Dr Anne Stephenson

Dr Anne Stephenson

Dr Stephenson is a GP in Torquay, Victoria. She is also the GP liaison officer at Epworth Geelong Private Hospital and teaches at Deakin University, Geelong.

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Medical Observer Opinion

My exhaustion as a GP in this pandemic is morphing into anger

27th September 2021
"I just want control over my body's sovereignty," sighs my friend as she sips her Prosecco. I can live with the bungled use…
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5 minutes to read
Medical Observer Opinion

How to stay firm on the tricky tightrope of 'friendly' medical advice

16th July 2021
It was 9pm on Friday when I found myself on all fours scrambling to find the tablets that had shot out of Mum's Webster…
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2 minutes to read
Medical Observer Opinion

GP receptionists: From the bottom of my heart, I thank you!

9th April 2021
Kenny the Elvis impersonator is back in our practice and dressing down our head receptionist. The tirade is so loud and…
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2 minutes to read
Medical Observer Opinion

COVID-19 vaccines: Why Elvis impersonators can change suspicious minds

18th February 2021
When Elvis Presley rolled up his sleeve in October 1956 and was photographed receiving the new polio vaccine hours before…
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3 minutes to read