Farmer Bob proved that medical jargon can scare patients (almost) to death
We are all familiar with the power of words, whether it be those of kindness or anger, or those intended to harm or to heal.…
I was astonished to read an article last week in which a psychologist opined that Erin Patterson’s fabrications and lies were consistent with narcissistic personality…
The Erin Patterson mushroom poisoning case has fascinated and horrified Australians, along with many others around the world who followed the trial as it played…
As some of you are aware, I recently moved to the UK for a year. Many of my challenges in relocating, albeit temporarily, have led…
Traditional prescribing is derived from a thorough history, examination, relevant investigations and evidence-based selection of the appropriate pharmaceutical if needed. The recent AHPRA crackdown on…
Why are two basically similar health systems, 17,000km apart, producing different workloads and different employment opportunities for GPs? According to one source, there are now…
I recently had the illuminating experience of being a hospital patient. I’d been postponing surgery for a long-term umbilical hernia — until one day, complications…
At a recent visit to an electrophysiologist, I was asked about my recurrent SVTs, which were getting to be more frequent and more difficult to…
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