Push for new Medicare item to fund translators in general practice
There is currently no incentive for doctors to use interpreter services during consults, Dr Mariam Tokhi says.
Tag: Communication
GPs living in ‘climate of fear’, says new open letter
In its latest missive, Ivy Grove Surgery in the UK says doctors are too scared to speak out over lack of funds and unrealistic demand for fear of l…
Can’t hear through your PPE? An in-ear walkie talkie can help
An in-ear local communication device may help overcome problems with hearing and being heard while wearing PPE, say Canadian researchers. A proof-of-concept study with 12 surgical…
Overworked GPs write open letter to difficult patients
Family doctors at a UK practice have penned a 16-page missive that lays the blame for long waits at patients' feet.
Alert over patients’ ability to secretly record telehealth consults
A group of Melburnian doctors are warning a raft of legal and ethical issues have been overlooked with the rapid rise of virtual appointments.
5 steps to dealing with angry and hostile patients
A quick guide on what to do when your patient becomes impatient.
How coronavirus killed compassion: A leading GP’s story
Almost a year ago, as we emerged from a period of extended lockdown, I was informed one night by my father’s aged care facility that…
Real Case: Why was my postmenopausal patient bleeding?
I became enthralled with the subject of epidemiology well before it became sexy during the pandemic. My interest was aroused as a teenager after reading Eleven…
My fix for the terrible discharge instructions we give our patients
The follow-up advice we give our patients when they leave hospital care is one of the most under-talked-about areas where we are currently falling down in…
How to ensure an iron infusion doesn’t stain your reputation
Claims associated with the treatment can exceed $100k, so educate your patients -Â and yourself -Â on the potential risks.
