We asked an AI program to sit an RACGP fellowship exam — here’s how it went
Will GPs ever be replaced with AI? AusDoc would have been sceptical until a free-to-use iteration of AI called ChatGPT allegedly passed the US medical…
Tag: Art of Medicine
Have you been the victim of a trivial patient complaint? Tell us your story
The Medical Board of Australia is promising quicker triage of frivolous or misguided complaints. It seems a good move. A RACGP poll of more than…
When taking a true history can heal patients… and their doctors
I was 11 when I fell, suddenly and irrevocably, into the medical system. A fist-sized osteogenic sarcoma growing out the back of my left knee.…
Chronic disease specialists? AusDoc readers define general practice for the RACGP
A few weeks ago, AusDoc asked GPs to define a general practice. The context was the RACGP’s revised standards for general practice, which are currently…
What does a general practice do? The RACGP wants your answer
You could be alarmed that the RACGP is even asking the question given its business over the past 60 years. But it is currently trying…
5 things patients say that have me itching to hit the eject button
General practice is a funny old game, full of its own nuances. Despite the numerous practice role-plays in anticipation of — and beyond — the…
Keeping the faith: Religion and medicine can make good bedfellows
Religious and spiritual experiences have shaped my worldview since I was a teenager. At age 13, I celebrated my bar mitzvah. Later that year, I underwent…
Do doctors give special treatment to patients of med school mates?
Patients might be happier with their care when their physician has trained with the specialist they are referred to, a new study suggests. Researchers found…
How to deal with challenging patients
Dealing with challenging patients can be difficult and stressful. It is helpful to remember that they can be difficult for various reasons, such as being…
My New Year’s resolution shouldn’t be underestimated
It was mid-December, and I ran into a patient at a community garden open day. My patient was excited to see me and gave me…
