Spoonful of Medicine

Dr Nimisha Aithal
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Spoonful of Medicine is a Paediatric Medical Podcast created by Dr Nim Aithal (General Paediatric and Paediatric Cardiology Advanced Trainee). It aims to help you improve your paediatric knowledge one spoonful at a time! With fortnightly episodes, and occasional mini-sodes, you'll be able to build your knowledge and feel more comfortable working with the little humans we care for. Find us on Instagram @spoonful.of.medicineContact us at spoonfulofmedicinepodcast@gmail.com. Note: Information is for medical education; Not clinical advice. Check your local guidelines for specific clinical advice and recommendations.Spoonful of Medicine Podcast © 2022 by Nimisha Aithal is licensed under Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives 4.0 International. To view a copy of this license, visit http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/

  1. S5 - Episode 3 - Advanced Care Planning in Paediatrics - [Guest: Dr Daniel Dorevitch]

    APR 26

    S5 - Episode 3 - Advanced Care Planning in Paediatrics - [Guest: Dr Daniel Dorevitch]

    In episode 3 of 3 in the communication and palliative care series, Dr Daniel Dorevitch (General Paediatrician and Paediatric Palliative Care Trainee) breaks down how Advanced Care Planning differs between adult and paediatric practice, what it actually involves, and how to approach these conversations in real clinical settings.  Perfect for paediatric clinicians and students, this chat offers practical tips, real-world insights, and a clear perspective on navigating challenging discussions with families that will help you build confidence and clarity when involved in such delicate and complex cases. Resources: The Victorian Paediatric Palliative Care approach to "thinking ahead" - thinking-ahead-policy-2017-pdf.pdfA Practical Guide to Palliative Care in Paediatrics (The "Green Book") - A Practical Guide to Palliative Care in Paediatrics - Paediatric Palliative CareVemuri S, Hynson J, Williams K, Gillam L. Conceptualising paediatric advance care planning: a qualitative phenomenological study of paediatricians caring for children with life-limiting conditions in Australia. BMJ Open. 2022 May 16;12(5):e060077. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2021-060077. PMID: 35577468; PMCID: PMC9115011.Send us your feedback here! Follow us on Instagram @spoonful.of.medicine  Contact us at spoonfulofmedicinepodcast@gmail.com  Make sure to SUBSCRIBE/FOLLOW so you don't miss out on new episodes, and RATE and leave a REVIEW to help others find us too! Note: Information is for medical education; Not clinical advice. Check your local guidelines for specific clinical advice and recommendations.

    37 min
  2. S5 - Episode 2 - Paediatric Palliative Care - [Guest: Dr Daniel Dorevitch]

    APR 12

    S5 - Episode 2 - Paediatric Palliative Care - [Guest: Dr Daniel Dorevitch]

    What is paediatric palliative care? What does it involve? And how do children understand death?  In this episode, Dr Daniel Dorevitch (General Paediatrician and Paediatric Palliative Care Trainee) joins us to explore this essential, and often unfamiliar field. We cover what palliative care in paediatrics is, why it matters, and practical resources for clinicians. It is an informative must-listen for anyone caring for children and their families.  Send us your feedback here! Follow us on Instagram @spoonful.of.medicine  Contact us at spoonfulofmedicinepodcast@gmail.com  Make sure to SUBSCRIBE/FOLLOW so you don't miss out on new episodes, and RATE and leave a REVIEW to help others find us too! Note: Information is for medical education; Not clinical advice. Check your local guidelines for specific clinical advice and recommendations.

    24 min
  3. S5 - Episode 1 - Being an Effective Clinical Communicator - [Guest: Dr Daniel Dorevitch]

    MAR 29

    S5 - Episode 1 - Being an Effective Clinical Communicator - [Guest: Dr Daniel Dorevitch]

    Great communication in healthcare can be a true superpower. In this episode, Dr Daniel Dorevitch (General Paediatrician and Paediatric Palliative Care Trainee) joins us to unpack why communication matters. He also gives us practical tools to improve our conversations with patients and families, and guides us towards resources we can use to further our learning. Links to Resources:  Vital Talk - https://vitaltalk.org/Healthcare Communication Collective - https://www.healthcommcollective.com.au/Pam Mclean Centre - https://pammcleancentre.org/Send us your feedback here! Follow us on Instagram @spoonful.of.medicine  Contact us at spoonfulofmedicinepodcast@gmail.com  Make sure to SUBSCRIBE/FOLLOW so you don't miss out on new episodes, and RATE and leave a REVIEW to help others find us too! Note: Information is for medical education; Not clinical advice. Check your local guidelines for specific clinical advice and recommendations.

    38 min
  4. S4 - Episode 18 - [Article Read] - Why is it so hard to take a break in Medicine?

    10/26/2025

    S4 - Episode 18 - [Article Read] - Why is it so hard to take a break in Medicine?

    Medicine is tiring and this whole doctor-ing thing can be exhausting. So why when we need to take time out is it so hard to do so? I took time off training last year, and had a lot to ponder about. So, listen as I read my article originally written and published in AusDoc about The Rest Dilemma: Why Doctors Struggle to Take a Break.  Link to the article is available below:  I needed a break from my paediatric training, but why was hitting the pause button so tough? | AusDoc Send us your feedback here! Follow us on Instagram @spoonful.of.medicine  Contact us at spoonfulofmedicinepodcast@gmail.com  Make sure to SUBSCRIBE/FOLLOW so you don't miss out on new episodes, and RATE and leave a REVIEW to help others find us too! Note: Information is for medical education; Not clinical advice. Check your local guidelines for specific clinical advice and recommendations.

    10 min
  5. S4 - Episode 17 - Allergic Rhinitis - A Funny Runny Naughty Nose

    10/12/2025

    S4 - Episode 17 - Allergic Rhinitis - A Funny Runny Naughty Nose

    Join as Nim dives nose-first into the sneezy, sniffly world of allergic rhinitis — that all-too-familiar combo of itchy eyes, runny nose, and a whole lot of achoo-ing!  Listen on as she unpacks what’s happening inside those inflamed nasal passages, how it presents clinically, and how to manage it. Grab your headphones because it’s time to clear the air on allergies!  ASCIA Clinical Update Allergic Rhinitis - Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA) Send us your feedback here! Follow us on Instagram @spoonful.of.medicine  Contact us at spoonfulofmedicinepodcast@gmail.com  Make sure to SUBSCRIBE/FOLLOW so you don't miss out on new episodes, and RATE and leave a REVIEW to help others find us too! Note: Information is for medical education; Not clinical advice. Check your local guidelines for specific clinical advice and recommendations.

    26 min
  6. S4 - Episode 16 - Eczema - Here come Itchy and Scratchy! [Guest: Dr Nicola Bobeldyk]

    09/28/2025

    S4 - Episode 16 - Eczema - Here come Itchy and Scratchy! [Guest: Dr Nicola Bobeldyk]

    In this episode of A Spoonful of Medicine, we chat with fellow Paediatric AT Dr Nicola Bobeldyk about eczema in children. We cover presentation, triggers, superinfection, and both acute and everyday management, sharing practical pearls to help you support families dealing with this common paediatric condition.  Links to guidelines used:  Eczema – Emergency management in children | Children's Health Queensland Clinical Practice Guidelines : Eczema ASCIA Stepwise Management Plan for Eczema - Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA) Send us your feedback here! Follow us on Instagram @spoonful.of.medicine  Contact us at spoonfulofmedicinepodcast@gmail.com  Make sure to SUBSCRIBE/FOLLOW so you don't miss out on new episodes, and RATE and leave a REVIEW to help others find us too! Note: Information is for medical education; Not clinical advice. Check your local guidelines for specific clinical advice and recommendations.

    28 min
  7. S4 - Episode 15 - Food Allergies - When the immune system goes nuts! [Guest: Dr Brandon Lo]

    09/14/2025

    S4 - Episode 15 - Food Allergies - When the immune system goes nuts! [Guest: Dr Brandon Lo]

    It's time to learn all about food allergies!! Nim is joined by fellow Paediatric AT (and proud EpiPen carrier) Dr Brandon Lo to unpack food allergies in children. This episode is jam-packed covering epidemiology, presentation, diagnosis, management (emergency and long term), and prevention. All the while, the duo shares practical insights for clinicians caring for kids with allergies.  The information in this episode comes from the RCH guidelines on Food Allergy, and ASCIA resources regarding Food Allergy in children. Send us your feedback here! Follow us on Instagram @spoonful.of.medicine  Contact us at spoonfulofmedicinepodcast@gmail.com  Make sure to SUBSCRIBE/FOLLOW so you don't miss out on new episodes, and RATE and leave a REVIEW to help others find us too! Note: Information is for medical education; Not clinical advice. Check your local guidelines for specific clinical advice and recommendations.

    39 min
  8. S4 - Episode 14 - [Article Read] - What Junior Doctors think about General Practice

    08/10/2025

    S4 - Episode 14 - [Article Read] - What Junior Doctors think about General Practice

    Australia needs more GPs, they are the true generalists, and are the cornerstone of our healthcare system. So, why aren't more people going into GP? Another Article episode, this time exploring the barriers that exist that prevent junior doctors and medical students from pursuing general practice.  Listen as Nim reads her article originally written and published in AusDoc. Link to the article is available below:  What us junior doctors really think about general practice | AusDoc Send us your feedback here! Follow us on Instagram @spoonful.of.medicine  Contact us at spoonfulofmedicinepodcast@gmail.com  Make sure to SUBSCRIBE/FOLLOW so you don't miss out on new episodes, and RATE and leave a REVIEW to help others find us too! Note: Information is for medical education; Not clinical advice. Check your local guidelines for specific clinical advice and recommendations.

    10 min
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Spoonful of Medicine is a Paediatric Medical Podcast created by Dr Nim Aithal (General Paediatric and Paediatric Cardiology Advanced Trainee). It aims to help you improve your paediatric knowledge one spoonful at a time! With fortnightly episodes, and occasional mini-sodes, you'll be able to build your knowledge and feel more comfortable working with the little humans we care for. Find us on Instagram @spoonful.of.medicineContact us at spoonfulofmedicinepodcast@gmail.com. Note: Information is for medical education; Not clinical advice. Check your local guidelines for specific clinical advice and recommendations.Spoonful of Medicine Podcast © 2022 by Nimisha Aithal is licensed under Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives 4.0 International. To view a copy of this license, visit http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/

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  • Creator
    Dr Nimisha Aithal
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    84
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Spoonful of Medicine
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    Spoonful of Medicine

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