In the Autumn 2024 edition of The NSW Doctor we shine a light on the flatlining NSW health budget, we discuss what doctors can do to combat health misinformation and explore the issues surrounding medical indemnity. The cost of inaction on sleep issues is calculated by health researcher Michael Mosley and we share tips on how to navigate life as a new specialist with anaesthetist Dr Katherine Jeffrey.
The magazine pays tribute to highly esteemed and much-loved former AMA (NSW) President Clinical Professor Saxon Smith.
From our Workplace Relations team articles on regional VMO entitlements, Performance management best practice and Offsetting for award-covered employees.
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Read the individual articles below.
Death by a Thousand Cuts
An overburdened health system needs a desperate budget injection.
Health Misinformation is Rampant on Social Media
What it does, how it spreads and what you can do.
Voice of the Profession
AMA (NSW) has maintained a strong and ongoing presence on mainstream and social media.
Member Messaging
A recap of some of the information we’ve conveyed via email and press release.
Saving Sleep Saves Lives
Do doctors have the keys to unlock the barriers to healthy sleep?