Why we need more autistic leaders in medicine
Autistic doctors can bring unique perspectives and skillsets to leadership roles in health care, but face invisible barriers in reaching the boardroom.
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Public hospital leadership must eliminate workplace abuse of doctors in training, not perpetuate it
Recently, doctors in training across the country expressed their widespread frustration about the derogatory attitudes of human resources (HR) management in public hospitals. If intractable workplace abuses of doctors...
Most patients with mitochondrial disease can be diagnosed via genomic sequencing
Diagnosis of mitochondrial diseases has often required invasive muscle biopsies, but a national study shows that most patients can be diagnosed by genomic testing of blood.
Clinicians and digital health: tackling the last mile problem
The successful implementation and uptake of health technologies in real-world settings remain an ongoing challenge. Clinicians have an essential role to play in facilitating successful digital health design and implement...
How we diagnose and define obesity is set to change – here’s why, and what it means for treatment
Obesity is linked to many common diseases, such as type 2 diabetes, heart disease, fatty liver disease and knee osteoarthritis.
Private health insurers are now offering GP telehealth services. Is this a risk to Medicare?
Australia’s second-largest private health insurer, Bupa, has recently started offering its members three free GP telehealth consultations a year. This follows other insurers such as nib offering its members digital GP...
Understanding long COVID using electronic general practice data
With long COVID estimated to impact 5–10% of Australians infected by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, it is vital to monitor the incidence and effects of long COVID, leading to better support for patients and general practice.
Concerns over international doctor fast-track pathway
A program that aims to fast-track international medical graduates into rural Australian placements is facing criticism for lacking detail and safeguards.
Long term research on gambling disorder lacking
While understanding of gambling disorder has improved drastically in the past 25 years, further research is urgently needed to determine the efficacy of harm reduction strategies and treatments in the long term.
