The Good GP

About The Good GP

The Good GP, the education podcast for busy GPs; brought to you by Dr Tim Koh, Dr Krystyna DeLange and Dr Sean Stevens. The Good GP is a proud member of the Talking HealthTech Podcast Network - the premier audio destination for cutting-edge insights and thought leadership in healthcare delivery, innovation, digital health, healthcare ICT, and commercialisation. Disclaimer: The Good GP podcasts are for informational purposes only and do not constitute medical advice. Always seek the advice of a specialist GP or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

Publisher

The Good GP

Category

education · health & fitness · health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

2 Oct 2016

Latest episode

2 Nov 2026

Latest episodes

293 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   2 Nov 2026

   Updated approach to atrial fibrillation for GPs

   In this episode of The Good GP, host Dr Ash Bowden is joined by Professor Rukshen Weerasooriya, Clinical Professor of Medicine at UWA and cardiac electrophysiologist, to discuss the updated management of atrial fibrillation (AF) and what this means for general practitioners. Professor Rukshen explains the recent introduction of pulsed field ablation, a non-thermal technique that has made AF ablation procedures faster and safer by reducing complications such as esophageal and nerve injury. This development has expanded the availability of ablation and changed practice guidelines, now recommending ablation earlier in a patient’s AF journey rather than as a last resort. Key risk factors and modifiable contributors to AF outcomes are discussed, including limiting alcohol, achieving weight loss (especially a 10% reduction for overweight patients), managing blood pressure, and treating sleep apnea. Also covering expected success rates, stressing that ablation is highly effective (up to 90% suppression in ideal patients) but not curative, and early referral to a cardiac electrophysiologist, ideally within the first year of diagnosis, maximises patient benefit. Highlighting the key investigations to organise before referral: ECG, echocardiogram (especially for left atrial size and ventricular function), and Holter monitoring. The broader significance of AF is addressed, with its rising prevalence, elevated stroke and heart failure risk, and the psychological burden on patients underscored as reasons to prioritise detection and early, proactive management. Links & Resources: 2024 Cardiac Society of Australia and New (https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:AP:a023f28d-078e-41f9-9faf-b1916f7f8006) (https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:AP:a023f28d-078e-41f9-9faf-b1916f7f8006)Zealand Expert Position Statement (https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:AP:a023f28d-078e-41f9-9faf-b1916f7f8006) HEAD 2 TOES Management (https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:AP:51a4f7d6-ac9c-40cb-b5ae-067c438a55c0) The Good GP Podcast is a proud member of the Talking HealthTech Podcast Network - the premier audio destination for cutting-edge insights and thought leadership in healthcare delivery, innovation, digital health, healthcare ICT, and commercialisation. Learn more at www.talkinghealthtech.com/podcast/network If you have any questions or would like to contact The Good GP, send an email to thegoodgp@gmail.com. Visit www.thegoodgp.com.au for previous episodes and more information. You can also find us on our Instagram page: @thegoodgppodcast. Follow us for more updates!

2. 

   26 Oct 2026

   Bradycardia diagnosis and general management

   In this episode of The Good GP, host Dr Kristiana Pederick welcomes Dr Justin Ng, a specialist cardiologist and electrophysiologist specialising in the diagnosis and management of arrhythmias. They discuss common presentations of bradycardia and how to distinguish between physiological and pathological low heart rates. Dr Justin highlights red flags in the presentation, investigation, and general management of bradyarrhythmia, as well as the uses and limitations of wearable tracking devices, such as smartwatches. They explore typical presentations of bradycardia, including syncope, near-syncope, reduced exercise tolerance, and cognitive decline in older adults. Dr Justin emphasises the importance of clinical context when distinguishing between physiological and pathological bradycardia, taking into account the patient's age, fitness level, symptoms, and the circumstances in which a low heart rate is identified. They also discuss management principles, including reserving pacemaker implantation for symptomatic or irreversible cases. The importance of taking a thorough patient history and correlating symptoms with documented bradycardia is emphasised to help determine the urgency of management and guide further investigations. The Good GP Podcast is a proud member of the Talking HealthTech Podcast Network - the premier audio destination for cutting-edge insights and thought leadership in healthcare delivery, innovation, digital health, healthcare ICT, and commercialisation. Learn more at www.talkinghealthtech.com/podcast/network If you have any questions or would like to contact The Good GP, send an email to thegoodgp@gmail.com. Visit www.thegoodgp.com.au for previous episodes and more information. You can also find us on our Instagram page: @thegoodgppodcast. Follow us for more updates!

3. 

   19 Oct 2026

   Alzheimer's Disease biomarker testing

   In this episode of The Good GP, Dr Krystyna de Lange speaks with Dr Steph Daly, GP with a special interest in aged care and dementia, about the introduction of plasma biomarkers, specifically the p-Tau 217 blood test for Alzheimer’s disease. They explore what the p-Tau 217 test measures, its reliability, and its role in primary care. Dr Steph Daly outlines that the test shows high positive and negative predictive value for Alzheimer’s pathology when used in the appropriate, symptomatic patient group, typically those over 55 presenting with clear cognitive or memory symptoms. Discussing the practical process for GPs to request the test, expected costs, and considerations for both urban and rural settings. They emphasise the need for pre-test counselling, careful patient selection, and the importance of structured clinical assessment to ensure meaningful use of the test. The application of this biomarker in asymptomatic individuals is not recommended at present, due to limited clinical utility and potential psychological harm. Listeners are encouraged to approach the test thoughtfully, seek additional education, and use it initially in patients where clinical suspicion of Alzheimer’s disease is already high. Links & Resources: Prognostic Value of Blood-Based P-Tau217 Levels for Progression to Cognitive Impairment study: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/article-abstract/2851720 The Nun Study: Insights from 30 years of aging and dementia research: https://alz-journals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/alz.14626 Link to webinar and information on biomarker study currently being carried out in Australia: https://www.australiandementianetwork.org.au/improved-extended-study-blood-based-biomarkers-for-alzheimers-disease-in-primary-care-project/ The Good GP Podcast is a proud member of the Talking HealthTech Podcast Network - the premier audio destination for cutting-edge insights and thought leadership in healthcare delivery, innovation, digital health, healthcare ICT, and commercialisation. Learn more at www.talkinghealthtech.com/podcast/network If you have any questions or would like to contact The Good GP, send an email to thegoodgp@gmail.com. Visit www.thegoodgp.com.au for previous episodes and more information. You can also find us on our Instagram page: @thegoodgppodcast. Follow us for more updates!

Who has been a guest on The Good GP

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Dr David Manners
• Dr Marita Long
• Dr Lauren Breen
• Shelly Skinner
• Dr Amandeep Hansra

Reach and audience

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Apple Podcasts (US)

4.4 / 5

9 ratings

Spotify

4.6 / 5

28 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 55 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

72

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

96

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