Is there gender equity in Australian medicine? ‘No’ say female doctors A group of 35 doctors issued the terse one-word response to a question from a major medical journal.
Overworked junior doctors worried they will harm patients A survey of junior doctors working in hospitals found nearly two-thirds fear making a clinical error due to exhaustion, sparking renewed calls for cultural change.
Junior doctors more likely to be happy in the bush Better work–life balance and more varied work are among the main reasons junior doctors appreciate rural practice.
Practice owners encouraged to boost PEP participation Expressions of interest for the Practice Experience Program are now open, with applications for the 2020 intake open from 19 August.
Junior doctors launch legal action against hospital Administrators have admitted trainee doctors at Melbourne’s Sunshine Hospital are overworked and have not received mandated clinical training.
More trainee doctors removed from hospitals over concerns for their welfare Dr Evelyn Lewin applauds medical colleges for taking a stand against toxic work environments for junior doctors.
GPs step out on CrazySocks4Docs day Healthcare professionals across Australia have taken to social media to show off their unusual footwear in support of doctors’ mental health.
GPs react to World Family Doctor Day The RACGP Practice Owners Conference provided an ideal setting for GPs to reflect on what it means to be a family doctor.
Q&A: Building a better workplace for registrars What can be done to help create a positive environment for general practice registrars? An expert shares his thoughts.
Doctors call for action on climate change ahead of election GPs are being urged to show their support for action on climate change by backing a child-focused campaign.