Aussie Med Ed- Australian Medical Education

Pregnancy is a common and often straightforward physiological process—but it also has the potential to become complex, requiring careful clinical assessment and timely escalation.
In this episode of Aussie Med Ed, Dr Gavin Nimon is joined by Adelaide-based obstetrician and gynaecologist Dr Allison Munt for a comprehensive discussion on the practical management of pregnancy, tailored for medical students and general practitioners.
Together, they explore the continuum of care from the initial GP presentation through to delivery and the postpartum period, with a focus on clinical reasoning, risk stratification, and shared decision-making. 
Key topics include:
 What constitutes a low-risk vs high-risk pregnancy, and how this influences models of care 
 The role of the GP in the first trimester, including history, examination, and initial investigations 
 Current approaches to screening, including non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT) and morphology ultrasound 
 Identification and management principles for common complications such as gestational diabetes, hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, and fetal growth restriction
 Monitoring strategies in the second and third trimesters, including when additional imaging or CTG assessment may be indicated 
 Considerations around timing and mode of delivery, including induction of labour and caesarean section 
 The importance of postpartum care, including pelvic floor rehabilitation, breastfeeding support, and perinatal mental health 
This episode emphasises a balanced, patient-centred approach, acknowledging that pregnancy care varies depending on individual circumstances, patient preferences, and local resources. It also highlights the importance of multidisciplinary care involving GPs, obstetricians, midwives, and allied health professionals.
⚠️ Important Disclaimer
The information discussed in this episode reflects the clinical experience and perspectives of the speakers and is intended for educational purposes only. It does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as a substitute for independent clinical judgment.
Management of pregnancy and obstetric conditions may vary based on local guidelines, patient factors, and evolving evidence, and clinicians should refer to current recommendations and consult appropriate specialists when required.


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Every day we rely on our hands for the simplest tasks — typing, cooking, driving, even holding a coffee. But when injury or surgery affects the hand, wrist, or elbow, even basic activities can suddenly become impossible.
In this episode of Aussie Med Ed, Host and Orthopaedic surgeon, Dr Gavin Nimon sits down with Charlotte Nash, accredited hand therapist and occupational therapist, to explore the fascinating world of hand therapy and upper limb rehabilitation.
Charlotte explains how occupational therapists help patients rebuild meaningful function after injury — and why early rehabilitation can make the difference between full recovery and long-term stiffness or pain. 

Hand Therapy- what is it
We cover:
• What occupational therapy actually is
• How hand therapists work with surgeons and GPs
• Why early movement and rehabilitation matter
• The surprising role of splints, desensitisation, and oedema control
• When injuries should be referred urgently
• The psychological side of recovery
• New technology in rehab including VR and 3D splinting
If you're a medical student, GP, or clinician managing upper limb injuries, this episode will give you a clearer understanding of what happens after the diagnosis and surgery — and how multidisciplinary rehabilitation helps patients get their lives back.


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What if the most important decision in your patient’s care starts with the right image? We dive into how modern radiology now sits at the centre of medicine, translating complex presentations into clear pathways with faster CT, higher-resolution MRI, and practical algorithms that reduce uncertainty at the bedside and in the clinic.

Join Dr Gavin Nimon (Orthopaedic Surgeon and host of Aussie Med Ed) as he interviews Interventional Radiologist- Dr Adam Koukourou, as they unpack real-world choices that clinicians make every day. When does a chest X-ray suffice and when should you push to CTPA or VQ? How do you balance CT’s breadth against ultrasound’s strengths for gallbladder, renal, and paediatric cases? For MSK problems, we map where X-ray and ultrasound shine and when MRI becomes essential for internal derangement. In trauma, we show why rapid multi-region CT has become a cornerstone once patients are stable, complementing targeted bedside films. We also get hands-on about better request forms, confirming contraindications, reviewing priors, and cutting duplicate orders with digital viewers that let you compare studies across sites in minutes.

If you care about getting the right test first, improving time-to-diagnosis, and working smarter with your radiology colleagues, you’ll find practical steps you can use today. 
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Avant Medical Defence Organisation — Protecting over 80,000 Australian healthcare professionals. Visit Avant
eMedici -an Australian-made medical education platform for med students, junior doctors, and IMGs. Visit eMedici.com/MEDED
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Cancer therapy isn’t just about hitting tumours harder; it’s about hitting the right spot, at the right time, with the least collateral damage. 
In thuis episode Dr Gavin Nimon (Host) sits down with South Australian radiation oncologist Dr Vincent Pow to unpack how modern radiotherapy blends precision physics with genuine human care, guiding patients from referral to first beam with clarity and compassion.
We walk through the full treatment pathway—MDT referrals, planning CT, MRI and PET fusion, and meticulous contouring—before demystifying what happens on the machine. 
Dr Pow explains why fractionation protects healthy tissue, how IMRT and VMAT shape dose around organs, and why today’s sessions feel more like a painless CT than a procedure. We dig into SABR’s rise in early lung and prostate cancer, and how targeted ablation is changing the outlook for oligometastatic disease by controlling spots in lung, liver, bone, and brain while delaying systemic escalation.
You’ll also hear a frank guide to side‑effects: what’s common, what’s rare, and how teams manage everything from cystitis and oesophagitis to fatigue and skin changes. 
We explore adaptive radiotherapy—seeing tumours daily and adjusting dose on the fly—plus the growing role of AI in contouring and planning. Dr Pow shares why access matters, how telehealth and cancer lodges reduce travel for rural patients, and where education campaigns like Targeting Cancer help GPs and patients make informed choices. 
This conversation brings the science down to earth without losing the nuance. Follow the show, share it with a colleague who needs a clean explainer, and leave a review with your biggest question about radiotherapy so we can tackle it next.


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Aussie Med Ed is independent and free — made possible by these amazing Australian organisations. 
Heidi Health — AI medical scribe built for Australian clinicians. Finish clinic on time and keep your focus on your patients. Visit Heidi Health
HealthShare — Australia's health information and referral platform, connecting GPs, specialists and patients. Visit HealthShare
Avant Medical Defence Organisation — Protecting over 80,000 Australian healthcare professionals. Visit Avant
eMedici -an Australian-made medical education platform for med students, junior doctors, and IMGs. Visit eMedici.com/MEDED
Better Medical- GP clinics across QLD, SA, VIC and TAS – offering you the freedom to practise your way, backed by a strong support network. Visit BetterMedical

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The human foot and ankle are astonishingly complex, and when they hurt, life shrinks fast. In this comprehensive episode of Aussie Med Ed, host and Orthopaedic surgeon Dr Gavin Nimon sits down with Dr Peter Stavrou, Adelaide-based foot and ankle specialist and past president of the Australian Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, to unpack everything medical students, junior doctors, and GPs need to know about foot and ankle conditions.
From the emergency department to the operating theatre, this episode covers the full spectrum of foot and ankle care - with practical, evidence-based guidance you can use in clinical practice today.
We start with the realities of frontline care. Mechanism matters: inversion plantarflexion points to lateral ligament sprain, while dorsiflexion eversion sets off alarms for syndesmosis. You’ll learn how to use Ottawa rules wisely, why two to three weeks without improvement is the decision point, and when weight-bearing X-rays, MRI, or weight-bearing CT tip the balance toward referral. We demystify Achilles ruptures with simple bedside tests, compare nonoperative and surgical pathways, and outline honest timelines for walking, rehab, and return to sport.

From there, we pivot to the elective landscape. Think bunions, hallux rigidus, plantar fasciitis, metatarsalgia, neuromas, adult acquired flatfoot, and ankle arthritis. We share clear strategies that work in real life: rocker-soled shoes, arch supports, ultrasound-guided injections, and joint-sparing options like cheilectomy. When surgery is on the table, we contrast fusion and total ankle replacement, highlight who benefits most from each, and bring in up-to-date registry insights on survivorship and outcomes. We also tackle stress fractures, the underestimated role of vitamin D, and why chronic ankle instability often needs both soft tissue repair and bony realignment to succeed.

If you want practical, step-by-step thinking that helps patients move without fear and pain, this conversation delivers. Subscribe, share with a colleague who sees ankle pain every clinic, and leave a review to tell us the topic you want covered next.


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🎙️ Proudly Supported By Our Sponsors
Aussie Med Ed is independent and free — made possible by these amazing Australian organisations. 
Heidi Health — AI medical scribe built for Australian clinicians. Finish clinic on time and keep your focus on your patients. Visit Heidi Health
HealthShare — Australia's health information and referral platform, connecting GPs, specialists and patients. Visit HealthShare
Avant Medical Defence Organisation — Protecting over 80,000 Australian healthcare professionals. Visit Avant
eMedici -an Australian-made medical education platform for med students, junior doctors, and IMGs. Visit eMedici.com/MEDED
Better Medical- GP clinics across QLD, SA, VIC and TAS – offering you the freedom to practise your way, backed by a strong support network. Visit BetterMedical

Thanking the organisations that make Aussie Med Ed possible. Visit our full Sponsors page