Talking O&G - a RANZCOG Podcast

In this episode of Talking O&G: a RANZCOG Podcast, host A/Prof Jared Watts speaks to obstetrician and gynaecologist Dr James Aridas about strategies for improving workplace health and wellbeing, including RANZCOG’s Health & Occupational Wellness (HOW) Program.  A/Prof Watts and Dr Aridas discuss the importance of maintaining the health and wellbeing of clinicians, both to create a safe and healthy workplace and to ensure they are equipped to provide high-quality care for their patients. This episode considers the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on clinician wellbeing, actionable interventions to support teams, and the positive impact of RANZCOG's HOW program.   🔗 Resources mentioned in this episode:  RANZCOG Health & Occupational Wellness (HOW) Program  Leading Kindness COVID-19 Toolkit  📌 RANZCOG members can submit CPD at: https://shorturl.at/iq733   💬 If you found this episode valuable, please rate, review, subscribe, and share it with your colleagues.  The views expressed are those of the speakers and may not reflect the official position of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG). 

In this episode of Talking O&G: a RANZCOG Podcast, host A/Prof Jared Watts speaks to obstetrician and gynaecologist Dr James Aridas about strategies for improving workplace health and wellbeing, including RANZCOG’s Health & Occupational Wellness (HOW) Program.  A/Prof Watts and Dr Aridas discuss the importance of maintaining the health and wellbeing of clinicians, both to create a safe and healthy workplace and to ensure they are equipped to provide high-quality care for their patients. This episode considers the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on clinician wellbeing, actionable interventions to support teams, and the positive impact of RANZCOG's HOW program.   🔗 Resources mentioned in this episode:  RANZCOG Health & Occupational Wellness (HOW) Program  Leading Kindness COVID-19 Toolkit  📌 RANZCOG members can submit CPD at: https://shorturl.at/iq733   💬 If you found this episode valuable, please rate, review, subscribe, and share it with your colleagues.  The views expressed are those of the speakers and may not reflect the official position of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG). 

In this episode of Talking O&G: a RANZCOG Podcast, host A/Prof Jared Watts speaks with GP obstetrician, Dr Penny Wilson, about the role of language and communication in clinical practice, and how to ensure it is consistently respectful, inclusive, and culturally responsive.  Language and communication are used in all aspects of work as healthcare professionals – from building relationships and instilling trust, to demonstrating empathy and informing patients, and much more. Developing and maintaining a responsive communication style and reflecting on the language you use in everyday practice are essential skills.  A/Prof Watts and Dr Wilson discuss what good communication in practice looks like to them. They provide specific examples of respectful language choice in obstetric and gynaecological care and provide actionable advice for clinicians to reflect on and improve how they communicate with patients.  🔗 Resources mentioned in this episode:  RANZCOG Gendered Language Project  Warming the Whare: An Indigenous knowledge centered guideline for trans health justice in perinatal care  The Genderbread Person  Queensland Clinical Guidelines: Pregnant women living in larger bodies and post bariatric surgery  📌 RANZCOG members can submit CPD at: https://shorturl.at/iq733   This episode is eligible for CPD hours under the "Ethical practice" CAPE requirement.  💬 If you found this episode valuable, please rate, review, subscribe, and share it with your colleagues.  RANZCOG acknowledges the need for more inclusive terminology for gender diversity. In this podcast we aim to use inclusive language, and any use of the term “women” should be interpreted to include all people requiring gynaecological and obstetric care.    The views expressed are those of the speakers and may not reflect the official position of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG).

In this episode of Talking O&G: a RANZCOG Podcast, host A/Prof Jared Watts speaks with GP obstetrician, Dr Penny Wilson, about the role of language and communication in clinical practice, and how to ensure it is consistently respectful, inclusive, and culturally responsive.  Language and communication are used in all aspects of work as healthcare professionals – from building relationships and instilling trust, to demonstrating empathy and informing patients, and much more. Developing and maintaining a responsive communication style and reflecting on the language you use in everyday practice are essential skills.  A/Prof Watts and Dr Wilson discuss what good communication in practice looks like to them. They provide specific examples of respectful language choice in obstetric and gynaecological care and provide actionable advice for clinicians to reflect on and improve how they communicate with patients.  🔗 Resources mentioned in this episode:  RANZCOG Gendered Language Project  Warming the Whare: An Indigenous knowledge centered guideline for trans health justice in perinatal care  The Genderbread Person  Queensland Clinical Guidelines: Pregnant women living in larger bodies and post bariatric surgery  📌 RANZCOG members can submit CPD at: https://shorturl.at/iq733   This episode is eligible for CPD hours under the "Ethical practice" CAPE requirement.  💬 If you found this episode valuable, please rate, review, subscribe, and share it with your colleagues.  RANZCOG acknowledges the need for more inclusive terminology for gender diversity. In this podcast we aim to use inclusive language, and any use of the term “women” should be interpreted to include all people requiring gynaecological and obstetric care.    The views expressed are those of the speakers and may not reflect the official position of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG).

In this episode of Talking O&G: a RANZCOG Podcast, host Dr Heather Waterfall speaks to gynaecologist Dr Catriona Melville and general practitioner Dr Anita Muñoz about RANZCOG’s binational clinical guideline Management of Vasomotor and Genitourinary Symptoms of Menopause.   Dr Melville and Dr Muñoz speak on the scope of the guideline and how it can be used to support clinicians in assessment and treatment of vasomotor and genitourinary symptoms during menopause. They unpack the range of recommendations in the guideline, including menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) and non-hormonal therapies, and considerations such as when to begin and cease treatment, and treating women with a history of breast cancer.  🔗 Resources mentioned in this episode:  RANZCOG Clinical Guideline on Management of Vasomotor and Genitourinary Symptoms of Menopause (C-Gyn 9)  Management of vasomotor and genitourinary symptoms of menopause: Quick Reference Guide  Managing vasomotor and genitourinary symptoms of menopause: Patient Information Pamphlet  ESHRE Guideline on Premature Ovarian Insufficiency  📌 RANZCOG members can submit CPD at: https://shorturl.at/iq733   💬 If you found this episode valuable, please rate, review, subscribe, and share it with your colleagues.  RANZCOG acknowledges the need for more inclusive terminology for gender diversity. In this podcast we aim to use inclusive language, and any use of the term “women” should be interpreted to include all people requiring gynaecological and obstetric care.    The views expressed are those of the speakers and may not reflect the official position of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG).

In this episode of Talking O&G: a RANZCOG Podcast, host Dr Heather Waterfall speaks to gynaecologist Dr Catriona Melville and general practitioner Dr Anita Muñoz about RANZCOG’s binational clinical guideline Management of Vasomotor and Genitourinary Symptoms of Menopause.   Dr Melville and Dr Muñoz speak on the scope of the guideline and how it can be used to support clinicians in assessment and treatment of vasomotor and genitourinary symptoms during menopause. They unpack the range of recommendations in the guideline, including menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) and non-hormonal therapies, and considerations such as when to begin and cease treatment, and treating women with a history of breast cancer.  🔗 Resources mentioned in this episode:  RANZCOG Clinical Guideline on Management of Vasomotor and Genitourinary Symptoms of Menopause (C-Gyn 9)  Management of vasomotor and genitourinary symptoms of menopause: Quick Reference Guide  Managing vasomotor and genitourinary symptoms of menopause: Patient Information Pamphlet  ESHRE Guideline on Premature Ovarian Insufficiency  📌 RANZCOG members can submit CPD at: https://shorturl.at/iq733   💬 If you found this episode valuable, please rate, review, subscribe, and share it with your colleagues.  RANZCOG acknowledges the need for more inclusive terminology for gender diversity. In this podcast we aim to use inclusive language, and any use of the term “women” should be interpreted to include all people requiring gynaecological and obstetric care.    The views expressed are those of the speakers and may not reflect the official position of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG).

In this episode of Talking O&G: a RANZCOG Podcast, host A/Prof Scott White speaks to Dr Lucy Bowyer about the SOMANZ guidelines for the investigation and management of sepsis in pregnancy.   Despite the overall maternal mortality rate declining in Australia, rates of maternal sepsis remain stable, and it is one of the most common causes of maternal deaths reported by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare. A/Prof White and Dr Bowyer examine the statistics and why they have not declined alongside the overall maternal mortality rate. They explore the recommendations in the SOMANZ guideline and how they can be used to improve sepsis detection and treatment. Dr Bowyer provides actionable advice for clinicians regarding considerations such as anaesthesia, fetal surveillance, and antibiotics while breastfeeding.  🔗 Resources mentioned in this episode:  SOMANZ guidelines for the investigation and management sepsis in pregnancy  SOMANZ position statement for the investigation and management of sepsis in pregnancy 2023  📌 RANZCOG members can submit CPD at: https://shorturl.at/iq733   💬 If you found this episode valuable, please rate, review, subscribe, and share it with your colleagues.  RANZCOG acknowledges the need for more inclusive terminology for gender diversity. In this podcast we aim to use inclusive language, and any use of the term “women” should be interpreted to include all people requiring gynaecological and obstetric care.    The views expressed are those of the speakers and may not reflect the official position of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG).

In this episode of Talking O&G: a RANZCOG Podcast, host A/Prof Scott White speaks to Dr Lucy Bowyer about the SOMANZ guidelines for the investigation and management of sepsis in pregnancy.   Despite the overall maternal mortality rate declining in Australia, rates of maternal sepsis remain stable, and it is one of the most common causes of maternal deaths reported by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare. A/Prof White and Dr Bowyer examine the statistics and why they have not declined alongside the overall maternal mortality rate. They explore the recommendations in the SOMANZ guideline and how they can be used to improve sepsis detection and treatment. Dr Bowyer provides actionable advice for clinicians regarding considerations such as anaesthesia, fetal surveillance, and antibiotics while breastfeeding.  🔗 Resources mentioned in this episode:  SOMANZ guidelines for the investigation and management sepsis in pregnancy  SOMANZ position statement for the investigation and management of sepsis in pregnancy 2023  📌 RANZCOG members can submit CPD at: https://shorturl.at/iq733   💬 If you found this episode valuable, please rate, review, subscribe, and share it with your colleagues.  RANZCOG acknowledges the need for more inclusive terminology for gender diversity. In this podcast we aim to use inclusive language, and any use of the term “women” should be interpreted to include all people requiring gynaecological and obstetric care.    The views expressed are those of the speakers and may not reflect the official position of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG).

In this episode of Talking O&G: a RANZCOG Podcast, host Dr Heather Waterfall speaks with Dr Rosie McBain, gynaecological oncologist, about cystic spaces in the endometrium on ultrasound and the correlation with endometrial hyperplasia or cancer. Dr McBain draws from the retrospective cohort study she conducted to examine this topic, the findings of which are published in ANZJOG.   Dr Waterfall and Dr McBain discuss the findings of the study, its clinical implications, and areas that require further research. They address the nuances of clinical studies and the importance of patient-centred, individualised care.  🔗 Resources mentioned in this episode:  Cystic Spaces in the Endometrium on Ultrasound and Correlations With Pathological Diagnosis: A Contemporary Retrospective Cohort Study in a Tertiary Centre  ACOG Publishes Updated Guidance on Evaluation of Postmenopausal Bleeding  The accuracy of endometrial sampling in the diagnosis of patients with endometrial carcinoma and hyperplasia: a meta-analysis   📌 RANZCOG members can submit CPD at: https://shorturl.at/iq733   💬 If you found this episode valuable, please rate, review, subscribe, and share it with your colleagues.  RANZCOG acknowledges the need for more inclusive terminology for gender diversity. In this podcast we aim to use inclusive language, and any use of the term “women” should be interpreted to include all people requiring gynaecological and obstetric care.    The views expressed are those of the speakers and may not reflect the official position of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG).

In this episode of Talking O&G: a RANZCOG Podcast, host Dr Heather Waterfall speaks with Dr Rosie McBain, gynaecological oncologist, about cystic spaces in the endometrium on ultrasound and the correlation with endometrial hyperplasia or cancer. Dr McBain draws from the retrospective cohort study she conducted to examine this topic, the findings of which are published in ANZJOG.   Dr Waterfall and Dr McBain discuss the findings of the study, its clinical implications, and areas that require further research. They address the nuances of clinical studies and the importance of patient-centred, individualised care.  🔗 Resources mentioned in this episode:  Cystic Spaces in the Endometrium on Ultrasound and Correlations With Pathological Diagnosis: A Contemporary Retrospective Cohort Study in a Tertiary Centre  ACOG Publishes Updated Guidance on Evaluation of Postmenopausal Bleeding  The accuracy of endometrial sampling in the diagnosis of patients with endometrial carcinoma and hyperplasia: a meta-analysis   📌 RANZCOG members can submit CPD at: https://shorturl.at/iq733   💬 If you found this episode valuable, please rate, review, subscribe, and share it with your colleagues.  RANZCOG acknowledges the need for more inclusive terminology for gender diversity. In this podcast we aim to use inclusive language, and any use of the term “women” should be interpreted to include all people requiring gynaecological and obstetric care.    The views expressed are those of the speakers and may not reflect the official position of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG).