Medical Observer

Medical Observer Opinion

Being a good GP doesn't mean being one 24/7

20th November 2019

I have a problem that every doctor wants, until they have it. I am now booked out almost two weeks in advance. Yes, you can…

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Medical Observer Opinion

Loneliness is a social cancer, every bit as alarming as cancer itself

20th November 2019

The ABC’s Australia Talks project aims to stimulate a conversation on a broad sweep of topics — from job security and sexual…

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10 building blocks of therapeutic relationships

19th November 2019

It is well known by now that a doctor's demeanour influences the clinical response patients have to any prescribed treatment…

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'Wildly inaccurate': Patients turning to crowd-diagnosis for a second opinion

19th November 2019

Some patients might think about getting a second opinion after receiving advice or a diagnosis from a doctor, but is the…

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The Govt’s data-matching laws: should GPs be worried?

18th November 2019

The Federal Government has finished receiving submissions on its Health Legislation Amendment (Data-matching) Bill, and we…

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Mollusc mucus medicine? On the trail of a 'snail slime' antibiotic

18th November 2019

Snails are well known for their lack of speed and their ability to upset gardeners. But there is growing scientific interest…

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Dr Fog's tips for surviving general practice: No.8 - Mastering the 'Hello'

15th November 2019

My latest GP survival tip came to me after a recent round of interviews for prospective registrars. This prodded me to…

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