Deadly Health Jobs – inspiring the next generation of Indigenous health professionals — Island Docs

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workers and Health Professionals make valuable contributions to healthcare across Australia through their clinical and cultural knowledge skills. Creating sustainable career pathways for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander workers in the health sector is vital to help close the gap in Indigenous health outcomes. In an effort to… via Deadly…

Mandatory reporting deters Health practitioners seeking mental health — rain0021

This is a copy of letter I have sent to support removing mandatory reporting from Queensland Health Practitioner legislation. Mr Aaron Harper MP Chair, Health, Communities, Disability Services and Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Committee I believe that the proposed Health Practitioner Regulation National Law and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2018 still fails to meet […]…

The Practicalities of Croup Management in the Community — Paediatrics for Primary Care (and anyone else)

This post is in response to a very specific question from a local GP. The question wasn’t about recognising croup or even about the best evidence based treatment. Recognising croup is fairly straightforward. There is pretty much consensus on the best management of croup. The question was about the practicalities.The evidence for the ideal management… via…