Medical Council NSW https://www.mcnsw.org.au/ en This podcast series has been developed by the NSW Medical Council. The shows discuss good medical practice, professional standards, patient safety and other 'hot button' issues faced by doctors practising in NSW Australia. For further resources visit the Council's good practice library. Specific views, information or opinions expressed in these podcasts do not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the NSW Medical Council. To find out about our work visit https://mcnsw.org.au https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/d7fc06ba-1f52-11ed-b51a-43414b9c34ed/image/71b77d-untitled_design.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress Medical Council NSW https://www.mcnsw.org.au/ no episodic Health Professional Councils Authority This podcast series has been developed by the NSW Medical Council. The shows discuss good medical practice, professional standards, patient safety and other 'hot button' issues faced by doctors practising in NSW Australia. For further resources visit the Council's good practice library. Specific views, information or opinions expressed in these podcasts do not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the NSW Medical Council. To find out about our work visit https://mcnsw.org.au This podcast series has been developed by the NSW Medical Council. The shows discuss good medical practice, professional standards, patient safety and other 'hot button' issues faced by doctors practising in NSW Australia. For further resources visit the Council's good practice library. Specific views, information or opinions expressed in these podcasts do not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the NSW Medical Council. To find out about our work visit https://mcnsw.org.au

]]> Medical Council of NSW jill.omeara@health.nsw.gov.au Finding your voice and recognising your needs In this episode our host, Dr Penelope Elix, explores what it really means to stay grounded and keep compassion alive when the job takes so much out of you. She’s joined by Veronica Payne, an anaesthetist and member of the Medical Council of NSW and Elizabeth Lecoanet, conductor of the MDOK Singing for health . Sun, 14 Dec 2025 22:59:00 -0000 full Health Professional Councils Authority In this episode our host, Dr Penelope Elix, explores what it really means to stay grounded and keep compassion alive when the job takes so much out of you. She’s joined by Veronica Payne, an anaesthetist and member of the Medical Council of NSW and Elizabeth Lecoanet, conductor of the MDOK Singing for health . In this episode our host, Dr Penelope Elix, explores what it really means to stay grounded and keep compassion alive when the job takes so much out of you.

She’s joined by Veronica Payne, an anaesthetist and member of the Medical Council of NSW and Elizabeth Lecoanet, conductor of the MDOK Singing for health .

]]> 1709 no Beyond cultural safety: institutional racism in health In this podcast episode our host, Dr Penelope Elix, sits down with Renee Thomson, a proud Wiradjuri woman. Renee has experience in policy, government and strategy, and an important story to share about her personal experience of institutional racism in the NSW health system. In this moving podcast, Renee shares her personal experience with the health system and the impact of institutional racism on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. “When she said, ‘take him to the hospital’, there was this unshakable pit in my stomach that I just thought ‘I don’t want to take him’.” Mon, 27 Oct 2025 01:31:00 -0000 full Health Professional Councils Authority In this podcast episode our host, Dr Penelope Elix, sits down with Renee Thomson, a proud Wiradjuri woman. Renee has experience in policy, government and strategy, and an important story to share about her personal experience of institutional racism in the NSW health system. In this moving podcast, Renee shares her personal experience with the health system and the impact of institutional racism on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. “When she said, ‘take him to the hospital’, there was this unshakable pit in my stomach that I just thought ‘I don’t want to take him’.” In this podcast episode our host, Dr Penelope Elix, sits down with Renee Thomson, a proud Wiradjuri woman. Renee has experience in policy, government and strategy, and an important story to share about her personal experience of institutional racism in the NSW health system.

In this moving podcast, Renee shares her personal experience with the health system and the impact of institutional racism on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. “When she said, ‘take him to the hospital’, there was this unshakable pit in my stomach that I just thought ‘I don’t want to take him’.”

]]> 1592 no Using a trauma-informed care lens: how it may help your patients In our latest podcast episode our host, Dr Penelope Elix, talks with Dr Cathy Kezelman a medical practitioner, President of Blue Knot Foundation, Chair of National Centre for Action on Child Sexual Abuse and someone with a lived and living experience of complex trauma.   Dr Kezelman shares her insight on trauma-informed care and provides advice for how to approach interactions differently.       Resources You can find information and resources from BlueKnot at www.blueknot.org.au    Reference to any specific views, information or opinions does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the Medical Council of NSW (MCNSW). The views, information or opinions expressed by individuals in podcast episodes are their own and do not necessarily reflect the view(s) of the MCNSW. The MCNSW does its best to ensure information is complete, relevant and up to date, but is not responsible for verifying the accuracy of all information shared by individuals. Mon, 28 Jul 2025 00:54:00 -0000 full Health Professional Councils Authority In our latest podcast episode our host, Dr Penelope Elix, talks with Dr Cathy Kezelman a medical practitioner, President of Blue Knot Foundation, Chair of National Centre for Action on Child Sexual Abuse and someone with a lived and living experience of complex trauma.   Dr Kezelman shares her insight on trauma-informed care and provides advice for how to approach interactions differently.       Resources You can find information and resources from BlueKnot at www.blueknot.org.au    Reference to any specific views, information or opinions does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the Medical Council of NSW (MCNSW). The views, information or opinions expressed by individuals in podcast episodes are their own and do not necessarily reflect the view(s) of the MCNSW. The MCNSW does its best to ensure information is complete, relevant and up to date, but is not responsible for verifying the accuracy of all information shared by individuals. In our latest podcast episode our host, Dr Penelope Elix, talks with Dr Cathy Kezelman a medical practitioner, President of Blue Knot Foundation, Chair of National Centre for Action on Child Sexual Abuse and someone with a lived and living experience of complex trauma. 

 Dr Kezelman shares her insight on trauma-informed care and provides advice for how to approach interactions differently.  

 

 

Resources

You can find information and resources from BlueKnot at www.blueknot.org.au

  

Reference to any specific views, information or opinions does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the Medical Council of NSW (MCNSW). The views, information or opinions expressed by individuals in podcast episodes are their own and do not necessarily reflect the view(s) of the MCNSW. The MCNSW does its best to ensure information is complete, relevant and up to date, but is not responsible for verifying the accuracy of all information shared by individuals.


]]> 1508 no Inside the Medical Council: what every doctor needs to know (Part 2) In this two-part podcast, we discuss what the Medical Council does, and how they manage complaints.   We spoke with Dr Saskia Fung, Chair of the Australasian Prevocational Medical Officers’ Committee and Dr Sanjay Hettige, Chair of the AMA Council of Doctors in Training. Our host, Dr Penelope Elix, answered their burning questions about complaints, the work of the Medical Council and more.   Reference to any specific views, information or opinions does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the Medical Council of NSW (MCNSW). The views, information or opinions expressed by individuals in podcast episodes are their own and do not necessarily reflect the view(s) of the MCNSW. The MCNSW does its best to ensure information is complete, relevant and up to date, but is not responsible for verifying the accuracy of all information shared by individuals. Wed, 16 Apr 2025 02:52:00 -0000 full Health Professional Councils Authority In this two-part podcast, we discuss what the Medical Council does, and how they manage complaints.   We spoke with Dr Saskia Fung, Chair of the Australasian Prevocational Medical Officers’ Committee and Dr Sanjay Hettige, Chair of the AMA Council of Doctors in Training. Our host, Dr Penelope Elix, answered their burning questions about complaints, the work of the Medical Council and more.   Reference to any specific views, information or opinions does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the Medical Council of NSW (MCNSW). The views, information or opinions expressed by individuals in podcast episodes are their own and do not necessarily reflect the view(s) of the MCNSW. The MCNSW does its best to ensure information is complete, relevant and up to date, but is not responsible for verifying the accuracy of all information shared by individuals. In this two-part podcast, we discuss what the Medical Council does, and how they manage complaints.

 

We spoke with Dr Saskia Fung, Chair of the Australasian Prevocational Medical Officers’ Committee and Dr Sanjay Hettige, Chair of the AMA Council of Doctors in Training. Our host, Dr Penelope Elix, answered their burning questions about complaints, the work of the Medical

Council and more.

 

Reference to any specific views, information or opinions does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the Medical Council of NSW (MCNSW). The views, information or opinions expressed by individuals in podcast episodes are their own and do not necessarily reflect

the view(s) of the MCNSW. The MCNSW does its best to ensure information is complete, relevant and up to date, but is not responsible for verifying the accuracy of all information shared by individuals.

]]> 1528 no Inside the Medical Council: what every doctor needs to know (Part 1) In this two part podcast, we discuss what the Medical Council does, and how they manage complaints.   We spoke with Dr Saskia Fung, Chair of the Australasian Prevocational Medical Officers’ Committee and Dr Sanjay Hettige, Chair of the AMA Council of Doctors in Training. Our host, Dr Penelope Elix,answered their burning questions about complaints, the work of the Medical Council and more.   Reference to any specific views, information or opinions does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the Medical Council of NSW (MCNSW). The views, information or opinions expressed by individuals in podcast episodes are their own and do not necessarily reflect the view(s) of the MCNSW. The MCNSW does its best to ensure information is complete, relevant and up to date, but is not responsible for verifying the accuracy of all information shared by individuals. Wed, 16 Apr 2025 02:51:00 -0000 full Health Professional Councils Authority In this two part podcast, we discuss what the Medical Council does, and how they manage complaints.   We spoke with Dr Saskia Fung, Chair of the Australasian Prevocational Medical Officers’ Committee and Dr Sanjay Hettige, Chair of the AMA Council of Doctors in Training. Our host, Dr Penelope Elix,answered their burning questions about complaints, the work of the Medical Council and more.   Reference to any specific views, information or opinions does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the Medical Council of NSW (MCNSW). The views, information or opinions expressed by individuals in podcast episodes are their own and do not necessarily reflect the view(s) of the MCNSW. The MCNSW does its best to ensure information is complete, relevant and up to date, but is not responsible for verifying the accuracy of all information shared by individuals. In this two part podcast, we discuss what the Medical Council does, and how they manage complaints.

 

We spoke with Dr Saskia Fung, Chair of the Australasian Prevocational Medical Officers’ Committee and Dr Sanjay Hettige, Chair of the AMA Council of Doctors in Training. Our host, Dr Penelope Elix,answered their burning questions about complaints, the work of the Medical

Council and more.

 

Reference to any specific views, information or opinions does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the Medical Council of NSW (MCNSW). The views, information or opinions expressed by individuals in podcast episodes are their own and do not necessarily reflect

the view(s) of the MCNSW. The MCNSW does its best to ensure information is complete, relevant and up to date, but is not responsible for verifying the accuracy of all information shared by individuals.

]]> 1375 no Trailer: (Part 1) Inside the Medical Council: what every doctor needs to know Wed, 16 Apr 2025 02:49:00 -0000 trailer Health Professional Councils Authority 50 no Trailer: (Part 2) Inside the Medical Council: what every doctor needs to know Wed, 16 Apr 2025 02:49:00 -0000 trailer Health Professional Councils Authority 60 no Part 2 - Talking the talk: how clear communication can help your patients In episode 2 of our latest podcast, we explore how we communicate and ways to do this better to help our patients Our host Dr Penelope Elix speaks with Dr Sarah J White, a leading conversation analyst, and Professor John Cartmill, an experienced surgeon. They explore conversation, how we communicate, why we might not get the response we’re expecting and how medical professionals can use communication to improve their interactions with patients. Resources Links to some of Dr Sarah J White’s academic and MJA insight articles mentioned in the podcast: Lateness: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/10410236.2023.2299888 Question design: https://insightplus.mja.com.au/2021/40/asking-the-right-question-for-the-patient-in-front-of-you/ Some/any question: https://insightplus.mja.com.au/2021/28/managing-multiple-patient-concerns-in-a-gp-consultation/ Other academic articles: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Sarah-White-34 You can find more information on conversation analysis and Dr Sarah J White at https://bedsidemanners.com.au/ Reference to any specific views, information or opinions does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the Medical Council of NSW (MCNSW). The views, information or opinions expressed by individuals in podcast episodes are their own and do not necessarily reflect the view(s) of the MCNSW. The MCNSW does its best to ensure information is complete, relevant and up to date, but is not responsible for verifying the accuracy of all information shared by individuals. Tue, 29 Oct 2024 22:31:00 -0000 full Health Professional Councils Authority In episode 2 of our latest podcast, we explore how we communicate and ways to do this better to help our patients Our host Dr Penelope Elix speaks with Dr Sarah J White, a leading conversation analyst, and Professor John Cartmill, an experienced surgeon. They explore conversation, how we communicate, why we might not get the response we’re expecting and how medical professionals can use communication to improve their interactions with patients. Resources Links to some of Dr Sarah J White’s academic and MJA insight articles mentioned in the podcast: Lateness: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/10410236.2023.2299888 Question design: https://insightplus.mja.com.au/2021/40/asking-the-right-question-for-the-patient-in-front-of-you/ Some/any question: https://insightplus.mja.com.au/2021/28/managing-multiple-patient-concerns-in-a-gp-consultation/ Other academic articles: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Sarah-White-34 You can find more information on conversation analysis and Dr Sarah J White at https://bedsidemanners.com.au/ Reference to any specific views, information or opinions does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the Medical Council of NSW (MCNSW). The views, information or opinions expressed by individuals in podcast episodes are their own and do not necessarily reflect the view(s) of the MCNSW. The MCNSW does its best to ensure information is complete, relevant and up to date, but is not responsible for verifying the accuracy of all information shared by individuals. In episode 2 of our latest podcast, we explore how we communicate and ways to do this better to help our patients Our host Dr Penelope Elix speaks with Dr Sarah J White, a leading conversation analyst, and Professor John Cartmill, an experienced surgeon.

They explore conversation, how we communicate, why we might not get the response we’re expecting and how medical professionals can use communication to improve their interactions with patients.

Resources

Links to some of Dr Sarah J White’s academic and MJA insight articles mentioned in the podcast:

You can find more information on conversation analysis and Dr Sarah J White at https://bedsidemanners.com.au/


Reference to any specific views, information or opinions does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the Medical Council of NSW (MCNSW). The views, information or opinions expressed by individuals in podcast episodes are their own and do not necessarily reflect the view(s) of the MCNSW. The MCNSW does its best to ensure information is complete, relevant and up to date, but is not responsible for verifying the accuracy of all information shared by individuals.

]]> 1667 Trailer Part 2 - Talking the talk: how clear communication can help your patients Tue, 29 Oct 2024 22:28:07 -0000 full Health Professional Councils Authority 48 Part 1 - Talking the talk: how clear communication can help your patients In episode 1 of our latest podcast, we delve into the fascinating world of conversation analysis. Our host Dr Penelope Elix speaks with Dr Sarah J White, a leading conversation analyst, and Professor John Cartmill, an experienced surgeon. They explore conversation, how we communicate, why we might not get the response we’re expecting and how medical professionals can use communication to improve their interactions with patients. Resources Links to some of Dr Sarah J White’s academic and MJA insight articles mentioned in the podcast: Lateness: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/10410236.2023.2299888 Question design: https://insightplus.mja.com.au/2021/40/asking-the-right-question-for-the-patient-in-front-of-you/ Some/any question: https://insightplus.mja.com.au/2021/28/managing-multiple-patient-concerns-in-a-gp-consultation/ Other academic articles: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Sarah-White-34 You can find more information on conversation analysis and Dr Sarah J White at https://bedsidemanners.com.au/ Reference to any specific views, information or opinions does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the Medical Council of NSW (MCNSW). The views, information or opinions expressed by individuals in podcast episodes are their own and do not necessarily reflect the view(s) of the MCNSW. The MCNSW does its best to ensure information is complete, relevant and up to date, but is not responsible for verifying the accuracy of all information shared by individuals. Thu, 24 Oct 2024 00:19:00 -0000 full Health Professional Councils Authority In episode 1 of our latest podcast, we delve into the fascinating world of conversation analysis. Our host Dr Penelope Elix speaks with Dr Sarah J White, a leading conversation analyst, and Professor John Cartmill, an experienced surgeon. They explore conversation, how we communicate, why we might not get the response we’re expecting and how medical professionals can use communication to improve their interactions with patients. Resources Links to some of Dr Sarah J White’s academic and MJA insight articles mentioned in the podcast: Lateness: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/10410236.2023.2299888 Question design: https://insightplus.mja.com.au/2021/40/asking-the-right-question-for-the-patient-in-front-of-you/ Some/any question: https://insightplus.mja.com.au/2021/28/managing-multiple-patient-concerns-in-a-gp-consultation/ Other academic articles: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Sarah-White-34 You can find more information on conversation analysis and Dr Sarah J White at https://bedsidemanners.com.au/ Reference to any specific views, information or opinions does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the Medical Council of NSW (MCNSW). The views, information or opinions expressed by individuals in podcast episodes are their own and do not necessarily reflect the view(s) of the MCNSW. The MCNSW does its best to ensure information is complete, relevant and up to date, but is not responsible for verifying the accuracy of all information shared by individuals. In episode 1 of our latest podcast, we delve into the fascinating world of conversation analysis. Our host Dr Penelope Elix speaks with Dr Sarah J White, a leading conversation analyst, and Professor John Cartmill, an experienced surgeon.

They explore conversation, how we communicate, why we might not get the response we’re expecting and how medical professionals can use communication to improve their interactions with patients.

Resources

Links to some of Dr Sarah J White’s academic and MJA insight articles mentioned in the podcast:

You can find more information on conversation analysis and Dr Sarah J White at https://bedsidemanners.com.au/


Reference to any specific views, information or opinions does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the Medical Council of NSW (MCNSW). The views, information or opinions expressed by individuals in podcast episodes are their own and do not necessarily reflect the view(s) of the MCNSW. The MCNSW does its best to ensure information is complete, relevant and up to date, but is not responsible for verifying the accuracy of all information shared by individuals.

]]> 1519 Trailer Part 1 - Talking the talk: how clear communication can help your patients Thu, 24 Oct 2024 00:18:50 -0000 full Health Professional Councils Authority 56 Doctors and pharmacists - how working collaboratively can support patient safety In our latest podcast episode, we explore the value of good communication and collaboration between doctors and pharmacists in supporting patient-centred care and safety. Our host Dr Penelope Elix speaks with Adrian Lee, pharmacist and former deputy president of the NSW Pharmacy Council, with Dr Mel Griffiths, a GP and NSW Medical Council hearing member. They discuss the dynamics of building effective professional relationships to support better patient outcomes and patient safety. Our guests share practical tips on engaging patients to promoting medication adherence, to navigating the regulatory and professional roles of each profession when it comes to prescribing and dispensing. Reference to any specific views, information or opinions does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the Medical Council of NSW (MCNSW). The views, information or opinions expressed by individuals in podcast episodes are their own and do not necessarily reflect the view(s) of the MCNSW. The MCNSW does its best to ensure information is complete, relevant and up to date, but is not responsible for verifying the accuracy of all information shared by individuals. Tue, 16 Jul 2024 05:17:00 -0000 full 10 Health Professional Councils Authority Host Dr Penelope Elix and guests Dr Mel Griffiths, GP and pharmacist Adrian Lee explore ways NSW doctors and pharmacists can work together to support safe prescribing and dispensing. In our latest podcast episode, we explore the value of good communication and collaboration between doctors and pharmacists in supporting patient-centred care and safety. Our host Dr Penelope Elix speaks with Adrian Lee, pharmacist and former deputy president of the NSW Pharmacy Council, with Dr Mel Griffiths, a GP and NSW Medical Council hearing member. They discuss the dynamics of building effective professional relationships to support better patient outcomes and patient safety. Our guests share practical tips on engaging patients to promoting medication adherence, to navigating the regulatory and professional roles of each profession when it comes to prescribing and dispensing. Reference to any specific views, information or opinions does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the Medical Council of NSW (MCNSW). The views, information or opinions expressed by individuals in podcast episodes are their own and do not necessarily reflect the view(s) of the MCNSW. The MCNSW does its best to ensure information is complete, relevant and up to date, but is not responsible for verifying the accuracy of all information shared by individuals. In our latest podcast episode, we explore the value of good communication and collaboration between doctors and pharmacists in supporting patient-centred care and safety.

Our host Dr Penelope Elix speaks with Adrian Lee, pharmacist and former deputy president of the NSW Pharmacy Council, with Dr Mel Griffiths, a GP and NSW Medical Council hearing member.

They discuss the dynamics of building effective professional relationships to support better patient outcomes and patient safety. Our guests share practical tips on engaging patients to promoting medication adherence, to navigating the regulatory and professional roles of each profession when it comes to prescribing and dispensing.


Reference to any specific views, information or opinions does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the Medical Council of NSW (MCNSW). The views, information or opinions expressed by individuals in podcast episodes are their own and do not necessarily reflect the view(s) of the MCNSW. The MCNSW does its best to ensure information is complete, relevant and up to date, but is not responsible for verifying the accuracy of all information shared by individuals.

]]> 1569 no Telehealth: the new normal The growth in telehealth has delivered enormous benefits to patients by providing more timely and accessible health care, but how do doctors decide when a telehealth consult is appropriate? What do quality telehealth consultations mean in practice? In this podcast episode, host Dr Penelope Elix speaks with, Dr Anne Tonkin AO, Chair, Medical Board of Australia (MBA) and Dr Michael Wright, Medical Director from Avant about practical aspects of telehealth consults and key points from the MBA’s Telehealth Guidelines released last year. Resources Medical Board of Australia Telehealth Guidelines (Sept 2023) Medical Board of Australia Good medical practice – a code of conduct for doctors in Australia   Reference to any specific views, information or opinions does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the Medical Council of NSW. The views, information or opinions expressed by individuals in podcast episodes are their own and do not necessarily reflect the view(s) of the Council. The Council does its best to ensure information is complete, relevant and up to date, but is not responsible for verifying the accuracy of all information shared by individuals. Fri, 22 Mar 2024 01:57:44 -0000 Telehealth: the new normal full Health Professional Councils Authority Host Dr Penelope Elix discusses telehealth and patient care with Dr Anne Tonkin and Dr Michael Wright. The growth in telehealth has delivered enormous benefits to patients by providing more timely and accessible health care, but how do doctors decide when a telehealth consult is appropriate? What do quality telehealth consultations mean in practice? In this podcast episode, host Dr Penelope Elix speaks with, Dr Anne Tonkin AO, Chair, Medical Board of Australia (MBA) and Dr Michael Wright, Medical Director from Avant about practical aspects of telehealth consults and key points from the MBA’s Telehealth Guidelines released last year. Resources Medical Board of Australia Telehealth Guidelines (Sept 2023) Medical Board of Australia Good medical practice – a code of conduct for doctors in Australia   Reference to any specific views, information or opinions does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the Medical Council of NSW. The views, information or opinions expressed by individuals in podcast episodes are their own and do not necessarily reflect the view(s) of the Council. The Council does its best to ensure information is complete, relevant and up to date, but is not responsible for verifying the accuracy of all information shared by individuals.

The growth in telehealth has delivered enormous benefits to patients by providing more timely and accessible health care, but how do doctors decide when a telehealth consult is appropriate? What do quality telehealth consultations mean in practice?

In this podcast episode, host Dr Penelope Elix speaks with, Dr Anne Tonkin AO, Chair, Medical Board of Australia (MBA) and Dr Michael Wright, Medical Director from Avant about practical aspects of telehealth consults and key points from the MBA’s Telehealth Guidelines released last year.

Resources

Medical Board of Australia Telehealth Guidelines (Sept 2023)

Medical Board of Australia Good medical practice – a code of conduct for doctors in Australia

 

Reference to any specific views, information or opinions does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the Medical Council of NSW. The views, information or opinions expressed by individuals in podcast episodes are their own and do not necessarily reflect the view(s) of the Council. The Council does its best to ensure information is complete, relevant and up to date, but is not responsible for verifying the accuracy of all information shared by individuals.

]]> 1220 Trailer - Telehealth Excerpt from an about to be released episode on telehealth with guests Dr Anne Tonkin AO, Chair, Medical Board of Australia and Dr Michael Wright, Medical Director from Avant. In this clip, Dr Wright describes the benefits of telehealth while emphasising the standards of care that apply in face-to-face care also apply in telehealth consults. Thu, 21 Mar 2024 01:19:00 -0000 full Health Professional Councils Authority Guest Dr Michael Wright from Avant describes the benefits of telehealth while emphasising care standards. Excerpt from an about to be released episode on telehealth with guests Dr Anne Tonkin AO, Chair, Medical Board of Australia and Dr Michael Wright, Medical Director from Avant. In this clip, Dr Wright describes the benefits of telehealth while emphasising the standards of care that apply in face-to-face care also apply in telehealth consults. Excerpt from an about to be released episode on telehealth with guests Dr Anne Tonkin AO, Chair, Medical Board of Australia and Dr Michael Wright, Medical Director from Avant. In this clip, Dr Wright describes the benefits of telehealth while emphasising the standards of care that apply in face-to-face care also apply in telehealth consults.

]]> 34 Trailer - Doctor Self Care Host Dr Penelope Elix discusses with Dr Michael Bonning, AMA NSW President and GP, anxieties doctors can have about seeking support for their own health and explains the very high threshold required for health-related notifications to regulators. Thu, 14 Dec 2023 01:20:00 -0000 full Health Professional Councils Authority Host Dr Penelope Elix discusses with Dr Michael Bonning, AMA NSW President and GP, anxieties doctors can have about seeking support for their own health and explains the very high threshold required for health-related notifications to regulators. Host Dr Penelope Elix discusses with Dr Michael Bonning, AMA NSW President and GP, anxieties doctors can have about seeking support for their own health and explains the very high threshold required for health-related notifications to regulators.

]]> 87 Doctor Self Care Doctors in Australia are less likely to have their own doctor than the rest of the community. As committed professional caregivers, medical practitioners can sometimes neglect their own mental and physical well-being. Our host Dr Penelope Elix speaks with Dr Michael Bonning, GP and AMA NSW President about doctor self-care, the importance of a doctor having their own GP, services available such as Doctors for Colleagues, the role of doctors treating doctor patients and myths about health-related mandatory notifications to regulators. Further resources for listeners Medical Board: Good medical practice: a code of conduct for doctors in Australia           Doctors health (section 11) and supporting health of colleagues AMA(NSW)  Doctors for Colleagues Registry https://www.amansw.com.au/doctors-for-colleagues/ DRS4DRS – to identify the relevant health service available to medical practitioners in each state and territory DRS4DRS – Help doctors stay healthy Doctors Health NSW – the doctors health service in NSW available to doctors and medical students and their families https://doctorshealth.org.au/ Medical Benevolent Association of NSW – provides counselling and short term financial assistance through times of crisis, illness, accident, mental health conditions, grief and loss of income to doctors and their families in NSW and ACT MBANSW - Home  The Black Dog Institute TEN network (mental health support for health professionals) https://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/the-essential-network/ Healthier doctors = health patients Interview with Prof Leanne Rowe on doctor self-care and its link to patient safety https://www.mcnsw.org.au/healthier-doctors-healthier-patients Mandatory notification guidelines https://www.medicalboard.gov.au/codes-guidelines-policies/guidelines-for-mandatory- notifications.aspx Tue, 12 Dec 2023 22:23:00 -0000 Doctor Self Care full Health Professional Councils Authority Dr Penelope Elix in conversation with AMA NSW President and GP, Dr Michael Bonning about doctor self-care. Doctors in Australia are less likely to have their own doctor than the rest of the community. As committed professional caregivers, medical practitioners can sometimes neglect their own mental and physical well-being. Our host Dr Penelope Elix speaks with Dr Michael Bonning, GP and AMA NSW President about doctor self-care, the importance of a doctor having their own GP, services available such as Doctors for Colleagues, the role of doctors treating doctor patients and myths about health-related mandatory notifications to regulators. Further resources for listeners Medical Board: Good medical practice: a code of conduct for doctors in Australia           Doctors health (section 11) and supporting health of colleagues AMA(NSW)  Doctors for Colleagues Registry https://www.amansw.com.au/doctors-for-colleagues/ DRS4DRS – to identify the relevant health service available to medical practitioners in each state and territory DRS4DRS – Help doctors stay healthy Doctors Health NSW – the doctors health service in NSW available to doctors and medical students and their families https://doctorshealth.org.au/ Medical Benevolent Association of NSW – provides counselling and short term financial assistance through times of crisis, illness, accident, mental health conditions, grief and loss of income to doctors and their families in NSW and ACT MBANSW - Home  The Black Dog Institute TEN network (mental health support for health professionals) https://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/the-essential-network/ Healthier doctors = health patients Interview with Prof Leanne Rowe on doctor self-care and its link to patient safety https://www.mcnsw.org.au/healthier-doctors-healthier-patients Mandatory notification guidelines https://www.medicalboard.gov.au/codes-guidelines-policies/guidelines-for-mandatory- notifications.aspx Doctors in Australia are less likely to have their own doctor than the rest of the community. As committed professional caregivers, medical practitioners can sometimes neglect their own mental and physical well-being. Our host Dr Penelope Elix speaks with Dr Michael Bonning, GP and AMA NSW President about doctor self-care, the importance of a doctor having their own GP, services available such as Doctors for Colleagues, the role of doctors treating doctor patients and myths about health-related mandatory notifications to regulators.

Further resources for listeners

        Doctors health (section 11) and supporting health of colleagues

  • AMA(NSW)  Doctors for Colleagues Registry https://www.amansw.com.au/doctors-for-colleagues/
  • DRS4DRS – to identify the relevant health service available to medical practitioners in each state and territory DRS4DRS – Help doctors stay healthy
  • Doctors Health NSW – the doctors health service in NSW available to doctors and medical students and their families https://doctorshealth.org.au/
  • Medical Benevolent Association of NSW – provides counselling and short term financial assistance through times of crisis, illness, accident, mental health conditions, grief and loss of income to doctors and their families in NSW and ACT MBANSW - Home
  •  The Black Dog Institute TEN network (mental health support for health professionals)

https://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/the-essential-network/

https://www.medicalboard.gov.au/codes-guidelines-policies/guidelines-for-mandatory- notifications.aspx

]]> 2259 Mental health: beyond the referral Over half of people experiencing mental health symptoms do not voice their concerns, and GPs are often the first point of contact when they do seek help. In this podcast episode, the Council's Medical Director and practising GP, Dr Penelope Elix talks with Black Dog Institute Executive Director and Chief Scientist, Professor Samuel Harvey about how doctors can engage with patients, what is best practice for mental health referrals, and additional resources for doctors to support patient care. Resources Health pathways for GPs RACGP resources RACGP resources for eMental health Black Dog Institute for Health Professionals eMHPRrac Head to Health Mental Health MBS RANZCP website for resources (for patients)  RANZCP website for resources (for health professionals)  Medical Council of NSW – Know when to refer   Reference to any specific views, information or opinions does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the Medical Council of NSW . The views, information or opinions expressed by individuals in podcast episodes are their own and do not necessarily reflect the view(s) of the Council. The Council does its best to ensure information is complete, relevant and up to date, but is not responsible for verifying the accuracy of all information shared by individuals. Wed, 13 Sep 2023 21:00:00 -0000 full Health Professional Councils Authority How can doctors best engage with the growing number of patients presenting with mental health concerns, and where to find practical resources and support? Professor Samuel Harvey and Dr Penelope Elix discuss. Over half of people experiencing mental health symptoms do not voice their concerns, and GPs are often the first point of contact when they do seek help. In this podcast episode, the Council's Medical Director and practising GP, Dr Penelope Elix talks with Black Dog Institute Executive Director and Chief Scientist, Professor Samuel Harvey about how doctors can engage with patients, what is best practice for mental health referrals, and additional resources for doctors to support patient care. Resources Health pathways for GPs RACGP resources RACGP resources for eMental health Black Dog Institute for Health Professionals eMHPRrac Head to Health Mental Health MBS RANZCP website for resources (for patients)  RANZCP website for resources (for health professionals)  Medical Council of NSW – Know when to refer   Reference to any specific views, information or opinions does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the Medical Council of NSW . The views, information or opinions expressed by individuals in podcast episodes are their own and do not necessarily reflect the view(s) of the Council. The Council does its best to ensure information is complete, relevant and up to date, but is not responsible for verifying the accuracy of all information shared by individuals. Over half of people experiencing mental health symptoms do not voice their concerns, and GPs are often the first point of contact when they do seek help. In this podcast episode, the Council's Medical Director and practising GP, Dr Penelope Elix talks with Black Dog Institute Executive Director and Chief Scientist, Professor Samuel Harvey about how doctors can engage with patients, what is best practice for mental health referrals, and additional resources for doctors to support patient care.

Resources

 

Reference to any specific views, information or opinions does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the Medical Council of NSW . The views, information or opinions expressed by individuals in podcast episodes are their own and do not necessarily reflect the view(s) of the Council. The Council does its best to ensure information is complete, relevant and up to date, but is not responsible for verifying the accuracy of all information shared by individuals.

]]> 1924 Trailer | Mental health: beyond the referral Over half of people experiencing mental health symptoms do not voice their concerns, and GPs are often the first point of contact when they do seek help. In this preview of of our 'Mental Health - Beyond the referral' episode, the Council's Medical Director and practising GP, Dr Penelope Elix talks with Black Dog Institute Executive Director and Chief Scientist, Professor Samuel Harvey about ways doctors can start conversations on mental health with their patients. Reference to any specific views, information or opinions does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the Medical Council of NSW. The views, information or opinions expressed by individuals in podcast episodes are their own and do not necessarily reflect the view(s) of the Council. The Council does its best to ensure information is complete, relevant and up to date, but is not responsible for verifying the accuracy of all information shared by individuals. Wed, 06 Sep 2023 05:29:00 -0000 full Health Professional Councils Authority Dr Penelope Elix explains how GPs can initiate conversations about mental health with their patients. Over half of people experiencing mental health symptoms do not voice their concerns, and GPs are often the first point of contact when they do seek help. In this preview of of our 'Mental Health - Beyond the referral' episode, the Council's Medical Director and practising GP, Dr Penelope Elix talks with Black Dog Institute Executive Director and Chief Scientist, Professor Samuel Harvey about ways doctors can start conversations on mental health with their patients. Reference to any specific views, information or opinions does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the Medical Council of NSW. The views, information or opinions expressed by individuals in podcast episodes are their own and do not necessarily reflect the view(s) of the Council. The Council does its best to ensure information is complete, relevant and up to date, but is not responsible for verifying the accuracy of all information shared by individuals. Over half of people experiencing mental health symptoms do not voice their concerns, and GPs are often the first point of contact when they do seek help. In this preview of of our 'Mental Health - Beyond the referral' episode, the Council's Medical Director and practising GP, Dr Penelope Elix talks with Black Dog Institute Executive Director and Chief Scientist, Professor Samuel Harvey about ways doctors can start conversations on mental health with their patients.


Reference to any specific views, information or opinions does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the Medical Council of NSW. The views, information or opinions expressed by individuals in podcast episodes are their own and do not necessarily reflect the view(s) of the Council. The Council does its best to ensure information is complete, relevant and up to date, but is not responsible for verifying the accuracy of all information shared by individuals.

]]> 62 Informed Consent What does 'Informed Consent' entail? Our expert panel provide insight into how doctors can properly obtain 'Informed Consent'? Resources · consent-section-4.pdf (nsw.gov.au) · Standards-for-general-practices-5th-edition_1.pdf.aspx (racgp.org.au) · medicalboard.gov.au/codes-guidelines-policies/code-of-conduct.aspx · Avant - Informed consent and communicating information Reference to any specific views, information or opinions does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the Medical Council of NSW . The views, information or opinions expressed by individuals in podcast episodes are their own and do not necessarily reflect the view(s) of the Council. The Council does its best to ensure information is complete, relevant and up to date, but is not responsible for verifying the accuracy of all information shared by individuals. Tue, 20 Sep 2022 03:25:03 -0000 Informed Consent full 1 8 Health Professional Councils Authority What does 'Informed Consent' entail? Our expert panel provide insight into how doctors can properly obtain 'Informed Consent'? What does 'Informed Consent' entail? Our expert panel provide insight into how doctors can properly obtain 'Informed Consent'? Resources · consent-section-4.pdf (nsw.gov.au) · Standards-for-general-practices-5th-edition_1.pdf.aspx (racgp.org.au) · medicalboard.gov.au/codes-guidelines-policies/code-of-conduct.aspx · Avant - Informed consent and communicating information Reference to any specific views, information or opinions does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the Medical Council of NSW . The views, information or opinions expressed by individuals in podcast episodes are their own and do not necessarily reflect the view(s) of the Council. The Council does its best to ensure information is complete, relevant and up to date, but is not responsible for verifying the accuracy of all information shared by individuals. What does 'Informed Consent' entail? Our expert panel provide insight into how doctors can properly obtain 'Informed Consent'?

Resources

· consent-section-4.pdf (nsw.gov.au)

· Standards-for-general-practices-5th-edition_1.pdf.aspx (racgp.org.au)

· medicalboard.gov.au/codes-guidelines-policies/code-of-conduct.aspx

· Avant - Informed consent and communicating information


Reference to any specific views, information or opinions does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the Medical Council of NSW . The views, information or opinions expressed by individuals in podcast episodes are their own and do not necessarily reflect the view(s) of the Council. The Council does its best to ensure information is complete, relevant and up to date, but is not responsible for verifying the accuracy of all information shared by individuals.

]]> 2294 no Trailer | When a patient has other doctors: three things you can do to ensure continuity of care Professor Anne Duggan is the Chief Medical Officer at the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care. In this preview of the Continuity of Care episode, Professor Duggan explains the importance of having a connected health care system. Reference to any specific views, information or opinions does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the Medical Council of NSW (MCNSW). The views, information or opinions expressed by individuals in podcast episodes are their own and do not necessarily reflect the view(s) of the MCNSW. The MCNSW does its best to ensure information is complete, relevant and up to date, but is not responsible for verifying the accuracy of all information shared by individuals. Mon, 14 Feb 2022 04:58:00 -0000 trailer 1 7 Health Professional Councils Authority Professor Anne Duggan explains the importance of having a connected health care system. Professor Anne Duggan is the Chief Medical Officer at the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care. In this preview of the Continuity of Care episode, Professor Duggan explains the importance of having a connected health care system. Reference to any specific views, information or opinions does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the Medical Council of NSW (MCNSW). The views, information or opinions expressed by individuals in podcast episodes are their own and do not necessarily reflect the view(s) of the MCNSW. The MCNSW does its best to ensure information is complete, relevant and up to date, but is not responsible for verifying the accuracy of all information shared by individuals. Professor Anne Duggan is the Chief Medical Officer at the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care. In this preview of the Continuity of Care episode, Professor Duggan explains the importance of having a connected health care system.


Reference to any specific views, information or opinions does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the Medical Council of NSW (MCNSW). The views, information or opinions expressed by individuals in podcast episodes are their own and do not necessarily reflect the view(s) of the MCNSW. The MCNSW does its best to ensure information is complete, relevant and up to date, but is not responsible for verifying the accuracy of all information shared by individuals.


]]> 18 no When a patient has other doctors: three things you can do to ensure continuity of care In this episode, your host Dr Annette Pantle joins Professor Anne Duggan and Dr Liz Marles from the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care, and Dr Kiely Kim from MDA National to discuss how doctors can maintain good continuity of care for their patients in an increasingly complex health system. For more information on medical records, listen to our podcast: Medical records: are you doing the right thing for your patients? - Whooshkaa Listen to more episodes here: Medical Council NSW - Whooshkaa Other resources: · RACGP - How can GPs encourage continuity of care? · RACGP - The duty to follow up · 10 keys to good patient-centred record keeping | Medical Council of New South Wales (mcnsw.org.au) · Medico‐legal risks associated with fragmented GP care | InSight+ (mja.com.au) · Continuity of medication management | Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care Reference to any specific views, information or opinions does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the Medical Council of NSW (MCNSW). The views, information or opinions expressed by individuals in podcast episodes are their own and do not necessarily reflect the view(s) of the MCNSW. The MCNSW does its best to ensure information is complete, relevant and up to date, but is not responsible for verifying the accuracy of all information shared by individuals. Mon, 14 Feb 2022 04:01:00 -0000 full 1 7 Health Professional Councils Authority Practical steps to ensure continuity of care for your patients, leading to safer outcomes. In this episode, your host Dr Annette Pantle joins Professor Anne Duggan and Dr Liz Marles from the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care, and Dr Kiely Kim from MDA National to discuss how doctors can maintain good continuity of care for their patients in an increasingly complex health system. For more information on medical records, listen to our podcast: Medical records: are you doing the right thing for your patients? - Whooshkaa Listen to more episodes here: Medical Council NSW - Whooshkaa Other resources: · RACGP - How can GPs encourage continuity of care? · RACGP - The duty to follow up · 10 keys to good patient-centred record keeping | Medical Council of New South Wales (mcnsw.org.au) · Medico‐legal risks associated with fragmented GP care | InSight+ (mja.com.au) · Continuity of medication management | Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care Reference to any specific views, information or opinions does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the Medical Council of NSW (MCNSW). The views, information or opinions expressed by individuals in podcast episodes are their own and do not necessarily reflect the view(s) of the MCNSW. The MCNSW does its best to ensure information is complete, relevant and up to date, but is not responsible for verifying the accuracy of all information shared by individuals. In this episode, your host Dr Annette Pantle joins Professor Anne Duggan and Dr Liz Marles from the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care, and Dr Kiely Kim from MDA National to discuss how doctors can maintain good continuity of care for their patients in an increasingly complex health system.

For more information on medical records, listen to our podcast: Medical records: are you doing the right thing for your patients? - Whooshkaa

Listen to more episodes here: Medical Council NSW - Whooshkaa

Other resources:

· RACGP - How can GPs encourage continuity of care?

· RACGP - The duty to follow up

· 10 keys to good patient-centred record keeping | Medical Council of New South Wales (mcnsw.org.au)

· Medico‐legal risks associated with fragmented GP care | InSight+ (mja.com.au)

· Continuity of medication management | Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care


Reference to any specific views, information or opinions does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the Medical Council of NSW (MCNSW). The views, information or opinions expressed by individuals in podcast episodes are their own and do not necessarily reflect the view(s) of the MCNSW. The MCNSW does its best to ensure information is complete, relevant and up to date, but is not responsible for verifying the accuracy of all information shared by individuals.


]]> 1256 no Trailer for the podcast | Burnout: are you at risk — and what you can do about it Dr Peter Baldwin and his team have developed a digital first mental health solution for Australian health practitioners called The Essential Network (TEN). In this preview of the Medical Council's 'Burnout' episode, Peter talks about some of the issues doctors have been facing during the pandemic. Reference to any specific views, information or opinions does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the Medical Council of NSW (MCNSW). The views, information or opinions expressed by individuals in podcast episodes are their own and do not necessarily reflect the view(s) of the MCNSW. The MCNSW does its best to ensure information is complete, relevant and up to date, but is not responsible for verifying the accuracy of all information shared by individuals. Wed, 01 Dec 2021 03:51:00 -0000 trailer 1 6 Health Professional Councils Authority Dr Peter Baldwin from The Black Dog Institute talks about some of the issues doctors have been facing during the pandemic. Dr Peter Baldwin and his team have developed a digital first mental health solution for Australian health practitioners called The Essential Network (TEN). In this preview of the Medical Council's 'Burnout' episode, Peter talks about some of the issues doctors have been facing during the pandemic. Reference to any specific views, information or opinions does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the Medical Council of NSW (MCNSW). The views, information or opinions expressed by individuals in podcast episodes are their own and do not necessarily reflect the view(s) of the MCNSW. The MCNSW does its best to ensure information is complete, relevant and up to date, but is not responsible for verifying the accuracy of all information shared by individuals. Dr Peter Baldwin and his team have developed a digital first mental health solution for Australian health practitioners called The Essential Network (TEN). In this preview of the Medical Council's 'Burnout' episode, Peter talks about some of the issues doctors have been facing during the pandemic.


Reference to any specific views, information or opinions does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the Medical Council of NSW (MCNSW). The views, information or opinions expressed by individuals in podcast episodes are their own and do not necessarily reflect the view(s) of the MCNSW. The MCNSW does its best to ensure information is complete, relevant and up to date, but is not responsible for verifying the accuracy of all information shared by individuals.


]]> 57 no Burnout: are you at risk — and what you can do about it In this episode, your host Dr Martine Walker joins Professor Leanne Rowe and Dr Peter Baldwin to discuss how doctors can manage burnout and maintain good mental health. Listen to more episodes here: Medical Council NSW - Whooshkaa The Essential Network: https://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/the-essential-network/ Professor Rowe’s website and book: https://everydoctor.org Other resources: · Black Dog’s app for JMOs called Shift: https://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/research-projects/shift/ · Hand n Hand Peer Support: https://www.handnhand.org.au · Doctors Health Advisory Service: http://www.dhas.org.au · Doctors 4 Doctors: https://www.drs4drs.com.au · Professor Gordon Parker's burnout research and book: https://www.businessthink.unsw.edu.au/articles/lockdown-burnout-work-symptoms-strategies Reference to any specific views, information or opinions does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the Medical Council of NSW (MCNSW). The views, information or opinions expressed by individuals in podcast episodes are their own and do not necessarily reflect the view(s) of the MCNSW. The MCNSW does its best to ensure information is complete, relevant and up to date, but is not responsible for verifying the accuracy of all information shared by individuals. Wed, 01 Dec 2021 02:39:00 -0000 full 1 6 Health Professional Councils Authority Helping doctors find the support they need to manage burnout and maintain good mental health. In this episode, your host Dr Martine Walker joins Professor Leanne Rowe and Dr Peter Baldwin to discuss how doctors can manage burnout and maintain good mental health. Listen to more episodes here: Medical Council NSW - Whooshkaa The Essential Network: https://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/the-essential-network/ Professor Rowe’s website and book: https://everydoctor.org Other resources: · Black Dog’s app for JMOs called Shift: https://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/research-projects/shift/ · Hand n Hand Peer Support: https://www.handnhand.org.au · Doctors Health Advisory Service: http://www.dhas.org.au · Doctors 4 Doctors: https://www.drs4drs.com.au · Professor Gordon Parker's burnout research and book: https://www.businessthink.unsw.edu.au/articles/lockdown-burnout-work-symptoms-strategies Reference to any specific views, information or opinions does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the Medical Council of NSW (MCNSW). The views, information or opinions expressed by individuals in podcast episodes are their own and do not necessarily reflect the view(s) of the MCNSW. The MCNSW does its best to ensure information is complete, relevant and up to date, but is not responsible for verifying the accuracy of all information shared by individuals. In this episode, your host Dr Martine Walker joins Professor Leanne Rowe and Dr Peter Baldwin to discuss how doctors can manage burnout and maintain good mental health.

Listen to more episodes here: Medical Council NSW - Whooshkaa

The Essential Network: https://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/the-essential-network/

Professor Rowe’s website and book: https://everydoctor.org

Other resources:

· Black Dog’s app for JMOs called Shift: https://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/research-projects/shift/

· Hand n Hand Peer Support: https://www.handnhand.org.au

· Doctors Health Advisory Service: http://www.dhas.org.au

· Doctors 4 Doctors: https://www.drs4drs.com.au

· Professor Gordon Parker's burnout research and book: https://www.businessthink.unsw.edu.au/articles/lockdown-burnout-work-symptoms-strategies


Reference to any specific views, information or opinions does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the Medical Council of NSW (MCNSW). The views, information or opinions expressed by individuals in podcast episodes are their own and do not necessarily reflect the view(s) of the MCNSW. The MCNSW does its best to ensure information is complete, relevant and up to date, but is not responsible for verifying the accuracy of all information shared by individuals.


]]> 1743 no Who's who in NSW health regulation? How are complaints about NSW registered health professionals, such as doctors, nurses, pharmacists, dentists, chiropractors and physiotherapists managed? What is the role of NSW health professional councils, Ahpra and the HCCC? What do you do if a complaint is made about you? A must-listen for registered health professionals and students based in NSW. Listen to more episodes here: Medical Council NSW - Whooshkaa Reference to any specific views, information or opinions does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the Medical Council of NSW (MCNSW). The views, information or opinions expressed by individuals in podcast episodes are their own and do not necessarily reflect the view(s) of the MCNSW. The MCNSW does its best to ensure information is complete, relevant and up to date, but is not responsible for verifying the accuracy of all information shared by individuals. Mon, 14 Jun 2021 22:29:00 -0000 full 1 5 Health Professional Councils Authority In this episode, we explain the role of each health regulator in protecting the public and ensuring health professionals practice safely and how regulation works in NSW. We bust some myths on mandatory notification and also provide tips on what practitioners/students should do if they are the subject of a complaint. Features host Dr Martine Walker and special guests, Dr John Sammut, President, NSW Medical Council, Tony Kofkin, Complaint Operations, Healthcare Complaints Commission (HCCC) and Kym Ayscough, Executive Director, Regulatory Operations, Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra). How are complaints about NSW registered health professionals, such as doctors, nurses, pharmacists, dentists, chiropractors and physiotherapists managed? What is the role of NSW health professional councils, Ahpra and the HCCC? What do you do if a complaint is made about you? A must-listen for registered health professionals and students based in NSW. Listen to more episodes here: Medical Council NSW - Whooshkaa Reference to any specific views, information or opinions does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the Medical Council of NSW (MCNSW). The views, information or opinions expressed by individuals in podcast episodes are their own and do not necessarily reflect the view(s) of the MCNSW. The MCNSW does its best to ensure information is complete, relevant and up to date, but is not responsible for verifying the accuracy of all information shared by individuals. How are complaints about NSW registered health professionals, such as doctors, nurses, pharmacists, dentists, chiropractors and physiotherapists managed? What is the role of NSW health professional councils, Ahpra and the HCCC? What do you do if a complaint is made about you? A must-listen for registered health professionals and students based in NSW.

Listen to more episodes here: Medical Council NSW - Whooshkaa


Reference to any specific views, information or opinions does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the Medical Council of NSW (MCNSW). The views, information or opinions expressed by individuals in podcast episodes are their own and do not necessarily reflect the view(s) of the MCNSW. The MCNSW does its best to ensure information is complete, relevant and up to date, but is not responsible for verifying the accuracy of all information shared by individuals.


]]> 1385 no Medical records: are you doing the right thing for your patients?  Medical records: are you doing the right thing for your patients? explores medical records from both a practitioner and a patient perspective. Our host, Dr Martine Walker chats with special guests Dr Patrick Clancy, senior medical advisor at Avant and Dr Candace Newberry, GP for over 30 years and Medical Council hearing member for six years. Medical records are often at the heart of complaints to the NSW Medical Council. This podcast examines the importance of good record-keeping in ensuring quality patient care, what medical notes should include with examples of poor and good practice. Additional information: The legal standard for medical records in NSW is the Health Practitioner Regulation (New South Wales) Regulation 2016. The relevant sections include: Part 3 – Matters relating to the medical profession (available at https://www.legislation.nsw.gov.au/view/html/inforce/current/sl-2016-0543#pt.3) Schedule 4 – Records kept by medical practitioners and medical corporations in relation to patients (available at https://www.legislation.nsw.gov.au/view/html/inforce/current/sl-2016-0543#sch.4). The current Code of Conduct, Good Medical Practice: A code of conduct for doctors in Australia, also contains useful information regarding medical record keeping (Section 10.5 – Medical records, available at https://www.medicalboard.gov.au/Codes-Guidelines-Policies/Code-of-conduct.aspx Good practice article: https://www.mcnsw.org.au/10-keys-good-patient-centred-record-keeping Reference to any specific views, information or opinions does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the Medical Council of NSW . The views, information or opinions expressed by individuals in podcast episodes are their own and do not necessarily reflect the view(s) of the Medical Council . The Council does its best to ensure information is complete, relevant and up to date, but is not responsible for verifying the accuracy of all information shared by individuals. Fri, 19 Mar 2021 01:58:00 -0000 full 1 4 Health Professional Councils Authority Medical records: are you doing the right thing for your patients? explores medical records from both a practitioner and a patient perspective. Our host, Dr Martine Walker chats with special guests Dr Patrick Clancy, senior medical advisor at Avant and Dr Candace Newberry, GP for over 30 years and Medical Council hearing member for six years. Medical records are often at the heart of complaints to the NSW Medical Council. This podcast examines the importance of good record-keeping in ensuring quality patient care, what medical notes should include with examples of poor and good practice. Additional information: The legal standard for medical records in NSW is the Health Practitioner Regulation (New South Wales) Regulation 2016. The relevant sections include: Part 3 – Matters relating to the medical profession (available at https://www.legislation.nsw.gov.au/view/html/inforce/current/sl-2016-0543#pt.3) Schedule 4 – Records kept by medical practitioners and medical corporations in relation to patients (available at https://www.legislation.nsw.gov.au/view/html/inforce/current/sl-2016-0543#sch.4). The current Code of Conduct, Good Medical Practice: A code of conduct for doctors in Australia, also contains useful information regarding medical record keeping (Section 10.5 – Medical records, available at https://www.medicalboard.gov.au/Codes-Guidelines-Policies/Code-of-conduct.aspx Good practice article: https://www.mcnsw.org.au/10-keys-good-patient-centred-record-keeping Reference to any specific views, information or opinions does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the Medical Council of NSW . The views, information or opinions expressed by individuals in podcast episodes are their own and do not necessarily reflect the view(s) of the Medical Council . The Council does its best to ensure information is complete, relevant and up to date, but is not responsible for verifying the accuracy of all information shared by individuals. Medical records: are you doing the right thing for your patients? explores medical records from both a practitioner and a patient perspective. Our host, Dr Martine Walker chats with special guests Dr Patrick Clancy, senior medical advisor at Avant and Dr Candace Newberry, GP for over 30 years and Medical Council hearing member for six years. Medical records are often at the heart of complaints to the NSW Medical Council. This podcast examines the importance of good record-keeping in ensuring quality patient care, what medical notes should include with examples of poor and good practice.


Additional information:

The legal standard for medical records in NSW is the Health Practitioner Regulation (New South Wales) Regulation 2016. The relevant sections include:


The current Code of Conduct, Good Medical Practice: A code of conduct for doctors in Australia, also contains useful information regarding medical record keeping (Section 10.5 – Medical records, available at https://www.medicalboard.gov.au/Codes-Guidelines-Policies/Code-of-conduct.aspx


Good practice article: https://www.mcnsw.org.au/10-keys-good-patient-centred-record-keeping


Reference to any specific views, information or opinions does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the Medical Council of NSW . The views, information or opinions expressed by individuals in podcast episodes are their own and do not necessarily reflect the view(s) of the Medical Council . The Council does its best to ensure information is complete, relevant and up to date, but is not responsible for verifying the accuracy of all information shared by individuals.

]]> 1373 no Part 2 - Prescribing Opioids & Drugs of Addiction - Working with Patients In Part 2 we hear from Dr Simon Cowap, GP and educator in conversation with Dr Martine Walker, GP and medical advisor with the NSW Medical Council. How should practitioners respond to potentially addicted patients and ensure safe and appropriate care for patients with chronic pain? We would love your feedback on this podcast episode and/or hear your ideas for future episodes! Drop us an email us at the NSW Medical Council. Listen to more episodes here: Medical Council NSW - Whooshkaa Resources: Faculty of Pain Medicine ANZCA opioid calculator: www.opioidcalculator.com.au (also available as an App) RACGP Guidelines Prescribing drugs of dependence in general practice Federal Dept of Health Prescription Shopping Programme A 24 hour service available to help prescribers check a patients prescribing history in order to make informed choice about treatment. Opioid Risk Assessment Tool A brief, self-report screening tool designed for use with adult patients in primary care settings to assess risk for opioid abuse among individuals prescribed opioids for treatment of chronic pain. Australian Prescriber Dealing with drug seeking behaviour Reference to any specific views, information or opinions does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the Medical Council of NSW (MCNSW). The views, information or opinions expressed by individuals in podcast episodes are their own and do not necessarily reflect the view(s) of the MCNSW. The MCNSW does its best to ensure information is complete, relevant and up to date, but is not responsible for verifying the accuracy of all information shared by individuals. Sun, 18 Oct 2020 18:28:00 -0000 full 1 3 Health Professional Councils Authority In Part 2 we hear from Dr Simon Cowap, GP and educator in conversation with Dr Martine Walker, GP and medical advisor with the NSW Medical Council. How should practitioners respond to potentially addicted patients and ensure safe and appropriate care for patients with chronic pain? We would love your feedback on this podcast episode and/or hear your ideas for future episodes! Drop us an email us at the NSW Medical Council. Listen to more episodes here: Medical Council NSW - Whooshkaa Resources: Faculty of Pain Medicine ANZCA opioid calculator: www.opioidcalculator.com.au (also available as an App) RACGP Guidelines Prescribing drugs of dependence in general practice Federal Dept of Health Prescription Shopping Programme A 24 hour service available to help prescribers check a patients prescribing history in order to make informed choice about treatment. Opioid Risk Assessment Tool A brief, self-report screening tool designed for use with adult patients in primary care settings to assess risk for opioid abuse among individuals prescribed opioids for treatment of chronic pain. Australian Prescriber Dealing with drug seeking behaviour Reference to any specific views, information or opinions does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the Medical Council of NSW (MCNSW). The views, information or opinions expressed by individuals in podcast episodes are their own and do not necessarily reflect the view(s) of the MCNSW. The MCNSW does its best to ensure information is complete, relevant and up to date, but is not responsible for verifying the accuracy of all information shared by individuals. In Part 2 we hear from Dr Simon Cowap, GP and educator in conversation with Dr Martine Walker, GP and medical advisor with the NSW Medical Council. How should practitioners respond to potentially addicted patients and ensure safe and appropriate care for patients with chronic pain?

We would love your feedback on this podcast episode and/or hear your ideas for future episodes! Drop us an email us at the NSW Medical Council.

Listen to more episodes here: Medical Council NSW - Whooshkaa

Resources:

Faculty of Pain Medicine ANZCA opioid calculator: www.opioidcalculator.com.au (also available as an App)

RACGP Guidelines Prescribing drugs of dependence in general practice

Federal Dept of Health Prescription Shopping Programme A 24 hour service available to help prescribers check a patients prescribing history in order to make informed choice about treatment.

Opioid Risk Assessment Tool A brief, self-report screening tool designed for use with adult patients in primary care settings to assess risk for opioid abuse among individuals prescribed opioids for treatment of chronic pain.

Australian Prescriber Dealing with drug seeking behaviour


Reference to any specific views, information or opinions does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the Medical Council of NSW (MCNSW). The views, information or opinions expressed by individuals in podcast episodes are their own and do not necessarily reflect the view(s) of the MCNSW. The MCNSW does its best to ensure information is complete, relevant and up to date, but is not responsible for verifying the accuracy of all information shared by individuals.


]]> 1167 no Part 1 - Prescribing Opioids and Drugs of Addiction - Rules & Requirements Part 1 contains vital information for NSW medical practitioners as we discuss prescribing opioids and drugs of addiction. What are the rules in NSW and what do doctors need to know? We hear from Dr Brian Morton AM, GP and NSW Medical Council member, and Mr Bruce Battye, Director of the NSW Pharmaceutical Regulatory Unit in conversation with Dr Martine Walker (GP and Medical Advisor with the NSW Medical Council). We would love your feedback on this podcast episode and/or hear your ideas for future episodes! Drop us an email at the NSW Medical Council. Need more information? NSW Ministry of Health Pharmaceutical Services hub – Resources for NSW medical practitioners on prescribing including guidance on rules related to S4D and S8 drugs and latest news. https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/pharmaceutical/doctors/Pages/default.aspx NSW Ministry of Health Legal requirements for prescribing drugs of addiction in NSW NSW Medical Council Are you equipped to write that script?is short article which explains what an Authority to Prescribe is and when it is required by NSW doctors. Our website has a range of good practice resources on prescribing. NPS MedicineWise website: has a wide range of best practice and professional development resources on prescribing for medical practitioners including information on amended PBS listings and TGA changes. Reference to any specific views, information or opinions does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the Medical Council of NSW (MCNSW). The views, information or opinions expressed by individuals in podcast episodes are their own and do not necessarily reflect the view(s) of the MCNSW. The MCNSW does its best to ensure information is complete, relevant and up to date, but is not responsible for verifying the accuracy of all information shared by individuals. Sun, 18 Oct 2020 15:18:00 -0000 full 1 2 Health Professional Councils Authority Part 1 contains vital information for NSW medical practitioners as we discuss prescribing opioids and drugs of addiction. What are the rules in NSW and what do doctors need to know? We hear from Dr Brian Morton AM, GP and NSW Medical Council member, and Mr Bruce Battye, Director of the NSW Pharmaceutical Regulatory Unit in conversation with Dr Martine Walker (GP and Medical Advisor with the NSW Medical Council). We would love your feedback on this podcast episode and/or hear your ideas for future episodes! Drop us an email at the NSW Medical Council. Need more information? NSW Ministry of Health Pharmaceutical Services hub – Resources for NSW medical practitioners on prescribing including guidance on rules related to S4D and S8 drugs and latest news. https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/pharmaceutical/doctors/Pages/default.aspx NSW Ministry of Health Legal requirements for prescribing drugs of addiction in NSW NSW Medical Council Are you equipped to write that script?is short article which explains what an Authority to Prescribe is and when it is required by NSW doctors. Our website has a range of good practice resources on prescribing. NPS MedicineWise website: has a wide range of best practice and professional development resources on prescribing for medical practitioners including information on amended PBS listings and TGA changes. Reference to any specific views, information or opinions does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the Medical Council of NSW (MCNSW). The views, information or opinions expressed by individuals in podcast episodes are their own and do not necessarily reflect the view(s) of the MCNSW. The MCNSW does its best to ensure information is complete, relevant and up to date, but is not responsible for verifying the accuracy of all information shared by individuals. Part 1 contains vital information for NSW medical practitioners as we discuss prescribing opioids and drugs of addiction. What are the rules in NSW and what do doctors need to know? We hear from Dr Brian Morton AM, GP and NSW Medical Council member, and Mr Bruce Battye, Director of the NSW Pharmaceutical Regulatory Unit in conversation with Dr Martine Walker (GP and Medical Advisor with the NSW Medical Council).

We would love your feedback on this podcast episode and/or hear your ideas for future episodes! Drop us an email at the NSW Medical Council.

Need more information?

NSW Ministry of Health Pharmaceutical Services hub – Resources for NSW medical practitioners on prescribing including guidance on rules related to S4D and S8 drugs and latest news. https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/pharmaceutical/doctors/Pages/default.aspx

NSW Ministry of Health Legal requirements for prescribing drugs of addiction in NSW

NSW Medical Council Are you equipped to write that script?is short article which explains what an Authority to Prescribe is and when it is required by NSW doctors. Our website has a range of good practice resources on prescribing.

NPS MedicineWise website: has a wide range of best practice and professional development resources on prescribing for medical practitioners including information on amended PBS listings and TGA changes.



Reference to any specific views, information or opinions does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the Medical Council of NSW (MCNSW). The views, information or opinions expressed by individuals in podcast episodes are their own and do not necessarily reflect the view(s) of the MCNSW. The MCNSW does its best to ensure information is complete, relevant and up to date, but is not responsible for verifying the accuracy of all information shared by individuals.

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