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Ethics in palliative care
The Oceanic Palliative Care Conference was held in Perth in September. The biennial conference brings together practitioners from a number of disciplines all seeking to optimise the quality of life of those whose days may be numbered. Read More...
Royalties for legends
In a coup for the Royal Perth Hospital and University of WA, renowned Belgian radiologist Prof Paul Parizel has been appointed to the newly created David Hartley Chair of Radiology. Read More...
Opinion: A Climate Confession
Esperance GP Dr Toby Pearn helped organise the climate march in the town and believes doctors need to advocate loudly on this vital issue. Read More...
Hips and Knees Out of joint
Out of Joint: Nearly 1.5 million human joints were replaced or revised in Australia last year a ten-year growth rate that exceeds the population increase tenfold. Read More...
Trauma Care: A Maze or Amazing?
Some of the world’s leading trauma clinicians are heading to Perth to share and learn how to handle these extreme occurrences. Read More...
Opinion: Why Climate Action is Needed Now
Retired GP Dr Colin Hughes has joined the swelling ranks of doctor climate activists. He explains why. Read More...
Low testosterone – normal ageing or pathology?
Low testosterone levels without symptoms can be a normal part of ageing. Testing is indicated where a low level would have important consequences for patient management. Restrict screening to symptomatic patients, or those with medical conditions associated with insulin resistance. Read More...