Medcast news and blog

GP Dr Rebecca Chan and Medical Director of Sexual Health Victoria Dr Sara Whitburn discuss the use of MHT in the perimenopause, covering regimen choice, bleeding expectations and long‑term management.

Dr Katrina Tiller explains breast density reporting and how to interpret the results, supplementary screening, and how to guide patients through evolving breast screening conversations in general practice.

Dr Archana Koirala from the National Centre for Immunisation Research and Surveillance (NCIRS) speaks about the latest pregnancy vaccination updates, including influenza, pertussis, COVID-19, and the new RSV vaccine.

Professor Glynis Ross explains the 2025 ADIPS updates on gestational diabetes, including new glucose thresholds and early HbA1c screening, helping GPs apply changes confidently in everyday care.

Dr Sara Whitburn explains the recent cervical screening updates, helping GPs apply new guidelines in practice and confidently manage patient discussions and concerns.

Genetic testing in general practice: Dr. Alan Ma explains which tests GPs can order, when to refer, and how the PRECISE portal supports confident testing and referral decisions.

GP Dr Kate Annear and Clinical Psychologist A/Prof Aliza Werner-Seidler discuss practical strategies for engaging young people, conducting psychosocial assessments, and using lifestyle, social, psychological and digital interventions to support mild to moderate depression and anxiety in young people.

Explore the PRECISE project and how genomics is shaping general practice, with insights on reproductive screening, general genetic testing, and practical tools to support GPs in everyday care.

While the “gold standard” is clear, real-world pressures can put surgical safety to the test. A packed surgical list, a late patient arrival, and a surgeon asking to “hurry up” can all create the temptation to cut corners. Time pressure is one of the biggest threats to safety culture.