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Lockdown is a sledgehammer and not worth the pain

17th September 2020
Melbourne’s lockdown has been described as one of the harshest in the world. And jurisdictions outside Australia have taken…
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The COVID Diaries: There's still no clear road ahead

16th September 2020
Infectious diseases expert Dr Jim Newcombe continues his reflective journey into understanding this pandemic and how we…
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My first GP epiphany involved a finger

15th September 2020
One of my most magical moments at the movies as a child was watching The Miracle Worker. Anne Sullivan, a tutor, spells the…
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Ignoring mental illness prevention is not an option in a pandemic world

15th September 2020
Despite the incremental easing of Victoria’s restrictions, it’s clear the journey towards COVID-normal is far slower than…
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GPs can play a greater role in treating migraine, says expert

22nd September 2020

Neurologist shares best practice diagnosis and management techniques
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The goriest thing in medicine is Workers Comp

14th September 2020
A frequent question doctors might be asked when socialising with non-healthcare professionals is: "What is the goriest thing…
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The problem that plagues doctors even when they retire

11th September 2020
As you get older as a doctor, you realise your life outside of work will never be the same. Having a social life alongside…
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Real Case: How I drove a patient away

10th September 2020
In my defence, if ignorance can ever be claimed as a defence, I had never even heard of the disease at that time, early in…
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