Articles & Case Studies
Stop! Do not use! - Responding to a cold chain breach
Vaccines are sensitive biological substances, and if not stored correctly may be less potent or ineffective. The national vaccine storage guidelines (Strive for 5) provides a framework on how to safely manage the ‘cold chain’ - a system of storing and transporting vaccines within the safe temperature zone of +2°C to +8°C.
06 Nov 2024
Blogs
AI in healthcare – are you aware of your professional obligations?
The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) recently published a helpful resource to ensure registered health practitioners are meeting their professional obligations in the face of new and emerging AI technology.
30 Aug 2024
Publications
Defence Update Winter 2024
MDA National biannual Member publication, Defence Update, is designed to support and inform our doctors with content that is relevant and based on our industry insights and experience including featured articles written by our Members.
30 Jul 2024
Articles & Case Studies
The sweet spot between creativity & medicine
MDA National Member and Emergency Medicine Clinician Dr Michelle Johnston published her debut novel Dustfall in 2018, and she hasn’t stopped there
23 Jul 2024
Articles & Case Studies
The power of visualisation
If you’ve ever been anxious about anything, or excited about something – such as a potential experience or result
23 Jul 2024
Articles & Case Studies
Planning for retirement
It comes to most of us; that tricky time in your career when you need to start planning your retreat. Here are the best tips from our Support in Practice team for a smooth transition into a well-earned retirement.
22 Jul 2024
Articles & Case Studies
Should I provide my colleague with a character reference?
Generally, a character reference is a letter that speaks to the subject’s positive attributes
22 Jul 2024
Articles & Case Studies
Don't tell them I told you — Managing unsolicited patient information from third parties
You may receive opinions about your patient which are impossible to interrogate. Is the person offering the information being well-meaning or malicious? If managed poorly, you risk the loss of therapeutic rapport, as well as complaints from the patient, the information provider, or both.
22 Jul 2024
Doctors Let's Talk: Get Yourself A Fricking GP
Get yourself a fricking GP stat! is a conversation with Dr Lam, 2019 RACGP National General Practitioner of the Year, rural GP and GP Anesthetics trainee, that explores the importance of finding your own GP as a Junior Doctor.
25 Oct 2022
Systematic efforts to reduce harms due to prescribed opioids – webinar recording
Efforts are underway across the healthcare system to reduce harms caused by pharmaceutical opioids. This 43-min recording of a live webinar, delivered 11 March 2021, is an opportunity for prescribers to check, and potentially improve, their contribution to these endeavours. Hear from an expert panel about recent opioid reforms by the Therapeutic Goods Administration and changes to the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme.
14 May 2021
Diplomacy in a hierarchy: tips for approaching a difficult conversation
Have you found yourself wondering how to broach a tough topic of conversation? It can be challenging to effectively navigate a disagreement with a co-worker, especially if they're 'above' you; however, it's vital for positive team dynamics and safe patient care. In this recording of a live webinar you'll have the opportunity to learn from colleagues' experiences around difficult discussions and hear from a diverse panel moderated by Dr Kiely Kim (medico-legal adviser and general practitioner). Recorded live on 2 September 2020.
05 Oct 2020