Medical Observer

Why this GP, and mum, is worried about Aussie kids

3rd December 2019

The only thing that shocks me about the apparent worsening of physical activity levels of Australia’s children is that…

2nd December 2019

Concern is growing among medical practitioners regarding the care of transgender children, particularly the use of medical…

2nd December 2019

Although past my prime, I still enjoy practising medicine and I still have a strong following of loyal patients. So, I must…

29th November 2019

The greatest compliment that a patient can pay to a doctor is to recognise that they saved that patient’s life. Dr Thinus…

5th December 2019

There is a window of opportunity to act, say experts

28th November 2019

Prominent GP and former member of parliament Dr Kerryn Phelps has entered the turf war between doctors and pharmacists over…

28th November 2019

As general practice contemplates a future that involves an ageing population, an increasing incidence of chronic disease,…

27th November 2019

At the end of the year my patients and I will start over. That is what changing e-medical records (EMR) does to us. I have…