Through assessing locations around the world based on living conditions, the Economist Intelligent Unit – a research and analysis division of The Economist Group – rates 140 cities worldwide and … Read more…
Through assessing locations around the world based on living conditions, the Economist Intelligent Unit – a research and analysis division of The Economist Group – rates 140 cities worldwide and … Read more…
The survey was specific to the experience of trainee doctors and an estimated 20% of the overall number of doctors in training were involved. All responses from the 1107 participants … Read more…
The synopsis The main character of ‘Doctor Doctor’ is Hugh Knight, a gifted but hedonistic Sydney-based heart surgeon. After an incident involving drugs and alcohol, he is referred to the … Read more…
Top 10 songs played by surgeons This week Spotify released a list of the top 10 songs played by surgeons with rock being the most popular genre, enjoyed by almost … Read more…
The commissioner or ombudsman in each state is: Victoria – Office of the Health Services Commissioner New South Wales (NSW) – Health Care Complaints Commission Queensland – Office of the … Read more…
The laws of the country where the plane is registered apply when it is in the air, as do a doctor’s professional code of conduct which in most cases requires … Read more…
Telehealth incorporates live audio and or video links as well as the storage and transmission of medical records and data. Improved technology is allowing for greater communication between medical specialists … Read more…
For the first time since the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) was founded in 1958, there are more female GPs than male. According to the College, women made … Read more…
Overprescribing antibiotics for respiratory infections A study of around five hundred Australian GPs has found that antibiotics for respiratory infections are being prescribed at rates well beyond that recommended by … Read more…
Doctors unsafe work practices The Australian Medical Association (AMA), an organisation which represents registered medical practitioners and medical students, recently released data relating to its 2016 Safe Hours Audit. The … Read more…