Medical Observer Opinion

This GP worked long hours but her clinic failed anyway - here's why

13th January 2020
Late last year, I became an Australian citizen. It was a long but worthwhile journey (special thanks to my fellow GP and AMA…
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Rural GP
Australian Doctor News

Scrap ban on charging for wound dressings in bulk-billed consults, says MBS taskforce

10th January 2020
GPs should be allowed to charge for bandages and dressings given to patients in bulk-billed consultations, an MBS review…
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Smart Practice

Giving your practice a brand identity

16th December 2019
Marketing a medical practice in Australia requires very careful planning. Unlike businesses in most other industries,…
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GP clinic
Australian Doctor News

GP clinics face taxing payroll toll

13th December 2019
Practices attempting to recruit GPs by guaranteeing their income are being lumped with huge tax bills because doctors who…
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ATO
Medical Observer Opinion

Dreaded chore or fresh start? This GP faces the fallout of a new e-health records system

27th November 2019
At the end of the year my patients and I will start over. That is what changing e-medical records (EMR) does to us. I have…
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E-health record
Australian Doctor News

NDIS accused of 'intimidating' GP practice

13th November 2019
A GP practice has lodged formal complaints after the NDIS sent investigators to confront staff after they requested $21 to…
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Mr Dale Beatty
Australian Doctor News

Govt 'considering' legal action over GP pathology deals

8th November 2019
The Federal Department of Health says it is still investigating more than 300 GP practices which are allegedly charging…
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