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This GP worked long hours but her clinic failed anyway - here's why

13th January 2020
Late last year, I became an Australian citizen. It was a long but worthwhile journey (special thanks to my fellow GP and AMA…
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Rural GP
Medical Observer Opinion

Myopia epidemic occurring long before handheld device 'screen time'

13th January 2020
The number of people with myopia has increased dramatically in recent years in various regions of the world. For example,…
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Myopia
Medical Observer Opinion

Dr Fog's tips for surviving general practice: No.10 - Never be afraid to ask for help

10th January 2020
In recent months, I have written, largely for the attention of new registrars, some tips on managing GP consults. I have…
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Doctors
Medical Observer Opinion

What we know about the health risks of bushfire-affected drinking water

10th January 2020
Bushfires pose serious short- and long-term impacts to public drinking water quality. They can damage water supply…
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Drinking water
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The medical community is ill-prepared for the rise of e-sports: doctors

9th January 2020
The International Olympic Committee is wrangling with a billion-dollar controversy right now — and it’s nothing to do with…
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Gaming
Medical Observer Opinion

As Australia burns, where is our plan?

9th January 2020
As the fires continue to burn across eastern Australia, the full scale of the health impacts and the capacity of health…
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Bushfire
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As CEO of St Vincent's Health, it may haunt me to say this, but: Australia needs fewer hospitals

8th January 2020
For a long time, I've argued that a significant barrier to substantial reform in healthcare in Australia is that the main…
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Hospital