Episodes

  • FGM/C stories

    FGM/C stories
    Sep 21 2022

    Today’s episode explores FGM/C, known as female genital mutilation/cutting or circumcision. Listeners will gain an understanding of cultural considerations as women from diverse cultural backgrounds share their personal experiences of FGM/C.

    This podcast is for health professionals, community workers, and interpreters. If you are a health professional, we also recommend listening to our companion FGM/C podcast for clinicians and accessing our online FGM/C course from true.org.au   
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    21 mins
  • Clinical practice insights on FGM/C care in Australia

    Clinical practice insights on FGM/C care in Australia
    Sep 21 2022

    This episode explores Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting/Circumcision, otherwise known as FGM/C. Listeners will gain an understanding on how to apply cultural considerations during clinical consultations for FGM/C care and gain information on services and referral pathways. 
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    20 mins
  • Congenital Syphilis

    Congenital Syphilis
    May 11 2021
    This episode will delve into congenital syphilis and the impact this can have on an infant. We provide practical information on how to recognise increased risk for congenital syphilis, we discuss the signs and symptoms of infection, as well as cover treatment and prevention. This information is in accordance with the Queensland Health syphilis in pregnancy guidelines. This episode is part of a greater education package called "Antenatal Sexual health Kit". This fully-funded online education is a one-stop-shop of resources, tools, and up-to-date information to support antenatal clinicians in their critical role of risk assessing, screening, treating, and follow up of syphilis during pregnancy. The online course is ACM accredited. To register, go to: www.true.org.au/ASK. This episode is brought to you by True Relationships and Reproductive Health (True) in collaboration with and funded by the Communicable Diseases Branch, Queensland Health. True would like to thank and acknowledge all our collaborators that contributed to the development of this episode with special mention to our host, Monica Vitale (NP), and guest Dr. Claire Nourse.
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    21 mins
  • Sexual Health History Assessments

    Sexual Health History Assessments
    May 6 2021
    This episode focuses on sexual health history assessments and why it is so important to conduct them regularly throughout a client's pregnancy. We explore practical ways of approaching these questions with your client either alone or with their partner present, and we discuss tools to use to assess safety risks and communication strategies to adopt when your client has English as a second language. This episode is part of a greater education package called "Antenatal Sexual health Kit". This fully-funded online education is a one-stop-shop of resources, tools, and up-to-date information to support antenatal clinicians in their critical role of risk assessing, screening, treating and follow up of syphilis during pregnancy. The online course is ACM accredited. To register, go to: www.true.org.au/ASK This episode is brought to you by True Relationships and Reproductive Health (True) in collaboration with and funded by the Communicable Diseases Branch, Queensland Health. True would like to thank and acknowledge all our collaborators that contributed to the development of this episode with special mention to our host, Monica Vitale (NP) and guest, Helen Crabtree-Spencer (Midwife).
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    17 mins
  • Introduction To Syphilis

    Introduction To Syphilis
    Apr 16 2021
    This episode examines the sexually transmissible infection: syphilis. We will discuss how syphilis is transmitted from person to person and why screening for syphilis during pregnancy is so important to prevent congenital syphilis. This episode is part of a greater education package called "Antenatal Sexual health Kit". This fully-funded online education is a one-stop-shop of resources, tools, and up-to-date information to support antenatal clinicians in their critical role of risk assessing, screening, treating and follow up of syphilis during pregnancy. The online course is ACM accredited. To register, go to: www.true.org.au/ASK This episode is brought to you by True Relationships and Reproductive Health (True) in collaboration with and funded by the Communicable Diseases Branch, Queensland Health. True would like to thank and acknowledge all our collaborators that contributed to the development of this episode with special mention to our host, Monica Vitale (NP) and guest, Dr. Fabiola Martin.
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    19 mins
  • Contact Tracing During Antenatal Care

    Contact Tracing During Antenatal Care
    Apr 15 2021
    This episode explores the process of contact tracing with a focus on antenatal care. The aim is for antenatal clinicians to not only be aware of contact tracing but also gain a practical insight into the process so they can gain confidence in applying these skills in their workplace in accordance with the Queensland Health Syphilis In Pregnancy guidelines. This episode is part of a greater education package called "Antenatal Sexual health Kit". This fully-funded online education is a one-stop-shop of resources, tools, and up-to-date information to support antenatal clinicians in their critical role of risk assessing, screening, treating and follow up of syphilis during pregnancy. The online course is ACM accredited. To register, go to: www.true.org.au/ASK This episode is brought to you by True Relationships and Reproductive Health (True) in collaboration with and funded by the Communicable Diseases Branch, Queensland Health. True would like to thank and acknowledge all our collaborators that contributed to the development of this episode with special mention to our host, Monica Vitale (NP) and guest, Ruth Casey (NP).
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    20 mins
  • Breast Screen Misconceptions

    Breast Screen Misconceptions
    Aug 13 2020
    Today we look at BreastScreen Queensland and common patient misconceptions about breast screening. The aim of this podcast is for general practitioners (GPs) to be aware of these misconceptions but also feel empowered to address them with patients and ultimately improve their patient's confidence in breast screening. This episode is part of a greater education package called "Cancer Screening Education for General Practitioners". This fully funded online education is a one-stop shop of resources, tools, and up-to-date information to support Australian GPs in their critical role of encouraging participation in these life saving programs. The online course is an ACRRM and RACGP accredited activity for the 2020-2022 Triennium. To register, go to: https://bit.ly/2CnojoV. This episode is brought to you by True Relationships and Reproductive Health (True) in collaboration with, and funded by the Cancer Screening Unit, Queensland Health. True would like to thank and acknowledge our collaborators that contributed to the development of this episode: Dr Megan Appleton, Dr Terri Biscak, Dr Jill Hunady, Dr Ruchika Luhach, and Dr Alison Roper.
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    14 mins
  • Barry, Poo and the iFOBT

    Barry, Poo and the iFOBT
    Aug 10 2020
    This episode looks at the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program and the important role that general practitioners (GPs) have in educating and encouraging patients through the program. Evidence has shown that a GPs recommendation is one of the strongest motivators for patients to participate in screening programs. In this episode, we follow Barry into his GPs consultation room to discuss the iFOBT kit. This episode is part of a greater education package called Cancer Screening Education for General Practitioners. This fully funded online education is a one-stop shop of resources, tools, and up-to-date information to support Australian GPs in their critical role of encouraging participation in these life saving programs. The online course is an ACRRM and RACGP accredited activity for the 2020-2022 Triennium. To register, go to: https://bit.ly/2DMyLHa. This episode is brought to you by True Relationships and Reproductive Health (True) in collaboration with, and funded by the Cancer Screening Unit, Queensland Health. True would like to thank and acknowledge our collaborators that contributed to the development of this episode: Dr Megan Appleton, Dr Terri Biscak, Dr Jill Hunady, Dr Ruchika Luhach, and Dr Drew Moore.
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    10 mins