Surgery for the strong-hearted
Dr Robert Larbalestier has dedicated his life to looking after people’s hearts and lungs, but as he tells Ara Jansen, we also have to look after ourselves. Read More...
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In his defence
Psychiatrist Dr Richard Magtengaard has a soft spot for the hearts, bodies and minds of those in the military, veterans and first responders. Read More...
Medicinal cannabis gains traction
Not only are more doctors prescribing medicinal cannabis to patients, it is turning into big business. Read More...
Q&A with… Amber-Jade Sanderson
Amber-Jade Sanderson, WA Minister for Health and Mental Health. Last December, Amber-Jade Sanderson was given an early Christmas present of sorts –the hot potato of the health portfolio amid a pandemic. Here she explains why she is embracing the chance to deliver on the job dubbed the poisoned chalice of government. Read More...
Surgeons – carving out a name
Outrage over rogue cosmetic surgery practices has triggered not only a probe into the multimillion-dollar industry – it has renewed calls to tighten which doctors can call themselves surgeons. Read More...
Curtin celebrates the Class of 2021
WA’s third medical school has graduated its first cohort, which has been welcomed by a health system struggling to find staff. Read More...
Hockey is the bee’s knees
The Access Cardiology Western Hockey Masters Gala Day at Perth Hockey Stadium late last year saw some of WA’s legendary masters hit the field to highlight the wonders of modern medicine. Read More...
A write turn opens a new chapter
First-time novelist Dr Michael Levitt is passionate about two things – art and helping people with itchy bottoms. He explains why to Ara Jansen. Read More...