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Beneath the Drapes. February 2007
Rollo Witton has left AMA WA to take up a position as recruitment and professional development manager for...
Karl O’Callaghan – cops and medicos
WA Police Commissioner Karl O'Callaghan has seen it all in his 32 years of service. Like all policemen, he has done his share of beat walking and operational policing. He has overseen front line operations as District Superintendent in the Wheatbelt and South East Metro districts. He has even been in the hot seat as WA's ‘top cop’, which makes his observations sobering and chilling. Read More...
December 2006
Learning from death
Behind every Coroner's case is a tragic story, but thanks to a new Health Department initiative, they can also provide a valuable learning opportunity for medicos. Co-produced by the Department and the Coroner's Office, From Death We Learn: Lessons From The Coroner, contains a condensed findings from 10 recent cases with important patient safety messages. It might be morbid, but it is ...
Backdoor to the bush
The doctor shortage in the bush remains critical with The West Australian claiming shires have been spending a lot of dosh to attract doctors, often without success. According to a State Opposition survey, the combined spend of 34 rural shires was over $7.3m. To help plug the gap...
Smoke and mirrors....
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Staff performance reviews
Staff performance reviews are essential for a healthy business - they present a structured environment for you to manage staff activity and they let employees know how they are doing. But reviews can be tricky and time consuming. Read More...
Beneath the Drapes. December 2006
Ms Helen Seabrook has taken up the role of CEO and Director of Nursing at Waikiki Private Hospital (formally Coastal Private Hospital). Prior to her appointment, Helen was the CEO and Director of Nursing at South Perth Community Hospital, and has been Director of Nursing at Rockingham Hospital, St Vincent's Nursing Home, and Beverley District Hospital.
The new 2007 RANZCO president is Perth ophthalmologist Dr Andrew Stewart.
Dr Penny Flett, the chief of the Brightwater aged care group, has been elected president of the WA Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
Dr Mark Platell has been....
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Extreme adventure sports in WA
An increasing number of West Aussies are jumping out of perfectly good planes, soaring in the clouds without a motor, and sailing through the skies without a rudder. They are WA's sports adventurers. Read More...