After the diagnosis: The fear of cancer recurrence and progression | 5 min
Fear of cancer recurrence and progression affects 50%–70% of cancer patients and presents on a continuum from mild to significant levels of anxiety. Understanding…
Language subtleties: Bridging the gap between patient and doctor | 4 min
Health literacy among patients varies considerably and it is important for clinicians to ensure that their message gets accurately conveyed to their patients. Language…
Red flags: When to refer your cancer patients to a psychologist | 4 min
Many cancer patients will experience clinically-significant psychological distress and there are a number of evidence-based interventions that psychologists can use to improve quality of…
How to use a dermatoscope | 5 min
Using a dermatoscope is a key element to the full skin examination. It improves the diagnostic accuracy of melanoma about 15 times more than…
Controversy over melanoma methods | 8 mins
In this ABC Health Report podcast, MIA’s Prof John Thompson talks to Dr Norman Swan about the recent controversy surrounding sentinel node biopsy…
Melanoma – New options, new hope | RACGP ACCREDITED | 1 hr
The treatment landscape in advanced melanoma has been transformed in recent years with the development of novel pharmacological agents, with a shift towards higher…
When should I refer to a melanoma clinic? | 34 mins
In the evolving treatment landscape of melanoma, it is important for GPs and Dermatologists to be confident in managing or knowing when to refer…
Melanoma – An update on practical management and new treatments
In this HealthEd podcast, MIA’s Prof John Thompson talks to GP and RACGP President Dr Harry Nespolon about the latest guidelines on melanoma management,…
How to perform a full skin examination | 6 min
Early detection of melanoma is essential for saving lives and GPs need to be comfortable performing a skin check in their clinic. In this…