Running on empty: the true state of doctor burnout in Australia in 2026
Burnout among doctors is no longer a fringe concern but a defining feature of modern practice. What’s driving it, and what does the system need to do in response?
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Running a medical practice means more than treating patients. Doctors must juggle staffing, billing, compliance and the daily realities of business ownership — on top of clinical work.
AI, the Pope, and the philosophy of general practice
Pope Leo's Magnifica Humanitas presents a disturbing vision of a potential AI future, and general practice will not be immune to its pitfalls.
Four in 10 adults may be eligible to use GLP-1 RA treatment for obesity in Australia
Almost 8 million Australian adults are currently eligible to use GLP-1 RA medications for chronic weight management, and up to 338 000 adults without diabetes also qualify for treatment for secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease.
Virtual surgical planning has transformed jaw reconstruction. Now we need to prove it's worth paying for
Jaw reconstruction patients could lose access to cutting-edge surgery techniques if we don’t have the data to justify the investment
Dementia now the leading cause of death in Australia
Experts call for more investment and intervention to reduce alarming dementia rates.
All the Way with mRNA?
The development of messenger RNA (mRNA) vaccines to fight COVID-19 provided a watershed moment in vaccinology. How far can they take us?
Understanding CPD requirements for doctors: a practical guide
All registered doctors in Australia must complete 50 hours of CPD each year through an accredited CPD home. This guide covers what counts, how to track it, and what to do if you fall behind.
