Dr Brodie Thorpe

14/05/2023

New post!

Dr Brodie Thorpe discusses management of nausea and vomiting in early pregnancy

14/05/2023

https://www.drbrodiethorpe.com/blog/who-called-it-morning-sickness-anyway

Dr Brodie Thorpe discusses management of nausea and vomiting in early pregnancy

06/05/2023

https://tekhnomed.org/our-healthcare-system-in-currently-in-a-state-of-disaster/?fbclid=IwAR2fmq5S8IQw-1BQznugWrFEQjeJqzB-zHxQ2j1LB2p_S6v8BphEIpWn6Fk&mibextid=Zxz2cZ

Our healthcare system is currently in a state of disaster by tekhno med · Published May 6, 2023 · Updated May 6, 2023 The United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction characterises a disaster as: ”A serious disruption of the functioning of a community or a society at any scale due to hazard...

05/05/2023

Menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) is an underused treatment option to help menopause symptoms. In Australia, only 13 per cent of women around the time of menopause will use hormone therapy. Dr Sonia Davison explains how the risks of MHT aren't as harmful as we've been led to believe in The Truth About Menopause With Myf Warhurst on ABC TV + iview.

Watch the episode and get more information on menopause here: https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/news/the-truth-about-menopause

05/05/2023

08/03/2022

It’s International Women’s Day - how will you ??

16/01/2022

On behalf of my fellow GPs in Australia, I want to send a critical message to those who book face-to-face appointments with their doctors:

It is NEVER acceptable to lie when being screened by reception staff to secure an appointment with your doctor.

It is NEVER acceptable to deny that you have symptoms of a respiratory illness when we are in the midsts of a massive wave of viral spread.

It is NEVER acceptable to remove your mask in a consultation room because it’s bothersome or, worse still, because you want to cough unencumbered.

It is NEVER acceptable to put your GP’s health at risk in this way.

Many of my colleagues in the profession have increasingly faced these exact scenarios as case numbers have soared.

Some of my colleagues have subsequently tested positive to COVID-19 as a consequence of these encounters.

What most people don’t realise is that the overwhelming majority of consultant GP’s work as sole traders within their practices.

This means they do not receive employer contributions into their superannuation, or paid annual leave, or paid carer leave or paid sick leave.

This means when your GP catches COVID-19 from a patient who did not declare they were unwell during screening, that you’re not only exposing them to the real risks of symptomatic disease, but that they’ll be enduring this at home without the same sick leave entitlements that many Australian workers enjoy.

We are human too.

We have families too.

We have underlying comorbidities too.

And so many of my colleagues are so incredibly burnt out that they are practically crispy.

Please keep that in mind the next time you’re asked to declare symptoms when you’ve booked an appointment to see one of my colleagues.

- Sara

02/02/2021

I’ve seen a few people walking around with masks under their noses - just a reminder on how to fit your mask correctly!

01/02/2021

Perth, we are in ! Stay safe everybody and follow the rules, remember masks are mandatory if you are outside your home and you can only leave home for one of the 4 listed reasons. Hopefully this will be short and effective. We’ve got this!

09/11/2020

It’s NAIDOC week and this year’s theme “Always Was, Always Will Be” celebrates and acknowledges that our First Nations Peoplehave been caring for this continent for over 65,000 years. All Australians are invited to learn about and embrace the true history of our country. For more information visit naidoc.org.au

16/10/2020

October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. Did you know that as many in 1 in 4 pregnancies end in miscarriage or stillbirth?

09/10/2020

https://www.drbrodiethorpe.com/blog/meningococcal-b-vaccination

Meningococcal disease is a very serious infection caused by a bacteria called Neisseria meningitis that can result in severe scarring, loss of limbs, brain damage and death. Young children, adolescents and people with certain medical conditions are more at risk. Fortunately, there are vaccines t

05/10/2020

A group of medical mothers have come together to sing in solidarity - see if you can spot yours truly (I’m playing the flute!)

Medical mums and their families across Australia and New Zealand collaborated from various stages of COVID lockdown and stress. We shook off our inhibitions,...

15/09/2020

https://www.drbrodiethorpe.com/blog/what-in-the-world-is-a-larc

Dr Brodie explores Long Acting Reversible Contraceptives (LARCs) and their advantages in this blog post

14/09/2020

Did you know there are many more contraceptive options than the Pill?⠀
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Have you ever considered a long acting reversible contraceptive (LARC)? ⠀
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LARCs such as the Implanon rod and hormonal intrauterine devices (Mirena, and the new kid on the block Kyleena) are highly effective forms of contraception. ⠀
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Benefits include;⠀
☑️ No need to remember to take a pill every day⠀
☑️ Highly effective contraception⠀
☑️ Last several years before needing to be changed ⠀
☑️ Can be removed easily at any time with immediate return to fertility ⠀
☑️ The hormonal intrauterine devices (Mirena in particular) can reduce the heaviness of your menstrual flow (or get rid of periods altogether) ⠀
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This photo is of my demo model of the Mirena device, showing how it sits in the uterus. ⠀
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All LARCs can be fitted by an appropriately trained GP or sexual health doctor (including yours truly).⠀
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Keep your eyes peeled for my upcoming blog post on LARCs which will have more info!

12/09/2020

It’s Women’s Health Week and as a GP I encourage all women out there to take this opportunity to check in on your health!

Consider making an appointment with your GP for a check up and a discussion about what you can be doing to prevent future issues.

10/09/2020

Wondering if you should get a COVID-19 swab? If you are wondering then the answer is probably yes! Read my recent blog post for more information.

Dr Brodie talks about who needs COVID-19 testing in Western Australia and what to do if you have respiratory symptoms

10/09/2020

https://www.drbrodiethorpe.com/blog/should-i-get-a-covid-19-swab

Dr Brodie talks about who needs COVID-19 testing in Western Australia and what to do if you have respiratory symptoms

10/09/2020

10/09/2020

It’s R U OK day today and this year it is more important than ever for all of to be involved in checking up on our friends, families and colleagues. 2020 has been full of unprecedented challenges and there are lots of people who are currently struggling - remember, a conversation can save a life. For more information go to ruok.org.au