <li> Significant changes to advice around antibiotic allergies (side chains!) </li> <li> Some challenges in updating the paediatric section of the Guidelines </li> </ul> Visit the Therapeutic Guidelines at <a href="http://www.tg.org.au" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.tg.org.au</a>

PPP076 - The New Antibiotic Guidelines are here!

f you found any of the topics discussed in this episode distressing, you can reach out for confidential advice to Pharmacists Support Service at supportforpharmacists.org.au or on 1300 244 910. Our medical colleagues can visit the Australasian Doctors’ Health Network - adhn.org.au Dan and Jane are joined by Dr Ash Witt, a Physician trainee to discuss the issue of wellbeing in the medical workforce. We discuss:   How the current system lets down junior doctors   What a typical career path for a junior doctor looks like   The brave and moving blog post by Dr Yumiko - “The Ugly Side of Becoming a Surgeon”   Rostering, overtime and nightshifts   How to choose a coffee!   We are indebted to Ash for her bravery in speaking out on these key issues. Follow her on twitter: @dr_ashwitt - please be sure to thank her if you enjoyed the episode.

f you found any of the topics discussed in this episode distressing, you can reach out for confidential advice to Pharmacists Support Service at <a href="http://supportforpharmacists.org.au" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">supportforpharmacists.org.au</a> or on 1300 244 910. Our medical colleagues can visit the Australasian Doctors’ Health Network - <a href="http://adhn.org.au" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">adhn.org.au</a> Dan and Jane are joined by Dr Ash Witt, a Physician trainee to discuss the issue of wellbeing in the medical workforce. We discuss: <ul> <li> How the current system lets down junior doctors </li> <li> What a typical career path for a junior doctor looks like </li> <li> The brave and moving blog post by Dr Yumiko - <a href="https://mindbodymiko.com/the-ugly-side-of-becoming-a-surgeon/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">“The Ugly Side of Becoming a Surgeon”</a> </li> <li> Rostering, overtime and nightshifts </li> <li> How to choose a coffee! </li> </ul> We are indebted to Ash for her bravery in speaking out on these key issues. Follow her on twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/dr_ashwitt" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@dr_ashwitt</a> - please be sure to thank her if you enjoyed the episode.

PPP071 - Support for Doctors in Training with Dr Ash Witt

Dr Ian Bilmon

Kristin and Dan get back to basics in Haematology from Dr Ian Bilmon,  a Haematologist &amp; BMT Physician at Crown Princess Mary Cancer Centre, Westmead and Sydney Adventist Hospital  We talk about:  the most common haematological malignancies and how they differ How these conditions present, what initial treatment looks like and how the prognosis differs What's on the horizon for Haematology 

Kristin and Dan get back to basics in Haematology from Dr Ian Bilmon,  a Haematologist &amp; BMT Physician at Crown Princess Mary Cancer Centre, Westmead and Sydney Adventist Hospital  We talk about: <ul> <li>the most common haematological malignancies and how they differ</li> <li>How these conditions present, what initial treatment looks like and how the prognosis differs</li> <li>What's on the horizon for Haematology</li> </ul>

PPP070 - Haematology 101 with Dr Ian Bilmon

Juanita Westbury

Dan and Kristin spoke to Dr Juanita Westbury, Senior Lecturer with the Wicking Dementia Research &amp; Education Centre at the University of Tasmania about the best practice use of antipsychotics in aged care. We spoke to Juanita about:   The roles for pharmacists in aged care facilities   Common issues with medicines use in aged care facilities   Complexities around the term “chemical restraint”   Best practice for the management of behavioural symptoms of dementia  

Dan and Kristin spoke to Dr Juanita Westbury, Senior Lecturer with the Wicking Dementia Research &amp; Education Centre at the University of Tasmania about the best practice use of antipsychotics in aged care. We spoke to Juanita about: <ul> <li> The roles for pharmacists in aged care facilities </li> <li> Common issues with medicines use in aged care facilities </li> <li> Complexities around the term “chemical restraint” </li> <li> Best practice for the management of behavioural symptoms of dementia </li> </ul>

PPP069: Best practice use of antipsychotics in aged care with Juanita Westbury

Amy McRae

Simone Taylor

We caught up with Dr Simone Taylor from Austin Health and Amy McRae from Alfred Health about their work. Both Simone and Amy had projects featured in the “Time To Shine” session at last year’s SHPA Medicines Management Conference. Amy’s paper is titled “Collaboration Between Healthcare and Industry to Improve the Safety of Neuromuscular Blocking Agents in Australia”. It describes an initiative to improve the packaging and labelling of these high-risk medicines. Simone’s paper is titled “Emergency Department Screening Tools to Assist Pharmacists Targeting Patients at Risk For Medication Related Problems”. It describes the development of a tool to help pharmacists to identify patients who are at highest risk and would benefit most from pharmacist intervention.

We caught up with Dr Simone Taylor from Austin Health and Amy McRae from Alfred Health about their work. Both Simone and Amy had projects featured in the “Time To Shine” session at last year’s SHPA Medicines Management Conference. Amy’s paper is titled “Collaboration Between Healthcare and Industry to Improve the Safety of Neuromuscular Blocking Agents in Australia”. It describes an initiative to improve the packaging and labelling of these high-risk medicines. Simone’s paper is titled “Emergency Department Screening Tools to Assist Pharmacists Targeting Patients at Risk For Medication Related Problems”. It describes the development of a tool to help pharmacists to identify patients who are at highest risk and would benefit most from pharmacist intervention.

PPP068 - Two Quality Projects with Dr Simone Taylor and Amy McRae

Rohan Elliott

Happy holidays! The team is taking an episode off over Christmas, and in honour of Rohan’s Clinical Pharmacy award at 2018, we are re-broadcasting this “classic hit”. We will see you all in the new year with some great new episodes Jane and Dan spoke to Dr Rohan Elliott, senior pharmacist in aged care at Austin Health, adjunct senior lecturer at Monash University, and a research consultant with the Royal District Nursing Service Institute.  We talk to Rohan about: ·      The definition of geriatric medicine, and what it means to be frail ·      How the geriatric medicine approach differs from other specialties ·      Decision making in geriatric medicine

Happy holidays! The team is taking an episode off over Christmas, and in honour of Rohan’s Clinical Pharmacy award at 2018, we are re-broadcasting this “classic hit”. We will see you all in the new year with some great new episodes Jane and Dan spoke to Dr Rohan Elliott, senior pharmacist in aged care at Austin Health, adjunct senior lecturer at Monash University, and a research consultant with the Royal District Nursing Service Institute.  We talk to Rohan about: ·      The definition of geriatric medicine, and what it means to be frail ·      How the geriatric medicine approach differs from other specialties ·      Decision making in geriatric medicine

PPP066 - Principles of Geriatric Medicine with Dr Rohan Elliott Re-broadcast

Lindsey Fitzharris

In this very special holiday episode, Dan and Kristin are joined by Dr Lindsey Fitzharris. Lindsey has a PhD in History from Oxford University and authored the wonderful book “The Butchering Art” which details the efforts of Joseph Lister to make surgery safer. We discuss:  What surgery was like before anaesthetics and antiseptics How these agents were introduced to Britain Why you didn’t want surgery in a hospital in the 1800s Two key surgeons in Victorian Britain: Liston and Lister Joseph Lister’s relentless drive to introduce antiseptics to surgical practice Lots of gory details about surgery 150 years ago! 

In this very special holiday episode, Dan and Kristin are joined by Dr Lindsey Fitzharris. Lindsey has a PhD in History from Oxford University and authored the wonderful book “The Butchering Art” which details the efforts of Joseph Lister to make surgery safer. We discuss: <ul> <li>What surgery was like before anaesthetics and antiseptics</li> <li>How these agents were introduced to Britain</li> <li>Why you didn’t want surgery in a hospital in the 1800s</li> <li>Two key surgeons in Victorian Britain: Liston and Lister</li> <li>Joseph Lister’s relentless drive to introduce antiseptics to surgical practice</li> <li>Lots of gory details about surgery 150 years ago!</li> </ul>

PPP065 - Surgery in the Victorian Era with Dr Lindsey Fitzharris, Author of The Butchering Art

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