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

21 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

287 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   21 Sept 2026

   Fowl play: Bird flu and whooping cough update?

   In this episode of the Good GP, Dr Julia Rawlinson speaks with Dr Paul Effler, Senior Medical Advisor at the WA Department of Health and expert in communicable diseases, about H5N1 avian influenza and pertussis.They review the current status of H5N1 in Australia, where the virus has been detected in wild birds but no human cases have been reported. Dr Effler highlights the very low risk of transmission to the general public, based on international experience, and outlines which groups may be at relatively higher risk. He provides practical advice for GPs on risk assessment, testing, and when to involve public health units, as well as the importance of not causing unnecessary alarm.They also addressed the recent increase in pertussis cases in Western Australia. Dr Effler discusses the contribution of natural epidemic cycles and the importance of improving pertussis vaccination rates, especially for pregnant women, to protect infants.Links & Resources:Australian Centre for Disease Control - https://www.cdc.gov.au/diseases/bird-flu-avian-influenzaLight for Riley Foundation - https://www.ifa.org.au/lightforrileySharing Knowledge about immunisation - https://skai.org.au/healthcare-professionals/talking-parents-who-have-questionsMelbourne Vaccine education centre - https://mvec.mcri.edu.au/references/vaccine-confidence/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/networkIf 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. 

   14 Sept 2026

   Beyond Tummy Pain: Managing Coeliac Disease in Kids

   In this episode, Dr Julia Rawlinson is once again joined by Dr Emma Turner, Paediatric Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist at Perth Children’s Hospital, and Dr Erin Horsley, GP Anaesthetist with a special interest in gastroenterology and lived experience parenting a child with coeliac disease. For the second part of their discussion on coeliac disease in children.Dr Emma outlines key aspects of long-term management following a coeliac disease diagnosis. She highlights the necessity of early dietitian involvement for gluten-free diet education and stresses the importance of annual monitoring, including coeliac serology, full blood count, liver function, iron studies, thyroid function, and vitamin D. Covering the risk of ongoing small bowel inflammation and malignancy associated with continued gluten exposure, even in children without acute symptoms, and provides practical tips on identifying hidden sources of gluten.Dr Erin shares her lived experience as a parent, emphasising family education, membership in Coeliac Australia, and engaging with schools and peer families for support. The unique challenges faced by adolescents with coeliac disease are also addressed, with a recommendation for ongoing dietetic input during periods of increasing independence.Links & Resources:https://coeliac.org.au/health-professionals/gluten-challenge/ (https://coeliac.org.au/health-professionals/gluten-challenge/)Health professionals - Coeliac Australia (https://coeliac.org.au/health-professionals-hub/)Ongoing management - Coeliac Australia (https://coeliac.org.au/health-professionals/ongoing-management/)https://coeliac.org.au/health-professionals/ongoing-management/ (https://coeliac.org.au/health-professionals/ongoing-management/)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/networkIf 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. 

   7 Sept 2026

   Beyond Tummy Pain: Coeliac Disease in Children

   In this episode, Dr Julia Rawlinson is joined in this two-part series by Dr Emma Turner, Paediatric Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist at Perth Children’s Hospital, and Dr Erin Horsley, GP Anaesthetist with a special interest in gastroenterology and lived experience parenting a child with coeliac disease.Providing practical advice for GPs on recognising and investigating coeliac disease in Australian children.Key points discussed:Prevalence and Risk: Coeliac disease affects about 1 in 70 Australians, with 80% undiagnosed. First-degree relatives have a 10-20% risk depending on family history.Clinical Presentation: Symptoms can include iron deficiency, growth failure, pubertal delay, abdominal pain, and altered bowel habits. Less obvious presentations might be behavioural issues, sleep problems, mild elevation of liver enzymes, dental enamel defects, and recurrent mouth ulcers. Diagnosis should still be considered in children who are growing normally or are obese.Testing Approach: The recommended initial tests are tissue transglutaminase IgA (TTG-IgA) and total IgA. Gluten intake must be adequate for accurate results. There is no current recommendation for population screening, but GPs are encouraged to maintain a low threshold for testing symptomatic children.Diagnosis and Specialist Involvement: Non-biopsy diagnosis can be considered for children with TTG-IgA >10× upper limit of normal plus confirmatory endomysial antibody testing, but all cases require confirmation by a paediatric gastroenterologist. Early gluten-free diets before testing complicate diagnosis and may require a supervised gluten challenge.Screening Relatives and Genetic Testing: All first-degree relatives should be screened, ideally at the time of index case diagnosis, and re-tested every 2–3 years if negative. HLA genetic testing is useful only to exclude coeliac disease, not to confirm it.Part 2 will focus on managing coeliac disease long term and practical advice for GPs and families.Links & Resources:https://coeliac.org.au/health-professionals/gluten-challenge/ (https://coeliac.org.au/health-professionals/gluten-challenge/)Health professionals - Coeliac Australia (https://coeliac.org.au/health-professionals-hub/)Ongoing management - Coeliac Australia (https://coeliac.org.au/health-professionals/ongoing-management/)https://coeliac.org.au/health-professionals/ongoing-management/ (https://coeliac.org.au/health-professionals/ongoing-management/)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/networkIf 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!

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

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Apple Podcasts (US)

4.4 / 5

9 ratings

Spotify

4.6 / 5

28 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 55 / 100

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Quality

72

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

96

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