Show Notes
In this episode Liz and Jesse are joined by Matt Stewart to learn about back pain. Matt is an Advanced Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist at RBWH. This episode is as much for the health professional’s care of self, as it is for better knowledge in patient care. Matt’s Five Things: Back pain and the causes. Prevention of back pain. Early management of back pain. When to seek professional help. Indications for investigations.
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In this special live-audience episode from the Metro North Health Innovation Showcase, Jesse is joined by Julie Oliver and Dr EJ Marsden, the nursing and medical professional leads for the Older Persons Emergency Network. Unsurprisingly, this is all about older persons emergency care. Julie and EJ's Five Things:
In this episode Liz and Jesse are joined by Melissa Branjerdporn. Melissa is a Social Worker by profession but, important to this episode, she is currently serving as Team Leader of Suicide Prevention and Therapies in Metro North Health. Melissa has studied a Master of Suicidology and weaves real work experience with the science to teach us more about how to support the prevention of suicide.
In this episode Liz and Jesse are joined by Courtney Jarrett. Courtney is a Respiratory and Sleep Scientist in Thoracic Medicine at RBWH. Courtney joins us for another episode that has critical information for staff (especially shift workers) and patients…Sleep. Courtney’s Five Things:
In this episode Liz and Jesse are joined by Jenn Hayes. Jenn is the supervisor for resuscitation and simulation at Rady Children’s Health Orange County. Jenn discusses her personal experience of cardiac arrest and how that collided with her drive to to improve resuscitation outcomes in children. Jenn’s Five Things:
Liz and Jesse are joined by Dr Emily Watters. Emily is a GP with specialised practice focus on Perimenopause and Menopause. Emily is a powerhouse of evidence-based, person-centred care, and an amazing scientific communicator. This is not just for women. This presents a significant public health priority for research and translation to increase access to quality diagnosis and treatment. All treatment options discussed are for the purpose of education and informed self advocacy only. In Australia, check the Australian Menopause Society website for a growing directory of practitioners including Emily.