Opinion

Medical Observer Opinion

Are mosquitos solely to blame for rise in Buruli ulcer?

1st December 2021
The necrotising skin disease Buruli ulcer is affecting increasing numbers of Australians, but scientists are yet to agree on…
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Medical Observer Opinion

Why do some Aussie doctors oppose the COVID-19 vax?

1st December 2021
In a profession that demands academic rigour, mandates continuing education and values scientific evidence, what makes some…
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Here’s how to understand COVID-19 vaccines and the death statistics

29th November 2021
Social media posts commenting on data from the UK, Israel and South Africa, among others, claim deaths from COVID (or all…
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I fear one of my young patients will die tragically

29th November 2021
I’ve always taken pride in referring to specialists that I’d gladly see myself, should the unfortunate need ever arise.   …
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GP training through the eyes of a child

26th November 2021
Half a world away, my daughter was going to be celebrating a significant birthday. I wanted to do something special. Her…
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Where have all the patient stories gone in medicine?

26th November 2021
I was at a dinner meeting for our hospital a few years ago, before everyone went in to sit at their tables and hear the…
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'Addictive eating' is not yet a clinical disorder, but you can treat it

26th November 2021
For many of us, eating particular foods can be comforting: a pick-me-up during a hard task; a reward after a long day at…
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