Tag Archives: politics

Cheap Healthcare or Great Healthcare – your choice

Posted on 27/12/2019 by

Yesterday an opinion piece in our local Newspaper stated in big bold letters “Why do ACT women still need to see a GP to get the pill? “ The article was the latest volley in the relentless war that the … Continue reading →

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So what does the Productivity Commisioner Report say ?

Posted on 30/01/2019 by

We woke this morning to the headlines screaming out: “Aussies making ‘avoidable’ hospital visits due to poor GP access”   It makes for seemingly depressing reading in regards to how poorly GPs are looking after their patients: GPs are hard … Continue reading →

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Little Sick, Big Sick

Posted on 07/08/2018 by

Originally posted on partridgegp:
GPs, Pharmacists, and Nurse Practitioners have roles in primary care – but it’s not either or. It’s both. They shouldn’t be competing against each other. They are not the same. Professor Claire Jackson has her views…

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The Good Life aka being a Rich, Greedy GP in Canberra

Posted on 02/09/2017 by

I find myself pondering on how the Media and the Public perceive Canberra’s GP workforce. As Scientists medical practitioners are taught to deal with facts and not with anecdotes so let’s review the facts: Who is the typical Canberran? According to … Continue reading →

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An open letter to the ACT Minister for Health

Posted on 23/07/2017 by

Dear Minister Fitzharris Over the recent past I have been sending you letters and you have not answered them. I sent those letters as an ACT Taxpayer, a small businessowner and as a General Practioner. One would have assumed that … Continue reading →

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An exercise in wasting precious health resources

Posted on 13/07/2017 by

In case anyone wondered where those millions being spent on the ACT Government Nurse-led Walk-in Clinics are going. Source: ACT Health They are being used to treat colds. Yes you read right – 1/3 of all patient seen are there … Continue reading →

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The GP Clinic owned and funded by the ACT Health Department

Posted on 02/07/2017 by

Sounds bizarre doesn’t it ? But let’s think about it. Currently we have two Nurse-Led walk in clinics that ACT Government funds with plans for another 11 million Dollars clinic in the near future and another two down the track. … Continue reading →

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Is being a diligent GP worth it?

Posted on 27/06/2017 by

I have been a General Practitioner in Canberra for thirteen years. During this time I have developed a reputation for being a tenacious and persistent advocate for the appropriate and respectful management of my patients by other health services and … Continue reading →

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Is this votebuying or healthcare ?

Posted on 01/06/2017 by

The ACT Government seems hellbent on using primary healthcare as a vehicle to appease voters. With no regards for evidence or good economic governance Fulfilling their election promises they have now announced the building of a $13.5 million new seven … Continue reading →

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When bicycles & biros are needed. Not Porsches & Parkers

Posted on 29/05/2017 by

Another concerning story about the deeply flawed NDIS system recently surfaced. Over $ 400, 000 for one individual. And he is worse off. I have posted my views about the NDIS before. It is a deeply flawed scheme. This unfortunate man … Continue reading →

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