Opinions

6 March 2023

"Wicked" problems facing health care workers

In part two of this series on health system reform, Associate Professors Cate Kelly and Doug Johnson from the Department of Medicine at the University of Melbourne discuss the need for health care reform that is workforce-centred.

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6 March 2023

Tall poppies: navigating gender bias as a woman in medicine

Tall poppy syndrome and unconscious rivalry from female leaders in more senior roles are two facets that are often unacknowledged when exploring the broader issue of barriers facing women in health care leadership, writes Dr Sidney Chandrasiri, Deputy Chief Medical Officer of Epworth HealthCare in Melbourne.

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27 February 2023

What's it like to be a neurodivergent doctor?

Being neurodivergent involves a combination of superpowers and challenges, which allows for a unique perspective in the world of medicine, writes Dr Israel Berger …

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27 February 2023

'Whack-a-mole' approach to healthcare must change

In part one of this series on health system reform, Associate Professors Cate Kelly and Doug Johnson from the Department of Medicine at the University of Melbourne discuss the need for a person-centred health care system

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20 February 2023

Doctor wellbeing: debriefs with peers vital

We must encourage regular in-person interactions to support doctors’ wellbeing as we navigate the next phase of the COVID-19 pandemic, writes oncologist and clinical academic Dr Marion Mateos in part two of this series.

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20 February 2023

Anti-resorptive medications: heart risk queries answered

A study has found that antiresorptive medications do not have any detrimental effect on cardiovascular risk in high risk patients, write Dana Bliuc, Robert D Blank, and Jacqueline R Center …

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20 February 2023

Depressionomics? Win for mental health investments

Investing in mental health care will pay off for the Australian economy, write Australian Medical Association President Steve Robson and Australian National University Associate Professor Jeffrey Looi.

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