Tackling antimicrobial resistance
The federal government has announced the implementation of the National Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Strategy 2015-2019. The strategy is developed under the Coalition Government’s new plan,…
Medicine
Multidisciplinary Teams – by Dr Judith O’Malley-Ford
So now you are qualified as an intern, a GP, or as a specialist in a certain field of specialised medicine. Are you a member…
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Funding for preventative health initiatives reduced: Australia’s Health 2016 report
The Australia’s Health 2016 report has revealed that funding for prevention initiatives has reduced from 2.2% (2008) to 1.4%, contrary to the belief that prevention…
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ATAR or OP score for medicine in Australia 2016
There are medical schools in every state and territory in Australia. Undergraduate entry into medicine Please note that apart from your ATAR / OP, entry…
Typical Money Mistakes by Young Doctors – by Yves Schoof
“Typical Money Mistakes by Young Doctors” was a podcast by Perth based financial planner and principal of affluenceprivate.com.au Yves Schoof, who works with surgeons and…
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Exhilarating! My week with the Royal Flying Doctor Service – by Rebecca Irwin – medical student and NRHSN Chair
The unique exhilarating experience of flying to remote communities and stations to provide health care is unparalleled by anything I have experienced thus far. I…
Telemedicine: A Fundamental Addition to Contemporary Medical Curricula – by Christopher Lemon
“Medicine and technology are intrinsically linked. Many advances in health have been contingent upon synonymous advances in technology. This has become particularly clear in recent…
Deciding on an area of medical specialization can be difficult – by Dr Ashe Coxon (MBBS FRACGP)
“I have learnt a lot in the 9 years that I have been a doctor. I have learnt that hard work gets you everywhere, support…
Humble doctors, healthier patients
Humble, not arrogant, physicians are most effective at working with their patients, according to a study published on Patient Education & Counseling journal by Peter…
Palliative care
In 5 years the Medicare Benefits Schedule payments for palliative medicine specialist services has increased by almost 80%, according to figures released by the Australian…
Child Oral Health – a hidden crisis
The British Dental Journal Team has said that woeful children’s dental decay statistics are making headlines in the UK, and have suggested that the quickest…
Health industry voices its opinions as the #healthelection2016 looms
Health organisations around the country have been lobbying for a greater share of the health spending dollar in the lead up to the election tomorrow.…
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Skilled Occupations List submissions put workforce shortages and excesses in the spotlight
The new Skilled Occupations List (SOL) comes into effect on 1st July 2016. There have been changes to the status of a number of health…
We’re frozen, there’s no provision for preventative health and it will be difficult for the poor to stay well – the aftermath from the 2016 Federal Health Budget
The Minister for Health Sussan Ley has said that the 2016 federal budget puts patient outcomes at the centre of health reform, but there doesn’t…
61 recommendations for Choosing Wisely Australia
Sparking conversations between patients and clinicians about what care and management is truly necessary for specific conditions is the goal of the Choosing Wisely Australia…
Do OSCEs test little more than acting?
A paper published on BioMed Central has looked at the use of Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs) on its level of validity for assessing communicative…
The Myth of the Rich Doctor – by Yves Schoof
“The Myth of the Rich Doctor” was a podcast by Perth based financial planner and principal of affluenceprivate.com.au Yves Schoof, who works with surgeons and…
Appreciating Rheumatology – now that’s a phrase you don’t often hear! By Dr Maxine Szramka
Rheumatology is not an every day ordinary word. Let’s face it, it didn’t make the rounds on the school yard, and probably barely hits the…
Is the future of healthcare here? Dr Andrew Lin, co-founder of CliniCloud talks connected devices
You may have heard of CliniCloud, the health-tech startup who recently received $5 million in funding. Business partners Dr Hon Weng Chong and Dr Andrew…
Things change – by Dr Judith O’Malley-Ford
We can all be mindful that “things change.” This applies to the world at large, and not merely to the world of medicine. In the…