In this week’s episode, the Good GP welcomes back Dr Karin Sekhon to discuss long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARCs).

This episode covers LARCs and Intrauterine devices (IUDs). Karin explains how they work, the procedures, contraindications and side effects. We also cover contraceptive injections.

Dr Sekhon is a practicing GP with a special interest in women's health.

Helpful resources:
LARCs RACGP journal article: https://www.racgp.org.au/afp/2017/october/larcs-as-first-line-contraception/
Marie Stopes Australia: https://www.mariestopes.org.au/contraception/larc/
SHQ contraception choices: https://shq.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Contraception-choices-2021_final.pdf
SHQ LARC flyer: https://shq.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/SHQ-contraceptive-implant_web2019.pdf
SHQ copper IUD: https://shq.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/SHQ-copper-IUD_web2019.pdf
SHQ hormonal IUD: https://shq.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/SHQ-Hormonal-IUD_web2019.pdf
SHQ contraceptive injection: https://shq.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/SHQ-contraceptive-injection_web2019.pdf

LARCs - Episode 95

In this special episode, The Good GP interviews the podcasters of Dementia in Practice, GPs Dr Hilton Koppe, Dr Marita Long and Dr Steph Daly. 

This episode covers who might be assessed for dementia and the assessment in general practice, the screening tools available for GPs and tips for history taking.  

We also explore the diagnosis framework and the exclusion and inclusion criteria to consider.

Resources discussed:  
- Dementia in training podcast: https://dta.com.au/general-practitioners/#podcast 
- Supporting slides: https://www.racgp.org.au/FSDEDEV/media/documents/20210415-Key-slides-Demystifying-dementia-webinars.pdf
- GP resources: https://www.racgp.org.au/FSDEDEV/media/documents/20211012-GP-Resources-updated.pdf
- GP resources page on DTA website: https://dta.com.au/general-practitioners/

Want to learn more? The RACGP and Dementia Training Australia have a three-part webinar series for GPs: www.racgp.org.au/online-events/search-events?series=DemystifyingDementia

If you have a question or would like to get in touch with The Good GP, please email wa.events@racgp.org.au

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In this Migraine episode, Neurologist Dr Peter Silbert discusses migraine treatment and prevention.

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In this special COVID-19 episode, Just a GP discuss with Dr Wally Jamal  how GP's can use telehealth to adapt to the covid pandemic.

This episode was recorded on Tuesday 17 March 2020. As information on COVID-19 changes daily, please note that some of the advice in this podcast may no longer be current by the time of listening.

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Disclaimer: The Good GP podcasts are for informational purposes only and do not constitute medical advice. Always seek the advice of a specialist GP or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

LARCs - Episode 95

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