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In this episode of Talking O&G: a RANZCOG Podcast, host A/Prof Jared Watts speaks with GP obstetrician, Dr Penny Wilson, about the role of language and communication in clinical practice, and how to ensure it is consistently respectful, inclusive, and culturally responsive.  Language and communication are used in all aspects of work as healthcare professionals – from building relationships and instilling trust, to demonstrating empathy and informing patients, and much more. Developing and maintaining a responsive communication style and reflecting on the language you use in everyday practice are essential skills.  A/Prof Watts and Dr Wilson discuss what good communication in practice looks like to them. They provide specific examples of respectful language choice in obstetric and gynaecological care and provide actionable advice for clinicians to reflect on and improve how they communicate with patients.  🔗 Resources mentioned in this episode:  RANZCOG Gendered Language Project  Warming the Whare: An Indigenous knowledge centered guideline for trans health justice in perinatal care  The Genderbread Person  Queensland Clinical Guidelines: Pregnant women living in larger bodies and post bariatric surgery  📌 RANZCOG members can submit CPD at: https://shorturl.at/iq733   This episode is eligible for CPD hours under the "Ethical practice" CAPE requirement.  💬 If you found this episode valuable, please rate, review, subscribe, and share it with your colleagues.  RANZCOG acknowledges the need for more inclusive terminology for gender diversity. In this podcast we aim to use inclusive language, and any use of the term “women” should be interpreted to include all people requiring gynaecological and obstetric care.    The views expressed are those of the speakers and may not reflect the official position of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG).

In this episode of Talking O&G: a RANZCOG Podcast, host A/Prof Jared Watts speaks with GP obstetrician, Dr Penny Wilson, about the role of language and communication in clinical practice, and how to ensure it is consistently respectful, inclusive, and culturally responsive.  Language and communication are used in all aspects of work as healthcare professionals – from building relationships and instilling trust, to demonstrating empathy and informing patients, and much more. Developing and maintaining a responsive communication style and reflecting on the language you use in everyday practice are essential skills.  A/Prof Watts and Dr Wilson discuss what good communication in practice looks like to them. They provide specific examples of respectful language choice in obstetric and gynaecological care and provide actionable advice for clinicians to reflect on and improve how they communicate with patients.  🔗 Resources mentioned in this episode:  RANZCOG Gendered Language Project  Warming the Whare: An Indigenous knowledge centered guideline for trans health justice in perinatal care  The Genderbread Person  Queensland Clinical Guidelines: Pregnant women living in larger bodies and post bariatric surgery  📌 RANZCOG members can submit CPD at: https://shorturl.at/iq733   This episode is eligible for CPD hours under the "Ethical practice" CAPE requirement.  💬 If you found this episode valuable, please rate, review, subscribe, and share it with your colleagues.  RANZCOG acknowledges the need for more inclusive terminology for gender diversity. In this podcast we aim to use inclusive language, and any use of the term “women” should be interpreted to include all people requiring gynaecological and obstetric care.    The views expressed are those of the speakers and may not reflect the official position of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG).

In this episode of Talking O&G: a RANZCOG Podcast, host Dr Heather Waterfall speaks to gynaecologist Dr Catriona Melville and general practitioner Dr Anita Muñoz about RANZCOG’s binational clinical guideline Management of Vasomotor and Genitourinary Symptoms of Menopause.   Dr Melville and Dr Muñoz speak on the scope of the guideline and how it can be used to support clinicians in assessment and treatment of vasomotor and genitourinary symptoms during menopause. They unpack the range of recommendations in the guideline, including menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) and non-hormonal therapies, and considerations such as when to begin and cease treatment, and treating women with a history of breast cancer.  🔗 Resources mentioned in this episode:  RANZCOG Clinical Guideline on Management of Vasomotor and Genitourinary Symptoms of Menopause (C-Gyn 9)  Management of vasomotor and genitourinary symptoms of menopause: Quick Reference Guide  Managing vasomotor and genitourinary symptoms of menopause: Patient Information Pamphlet  ESHRE Guideline on Premature Ovarian Insufficiency  📌 RANZCOG members can submit CPD at: https://shorturl.at/iq733   💬 If you found this episode valuable, please rate, review, subscribe, and share it with your colleagues.  RANZCOG acknowledges the need for more inclusive terminology for gender diversity. In this podcast we aim to use inclusive language, and any use of the term “women” should be interpreted to include all people requiring gynaecological and obstetric care.    The views expressed are those of the speakers and may not reflect the official position of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG).

In this episode of Talking O&G: a RANZCOG Podcast, host Dr Heather Waterfall speaks to gynaecologist Dr Catriona Melville and general practitioner Dr Anita Muñoz about RANZCOG’s binational clinical guideline Management of Vasomotor and Genitourinary Symptoms of Menopause.   Dr Melville and Dr Muñoz speak on the scope of the guideline and how it can be used to support clinicians in assessment and treatment of vasomotor and genitourinary symptoms during menopause. They unpack the range of recommendations in the guideline, including menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) and non-hormonal therapies, and considerations such as when to begin and cease treatment, and treating women with a history of breast cancer.  🔗 Resources mentioned in this episode:  RANZCOG Clinical Guideline on Management of Vasomotor and Genitourinary Symptoms of Menopause (C-Gyn 9)  Management of vasomotor and genitourinary symptoms of menopause: Quick Reference Guide  Managing vasomotor and genitourinary symptoms of menopause: Patient Information Pamphlet  ESHRE Guideline on Premature Ovarian Insufficiency  📌 RANZCOG members can submit CPD at: https://shorturl.at/iq733   💬 If you found this episode valuable, please rate, review, subscribe, and share it with your colleagues.  RANZCOG acknowledges the need for more inclusive terminology for gender diversity. In this podcast we aim to use inclusive language, and any use of the term “women” should be interpreted to include all people requiring gynaecological and obstetric care.    The views expressed are those of the speakers and may not reflect the official position of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG).

In this episode of Talking O&G: a RANZCOG Podcast, host A/Prof Scott White speaks to Dr Lucy Bowyer about the SOMANZ guidelines for the investigation and management of sepsis in pregnancy.   Despite the overall maternal mortality rate declining in Australia, rates of maternal sepsis remain stable, and it is one of the most common causes of maternal deaths reported by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare. A/Prof White and Dr Bowyer examine the statistics and why they have not declined alongside the overall maternal mortality rate. They explore the recommendations in the SOMANZ guideline and how they can be used to improve sepsis detection and treatment. Dr Bowyer provides actionable advice for clinicians regarding considerations such as anaesthesia, fetal surveillance, and antibiotics while breastfeeding.  🔗 Resources mentioned in this episode:  SOMANZ guidelines for the investigation and management sepsis in pregnancy  SOMANZ position statement for the investigation and management of sepsis in pregnancy 2023  📌 RANZCOG members can submit CPD at: https://shorturl.at/iq733   💬 If you found this episode valuable, please rate, review, subscribe, and share it with your colleagues.  RANZCOG acknowledges the need for more inclusive terminology for gender diversity. In this podcast we aim to use inclusive language, and any use of the term “women” should be interpreted to include all people requiring gynaecological and obstetric care.    The views expressed are those of the speakers and may not reflect the official position of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG).

In this episode of Talking O&G: a RANZCOG Podcast, host A/Prof Scott White speaks to Dr Lucy Bowyer about the SOMANZ guidelines for the investigation and management of sepsis in pregnancy.   Despite the overall maternal mortality rate declining in Australia, rates of maternal sepsis remain stable, and it is one of the most common causes of maternal deaths reported by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare. A/Prof White and Dr Bowyer examine the statistics and why they have not declined alongside the overall maternal mortality rate. They explore the recommendations in the SOMANZ guideline and how they can be used to improve sepsis detection and treatment. Dr Bowyer provides actionable advice for clinicians regarding considerations such as anaesthesia, fetal surveillance, and antibiotics while breastfeeding.  🔗 Resources mentioned in this episode:  SOMANZ guidelines for the investigation and management sepsis in pregnancy  SOMANZ position statement for the investigation and management of sepsis in pregnancy 2023  📌 RANZCOG members can submit CPD at: https://shorturl.at/iq733   💬 If you found this episode valuable, please rate, review, subscribe, and share it with your colleagues.  RANZCOG acknowledges the need for more inclusive terminology for gender diversity. In this podcast we aim to use inclusive language, and any use of the term “women” should be interpreted to include all people requiring gynaecological and obstetric care.    The views expressed are those of the speakers and may not reflect the official position of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG).

In this episode of Talking O&G: a RANZCOG Podcast, host Dr Heather Waterfall speaks with Dr Rosie McBain, gynaecological oncologist, about cystic spaces in the endometrium on ultrasound and the correlation with endometrial hyperplasia or cancer. Dr McBain draws from the retrospective cohort study she conducted to examine this topic, the findings of which are published in ANZJOG.   Dr Waterfall and Dr McBain discuss the findings of the study, its clinical implications, and areas that require further research. They address the nuances of clinical studies and the importance of patient-centred, individualised care.  🔗 Resources mentioned in this episode:  Cystic Spaces in the Endometrium on Ultrasound and Correlations With Pathological Diagnosis: A Contemporary Retrospective Cohort Study in a Tertiary Centre  ACOG Publishes Updated Guidance on Evaluation of Postmenopausal Bleeding  The accuracy of endometrial sampling in the diagnosis of patients with endometrial carcinoma and hyperplasia: a meta-analysis   📌 RANZCOG members can submit CPD at: https://shorturl.at/iq733   💬 If you found this episode valuable, please rate, review, subscribe, and share it with your colleagues.  RANZCOG acknowledges the need for more inclusive terminology for gender diversity. In this podcast we aim to use inclusive language, and any use of the term “women” should be interpreted to include all people requiring gynaecological and obstetric care.    The views expressed are those of the speakers and may not reflect the official position of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG).

In this episode of Talking O&G: a RANZCOG Podcast, host Dr Heather Waterfall speaks with Dr Rosie McBain, gynaecological oncologist, about cystic spaces in the endometrium on ultrasound and the correlation with endometrial hyperplasia or cancer. Dr McBain draws from the retrospective cohort study she conducted to examine this topic, the findings of which are published in ANZJOG.   Dr Waterfall and Dr McBain discuss the findings of the study, its clinical implications, and areas that require further research. They address the nuances of clinical studies and the importance of patient-centred, individualised care.  🔗 Resources mentioned in this episode:  Cystic Spaces in the Endometrium on Ultrasound and Correlations With Pathological Diagnosis: A Contemporary Retrospective Cohort Study in a Tertiary Centre  ACOG Publishes Updated Guidance on Evaluation of Postmenopausal Bleeding  The accuracy of endometrial sampling in the diagnosis of patients with endometrial carcinoma and hyperplasia: a meta-analysis   📌 RANZCOG members can submit CPD at: https://shorturl.at/iq733   💬 If you found this episode valuable, please rate, review, subscribe, and share it with your colleagues.  RANZCOG acknowledges the need for more inclusive terminology for gender diversity. In this podcast we aim to use inclusive language, and any use of the term “women” should be interpreted to include all people requiring gynaecological and obstetric care.    The views expressed are those of the speakers and may not reflect the official position of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG).

In this episode of Talking O&G: a RANZCOG Podcast, host Dr Sarah Corbett speaks with O&G registrar Dr Moerangi Tamati and midwife Chloe Taylor about Māori birthing practices and how clinicians can provide culturally sensitive, wāhine-led care.  They explore the role that pregnancy and birth play in the Māori cultural worldview, and how colonisation has impacted maternity care for Māori women. Dr Tamati and Ms Taylor outline some of the traditional tikanga (Māori birthing customs) and how these may be incorporated into maternity care today. They provide actionable advice and resources to support clinicians to create a safe, culturally responsive space when delivering maternity care for Māori women.  🔗 Resources mentioned in this episode:  Hapū Wānanga ki Taranaki  RANZCOG Acquire: Application of Hui Process/Meihana Model to Clinical Practice  Te Awa Atua: Menstruation in the Pre-colonial Māori World   📌 RANZCOG members can submit CPD at: https://shorturl.at/iq733   This episode is eligible for CPD hours under the "Addressing health inequities" CAPE requirement.  💬 If you found this episode valuable, please rate, review, subscribe, and share it with your colleagues.  RANZCOG acknowledges the need for more inclusive terminology for gender diversity. In this podcast we aim to use inclusive language, and any use of the term “women” should be interpreted to include all people requiring gynaecological and obstetric care.    The views expressed are those of the speakers and may not reflect the official position of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG).

In this episode of Talking O&G: a RANZCOG Podcast, host Dr Sarah Corbett speaks with O&G registrar Dr Moerangi Tamati and midwife Chloe Taylor about Māori birthing practices and how clinicians can provide culturally sensitive, wāhine-led care.  They explore the role that pregnancy and birth play in the Māori cultural worldview, and how colonisation has impacted maternity care for Māori women. Dr Tamati and Ms Taylor outline some of the traditional tikanga (Māori birthing customs) and how these may be incorporated into maternity care today. They provide actionable advice and resources to support clinicians to create a safe, culturally responsive space when delivering maternity care for Māori women.  🔗 Resources mentioned in this episode:  Hapū Wānanga ki Taranaki  RANZCOG Acquire: Application of Hui Process/Meihana Model to Clinical Practice  Te Awa Atua: Menstruation in the Pre-colonial Māori World   📌 RANZCOG members can submit CPD at: https://shorturl.at/iq733   This episode is eligible for CPD hours under the "Addressing health inequities" CAPE requirement.  💬 If you found this episode valuable, please rate, review, subscribe, and share it with your colleagues.  RANZCOG acknowledges the need for more inclusive terminology for gender diversity. In this podcast we aim to use inclusive language, and any use of the term “women” should be interpreted to include all people requiring gynaecological and obstetric care.    The views expressed are those of the speakers and may not reflect the official position of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG).

In this episode of Talking O&G: a RANZCOG Podcast, host Conj A/Prof Tania Day speaks with A/Prof Natasha Frawley about hysterectomy for non-neoplastic indications. They draw on the results of A/Prof Frawley’s retrospective audit cohort study evaluating adherence to the Clinical Care Standard for Heavy Menstrual Bleeding in regard to benign hysterectomy at her hospital.  Conj A/Prof Day and A/Prof Frawley explore aspects of the Clinical Care Standard, such as evaluating contributors to abnormal uterine bleeding, assessment for anaemia, access to quality pelvic ultrasound, and treatment options. They discuss when hysterectomy may be appropriate for non-malignant indications and advice for clinicians and health services that are implementing these standards locally.  🔗 Resources mentioned in this episode:  Retrospective Cohort Study of Low-Value Hysterectomy Before and After Publication of the National Heavy Bleeding Clinical Care Standard in Regional Victoria  Heavy Menstrual Bleeding Clinical Care Standard  NSW Government Agency for Clinical Innovation: Hysterectomy for heavy menstrual bleeding  Atlas Focus Report: Heavy Menstrual Bleeding  Menorrhagia Impact Questionnaire: assessing the influence of heavy menstrual bleeding on quality of life  📌 RANZCOG members can submit CPD at: https://shorturl.at/iq733   💬 If you found this episode valuable, please rate, review, subscribe, and share it with your colleagues.  RANZCOG acknowledges the need for more inclusive terminology for gender diversity. In this podcast we aim to use inclusive language, and any use of the term “women” should be interpreted to include all people requiring gynaecological and obstetric care.    The views expressed are those of the speakers and may not reflect the official position of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG).

In this episode of Talking O&G: a RANZCOG Podcast, host Conj A/Prof Tania Day speaks with A/Prof Natasha Frawley about hysterectomy for non-neoplastic indications. They draw on the results of A/Prof Frawley’s retrospective audit cohort study evaluating adherence to the Clinical Care Standard for Heavy Menstrual Bleeding in regard to benign hysterectomy at her hospital.  Conj A/Prof Day and A/Prof Frawley explore aspects of the Clinical Care Standard, such as evaluating contributors to abnormal uterine bleeding, assessment for anaemia, access to quality pelvic ultrasound, and treatment options. They discuss when hysterectomy may be appropriate for non-malignant indications and advice for clinicians and health services that are implementing these standards locally.  🔗 Resources mentioned in this episode:  Retrospective Cohort Study of Low-Value Hysterectomy Before and After Publication of the National Heavy Bleeding Clinical Care Standard in Regional Victoria  Heavy Menstrual Bleeding Clinical Care Standard  NSW Government Agency for Clinical Innovation: Hysterectomy for heavy menstrual bleeding  Atlas Focus Report: Heavy Menstrual Bleeding  Menorrhagia Impact Questionnaire: assessing the influence of heavy menstrual bleeding on quality of life  📌 RANZCOG members can submit CPD at: https://shorturl.at/iq733   💬 If you found this episode valuable, please rate, review, subscribe, and share it with your colleagues.  RANZCOG acknowledges the need for more inclusive terminology for gender diversity. In this podcast we aim to use inclusive language, and any use of the term “women” should be interpreted to include all people requiring gynaecological and obstetric care.    The views expressed are those of the speakers and may not reflect the official position of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG).

In this episode of Talking O&G: a RANZCOG Podcast, host A/Prof Roshan Zeirideen Zaid speaks to Dr Naomi Holbeach about the ethics of use of novel technology and surgical innovation in obstetric and gynaecological practice.   Dr Holbeach is an obstetrician and gynaecologist who holds a law degree and a PhD in bioethics. A/Prof Zeirideen Zaid and Dr Holbeach examine the legal, professional, and moral obligations held by medical practitioners, and how to align these with clinical decision making in the use of innovative technology, techniques, or devices.   Dr Holbeach shares advice for clinicians wishing to engage in novel technology and surgical innovation to continue to improve care and provide more options for their patients. She highlights the importance of instilling informed consent and collaboration into all stages of the innovation process.  🔗 Resources mentioned in this episode:  Good medical practice: a code of conduct for doctors in Australia  Health Practitioner Regulation National Law  Confidence-Based Surgical Innovation: A framework for responsible surgical innovation  📌 RANZCOG members can submit CPD at: https://shorturl.at/iq733   This episode is eligible for CPD hours under the Educational Activities Domain as well as under the "Ethical practice" CAPE requirement.  💬 If you found this episode valuable, please rate, review, subscribe, and share it with your colleagues.  RANZCOG acknowledges the need for more inclusive terminology for gender diversity. In this podcast we aim to use inclusive language, and any use of the term “women” should be interpreted to include all people requiring gynaecological and obstetric care.    The views expressed are those of the speakers and may not reflect the official position of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG).

In this episode of Talking O&G: a RANZCOG Podcast, host A/Prof Roshan Zeirideen Zaid speaks to Dr Naomi Holbeach about the ethics of use of novel technology and surgical innovation in obstetric and gynaecological practice.   Dr Holbeach is an obstetrician and gynaecologist who holds a law degree and a PhD in bioethics. A/Prof Zeirideen Zaid and Dr Holbeach examine the legal, professional, and moral obligations held by medical practitioners, and how to align these with clinical decision making in the use of innovative technology, techniques, or devices.   Dr Holbeach shares advice for clinicians wishing to engage in novel technology and surgical innovation to continue to improve care and provide more options for their patients. She highlights the importance of instilling informed consent and collaboration into all stages of the innovation process.  🔗 Resources mentioned in this episode:  Good medical practice: a code of conduct for doctors in Australia  Health Practitioner Regulation National Law  Confidence-Based Surgical Innovation: A framework for responsible surgical innovation  📌 RANZCOG members can submit CPD at: https://shorturl.at/iq733   This episode is eligible for CPD hours under the Educational Activities Domain as well as under the "Ethical practice" CAPE requirement. 💬 If you found this episode valuable, please rate, review, subscribe, and share it with your colleagues.  RANZCOG acknowledges the need for more inclusive terminology for gender diversity. In this podcast we aim to use inclusive language, and any use of the term “women” should be interpreted to include all people requiring gynaecological and obstetric care.    The views expressed are those of the speakers and may not reflect the official position of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG).

In this episode of Talking O&G: a RANZCOG Podcast, host Dr Cecile Bergzoll speaks with Dr Silipa Naiqiso and Dr Sathana Ponnampalam about the rising rates of endometrial cancer in Aotearoa New Zealand.   Cases of endometrial cancer are rising globally, and Aotearoa New Zealand has some of the fastest-rising rates in the world. However, there are significant barriers to care due to a lack of funding for areas such as diagnosis, molecular-directed care, and immunotherapy. Dr Naiqiso and Dr Ponnampalam examine these barriers, the strategies being developed to address the crisis, and advice for clinicians.   They explore the changing demographic of women impacted by endometrial cancer and the equity gaps that exist for Māori and Pacific women. Dr Naiqiso and Dr Ponnampalam stress the need for a public awareness campaign in addition to advocating for funding to improve access to diagnosis and care in Aotearoa.   🔗 Resources mentioned in this episode:  NZMJ: National and regional projections of gynaecological cancers in Aotearoa New Zealand: a projection model to 2045 highlighting an opportunity for collective action  ANZJOG: Increasing incidence of endometrial cancer in Aotearoa New Zealand: Health professionals’ perspective  ANZJOG: ‘It's not a solution to keep telling me to lose weight!’ Exploring endometrial cancer survivors’ experiences of nutrition and well-being advice: A qualitative study  ANJZOG: Increasing incidence of endometrial carcinoma in a high-risk New Zealand community  Assessment and Management of Abnormal Uterine Bleeding (AUB) in Non-Pregnant Women of Reproductive Age  📌 RANZCOG members can submit CPD at: https://shorturl.at/iq733   💬 If you found this episode valuable, please rate, review, subscribe, and share it with your colleagues.  RANZCOG acknowledges the need for more inclusive terminology for gender diversity. In this podcast we aim to use inclusive language, and any use of the term “women” should be interpreted to include all people requiring gynaecological and obstetric care.    The views expressed are those of the speakers and may not reflect the official position of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG).