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    Medical Observer

    Unique doctor-written opinion and analysis

    Bill Madden

    Expert medical witnesses have been used for centuries — replacing them could harm doctors in negligence claims

    March 19, 2025

    The need for expert evidence — based on a person’s training, study or experience — to assist in the determination of disputes has been with…

    Are younger doctors too scared to prescribe S4 painkillers?

    March 19, 2025

    One thing that pisses me off, as a late-career doctor, is the number of younger GPs who seem to be scared to prescribe certain S4…

    Mark Butler, your job is not the extortion of GPs through Medicare

    March 15, 2025

    Health Minister Mark Butler says he “could not in good conscience” boost rebates instead of bulk-billing incentives. Mr Butler, you still don’t get it. ×…

    Are Trump’s tariffs a blessing in disguise for our medical workforce and the Aussie space program?

    March 14, 2025

    I used to joke that I was a refugee from Los Angeles. I left the US over 45 years ago, and even back then I…

    Ruptured ACLs, infectious diseases, fractured bones — grandparenting can be hazardous to your health

    March 12, 2025

    Grandparenting can be hazardous. I have identified a number of potential risks for grandparents who maintain active interactions with their grandchildren. × Welcome to AusDoc.…

    From workaholic GP to chef and travel planner — why I’m taking a year off

    March 12, 2025

    I never thought I’d see the day where I took a year off work and voluntarily relocated to the other side of the world —…

    I’ve mentored many ‘top doctors’ who struggled with exams: I agree we need other fellowship pathways

    March 10, 2025

    Dr Pam Rachootin recently argued that general practice is losing many talented doctors because of the inflexibility of the assessment measures used to work out…

    Why does leaving medicine feel like leaving a cult?

    March 7, 2025

    “Shame on you for glorifying people leaving such a noble profession.” That’s a little … intense. × Welcome to AusDoc. Enabling and empowering the medical…

    Peter Dutton’s nuclear plan is a threat to our patients’ health

    March 5, 2025

    Opposition leader Peter Dutton’s scheme to build seven nuclear reactors has raised concerns about the high cost, the ongoing excess atmospheric carbon as we wait…

    VAD for those tired of life? We shouldn’t be forced to stay around for the end of the last act

    March 5, 2025

    Last month, Victorian Health Minister Mary-Anne Thomas pledged changes to relax the state’s voluntary assisted dying (VAD) legislation. So, are these sensible improvements designed to…

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