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The Check-Up

The latest podcasts from Medcast

Practical tips for MHT in perimenopause

Dr Rebecca Chan

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.

Genetic testing and referrals for GPs: a PRECISE approach

PRECISE Education Team

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.

Supporting youth mental health in general practice

Dr Kate Annear

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.

Genomics in general practice: the PRECISE path forward

PRECISE Education Team

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.

Surgical Safety: building a culture of vigilance

Susan Helmrich

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.

Introducing The Huddle - a podcast where nurses connect, reflect and grow

Susan Helmrich

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.