The Medical Journal of Australia

Professor Pat McGorry discusses the rise in mental disorders among young Australians, the impact of social media on mental health, challenges in youth mental health care, reforming the mental health system, and advocating for better integration within government ministries.

Today we are discussing improving Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health outcomes and the Indigenous Voice to Parliament referendum.  My special guest is Professor James Ward, an infectious diseases epidemiologist and the Director of the Poche Centre for Indigenous Health at the University of Queensland. With MJA news and online editor, Sam Hunt. 15 mins.

Neera Bhatia and James Tibballs discuss the possibility of organ donation after voluntary assisted dying, highlighting the need for consent, healthy organs, and training. Feasibility and prevalence of this practice in different countries are explored, as well as the practicalities of implementing it in Australia.

Dr. Natasha Reid and Professor Len Gray discuss hospital utilization for people over 75, challenges in healthcare for the aging population, international solutions, frailty care integration, and government funding. They explore the surge in hospital admissions, the importance of holistic healthcare, and the necessity of specialized services to alleviate future hospital burdens.

Discussing building a rural health workforce with place-based education, National Rural Health Commissioner Ruth Stewart and Dean of Medicine Richard Murray explore challenges, advocating for strengthening primary care, navigating postgraduate training obstacles, and inspiring future rural clinicians through experiential learning.

Aili Langford and Associate Professor Carl Schneider discuss clinical practice guidelines for deprescribing opioids, focusing on developing flexible approaches, individualizing plans, monitoring, and co-interventions. They explore Australia's high opioid prescribing rates, adverse effects, rising deaths, and the importance of tailored deprescribing strategies.

Professor Enrico Coiera discusses the impact of artificial intelligence on medicine, emphasizing the need for careful implementation and human oversight. They explore regulatory challenges, the importance of education for healthcare professionals, and the role of AI in reshaping medical practices and improving decision-making.

Neurologist and general manager discusses issues doctors face running their own practice. Topics include hurdles of starting a practice, importance of efficient systems, benefits of secretarial support, challenges of larger practices, and balancing roles as a physician and entrepreneur.

Professor Johannes le Coutre discusses the future of food and nutrition, highlighting the need to increase food production to meet the demands of a growing global population. The podcast explores sustainable food production challenges and innovations, consumer preferences for lab-grown meat, and the role of consumers, governments, and regulators in ensuring food security. Additionally, it delves into Australia's food security challenges, the impact of food import dependence post-Brexit, and contrasting attitudes towards genetically modified food.

Professor Ben White and Ruthie Jeanneret discuss barriers and facilitators to voluntary assisted dying in Victoria. They cover challenges doctors face, emotional impacts on individuals, and the need for stronger regulation in the system.