Fears Australia may face GP shortage as figures reveal almost 10% now aged over 70 GPs’ peak body is concerned a proposed new medical test for older doctors could force them from the system The Guardian - AU · Dec 31, 2024
Medical trainees report appalling racism, harassment The rate of medical trainees reporting racism and harassment has appalled the chair of the national regulator for medical practitioners. AAP · Dec 2, 2024
Doctor shortage concerns over age health check push Australia's medical board is considering asking doctors over 70 to have mandatory heath checks over a "disturbing" jump in complaints. AAP · Aug 7, 2024
Survey shows culture of bullying in trainee doctors People who identify as non-binary experienced the highest rate of bullying among medical trainees, a national survey has found. AAP · Apr 19, 2024
One in five trainee doctors considering leaving medicine amid bullying and heavy workloads The latest annual survey of Australia's doctors in training reveals an increase in trainee workloads, and a rise in the number of trainees considering a future outside of medicine. ABC News · Feb 7, 2023
Indigenous doctors call for cultural reform in health sector to address workplace discrimination Yolngu man Mangatjay McGregor experienced bullying and discrimination in the workplace multiple times as a trainee doctor – and he's not alone. Now Dr McGregor and his colleagues are calling for change. ABC News · May 1, 2022