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Pomegranate Health is a podcast about the culture of medicine. You'll hear clinicians, researchers and advocates discuss all aspects of professionalism and quality improvement in healthcare. This includes clinical ethics, diagnostic bias, better communication and more equitable systems. For a sampler of these diverse themes of professional practice take a listen to Episode 132 and Episode 125.

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One in twenty Australian women of reproductive age are treated with intravenous iron supplementation, almost exclusively with ferric carboxymaltose. Usually sold under the name Ferinject or also Ferricarbo and Ferivo, this formulation is well-known t... more

In part 1 of this series we talked about the efficiency gains from use of ambient scribes observed in some hospital settings. In this episode we discuss other opportunities that arise from granting large language models access to all the notes and te... more

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The burden of clinical documentation is one of the top reasons given for job dissatisfaction in medicine. Physicians typically give up an hour of personal time per shift to complete paperwork and the frustration is experienced by patients too, who so... more

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The avian flu H5N1 known as 2.3.4.4b has been tearing around the globe since 2021 causing significant mortality in sea birds and mammals. The Australian and New Zealand mainland were the last holdouts, but this virus was first detected near Esperance... more

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Recent Guests

Ian Scott
Consultant generalist, piloted ambient scribes in Brisbane
Metro South Hospital and Health Service; Queensland Digital Health Centre
Episode: Ep157: AI models for discharge letters and clinical coding
Andrew Vanlint
Adelaide Hematologist and general physician
Adelaide
Episode: Ep157: AI models for discharge letters and clinical coding
Adam Brand
Emergency physician, digital information lead
Gold Coast Hospital
Episode: Ep157: AI models for discharge letters and clinical coding
Jacob George
Professor, Director of the Storr Liver Centre at the Westmead Institute for Medical Research
Storr Liver Centre, Westmead Institute for Medical Research
Episode: [RACP LIFT] What you need to know about metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease
Ric Day
Rheumatologist and clinical pharmacologist
St Vincent's Hospital; University of New South Wales
Episode: REWIND<< Drug Interactions and deprescribing
Sarah Hilmer
Geriatrics and pharmacology researcher
Aging and Pharmacology Research Group, Kolling Institute
Episode: REWIND<< Drug Interactions and deprescribing
Louise Owen
Sexual health physician; Director of Statewide Sexual Health Services in Tasmania
Tasmania; Australasian Chapter of Sexual Health Medicine
Episode: Ep149: Could it be syphilis?
Janet Towns
Sexual health physician and clinical forensic physician; based at Melbourne Sexual Health Centre
Melbourne; Monash University
Episode: Ep149: Could it be syphilis?
Nele Legge
Neonatologist and general pediatrician; head of NICU department
Liverpool Hospital
Episode: Ep149: Could it be syphilis?

Host

Mic Cavazzini
Host of the show; affiliated with Royal Australasian College of Physicians and Pomegranate Health.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 95 ratings
  • Fantastic

    This is an excellent podcast by the RACP on a range of interesting and relevant topics. Fantastic job getting some quality experts in to discuss their fields. Keep up the high quality 👍

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ~andyb~
    Australia7 years ago
  • Informative, topical and succinct resource

    Excellent for medical students, as well as practising medical professionals.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dance student
    Australia9 years ago
  • Medical podcasts

    This is an excellent series of medical podcasts. Well produced and informative for all physicians and good for other interested doctors/ lay people as well.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Marion1234
    New Zealand9 years ago
  • Succinct professional content

    The first episode on end-of-life conversations is excellent. I entered it out of curiosity, was pulled in because of brevity (15:18), liked the the brief fluent comments and summaries -- and that the website offers an episode transcription and references. Also the professional nature of production. Well done.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dr Graham Davison
    Australia11 years ago
  • Thoughtful medicine

    Excellent insights into clinical medicine from the RACP

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CrgBnghm
    Australia11 years ago

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Talks on end-of-life and ethical topics are highlighted for their clarity and relevance.
The production is seen as polished with useful episode transcripts and references.
Overall, the show is perceived as thoughtful medicine with practical clinical insights.
Listeners praise high-quality experts delivering concise, professional medical content.
Audience finds episodes informative for medical students and practicing physicians alike.

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Ep157: AI models for discharge letters and clinical coding
Q: What is the potential impact of AI scribes on discharge summaries and billing accuracy?
AI scribes can improve structure, clarity, and factual accuracy in discharge summaries, while also enabling more efficient coding and potentially increasing appropriate funding. However, governance, auditing, and patient consent remain critical to manage biases and ensure safety.
[RACP LIFT] What you need to know about metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease
Q: What would be the next best step in management for the vignette patient with MAFLD and a FIB-4 score indicating potential liver involvement?
The recommended action is to optimize metabolic health and manage cardiovascular risk, with referral to a hepatologist only if non-invasive testing suggests higher fibrosis burden (FIB-4 > 2.7) or if noninvasive tests indicate advanced fibrosis, while pursuing primary-care management for lower risk.
Ep149: Could it be syphilis?
Q: What are the practical considerations in treating pregnant patients with syphilis amid penicillin shortages?
Prioritize sourcing benzathine penicillin through local and international channels, utilize alternative formulations when needed, and follow guidelines to ensure maternal and fetal safety while managing public health priorities.
Ep149: Could it be syphilis?
Q: How should urgent care centers approach testing for syphilis given its varied presentations?
Maintain a low threshold for testing in patients with relevant symptoms, consider reflex testing where appropriate, and ensure HIV testing is included as part of STI screening.
Ep149: Could it be syphilis?
Q: What is the take-home message for clinicians when they suspect syphilis in a patient with non-specific symptoms?
Test for syphilis promptly, using appropriate serology and, if necessary, direct detection methods to distinguish active from past infection, and involve sexual health or ID specialists as needed.

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What is Pomegranate Health about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A medically focused series with a strong emphasis on clinical practice, public health, and systems-level issues. Episodes span metabolic liver disease in primary care, deprescribing and polypharmacy in older adults, infectious diseases and vaccination, genomics in generalist medicine, pandemic policy and rights, and hands-on case discussions in pulmonology, cardiology, and ophthalmology. Notable strengths include concise, practical guidance for frontline clinicians, thoughtful debates on policy and ethics, and access to expert guests who blend clinical practice with research and public health perspectives. The show often features multidisciplinary discussions, real-world case analyses, and clear takeaways that translate to everyday medical ... more

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2. Andrew Vanlint
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4. Jacob George
5. Ric Day
6. Sarah Hilmer
7. Louise Owen
8. Janet Towns

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