Issues you want to know about from the perspective of an Australian Family Doctor
When it comes to navigating the complexities of healthcare systems in foreign countries, having an experienced guide can make all the difference. As an Australian traveler gearing up for an adventure in the United Kingdom, you may find yourself facing a myriad of questions: What happens if I need medical attention abroad? Will my insurance … Continue reading Amit Patel Leeds’ Guide to the UK Medical System for Travellers
The next phase of Australia's Covid-19 Vaccine program began today. Children aged 5-11 years old are now able to get immunised against Covid-19 using Pfizer's Comirnaty vaccine. Pfizer have developed a lower strength dose for this age group. At the GP Practice I work at in North Queensland parents and children are very enthusiastic about … Continue reading Covid-19 Vaccines – The next phase
There is only one virus dominating the news this year, rightly so as it devastates the world. However there are multiple other viruses that we do have the means to take control of. The group of viruses that cause liver inflammation (hepatitis) are particularly harmful. Last week the World Health Organisation (WHO) marked World Hepatitis … Continue reading The less famous virus(es)
On the 21st March 2019 news of a salmonella outbreak in the South East of Australia was made public. Eggs originating from a farm in Victoria are thought to be the source of multiple cases of illness caused by salmonella. The farm has been quarantined and eggs originating from there have been recalled. Salmonella is … Continue reading Salmonella Outbreak
Aspirin is one of the world's most used medicines of the present time and also one of the oldest. It has been available in a manufactured form since the late 19th century and has been used in various forms for centuries before that as derivatives of the bark from willow trees. Put simply, aspirin thins … Continue reading Aspirin – What’s New?
The start of a New Year is a time for change, a time for new beginnings. These are often in the form of new year's resolutions. There are various things people choose: quitting smoking, quitting alcohol or might involve relationships. If you are a smoker quitting smoking is the best thing you can do for … Continue reading Weight Loss
It's the holidays, which for many people means time to relax often with a drink. Australia has lots of famous and historical associations with alcohol. Beers, wine, rum, they're all popular Australian drinks. However it is too easy to drink an unsafe amount. Government health guidance describes standard drinks and how many you should have … Continue reading Alcohol and taking control
In this blog post I want to look at the meningitis B immunisation which is relatively new. In the last month (Dec 2018) a few times I have had parents of young children asking me about whether they should pay for the Meningitis B immunisation for their children. Just to recap, if you didn't read … Continue reading Meningitis Immunisations
Thanks for joining me! Today I launch my Medical News & Views blog. As a family doctor I have noticed increasing numbers of patients go online for information before coming to see me so I want to share some of my experience for anyone to read whether they are coming to see me or a … Continue reading The Journey Begins
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