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Latest episodes

Urgent Bite 327 - Considering confirmation biases

October 23, 2026 · 15 min

Record-breaking feats happen at the extremes of the bell curve. It is important to remember that these outliers occur. We are prone to cognitive biases if we fail to consider these outliers or assume we will not encounter them in…
Talking urgent care with Dr David Sorrell

October 16, 2026 · 42 min

This week we catch up with our Director of Clinical Training, Dr David Sorrell, to discuss our take home thoughts following our recent Bootcamp conference. Check out Dr Ivan Koay's case report in JUCM Koay I, Olphert C. Peripheral…
Urgent Bite 326 - When liquid medication tastes foul

October 9, 2026 · 10 min

Some medicine tastes foul, and this is a barrier to administration. How can we make this easier? But always remember to check current guidelines, as recommendations can change. Check out the papers mentioned Bergene EH, Rø TB…
Urgent Bite 325 - Diagnostic considerations when urine changes colour

October 2, 2026 · 11 min

There are a number of diagnostic considerations if urine changes colour. In urgent care we should pay attention to any changes in urine. Check out the paper mentioned Balen C, Chishti Z, Wilson JW. Diagnostic Approach to Abnormal…
Urgent Bite 324 - Looking back at Bootcamp 2026

September 25, 2026 · 15 min

Last weekend was the College's three day Bootcamp conference in Auckland. The theme was Reflecting Forward, as we celebrated 25 years of urgent care scope. This week, we look back at the weekend. www.rnzcuc.org.nz…

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Urgent Bite 323 - Cracking Joints

September 18, 2026 · 14 min

There are a number of ways you can "crack" a joint. Some are relevant to urgent care, and some are just interesting. Check out the paper mentioned Unger DL. Does knuckle cracking lead to arthritis of the fingers? Arthritis Rheum…
Busting Myths with Laura and Dinesh - Episode 1

September 11, 2026 · 33 min

In this first episode of Busting Myths with Laura and Dinesh, Dr Laura Hamill and Dr Dinesh Deonarain consider whether spider bites always require antibiotics and the evidence around the need to split plaster casts. Check out the papers…
Urgent Bite 322 - ADHD medications and eye conditions

September 4, 2026 · 5 min

There are important ocular side effects related to medications used to treat ADHD. Check out the Prescriber Update for September 2026 Check out the Stuff article mentioned www.rnzcuc.org.nz podcast@rnzcuc.org.nz…
Urgent Bite 321 - Hand Foot and Mouth Disease and considering the Rule Bias

August 28, 2026 · 13 min

Hand foot and mouth disease is a common viral illness that almost always affects children under 5. But, as the world's number one golfer shows, healthy adults can contract it, so do not discount it as a possible diagnosis, if the story…
Urgent Bite 320 - Smith's Fracture and reflections on opinions

August 21, 2026 · 11 min

Smith's fracture of the wrist is the opposite of a Colles fracture and is an important fracture to identify in urgent care. Smith was a successor to Colles, and disagreed with Colles' definition of the Colles fracture. This offers an…
Urgent Bite 319 - Opioid Side Effects

August 14, 2026 · 11 min

We commonly see opioid side effects. But there are some we may not have been aware of that we should keep in mind in patients who have been taking opioids for more than a month. Check out the Medsafe Prescriber Update - June…
Urgent Bite 318 - Topical Steroids via Urgent Care

August 7, 2026 · 12 min

Topical steroids are commonly prescribed through urgent care, but we must be mindful of adding to inappropriate use and inadvertent misuse by patients. Patients must be clear about how much to apply and how often it must be used. They…

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Home of the Official Podcasts of the RNZCUC - these are intended to provide ongoing education for medical professionals and should not be used for self diagnosis. Always consult your regular doctor. Always work within your scope of practice.