Australian Doctor News

'They will eventually get me': Dr Charlie Teo says critics want to drive him out of medicine

13th June 2019
Dr Charlie Teo says his detractors will “get him” and drive him out of the medical profession. In a 30-minute speech last…
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Doctors, patients want to see your consult notes

13th June 2019
Most patients allowed to see their doctor’s clinical notes find it empowers them and helps them understand why a medication…
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6Minutes News

What do patients think about querying doctors' orders?

4th June 2019
Patients are ambivalent about their role in the Choosing Wisely campaign, feeling their doctors know best and could “get…
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6Minutes News

Would Aussies call paramedics for a box jellyfish sting?

3rd June 2019
Most Australians would hold off calling an ambulance for chest pains, a box jellyfish sting, snake bite or paracetamol…
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Survey: What’s your approach to psoriasis?

12th June 2019
This survey is produced and distributed by Australian Doctor Group on behalf of Leo Pharma. Australian Doctor wants to hear…
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Take note, patients prefer their doctors 'au naturel'

3rd June 2019
Open Notes is a bit of a phenomenon in US digital health. It began as an experiment involving 5500 patients and three GP…
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Smart Practice

Don't let your advice get lost in translation

31st May 2019
Almost one-quarter of the Australian population speaks a language other than English at home. We know Australians from…
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Australian Doctor News

Weak passwords putting patient records at risk: audit

30th May 2019
Sensitive patient records are at risk of being compromised in some of Australia’s biggest public hospitals because of weak…
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