Are doctors ‘cold calling’ patients for the MBS telehealth cash?
There have been concerns doctors are billing for previously unremunerated care.
Tag: Professionalism
Sexual boundaries with ex-patients ‘unclear’ says medicolegal expert
Professor Jenni Millbank says tribunals frown upon doctors hastily ending therapeutic relationships to pursue sexual ones says tribunals frown upon…
Does it really matter what GPs call themselves?
During the recent RACGP election campaign one of the candidates lit the touch paper for thousands of potential GP voters. The issue was not Medicare…
GP apologises after slapping raging toddler
The New Zealand doctor said she was stressed after a long day with triple-booked patients.
Tasmania hospital director ‘asleep on job’
Senior health official Simon Foster missed meetings, stole items and contributed to project delays, found an integrity commission report.
Hospital in the nursing home failed in COVID outbreak: inquiry
A review into the Newmarch House outbreak has found the program was compromised by lack of staff.
Is medical education ‘too male, too pale and too stale’?
UK students responding to a survey on gender bias report that if you don't look like 'an old white guy' you're not welcome: BMJ Open.
Does your list say something about the kind of GP you are?
By mid-afternoon on certain days, I’m sure I’ll be leaving on time. Why wouldn’t I be? My in-box is cleared, I’m running bang on time,…
Doctor bullied by manager awarded $115,000
Dr Renuka Visvanathan's line manager began a campaign to undermine her leadership after a dispute over bed numbers, South Australian Employment Tri…
Chiro exploited patients for ‘crass’ financial gain
Robert Marin's 10 year ban for X-raying patients as part of a dubious weight loss scheme has been upheld by the Supreme Court of South Australia.
