Medical Observer Opinion

How burnout can make empathising with patients difficult

25th September 2020
Empathy is being able to put yourself in someone else’s shoes, or being able to sense the emotions of the other person, and…
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6Minutes News

Coronavirus going undetected in front line hospital staff

1st September 2020
A high proportion of COVID-19 infections among front line hospital workers appear to go undetected, with one in 20 showing…
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6Minutes News

'Slow car crash': Doctors describe Vic's virus response

28th August 2020
Poor GP support is one of 11 key contributors to the current coronavirus crisis in Victoria, says the state's AMA, which it…
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Melbourne
Australian Doctor News

40% of Aussie doctors with serious depression avoiding treatment: study

28th August 2020
Junior doctors, IMGs, male doctors and surgeons are among the doctors least likely to seek help for serious depression, a…
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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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Medical Observer Opinion

The number of healthcare professionals catching COVID-19 on the job is shocking

28th August 2020
On Tuesday, the Victorian government released much-anticipated figures showing the proportion of the state’s healthcare…
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Healthcare workers
6Minutes News

Doctors urged to 'refuse to work' if they don't have proper PPE

27th August 2020
Doctors should refuse to work if their workplace fails to deal with personal protective equipment (PPE) supply issues or…
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6Minutes News

GP urges peers to pay for their own mask tests

14th August 2020
After months of not knowing whether his N95 masks were the correct fit, a Victorian GP discovered one of the brands he had…
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Dr Ern Chang