Pre pregnancy and Pregnancy Management of Women who have Undergone Bariatric Surgery Dr Gilly Rosic

In this episode, Dr Gilly Rosic, a dietician at the Family Metabolic Health Service, provides a thorough overview of preconception and pregnancy care for women with a history of bariatric surgery. The discussion emphasizes the role of the OPAL Clinic in supporting women with obesity to enhance pregnancy outcomes. She addresses the rising rates of obesity among Australian women and its effects on reproductive health, including fertility challenges and pregnancy complications. The lecture highlights the link between bariatric surgery and improved fertility, while noting the new challenges that arise post-surgery. Rosic calls attention to specific nutritional deficiencies and the impact of weight stigma in healthcare, advocating for compassionate care and personalized nutritional support. The session concludes with practical recommendations for healthcare professionals to improve outcomes for this patient demographic.

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Dr Will Errington discusses the inadequacies in current diagnosis and management practices for ADHD and ED, emphasizing the significance of proper screening, referencing key tools and methodologies that can facilitate accurate evaluations.

The variability in resources and access across different states underline the challenges practitioners face in delivering consistent care. The podcast touches on the historical context of ADHD as a diagnosis and how societal perceptions have changed over time, which impacts both recognition and treatment.

A detailed examination of clinical practices reveals the logistical difficulties practitioners encounter, such as navigating different regulations surrounding ADHD medication prescriptions, particularly S8 medications.

The importance of integrated care is emphasized, with discussions on the coordination between general practitioners, psychologists, dieticians, and psychiatrists, highlighting the necessity for a holistic approach to treatment.

The complexity of diagnosing ADHD is further compounded by the presentation of how non-clinical factors can skew prescribing behaviors. The podcast presents statistical data and clinical insights that reflect the fluctuating understanding of ADHD prevalence among medical professionals. This includes probing into the reasons why some individuals may not receive timely diagnoses and how life circumstances often dictate treatment trajectories.

As the discussion progresses, Dr Errington provides insight into evidence-based practices for screening and diagnosis. He introduce various assessment tools like the ASRS and Vanderbilt scales, providing clarity on how these tools can be integrated into everyday practice.

The topic transitions to the processes for managing ADHD treatments, including the necessity of routine evaluations and the need for building therapeutic rapport with patients.

Further, the lecture addresses the significant role of comorbid disorders in the ADHD population, shedding light on conditions like anxiety and eating disorders that can complicate diagnosis and treatment. The speaker calls for equal attention to mental and physical health in order to achieve optimal patient outcomes. The lecture concludes with an acknowledgment of the ongoing discussions among practitioners regarding best practices for managing ADHD, including the importance of collaboration in community health settings and adapting to ongoing changes in clinical guidelines.

This podcast was recorded live at the ADHD, Binge and Other Eating Disorders Symposium in Melbourne hosted by ADHD-BED Integrated. adhd-bed.events

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Hosted by: Dr. Kate Wylie (Doctors for the Environment Australia)

Episode Summary

In this episode of the General Practice Webinar Catchup Podcast, we dive into the intersection of finance and planetary health. Originally hosted by Doctors for the Environment Australia (https://www.dea.org.au/), this session explores how medical professionals—and the general public, can use their money as a tool for good.

Dr. Kate Wylie is joined by experts in financial planning, climate analytics, and shareholder activism to discuss how to harness the power of money to drive climate solutions. The panel debunks the myth that ethical investing means lower returns, explains how to spot "greenwashing" in financial products, and reveals how even small shareholders can force massive corporations to act on climate change.

Meet the Guests

• Andrew Gaston: Financial Advisor and Managing Director of Accord Financial Solutions. A former Reserve Bank employee, Andrew specializes in ethical investment and is a member of the Ethical Advisory Cooperative.

• Rohan Hamden: Director of Banking at Jupiter Intelligence, a global provider of science-based climate resilience analytics. He works to help banks understand climate risk and redirect finance toward resilience.

• James Alexander: Senior ESG Manager at Six, a brokerage platform. James leads shareholder activism work, helping organize investors to file resolutions that push companies toward better climate practices.

Key Topics & Takeaways

1. The Myth of Sacrificing Returns Andrew Gaston shares data from the Responsible Investment Association showing that ethical investments often perform comparably to, or even better than, unconstrained portfolios over time. He emphasizes that you do not have to give up financial gains to invest ethically.

2. How to Screen Your Investments

• Negative Screening: Excluding harmful sectors like fossil fuels, weapons, or tobacco.

• Positive Screening: Actively seeking companies involved in renewables, waste reduction, and new technologies.

• The "ESG" Trap: Andrew warns investors to look "under the hood." Some funds claim "ESG integration" but still invest in fossil fuels by simply applying a price loading rather than excluding them entirely.

3. The Economic Inevitability of Renewables Rohan Hamden argues that we are nearing "peak carbon growth" and that the economics of coal no longer stack up. He notes that renewable energy and battery storage are becoming the cheapest options, and financial markets are naturally shifting toward sustainable finance not just for ethics, but for survival and profit.

4. The Power of Shareholder Activism James Alexander explains how Six helps retail investors combine their power. In Australia, it takes 100 shareholders to file a resolution at a company's AGM.

• Case Study: The panel discusses a campaign targeting QBE Insurance to disclose their exposure to climate risks and fossil fuel underwriting.

5. Divestment vs. Engagement The panel discusses the two main strategies:

• Divestment: Moving your money away from banks and funds that fund fossil fuels (e.g., switching banks).

• Engagement: Holding a small number of shares in "bad" companies to vote at AGMs and force them to change their behavior.

Resources Mentioned

• Market Forces: A tool to check if your bank or super fund is investing in fossil fuels.

• Six: An ethical investment platform...