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

Dementia – Episode 107

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

Migraine treatment and prevention - Episode 55

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.

RACGP SPECIAL COVID-19 PODCAST | How we do it? with Dr Wally Jamal 17 March 2020

In this special 'extended-length' episode, The Good GP interviews Sonya Criddle on perinatal palliative care. Sonya is the clinical midwife specialist for the Perinatal Loss Service at King Edward Memorial Hospital.

This episode explores what is perinatal palliative care, and explains the three pathways into the model of care and the guiding principles. 

This episode also explains how the GP can assist in the families in the decision making process. Sonya also explores the role of GPs and outlines how they can help support families during this difficult time.  

A number of support services are also discussed, including:
SANDS: https://www.sands.org.au/ 
Red Nose: https://rednose.org.au/ 
Safer baby bundle: https://www.stillbirthcre.org.au/safer-baby-bundle/

Perinatal Palliative Care - Model of care: https://ww2.health.wa.gov.au/~/media/Files/Corporate/general%20documents/Health%20Networks/Womens%20and%20Newborns/Perinatal-Palliative-Care-Model-of-Care.pdf

Perinatal Palliative Care - Episode 80

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Perinatal Palliative Care - Episode 80

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