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Medical Observer Opinion

Should you be worried about privacy with COVIDSafe?

29th May 2020
When the Federal Government announced an app to help public health officials improve their contact tracing for COVID-19…
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The nation's mental health response plan is woefully inadequate

29th May 2020
The Mental Health Commission’s COVID-19 response plan is totally inadequate to address the current prevalence of mental…
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Why the 'Quarantini' cocktail isn’t as much fun as it sounds

28th May 2020
Jokes have been a plenty on social media about the increase in alcohol consumption brought about by the lockdown measures. …
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3 tips on talking to relatives over the phone during coronavirus

28th May 2020
The coronavirus crisis has turned the world of healthcare on its head in so many different ways. The fact that family and…
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The COVID Diaries: How long will Australia have to cut itself off to remain safe?

27th May 2020
Infectious diseases expert Dr Jim Newcombe continues his reflective journey into understanding this pandemic and its place…
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The poorest Australians are twice as likely to die before age 75 as the richest - and the gap's getting worse

27th May 2020
People living in socially disadvantaged areas and outside major cities are much more likely to die prematurely, new research…
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Will your practice survive post COVID-19?

26th May 2020
March 27 was the day booking numbers fell off a cliff in our practice in the ACT.  One day, patients were booking in as…
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