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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 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 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 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.

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 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 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.

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.

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.

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.