🎙️ RDAQ Conference Bonus Episode

Concussion is more than a bump to the head, and recognising it early can change long-term outcomes. In this special bonus episode of The Round Up, recorded live at the Rural Doctors Association of Queensland (RDAQ) Conference 2026, host A/Prof Elissa Hatherly sits down with sports and exercise physician Dr Kira James. Together, they unpack the latest evidence in concussion assessment and management.

Drawing on her experience working with elite athletes, including three Olympic campaigns, Dr James explains why only a small proportion of concussions involve loss of consciousness and why tools like the SCAT6 are invaluable in clinical practice. She discusses common symptoms, the importance of timely follow-up, and why a structured return to sport, work, and study is essential to ...