Goodfellow Unit
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Goodfellow Unit
The Goodfellow Unit Podcast is an educational resource designed for healthcare professionals, particularly those in primary care. Produced by the Goodfellow Unit at the University of Auckland, this podcast delivers concise, evidence-based discussions on a wide range of clinical topics relevant to ge...
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Full blood count
Dr Alwyn D'Souza discusses the interpretation of results, and the clinical implications of various blood parameters.
Measles outbreak
Nikki Turner unpacks measles containment, vaccination's role in eradication, and how you can change the outbreak's trajectory.
Fibroids
Dr Jessica Dunning explores fibroids - symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, fertility impact, and why care must be individualised.
Grief: A personal journey
Psychologist Suze Malcolm explores grief’s complexity, cultural nuances, and why compassionate, individualised support matters.
Palpitations
Dr Niall Foley breaks down palpitations - what patients mean, key assessments, and why most cases are benign with reassurance.
Long-term effects of child cancer treatment
Awras Majeed explains LEAP, long-term surveillance for childhood cancer survivors, and key late effects GPs should watch for.
Foetal Anti-Convulsant Syndrome
Dr Jamie Speeden explains Foetal Anti-Convulsant Syndrome. Its causes, diagnosis, prevention, and the GPs vital role in management.
Thyroid nodules
Ben Chan explores thyroid nodules, recent changes in assessment and management, and what GPs need to know about risk and follow-up.
Kindness in healthcare
Nicki Macklin explores kindness in healthcare. Why it’s more than being nice, & impact on safety, wellbeing, & leadership culture.
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Ruveena Kaur unpacks PCOS. Diagnosis, metabolic & reproductive impacts, treatment, & the need for inclusive, evidence-based care.
Managing uncertainty in the consultation
Dr Lucy O’Hagan explores strategies for managing diagnostic uncertainty, communicating clearly, and maintaining patient trust.
HPV-related head and neck cancer
In this episode, Ben Chan, consultant Head and Neck surgeon, discusses HPV (Human Papillomavirus) related head and neck cancer.
Hypertensive disorders in pregnancy
In this episode Ruveena Kaur discusses hypertensive disorders in pregnancy, covering its definition, causes, maternal and fetal risks, safe treatments...
Travel as an older adult
Jenny Visser discusses essential travel considerations for older adults, particularly exploring the critical role of vaccinations.
Diabetes care
Ryan Paul discusses disparities in diabetes care, focusing on how technology can reduce the equity gap.
The nocebo effect
In this episode Dawn White explores how language in healthcare impacts patient outcomes, focusing on the nocebo effect - where words can unintentional...
Violence and adversity
Janet Fanslow talks about adverse childhood experiences, intimate partner violence, and non-partner violence in New Zealand and how these issues impac...
Coeliac disease
In this episode Suzanne Aitken discusses gluten-free diets in patients living with Coeliac disease.
Navigating Work and Income
In this episode, Cathy Stephenson discusses the role of the Ministry of Social Development (MSD) and Work and Income, exploring how to navigate the sy...
Travel during pregnancy
Jenny Visser discusses essential travel considerations for pregnant individuals, focusing on a comprehensive pre-travel consultation.
Gut microbiome
Professor Wayne Cutfield discusses the gut microbiome and its impact on conditions like obesity, autism, metabolic disorders, and C.difficile.
Acute altitude illness
Jenny Visser discusses acute altitude illnesses including several conditions that may occur in individuals travelling to high altitudes, usually above...
Soālaupule
GP's Mamaeroa David and Va’aiga Autagavaia discuss Soālaupule, an approach that creates equity by sharing power and decision-making. Helping GPs to co...
Novel products of addiction
Jo Lane, an addictions medicine doctor, discusses novel products of addiction, including Kamini Vidrawan Ras, Barshasha and Cool Lip.
Estradiol Gels
Stella Milsom discusses the clinical use of Estradiol gels, focusing on the two available options in New Zealand: Estradiol (Sandrena/ sachets) and Es...
Maternal Mental Health
Mathanki Vivekananda discusses postnatal depression and other mental health conditions.
Menopause hormone therapy
Anna Fenton discusses some more complex cases of menopause hormone therapy in perimenopausal women.
Chest Wall Deformities
Christine Goh discusses the two most common Congenital chest wall deformities. These are characterized by abnormal development and appearance of the c...
Diabetes Technology
Ryan Paul discusses continuous glucose monitors and automated insulin delivery devices (aka insulin pumps). From 1 October 2024 CGMs are funded for pe...
Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus
Rachael Niederer answers some of the common questions surrounding Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus(HZO), also known as shingles.
Chronic kidney disease
Early detection and intervention are crucial for managing CKD and mitigating its complications. Liz Stallworthy discusses screening at-risk individual...
Low carb diets
General Practitioner Marcus Hawkins and Dietitian/Researcher Caryn Zinn discuss therapeutic low carbohydrate dietary interventions to optimize health...
Perimenopause Management
Anna Fenton (gynaecological endocrinologist) discusses optimising perimenopause management.
Maternal immunisation
Amber Young and Esther Willing discuss protecting babies through immunisation of hapū māmā in pregnancy and in the newborn period in Aotearoa New Zeal...
Neck lumps in adults
In this episode, Rajan Patel discusses the critical red flags associated with neck lumps in adults. He covers when an urgent referral is necessary and...
Tongue Tie (Ankyloglossia)
In this episode, Paediatrician and Breastfeeding Specialist Abby Baskett discusses tongue tie (ankyloglossia) and its impact on breastfeeding. We cove...
Enduring power of attorney
In this episode Helen Kenealy discusses Enduring Power of Attorney – a critical legal aspect that every primary care provider should understand.
Concussion Guidelines 2024
Stephen Kara discusses the newly introduced New Zealand 2024 concussion guidelines, including recognizing diverse signs and symptoms. The recovery pha...
RSV in adults
Nikki Turner, Academic General Practitioner, provides an update on RSV in adults and discusses new RSV vaccinations.
Nutrition and mental health
Julia Rucklidge provides an update on the relationship between nutrition and mental health. She explores the current state of mental health in the nat...