Synapse: The Australian GP Studycast

Send us Fan Mail Are you a registered health practitioner or employer unsure about when you are legally required to report a colleague to AHPRA? Deciding whether to make a mandatory notification can be a difficult decision that requires balanced judgement. In this episode, we break down the official Ahpra Guidelines on Mandatory Notifications to clarify your legal obligations under the National Law. We dive deep into the four specific concerns that can trigger a mandatory notification: Impair...

Send us Fan Mail Distal fibular (lateral malleolus) fractures are the most common type of ankle fracture, affecting a wide bimodal distribution of patients—from younger individuals experiencing high-energy trauma to older adults who have suffered a simple fall. In this episode, we dive into the comprehensive clinical management of acute ankle injuries with a suspected distal fibular fracture. We guide clinicians through the critical steps of assessment, from initial inspection to determining ...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we explore the clinical management of Travellers' Diarrhoea (TD), the most common and predictable travel-acquired illness affecting 20–50% of short-term travelers. Designed specifically for general practitioners and travel medicine professionals, this discussion provides a comprehensive, evidence-based framework for conducting effective pre-travel consultations and investigating symptoms in returned travelers. Key clinical topics covered in this episode inclu...

Send us Fan Mail Are you tired of catching the sniffles and wondering what you can actually do to feel better? In this episode, we dive into the facts about managing colds, coughs, and the flu—and why reaching for antibiotics might actually do more harm than good. We break down the essential differences between a common cold and the more serious influenza, and explain exactly why antibiotics are completely ineffective against the viruses that cause them. We also explore the growing global thr...