Medical Board of Australia

Long hours, bullying and job security fears for junior doctors

Editor: Amy CoopesAuthor: Amy Coopeson: February 11, 2020In: cultural safety, general practice, health and medical education, health workforce, Healthcare and health reform, Indigenous health, racism

Long hours, discrimination and bullying, and fears about job security are just some of the realities of life for Australian doctors in training, according to the first-ever national survey o... Read more

Health professionals and complementary therapies: what can consumers reasonably expect?

Editor: Dr Ruth ArmstrongAuthor: Robin Brownon: September 02, 2019In: complementary medicines, health regulation, Healthcare and health reform, public health

Introduction by Croakey: In 2015, when The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) instituted proceedings in the Federal Court of Australia against the makers of the analgesic,... Read more

In defence of Victoria’s doctors health service

Editor: Amy CoopesAuthor: Martin Fletcheron: March 30, 2016In: general practice, health workforce, mental health, public health

EDITOR’S NOTE: This post has been updated to include a response from Dr Kerry Breen Earlier this week we brought you concerns from Dr Kerry Breen about the future of the Victorian Doct... Read more