Australian Prescriber Podcast
Australian Prescriber
The Australian Prescriber Podcast provides a regular dive into some of the many great articles that Australian Prescriber publishes every two months. In each episode, our host will chat with one of the authors from a recent issue of Australian Prescriber.
Episodes
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Oct 15, 2018 • 13min
E35 – Treatment of irritable bowel syndrome
David Liew interviews Dr Chamara Basnayake about irritable bowel syndrome and how consultation is key to managing this common disorder.
Oct 2, 2018 • 8min
E34 – Medical management of metastatic prostate cancer
Jo Cheah interviews Dr Ganes Pranavan about metastatic prostate cancer – how, with the right combination of treatments, it has become a chronic disease.
Sep 17, 2018 • 11min
E33 – Combining anticoagulation and antiplatelet drugs in coronary artery disease
Dhineli Perera interviews Associate Professor Harry Gibbs about the best way to balance the risk of thrombosis and bleeding after acute coronary syndrome.
Sep 3, 2018 • 10min
E32 – Travelling with medicines
Joanne Cheah interviews Professor Nicholas Zwar about tips and traps when travelling with medicines.
Aug 20, 2018 • 13min
E31 – Infantile colic
Ashlea Broomfield interviews Dr Valerie Sung about how to manage colicky babies. Which treatments work and which don't?
Aug 6, 2018 • 13min
E30 – Fast-tracking of new drugs
David Liew interviews Dr Paul Kubler on the pros and cons of fast-tracked approvals for new drugs – does it save patients or put their safety at risk?
Jul 19, 2018 • 9min
E29 – Neuropathic pain
David Liew interviews Dr Bridin Murnion about neuropathic pain – what's changed and why are opioids relegated to third-line treatment?
Jul 4, 2018 • 12min
E28 – A RUM deal for unwanted medicines
Joanne Cheah interviews Professor Amanda Wheeler about returning unwanted medicines to pharmacies. How can health professionals help reduce the waste?
Jun 20, 2018 • 10min
E27 – Common eye infections
John Dowden interviews Professor Stephanie Watson about how to diagnose common eye infections, how to treat them, and when to refer to specialists.
Jun 7, 2018 • 11min
E26 – Reducing medication errors at transitions of care
Dhineli Perera interviews Professor Amanda Wheeler about medication errors at transitions of care and how these can be avoided.
