I’m sitting and thinking about how I should start this. The thoughts emerge on the moment when I understood the concept of the unwell doctor, the impaired doctor. No one prefers to talk about this. It is not a topic you’ll hear on the radio, or on TV or even in the some hospital boardrooms.…
Find a doctor The team at doctors.com.au understands the importance of being able to find a doctor. Good medical care is now as much about preventing illness as it is about treating it – which is why doctors.com.au was created. We have been speaking to both doctors and patients and have learnt that you are more…
We live in the lucky country. Australia. The land of opportunities and state of the art medical and surgical facilities. We, as patients and consumers, expect and demand a well-resourced system and highly competent healthcare practitioners who deliver the best possible care. Poor countries do too. What separates us is the lack of investment and…
Admit it – brushing your teeth is so second nature you barely think about it. But doing it right is a key part of good oral health, and it can help you avoid cavities and gum disease. Brush up on your skills with these easy-to-follow tips. 1. Choose the Right Tool Do you have the…
Does an apple a day really keep the doctor away? Unfortunately, it probably does not. But there can be no denying the important role that healthy living and a well-balanced diet play in maintaining an on-going state of good health. The Australian Government has released dietary daily guidelines for food types for the average person…
According to figures by the Australian Bureau of Statistics last year, more women over the age of 40 are having babies compared to previous years. Making it more important to make sure that you choose the right doctor for you when deciding to have a baby. With so much choice out there it is important…
The team at doctors.com.au understands the importance of being able to find a doctor. Good medical care is now as much about preventing illness as it is about treating it – which is why doctors.com.au was created. We have been speaking to both doctors and patients and have learnt that you are more likely to get…
“Increased awareness of the place for surgery within global health will not only benefit the surgical community, but will improve health outcomes, strengthen health systems, and reduce health inequities and local and global scale.” – The Lancet (2014) Global health addresses the needs of a community by evaluating the social, economic, political and environmental factors…
You’d expect red wine to make remembering harder not easier, but in fact it helps prevent age related memory decline, according to new research. Scientists at Texas A&M say it’s all down to the wonder antioxidant resveratrol, also found in the skin of red grapes, some berries and peanuts. Ashok K Shetty, a professor at…
As you know, being a Doctor is really enriching, rewarding work – yet there are sometimes sacrifices we doctors have to make in the world of healing and helping others become well again. Irrespective as to whether or not you’re a consultative or a more procedural doctor, there is ample time constantly spent on exams…