How this GP politely deals with the irritations of life
For the past six months I have been receiving the COVID-19 test results for every patient of another doctor whom I did not know. I…
Tag: Professionalism
Cosmetic surgeon struck off for ‘highly unorthodox’ conduct
One of Dr Leslie Blackstock's patients says she is still physically and mentally scarred from his treatment.
After nearly four decades in medicine, I am tired
I have a lot of energy. I have been going and going and going for so long. And today, it hit me. I’m tired. I…
How burnout can make empathising with patients difficult
Empathy is being able to put yourself in someone else’s shoes, or being able to sense the emotions of the other person, and convey that…
Doctors demand apology over ‘bikini’ study
References to dress standards are akin to 'slut shaming' writes Perth surgeon Dr Nikki Stamp and colleagues of a now-retracted study.
Remembering the two patients I may have assaulted in the 1970s
While reading the article ‘GP apologises for slapping raging toddler’ that appeared recently in 6minutes, I instantly recalled two occasions on which I may have assaulted…
Doctor banned over scripts for sex workers
The radiation oncologist prescribed oxycodone and other drugs to women he engaged for sexual services, a tribunal heard.
The problem that plagues doctors even when they retire
As you get older as a doctor, you realise your life outside of work will never be the same. Having a social life alongside your…
Pharmacist on a ‘staggering’ amount of morphine continued to work
He ordered controlled drugs from wholesaler for his own use, tribunal hears.
Are doctors ‘cold calling’ patients for the MBS telehealth cash?
There have been concerns doctors are billing for previously unremunerated care.
