Back in 2017, following a tough and taxing debate, Victoria became the first Australian state to legalise what proponents call voluntary assisted dying (VAD), and…
“Tragedy.” “Disaster.” “Incompetence.” Serious adverse events in healthcare create emotive news, inspire sympathy and anger, and can trigger sadness and frustration in healthcare providers. Balancing…
When I observe young GP registrars with patients, I see the immense weight they carry. I remember that feeling acutely: the pressure to make the…
One thing that pisses me off, as a late-career doctor, is the number of younger GPs who seem to be scared to prescribe certain S4…
Health Minister Mark Butler says he “could not in good conscience” boost rebates instead of bulk-billing incentives. Mr Butler, you still don’t get it. Indexing…
I used to joke that I was a refugee from Los Angeles. I left the US over 45 years ago, and even back then I…
Grandparenting can be hazardous. I have identified a number of potential risks for grandparents who maintain active interactions with their grandchildren. This fun-loving grandparent, known…
I never thought I’d see the day where I took a year off work and voluntarily relocated to the other side of the world —…
Dr Pam Rachootin recently argued that general practice is losing many talented doctors because of the inflexibility of the assessment measures used to work out…
“Shame on you for glorifying people leaving such a noble profession.” That’s a little … intense. I was jolted but, unfortunately, not surprised by this…
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