Western Australia's Independent Monthly for Health Professionals

Workplace Culture: the Good, the Bad & the Ugly

Medical Forum·May 6, 2019

Doctors go to work to help improve the lives of other people but increasingly are finding that the system in which they work and the negative culture that in some workplaces surround it is making them sick. Read More...

WA News

·8 mins read·

Wine Review: Houghton Rich in Heritage and Class

Dr Martin Buck·May 6, 2019

Houghton winery and vineyard are integral parts of the story of viticulture in Western Australia and reflect the beginning of the tradition of Swan Valley wine making. Read More...

Lifestyle

·2 mins read·

SJGHC a primary trainer

Medical Forum·April 18, 2019

Health Minister Roger Cook announced that first year interns will now do their entire training at SJG hospitals after the private health care group was accredited to run its own medical intern program. Read More...

WA News

·1 min read·

Barney Embraces Technology

Dr Peter Burke·April 4, 2019

This poem, by Dr Peter Burke was placed third in WA’s premier poetry competition, the 2018 Tom Collins National Poetry Prize, presented by the Fellowship of Australian Writers WA. Read More...

Lifestyle

·2 mins read·

Heart to Heart

Prof Mark Balnaves·April 4, 2019

The Clinical Updates focus squarely on cardiovascular matters in the April Edition of Medical Forum. The technology and education and training advances have been extraordinary in this field and stand in stark contrast to ancient ways of identifying and dealing with coronary heart disease. But was coronary heart disease common among pre-modern humans? Did people describe it? Read More...

Guest Column Opinion

·2 mins read·

When is cardioversion recommended in AF?

Dr Benjamin King·April 4, 2019

The humble cardioversion – commonly the briefest anaesthetic of one’s life – can be a great tool to restore sinus rhythm in patients with a common unpleasant, though intrinsically benign, condition. The decision to go ahead, however opens a larger issue on the overall management of the AF patient. Read More...

Clinical Articles

·2 mins read·

Assessment of cardiovascular risks in T2DM

Dr Athula Karu·April 3, 2019

The headline says it all! This is the current situation in the complex world of evidence-based medicine. Read More...

Clinical Articles

·4 mins read·

New horizons in type two diabetes management

Dr Ricky Arenson·April 3, 2019

New type 2 Diabetic agents have created opportunities for better outcomes in type 2 diabetes. A number of agents have proven cardiovascular benefits. Read More...

Clinical Articles

·2 mins read·

Features

Meet Dr Brigid Corrigan – plastic surgeon who loves her hands on job

The ongoing pain of medicine shortages

Beyond hot flushes – the HRT debate

Clinicals

Uterine artery embolisation: A minimally invasive option for fibroids and adenomyosis

Time and care – a Breast Clinic promise

The role of surgery in pain management of endometriosis

Key insights on menopause and hormone therapy

Guest Columns

Brain food: the link between Alzheimer’s, depression and diet

Avoiding the retirement red zone – planning for your best retirement

Reframing HIV prevention for WA’s diverse communities

Lifestyle

It’s all about the chemistry – meet Optus Stadium’s executive chef

The politics of comedy – He Huang at Perth Comedy Festival

Read all about the Margaret River Readers & Writers Festival

Round out summer at Sculpture at Bathers

LATEST ARTICLES

Workplace Culture: the Good, the Bad & the Ugly

Wine Review: Houghton Rich in Heritage and Class

SJGHC a primary trainer

Barney Embraces Technology

Heart to Heart

When is cardioversion recommended in AF?

Assessment of cardiovascular risks in T2DM

New horizons in type two diabetes management

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