A GP, a nurse, a specialist, a foster care worker: what is life like on the front line of the nation's extraordinary health crisis? 

For GP Dr Marita Long, going to work is a matter of life and death. She has two family members with compromised immunity and she's having to make decisions no one should have to make. 

Today on The Quicky, four health care workers give The Quicky a view on what it is they're facing day to day. 

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CREDITS 

Host/Producer: Claire Murphy 

Executive Producer: Melanie Tait

Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri 

Guests:  Dr Marita Long, GP; Amanda, nurse; Jasmine Perry, MacKillop Family Services; Kaylee Jordan, Anaesthetist Royal Melbourne Hospital. 

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A GP, a nurse, a specialist, a foster care worker: what is life like on the front line of the nation's extraordinary health crisis?&nbsp;
For GP Dr Marita Long, going to work is a matter of life and death. She has two family members with compromised immunity and she's having to make decisions no one should have to make.&nbsp;
Today on The Quicky, four health care workers give The Quicky a view on what it is they're facing day to day.&nbsp;
Subscribe to The Quicky at...<a href="https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/"> https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/</a>
CREDITS&nbsp;
Host/Producer: Claire Murphy&nbsp;
Executive Producer: Melanie Tait
Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri&nbsp;
Guests: &nbsp;Dr Marita Long, GP; Amanda, nurse; Jasmine Perry, MacKillop Family Services; Kaylee Jordan, Anaesthetist Royal Melbourne Hospital.&nbsp;
CONTACT US
Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at thequicky@mamamia.com.au
Looking for other podcasts to listen to?&nbsp; You'll find all our Mamamia shows at<a href="https://mamamia.com.au/podcasts/"> https://mamamia.com.au/podcasts/</a>

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The Quicky

The Quicky is Mamamia's daily podcast that gets you up to speed on the top stories, then dives deeper on one topic you want to know more about. It’s a show that helps you cut through the noise and tells you exactly what you need to know today.

It’s what women are talking about today. Interesting stories. Intelligent conversation. Minus the shock and horror. 

The Quicky is Mamamia's daily podcast that gets you up to speed on the top stories, then dives deeper on one topic you want to know more about. It&rsquo;s a show that helps you cut through the noise and tells you exactly what you need to know today.
It&rsquo;s what women are talking about today. Interesting stories. Intelligent conversation. Minus the shock and horror.&nbsp;

What Four Australian Health Care Workers Want You To Know Today

The Quicky news update for Friday, April 19th 2024.

The Quicky is the easiest and most enjoyable way to get across the news every day. And it’s delivered straight to your ears in a daily podcast so you can listen whenever you want, wherever you want...at the gym, on the train, in the playground or at night while you're making dinner.

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Host/Producer: Isabella Ross

Audio Producer: Jacob Round

The Quicky news update for Friday, April 19th 2024.
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Audio Producer: Jacob Round

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Content warning: We are discussing diet culture and disordered eating in this episode, please take care when listening. 

Oat-Zempic! The latest viral craze that claims to help you lose weight...except it's literally just porridge.

So how dangerous is this latest weight loss fad? And what do we need to know about the concoction influencers are claiming is a 'miracle weight loss combination' we've all been waiting for. 

In this episode of The Quicky we speak to a medical profession to get the facts. 

If you are looking for advice on how to approach weight loss for your own health, please speak to your GP, dietician, or other health care professional. 

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Host: Claire Murphy

With thanks to:

Dr Brad Mackay - Family GP and author of the book Fake Medicine: Exposing the Wellness Crazes, Cons And Quacks Costing Us Our Health

Producers: Claire Murphy

Executive Producer: Kally Borg

Audio Producer: Thom Lion

Content warning: We are discussing diet culture and disordered eating in this episode, please take care when listening. 
Oat-Zempic! The latest viral craze that claims to help you lose weight...except it's literally just porridge.
So how dangerous is this latest weight loss fad? And what do we need to know about the concoction influencers are claiming is a 'miracle weight loss combination' we've all been waiting for. 
In this episode of The Quicky we speak to a medical profession to get the facts. 
If you are looking for advice on how to approach weight loss for your own health, please speak to your GP, dietician, or other health care professional. 
<a href="https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/7711442/Mamamia-Audience-Survey-March-April-2024" data-stringify-link="https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/7711442/Mamamia-Audience-Survey-March-April-2024" data-sk="tooltip_parent">Click here</a> to take the latest Mamamia survey and you’ll go in the running to win one of five $100 gift vouchers
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CREDITS
Host: Claire Murphy
With thanks to:
Dr Brad Mackay - Family GP and author of the book Fake Medicine: Exposing the Wellness Crazes, Cons And Quacks Costing Us Our Health
Producers: Claire Murphy
Executive Producer: Kally Borg Audio Producer: Thom Lion

"It's Just Porridge" - A Doctor's Thoughts On Oat-Zempic

The Quicky news update for Thursday, April 18th 2024.

The Quicky is the easiest and most enjoyable way to get across the news every day. And it’s delivered straight to your ears in a daily podcast so you can listen whenever you want, wherever you want...at the gym, on the train, in the playground or at night while you're making dinner.

Click here to take the latest Mamamia survey and you’ll go in the running to win one of five $100 gift vouchers

Want to try our new exercise app? Click here to start a seven day free trial of MOVE by Mamamia.

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Host/Producer: Isabella Ross

Audio Producer: Thom Lion

The Quicky news update for Thursday, April 18th 2024.
The Quicky is the easiest and most enjoyable way to get across the news every day. And it’s delivered straight to your ears in a daily podcast so you can listen whenever you want, wherever you want...at the gym, on the train, in the playground or at night while you're making dinner.
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Host/Producer: Isabella Ross
Audio Producer: Thom Lion

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