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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.

The Huddle is your space to pause, reflect and grow as a nurse. Whether you’re on your commute, in the tea room, or walking the dog, each episode is designed to bring you practical insights, clinical reasoning tips, and stories from the frontline of nursing.

As veterans transition from military service, they often face significant mental health challenges, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, anxiety, and adjustment difficulties. Managing these complex conditions requires a holistic, long-term approach, and general practitioners (GPs) are in a unique position to support veterans not only through referrals to mental health specialists but also through evidence-based lifestyle interventions that promote resilience and recovery.

Explore the role of antidepressants in older adults, weighing risks and benefits, deprescribing, and alternative strategies. Listen to expert insights in this podcast.

Join Jack Steele as he shares his journey with severe eczema, discussing challenges and strategies for managing the condition. A must-listen for those seeking support and insights.

In this podcast Dr Kate Annear and Professor Ric Day, rheumatologist and clinical pharmacologist, will cover why gout is important, and will also address some of the common misconceptions surrounding this condition as well as providing some practical advice on supporting better outcomes in the management of this condition.