Medical Observer Opinion

The evidence behind the proposed CPD shake-up: an expert explains

17th January 2020
A revamped CPD regime seems likely after the Medical Board of Australia released its consultation paper on its plans to…
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Guidebooks
Australian Doctor News

Outcomes from rural generalist-led birth units 'reassuring'

14th January 2020
Results from the first statewide study of birthing units supported by GP–obstetricians since the introduction of Queensland…
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Rural GP
6Minutes News

Additional charges of fake harassment for UTS Professor

9th January 2020
Fresh charges have been laid against a Sydney professor, whose alleged campaign of fake harassment sparked a lengthy police…
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Australian Doctor News

Colleges apply for rural generalism to become official sub-specialty

7th January 2020
The RACGP and ACRRM have formally applied to have rural generalist medicine recognised by the Medical Board of Australia as…
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Dr Ewen McPhee
Medical Observer Opinion

Why the new CPD plan makes my heart sink

7th January 2020
My eye-rolling irritation when I read about the draft plan to update CPD with a whole new raft of paperwork and non (actual)…
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Guidelines
Australian Doctor News

Sexist textbooks, BERT's return and the $500K defamation case: AusDoc stories of 2019

20th December 2019
It's part two - the fate of BERT; one of the biggest defamation payouts in Australian legal history; and, to begin with, why…
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2019
Medical Observer Opinion

Why med schools need to help stop rising student debt

18th December 2019
‘Students love free food’ is a time-tested adage, often luring medical students into grand rounds. During a placement to a…
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Students