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For as long as I have been in practice (and that’s a long time!) I have done my best to avoid looking after old people.

It is Monday morning, and you are reviewing the test results in the inbox of your colleague who has taken a week off work...

Clear unambiguous communication is important in every aspect of health care – none more so than in mental health.

Sam was found unresponsive at a scene of a single motorcycle accident. No obvious signs of blood loss or fractures...

Mary is a 69-year-old retired teacher discharged two weeks ago from the local public hospital after repair of a fractured neck of femur...

Constant exposure to the pain and suffering of patients can adversely affect our emotional wellbeing...

Medcast is delighted to announce that we have been awarded a grant from The Department of Health and Aged Care Quality Use of Pathology Program (QUPP).

Millie, a 32-year-old primary school teacher, presents to you with a five week history of diarrhoea...

Phillipa, new to your practice, is 36 and presents with an unplanned pregnancy, estimated at 8 weeks gestation. She is generally healthy with no significant history...