GP fends off ‘vexatious’ $2 million negligence claim
The patient claimed Dr Mehri Azghandi-Gonabadi had failed to give him his medical records, but the District Court of South Australia didn't agree.<…
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Border mayhem leaving locum doctors in lurch
Psychiatrist Dr Helen Schultz has called for federal guidance as she finds herself in another dilemma over state-based lockdowns.
GPs get a good rap for telehealth
Phone consults are a ‘new standard’ of care but only when the doctor and patient already have a therapeutic relationship, shows an Australian s…
Doctors told patients may have had 10 times intended drug dose
SA Health CEO Chris McGowan says a review is underway into a software glitch that added an extra digit on hospital scripts.
‘Not an employee’: Fair Work rejects GP’s claim for unfair dismissal
The Fair Work Commission didn’t accept her argument that her contractor agreement was a ‘sham’ and IMGs can only be employees.
Omega-3 screening introduced to cut premature births
SA will offer the blood test to pregnant women following a landmark Cochrane review.
‘One of the worst cases of neglect of duty of care’
The delayed treatment of a child with a ruptured appendix at an Adelaide hospital has highlighted how overloaded the service is, says retired local…
Comcare doctor fired over allegations of bullying
The idea that a doctor who assessed psychological injuries was themselves accused of bullying was 'deeply disturbing', heard a Senate committee.
Politician claims GPs are charging $70 for mandatory ‘pre-vaccine consults’
In response to SA MP Rebekha Sharkie's comments in parliament, the govt reminds GPs it is against the rules to charge for any part of the vaccinati…
Ban for doctor who ran ‘hormone optimisation’ clinic in local gym
The Adelaide doctor befriended bodybuilders on Facebook and prescribed them peptides, steroids and growth hormones, according to the SA Civil and A…
