I used to ignore patients’ racist abuse – now I’m all for zero tolerance
Over nearly 20 years of working as a doctor, I’ve had my fair share of abuse — much of it racist. And I can tell you…
Tag: Culture of medicine
Medical trainee abuse must stop – do we need an independent inquiry?
I am very hopeful that our newly elected federal Parliament will embrace a culture of respect and co-operation to achieve desired goals benefitting the nation.…
We must fix medicine’s culture of bullying and harassment: Medical Board of Australia
The medical profession has a long and proud history of altruism, professionalism and personal sacrifice in the service of the community. The past couple of…
Leading GP calls on doctors to use their ‘superpower’ for good
The privilege of having a medical degree can be used to advocate for patients and to speak up for colleagues, says a Brisbane GP who worked as a UN…
Obstetricians defend claim they ‘barge in’ during labour
Associate Professor Gino Pecoraro says a consumer group's allegation that a Brisbane hospital's obstetricians are being 'disrespectful' to women an…
‘I’m so tired of work, I fleetingly hope for mild COVID-19 – and a week off’
The irony is not lost on me that it was today, the annual Crazy Socks 4 Docs day, that I found myself sobbing in the shower at…
Doctors on night shifts need time for power naps, conference told
A UK anaesthetist has called on medical regulators to pay greater attention to doctors' fatigue, in the wake of a trainee's fatal car accident.
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Doctor’s black socks send powerful message on Crazy Socks 4 Docs day
Medics around the world showed off their footwear to raise awareness of doctors' mental health a part of the annual event on 3 June.
Motherhood or medicine? Women doctors reveal the confronting reality
Long shifts, lack of support, guilt, regret - these are just some of the issues facing female doctors wanting a baby.
‘Get your socks ready’ – it’s (almost) CrazySocks4Docs Day
Founder Dr Geoff Toogood says Friday’s event is dedicated to all health practitioners who have been working under the stress of the pandemic over…
