‘The bowel contents had nowhere to go apart from back into the stomach’: UK surgeon’s horrific error
A surgeon who created a closed loop in a patient’s bowel during a botched gastrojejunostomy has been struck off by the UK medical regulator. The…
Antony Scholefield
Antony is a medical reporter with a special interest in technology and pharmacy.
Triple zero operator had to instruct GP on CPR during homebirth gone wrong, manslaughter trial told
A GP charged with manslaughter after a homebirth death had to be instructed in CPR technique by a triple zero operator, a jury has heard.…
GLP-1 RAs linked to lower risk of alcohol-related hospitalisation: BMJ study
Patients with alcohol use disorder who use GLP-1 receptor agonists for type 2 diabetes or obesity have a lower risk of alcohol-related hospitalisations than those…
Surgeons charged over alleged kickback scheme put under extensive AHPRA conditions
Two surgeons who allegedly accepted bribes to ensure public hospitals purchased or leased particular equipment have had extensive conditions placed on their AHPRA registration. Neurosurgeon…
Fed Govt to allow MPs a free vote on ending VAD telehealth ban
The Labor Party will allow MPs a conscience vote on voluntary assisted dying issues, including potentially scrapping the legal ban on using telehealth. A 2005…
‘One in 15 million’: Aussie obstetrician on her patient’s naturally conceived identical quadruplets
An obstetrician says the birth last week of naturally conceived identical quadruplets was a “one in 15 million” event and probably an Australian first. Dr…
Consult-room comedy: GP finds social media success as ‘Farmer Bob’, ‘Hoodie Kid’ and more
Dr Lane Hinchcliffe started producing caricature-based skits of general practice consultations just to provide light relief for fellow GPs. But to his surprise, the TikTok…
Kill off the $26 billion Community Pharmacy Agreement, says Grattan Institute
The Federal Government should axe five-year Community Pharmacy Agreements and instead task an independent authority with setting dispensing fees based on pharmacies’ costs, the Grattan…
Melatonin shows promise for chronic musculoskeletal pain: Aussie meta-analysis
Melatonin is associated with similar pain reductions as NSAIDs for patients with chronic musculoskeletal pain, an Australian meta-analysis suggests. The University of Sydney–led team found…
Another new watchdog? Govt investigating ways to stop medical bill shock
The Federal Government is investigating ways to crack down on doctors who are not transparent about fees, including another new watchdog or expanded powers for…
