Problem cases, red tape and detention fatigue: A GP on Nauru New South Wales GP Dr Nick Martin tells newsGP about his time as a senior medical officer on Nauru, where he battled as much bureaucracy as he did patient illness in a situation he fears may be endangering lives.
Medical bodies appeal for better healthcare for asylum seekers The RACGP has signed a letter urging Australia’s political leaders to improve healthcare for asylum seekers in Papua New Guinea.
Doctors pen open letter to Federal Government: Let us help on Manus Island Senior Australian doctors from multiple specialties – including general practice – have signed an open letter to the Federal Government offering to fly to Manus Island and provide free healthcare for asylum seekers and refugees.
Calls for improved care in offshore detention The Federal Government has neglected its duty to provide asylum seekers and refugees in offshore detention centres with the best available level of healthcare, RACGP President Dr Bastian Seidel told newsGP.