Medical Observer Opinion

5 things patients say that should make doctors sit up and listen

6th December 2019
Although there are many negative things that have happened in healthcare over the past couple of decades in terms of the…
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GP visit
Medical Observer Opinion

Millions sunk on all-in-one systems: Why it's time to rethink e-health

6th December 2019
A directive ordering Queensland Health staff to avoid upgrades to the state’s hospital electronic medical records system…
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E-health
Medical Observer Opinion

Dr Fog's tips for surviving general practice: No.9 - The list and the roadmap

4th December 2019
Mindful of the imminent arrival of new GP registrars at the practice, I have put pen to paper (younger readers can google…
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Roadmap
Medical Observer Opinion

5 ways to avert Australia's looming antibiotic crisis (with thanks to Sweden)

4th December 2019
The antibiotic resistance threat is real. In the years to come, we will no longer be able to treat and cure many infections…
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Antibiotics
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Examining the latest evidence on gut microbiota and allergy

5th December 2019
There is a window of opportunity to act, say experts
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Are you one of Duckett's 'greedy' specialists?

3rd December 2019
Private health insurers are in a “death spiral” and  a minority of “greedy” specialists are to blame, claims a new report by…
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Coins
Medical Observer Opinion

Why this GP, and mum, is worried about Aussie kids

3rd December 2019
The only thing that shocks me about the apparent worsening of physical activity levels of Australia’s children is that…
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Child riding
Medical Observer Opinion

What we can learn from US study of young transgender kids

2nd December 2019
Concern is growing among medical practitioners regarding the care of transgender children, particularly the use of medical…
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Gender