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The Goodfellow Unit Podcast is an educational resource designed for healthcare professionals, particularly those in primary care. Produced by the Goodfellow Unit at the University of Auckland, this podcast delivers concise, evidence-based discussions on a wide range of clinical topics relevant to general practice. Episodes feature expert interviews and practical insights designed to enhance patien... more

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In this episode, Bruce Arroll discusses the latest insights and practical approaches to managing blood pressure and lipids in primary care, emphasizing risk assessment, treatment strategies, and recent research developments.

In this episode, fertility specialist Dr Devashana Gupta discusses fertility issues encountered in primary care. The discussion focuses on three key areas: Recurrent miscarriage, Male infertility, Lifestyle factors and other environmental influences ... more

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In this episode, surgeon Peter Carr-Boyd shares expert insights on gallstones, their symptoms, diagnosis, and management, helping primary care providers better understand when to refer and how to handle common presentations.

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In this episode, Devashana Gupta, a fertility specialist, discusses complex fertility cases in primary care, including assessment, diagnosis, and management of various fertility issues. Providing valuable insights for GPs and healthcare providers to ... more

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Peter Carr-Boyd
Surgeon with subspecialty training in hepatobiliary and pancreatic surgery, liver transplantation
Auckland City Hospital; Starship Children's Hospital; private practice in Auckland
Episode: Gallstone disease
Devashana Gupta
Medical director and fertility specialist at ReproMed Fertility Clinic; private gynaecologist at Auckland Gynaecology Group
ReproMed Fertility Clinic; Auckland Gynaecology Group
Episode: Fertility discussions
Bruce Arroll
GP and Professor of Primary Health Care and General Practice at the University of Auckland
University of Auckland / Auckland City Mission
Episode: Heart failure and diabetes
Dr Hasan Bhally
Infectious diseases specialist and clinical director of the infection service at Waitematā Health NZ
Waitematā Health NZ; University of Auckland
Episode: RSV in older people
Dr. Mary Miller
Clinical psychologist, author and executive coach
Independent (author and coach); talks about Fierce Compassion
Episode: Making mistakes
Carla White
Director of Health Literacy NZ
Health Literacy NZ
Episode: Mastering Health Literacy
Dr. Helen Snell
Nurse practitioner and nurse lead of the Diabetes and Endocrine Service in Palmerston North
Palmerston North Diabetes and Endocrine Service
Episode: Type 2 Diabetes Management
Dr. Jocelyne Benatar
Senior doctor and clinical researcher in cardiology
Auckland City Hospital
Episode: Familial Hyperlipidemia
Dr. Cam Kyle
Chemical pathologist
Awanui Labs and Lab Plus
Episode: Familial Hyperlipidemia

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Dr. Helen Carr
Host of Goodfellow Podcasts; GP with extensive involvement in primary care and medical education.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 107 ratings
  • Great content but needs polish

    Great content but needs to get a professional to add polish to the episodes including intros and outros and editing and sound quality.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Shoda504
    New Zealand3 years ago
  • Hair loss in woman

    It is great common subject

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    haniealsabtie
    New Zealand4 years ago
  • Good content

    Great podcast, although it would be useful if episodes were dated please :)

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    SJ Connell
    New Zealand6 years ago
  • Awesome

    From Eve

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Evil_eve
    New Zealand9 years ago
  • Highly recommended

    The Goodfellow podcasts were heralded as an excellent source of evidence based advice by Prof Michael Allan of the Best Science podcast and Tools for Practice fame at the recent RNZCGP conference. High praise from an world renowned EBM researcher and educator - and well deserved.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    opotikigp
    New Zealand11 years ago

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Content is useful for practical application in primary care.
Strong emphasis on patient safety and ethics comes through in many episodes.
Some episodes could use tighter production polish and dated context.
Guests bring credible expertise across a broad health spectrum.
Listeners appreciate evidence-based, NZ-focused clinical discussions.

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Gallstone disease
Q: What are red flags in history and exam that should prompt urgent referral or further testing?
Red flags include unexplained weight loss, progressive or persistent pain, fever, vomiting, jaundice, a mass, or signs of systemic illness suggesting complications or malignancy; these require prompt evaluation.
Gallstone disease
Q: How common are gallstones in the general population?
Gallstones are relatively common, with about one in five people carrying them; most are asymptomatic, and the likelihood of symptoms depends on individual risk factors and stone behavior.
Gallstone disease
Q: So what are gallstones, and what problems do they cause?
Gallstones are typically cholesterol stones formed when bile becomes supersaturated with cholesterol; complications range from biliary colic to acute cholecystitis, obstructive jaundice, cholangitis, and pancreatitis depending on where the stone travels.
Fertility discussions
Q: How should clinicians approach PCOS in the context of subfertility, and what are first-line treatment options?
Confirm diagnosis using Rotterdam/International criteria, discuss weight management and metabolic health, and consider ovulation induction with letrozole as first-line for improving ovulation; metformin is an alternative when access to letrozole is limited, with attention to potential pregnancy considerations and end-organ risks.
Fertility discussions
Q: What lifestyle or non-invasive steps can a patient take to improve fertility chances before pursuing specialist care?
Adopt a Mediterranean-type diet, maintain 120-150 minutes of exercise weekly, minimize exposure to endocrine disruptors (smoking, vaping, excessive alcohol/caffeine), ensure regular intercourse aligned with the fertile window, and address weight management to improve hormonal balance.

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What is Goodfellow Unit about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers on practical, clinician-focused discussions spanning primary care, health literacy, genetics, infectious disease, geriatrics, ethics, and health IT. Episodes emphasize evidence-based guidelines, real-world implementation in New Zealand, collaborative care, and the patient–clinician relationship, often featuring subject-matter experts from NZ hospitals, universities, and health services. Notable strengths include a strong NZ health-context orientation, breadth of topics from lab diagnostics to AI in medicine, and actionable takeaways for everyday practice. A consistent thread is translating complex medical evidence into clear, doable steps for frontline clinicians, with attention to patient communication, safety, and equity ... more

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1. Peter Carr-Boyd
2. Devashana Gupta
3. Bruce Arroll
4. Dr Hasan Bhally
5. Dr. Mary Miller
6. Carla White
7. Dr. Helen Snell
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