iron overload

Natalie is joined by Dr Ian Bilmon, a senior consultant Haematologist working at Westmead Hospital and Sydney Adventist Hospital to do a deep dive into haemochromatosis. They cover:

• What is heriditary haemochromatosis or iron overload?

• How is haemochromatosis managed?

• What other conditions are patients with haemochromatosis at risk of?

• Who else is at risk of iron overload and how is it managed?

Avid Purple Pen listeners may recognise Dr Bilmon who has been on our podcast previously.  Check out episode 70 where Ian goes back to Haematology Basics.

Dr Robert Menz discusses diagnosis of hereditary haemochromatosis in general practice. Dr Menz is an Australian General Practitioner based in Adelaide, South Australia. He has a particular interest in Chronic Disease Management.   He is the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) Medical Advisor for the  RACGP exam, a member of the SA/NT faculty board and also a senior examiner. He has an interest in Standards, and is an Australian General Practice Accreditation Limited (AGPAL) practice surveyor. Robert completed a Masters in Clinical Education in 2013 and teaches General Practice and Clinical Education. 
The IRON MATTERS podcast series is published by Haemochromatosis Australia (www.ha.org.au). Produced by Healthily.com.au.