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I don’t mind patients with lists, but double appointments grind my gears
In my twilight years of general practice, I’ve begun to be amused, rather than dismayed, by the patient who refers to a list of medical…
A simple pulse check could save lives — so why aren’t we doing it?
As a cardiologist and stroke researcher, I’ve spent years researching and learning about the dangers of atrial fibrillation (AF). This common condition can lead to…
The AIR wants GPs to record pregnancy status for over-65s — what a load of bupkis!
Yiddish is well regarded for its colourful, humorous expressions, full of nuance and irony. Yiddish words seem very apropos to our work as GPs, especially…
More bulk-billing is fine, but what the health system really needs is genuine reform
Worrying signs are emerging about aspects of Australia’s health system, which will require the attention of whoever wins the May election. Despite big money pledged…
She trusted her mother who swore she was vaccinated. The blood test said otherwise
The young woman sat in my consulting room, there to talk about getting proof of her vaccination status for the allied health course she was…
No doctor dies wishing for another on-call shift, so why is striking a work-life balance so hard?
One of my favourite questions to ask other doctors is: “If I was to take your job away from you right now, what would you…
Fresh air, playtime and empathy with incontinence — my patient’s return to the toddler room
Change is difficult to accept at both ends of life. I once witnessed (via video chat) my grandson, then aged two-and-a-half, arrive home from childcare…
Why isn’t this relatively cheap treatment for major depression more widely available?
Recently, I spoke with AusDoc about my journey from psychiatry inpatient to medical student — via some electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). This period was an important…
$250,000 for a private investigator? You won’t believe the ludicrous legal costs in this medical negligence claim
This opinion piece is about the ludicrously high legal costs claimed for in a medical negligence claim. The only facts I have to work with…
