Dying, taxes and God: Why I fear none of these things
It may seem strange to some, but when I was born, I had no fear of dying, no need of a religion and knew nothing…
Tag: Lighter Side
Vegemite and ‘spider rain’: Ophthalmologist Dr Glaucomflecken tours Australia
Ophthalmologist and comedian Dr Will Flanary, better known by his social media pseudonym Dr Glaucomflecken, has finally toured Australia. And he’s given his professional medico-comical…
Aussie GPs ‘less stressed’ than those in UK or New Zealand: survey
Despite the constant chatter that general practice is in crisis, it appears that Australian GPs are a happier lot compared with those in similar countries.…
When taking a true history can heal patients… and their doctors
I was 11 when I fell, suddenly and irrevocably, into the medical system. A fist-sized osteogenic sarcoma growing out the back of my left knee.…
Meet the surgeon whose ‘absurd’ hobby turned into a successful business
A Melbourne assistant surgeon who designs and sells merchandise for a fictional AFL footy team says his unique venture has enabled him to scale back…
Chronic disease specialists? AusDoc readers define general practice for the RACGP
A few weeks ago, AusDoc asked GPs to define a general practice. The context was the RACGP’s revised standards for general practice, which are currently…
Medical colleges represented in Mardi Gras parade for the first time
A dozen medical colleges were formally represented at Mardi Gras for the first time this weekend as part of a float featuring 60 doctors and medical…
Put GPs in jail: My simple fix to strengthen Medicare
Today the cogs in the most innovative healthcare service ever began to turn. The new Australian system will be based on getting medical services to…
What does a general practice do? The RACGP wants your answer
You could be alarmed that the RACGP is even asking the question given its business over the past 60 years. But it is currently trying…
The youthful misdeeds of politicians don’t bother me as much as their current behaviour
I am not sure whether I like NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet or his party much. I tend to judge a person largely on the area…
