Medical Forum Podcast

Medical Forum

The Medical Forum Podcast brings two decades of independent health journalism to GP’s and Medical Specialists wherever they listen to their podcasts. Each month the Medical Forum team meets with medical guests to discuss the latest developments in healthcare. ------------ This podcast is exclusively for Australian medical practitioners. The content discussed is not appropriate for non-medical professionals. Please listen to our disclaimer provided at the end of the episode.

  1. Bridging the treatment gap in osteoarthritis

    JAN 29

    Bridging the treatment gap in osteoarthritis

    Join Dr Arash Taheri to learn where radio frequency ablation may sit within the current treatment landscape for osteoarthritis. Understand patient selection considerations, expected outcomes, limitations of the evidence, and how this emerging therapy may help bridge the therapeutic gap between conservative care and joint replacement. ------------ This podcast is CPD verified. ------------ This podcast is exclusively for Australian medical practitioners. The content discussed is not appropriate for non-medical professionals. Please listen to our disclaimer provided at the end of the episode. The information in this podcast is intended to be general information only and is no way intended to be medical advice, treatment or diagnoses. You acknowledge and agree that nothing in this product may be taken to be medical advice, treatment or a diagnosis by us or our podcast guests, nor are we or they intended to be a substitute for consulting a medical practitioner for your particular circumstances and needs. We do not accept any liability for injury, loss or damage incurred by the use of or reliance on the information provided in this podcast. This podcast may include the views or recommendations of third parties and does not necessarily reflect the views of Medical Forum - we assume no legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, currency, or completeness of the information. If you require immediate medical attention, please contact 000 immediately or seek alternative and appropriate medical services.

    42 min
  2. Aortic stenosis: managing low-risk patients

    09/04/2025

    Aortic stenosis: managing low-risk patients

    Hear from cardiologist Dr Gerald Yong on the diagnosis and management of aortic stenosis, long-term surveillance of the condition and the benefits of TAVI surgical intervention. ------------ This podcast is CPD verified. Complete your self-reflection and ⁠⁠⁠claim your CPD time here⁠⁠⁠ ------------ This podcast is exclusively for Australian medical practitioners. The content discussed is not appropriate for non-medical professionals. Please listen to our disclaimer provided at the end of the episode. The information in this podcast is intended to be general information only and is no way intended to be medical advice, treatment or diagnoses. You acknowledge and agree that nothing in this product may be taken to be medical advice, treatment or a diagnosis by us or our podcast guests, nor are we or they intended to be a substitute for consulting a medical practitioner for your particular circumstances and needs. We do not accept any liability for injury, loss or damage incurred by the use of or reliance on the information provided in this podcast. This podcast may include the views or recommendations of third parties and does not necessarily reflect the views of Medical Forum - we assume no legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, currency, or completeness of the information. If you require immediate medical attention, please contact 000 immediately or seek alternative and appropriate medical services.

    36 min
  3. Rethinking radiation oncology

    08/14/2025

    Rethinking radiation oncology

    Join A/Prof Yvonne Zissiadis, Radiation Oncologist, and Celia Byatt of the Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research, who discuss advances in radiation oncology and clinical trials in WA. Learn how you can best support your patients through their radiation oncology journey. ------------ This podcast is CPD verified. Complete your self-reflection and ⁠⁠claim your CPD time here⁠⁠ ------------ This podcast is exclusively for Australian medical practitioners. The content discussed is not appropriate for non-medical professionals. Please listen to our disclaimer provided at the end of the episode. The information in this podcast is intended to be general information only and is no way intended to be medical advice, treatment or diagnoses. You acknowledge and agree that nothing in this product may be taken to be medical advice, treatment or a diagnosis by us or our podcast guests, nor are we or they intended to be a substitute for consulting a medical practitioner for your particular circumstances and needs. We do not accept any liability for injury, loss or damage incurred by the use of or reliance on the information provided in this podcast. This podcast may include the views or recommendations of third parties and does not necessarily reflect the views of Medical Forum - we assume no legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, currency, or completeness of the information. If you require immediate medical attention, please contact 000 immediately or seek alternative and appropriate medical services.

    29 min
  4. Difficult-to-treat depression

    06/04/2025

    Difficult-to-treat depression

    Depression affects more than three million Australians, but sometimes traditional treatments do not work as effectively. Hear from Dr Kyle Hoath on the use of transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) for depression. ------------ This podcast is CPD verified. Complete your self-reflection and ⁠⁠claim your CPD time here⁠⁠ ------------ This podcast is exclusively for Australian medical practitioners. The content discussed is not appropriate for non-medical professionals. Please listen to our disclaimer provided at the end of the episode. The information in this podcast is intended to be general information only and is no way intended to be medical advice, treatment or diagnoses. You acknowledge and agree that nothing in this product may be taken to be medical advice, treatment or a diagnosis by us or our podcast guests, nor are we or they intended to be a substitute for consulting a medical practitioner for your particular circumstances and needs. We do not accept any liability for injury, loss or damage incurred by the use of or reliance on the information provided in this podcast. This podcast may include the views or recommendations of third parties and does not necessarily reflect the views of Medical Forum - we assume no legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, currency, or completeness of the information. If you require immediate medical attention, please contact 000 immediately or seek alternative and appropriate medical services.

    31 min
  5. Holistic management of osteoarthritis

    05/01/2025

    Holistic management of osteoarthritis

    Join Dr Arash Taheri who discusses holistic management of osteoarthritis and how GPs can help patient’s manage their pain. Osteoarthritis affects more than two million people in Australia, often leading to chronic pain. While there have been advances in treating the condition – including robotic assisted surgery – there’s a number of ways a GP can help manage a patient’s pain holistically too. ------------ This podcast is CPD verified. Complete your self-reflection and claim your CPD time here ------------ This podcast is exclusively for Australian medical practitioners. The content discussed is not appropriate for non-medical professionals. Please listen to our disclaimer provided at the end of the episode. The information in this podcast is intended to be general information only and is no way intended to be medical advice, treatment or diagnoses. You acknowledge and agree that nothing in this product may be taken to be medical advice, treatment or a diagnosis by us or our podcast guests, nor are we or they intended to be a substitute for consulting a medical practitioner for your particular circumstances and needs. We do not accept any liability for injury, loss or damage incurred by the use of or reliance on the information provided in this podcast. This podcast may include the views or recommendations of third parties and does not necessarily reflect the views of Medical Forum - we assume no legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, currency, or completeness of the information. If you require immediate medical attention, please contact 000 immediately or seek alternative and appropriate medical services.

    42 min

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The Medical Forum Podcast brings two decades of independent health journalism to GP’s and Medical Specialists wherever they listen to their podcasts. Each month the Medical Forum team meets with medical guests to discuss the latest developments in healthcare. ------------ This podcast is exclusively for Australian medical practitioners. The content discussed is not appropriate for non-medical professionals. Please listen to our disclaimer provided at the end of the episode.