Final chance to take AusDoc’s survey on the medical board’s new CPD regime
AusDoc has been running a survey on the Medical Board’s new CPD requirements and their impact on the medical profession. At the time of writing,…
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The 45 specialists awarded Australia Day Honours for their contribution to medicine
The names range from Professor Fiona Wood and Dr Brett Sutton to ENT surgeon Professor Kelvin Kong and oncologist Clinical Associate Professor Judith Skinner. A…
Clinical review rejects doctor’s claims that ED staff were urged to prioritise patients in ambulances
A clinical review has found no evidence that ED staff were being forced to prioritise patients in ambulances over sicker patients arriving in waiting rooms…
Doctors who administered forced rectal feeding accused of ‘medicalised rape’
The rendition, detention and interrogation program created by the US Government in the wake of the 9/11 attacks still haunts the memory. Yes, the world…
Why did it take The Lancet so long to retract seriously flawed dementia study?
Last year, the health media around the world was awash with news of a major study suggesting hearing aid use was linked to a dramatically…
How was it for you? Take AusDoc’s survey on your experiences with the new CPD regime
The vast majority of doctors in Australia will now have some direct experience of the Medical Board of Australia’s new CPD system. The board argues…
Fewer than a quarter of GP practices now offering universal bulk-billing, says report
Fewer than one in four GP clinics are now offering universal bulk-billing, a fall of 11% over the previous 12 months, a new report claims.…
The best of AusDoc 2023 – what you may have missed!
To mark the closing year best described euphemistically as somewhat varied and colourful we have selected a few of the best articles that appeared in…
AusDoc — a huge, heartfelt thank you to all our readers
This will be the editorial team’s last newsletter of the year, so I would like to take the opportunity to thank you all for your…
Hundreds of specialists ditching their college memberships for independent CPD Homes
Specialists are ditching college membership after signing up with independent CPD Homes, says AMA WA. Last month, the Medical Board of Australia issued a reminder…
