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GP fails to act on 'red flag' breast cancer signs in young woman

17th September 2020
A GP has been ordered to apologise for failing to act on "red flag symptoms" and refer a young woman to a breast cancer…
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Doctor banned over scripts for sex workers

14th September 2020
A radiation oncologist who engaged sex workers and then prescribed them drugs of addiction, sometimes on a script pad stolen…
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In medicolegal cases, lawyers don't think like doctors

14th September 2020
I was recently drawn to the numerous comments from doctors made in response to an article on the frustrations expressed by…
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Medical board chair explains its new code of conduct

11th September 2020
The Medical Board of Australia has released its new version of its code of conduct for doctors. It comes into effect on 1…
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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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Are doctors 'cold calling' patients for the MBS telehealth cash?

8th September 2020
A small number of doctors have come to the attention of health officials for billing MBS telehealth items after allegedly …
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Sexual boundaries with ex-patients 'unclear' says medicolegal expert

7th September 2020
Doctors are falling foul of “unclear” rules around sexual boundaries with former patients even when there is no longer any…
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Can documenting 'gut feelings' place GPs in medicolegal peril?

4th September 2020
Documenting gut feelings or instincts in medical records as part of your clinical decision-making will not constitute a…
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