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The Specialist GP

by Louise Kuegler

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  • Diagnostic overshadowing w Dr Cheryl Buhay

    October 11, 2026 · 28 min

    People living with mental illness or substance use challenges experience significant inequities in physical health outcomes, with physical illness often diagnosed later or overlooked altogether. Diagnostic overshadowing where symptoms are…

  • Kindness, supervision + leadership w Dr Nicki Macklin

    September 27, 2026 · 60 min

    Kindness at work is not the same as being nice. In this special one-year anniversary episode of The Specialist GP, we welcome back the podcast’s very first guest, Dr Nicki Macklin, to explore kindness in healthcare, leadership and the…

  • ADHD Maori Lens w Dr Diana Kopua

    September 13, 2026 · 1 hr 3 min

    In one of my most challenging conversations of the year, Dr Diana Kopua asks us to slow down and look differently at ADHD. Equity CME poinst can be claimed. We meet Wiremu, a 22-year-old Māori man who comes to primary care with his auntie…

  • Varicose veins w Dr Sam Dunn

    August 31, 2026 · 25 min

    Varicose veins are common presentation in primary care, but knowing who to reassure, who to investigate and who to refer isn't always straightforward. Today we are doing something different- we are going work through five real-world…

  • Frailty w Dr Helen Kenealy

    August 10, 2026 · 32 min

    Frailty is a common but often under-recognised clinical syndrome that has significant implications for health outcomes in older adults. In this episode, we explore how frailty develops, who is most at risk, and why early identification…

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  • Neck lumps w Dr's Nick Lilic and John Chaplin

    July 30, 2026 · 33 min

    We follow Temu a 62y old Maori kaumatua’s journey from his first presentation in primary care through to referral to a head and neck specialist. I'm delighted to be joined by two expert Head and Neck Surgeons from Southern Cross Head and…

  • Underfuelling- Early Intervention w Dr's Megan Ogilvie and Roger Mysliwec

    July 19, 2026 · 35 min

    Collaborative care is crucial in in under fuelling to prevent further deterioration and can prevent progression to an eating disorder. Our case: Marnie is a 22-year-old woman with a two-year history of amenorrhoea. She exercises at high…

  • The Weight of the Future w Prof Wayne Cutfield

    July 5, 2026 · 27 min

    The Weight of the Future: Are We Getting Adolescent Obesity Treatment Right? Samuel is a 15-year-old European boy who has always been overweight. Over the past year, he’s gained a further eight kilos, and his BMI is now in the obese range…

  • Clinician burnout w Dr Jo Prendergast

    June 21, 2026 · 35 min

    This episode explores burnout in healthcare, its definitions, warning signs, systemic causes, and strategies for prevention. Dr. Louise Kuegler interviews Dr. Jo Prendergast, a psychiatrist and expert on mental health in medicine, to shed…

  • Antibiotics in Early Life: What Are We Changing for the Future? w Prof Wayne Cutfield

    June 7, 2026 · 29 min

    We’re joined by Wayne Cutfield, a paediatric endocrinologist at Starship Children’s Hospital and Professor at the Liggins Institute. Co leader of gut bugs research team. We explore antibiotic use in children, the impact of antibiotics on…

  • Sun, Stores, and Supplementation: Vitamin D in Pregnancy and Early Life w Prof Ben Wheeler

    May 24, 2026 · 23 min

    Who should receive vitamin D in pregnancy and infancy? We focus on risk identification, prevention strategies, and the clinical recognition of deficiency, including nutritional rickets. Vitamin D deficiency remains an important and…

  • Eyelid lesions w Dr Sid Ogra.

    May 10, 2026 · 26 min

    Dr Louise Kuegler and Dr Sid Ogra explore the assessment and management of eyelid lesions in primary care. They discuss a clinical case of a 67y female with a non healing lesion on the eyelid. Unpacking how to distinguish benign from…

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About the show

Welcome to the first episode of The Specialist GP! I’m Dr Louise Kuegler — Specialist GP and medical educator. This podcast is a space where real listener-submitted clinical cases are explored with expert guests, turning them into practical, evidence-based guidance you can apply straight away in your consulting room. Each episode is designed to leave you with clear, actionable clinical pearls that make a real difference in your practice. How the podcast works: sourcing real cases from listeners. Partnering with expert guests to build practical management plans. Episodes are CME-eligible and include an equity-focused lens. Leaving you with 'Practical Clinical Pearls' https://www.thespecialistgp.co.nz/